date:Aug 20, 2012
oil from trees grown by Fritz and Phyllis Grupe on their ranch outside Lodi.
Tyler Grupe said he and his cousin, Fritz Huber, convinced their grandfather two years ago to let them commercially market the oil he was having bottled for personal use and as gifts.
They have sold the oil at farmers markets and at retail through a half-dozen Lodi winery tasting rooms.
Fromthefarm.com has provided additional exposure.
It's been good as a way to get our name out there to clients, Grupe said.
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