Welcome to our farm
History of TJ FarmsWe would like to share a little of our story with you.
The farm house on the property was built in 1937 by Doctor Lloyd Landis. He was a professor of Industrial Arts at California State University Chico.
The house and thirty five acres of land was purchased by Doctor Marvin and Sue Moss in 1952. Dr. Moss had two sons, David and Jerry. He was a dentist for the community surrounding Chico.
David Moss was in high school when he planted the farm into walnuts in 1960. After David’s military service and tour to Vietnam, David and Mary Moss returned to the farm and had two sons Tim and John.
TJ Farms grew almonds, walnuts, kiwi fruit, and much much more over the years. David and Mary started a pumpkin patch to help their sons earn money for college in the late 1980’s. TJ Farms moved the pumpkin patch to the home piece in 1992 and has strived to grow quality fruits and vegetables for the community.
In 2018 a student named Brandon Walker from Chico State University started helping out on the farm, he really got into agriculture and farming with the help of Dave and Mary Moss and eventually would become his.
In 2023 Dave and Mary Moss passed on the farm to Brandon knowing he would keep the TJ Farm Legacy alive. Since then, Brandon has hosted so many weddings (including his own) and continues to grow pumpkins for there annual Pumpkin Patch! Brandon, Marilynn and their daughter Jade continue to honor the land as they make Chico there home and continue to welcome the town to their farm.