Carol Chandler

Chandler Farms

Chandler Farms, LP grows grapes, almonds and tree fruit in the Selma District of California.

A city girl from the San Francisco Bay Area, who married into farming when she and Bill Chandler tied the knot in 1966. Their two sons are fourth generation farmers.

She is committed to the business for the long haul. “The way our farm will thrive is both by passing on the fundamentals to the next generation and implementing the next generation’s tools and ideas. Bill’s father ran the business ‘in long hand.’ Bill and I use a little long-hand as well as computers. Our sons will surely take the technology of Chandler Farms, LP to next level.

Does she miss the city life? “No. I certainly get an opportunity to enjoy many cities as I engage in my board work, but there’s something about being close to nature, here in Fresno: horses, dogs, chickens … the earth. It is very life-affirming.”

Carol was honored as one of California State Legislature's Women of the Year in 1992 and 2002. She serves on many boards including CSU Board of Trustees, the State Chamber of Commerce and was appointed by then U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman to teh USDA Advisory Committee on Emerging Markets.