Matt Warren Will Welcome Contests to Farm for Avocado and Finger Lime Harvesting
Morro Bay, Calif. — Shanley Farms is heading to primetime! Matt Warren, of Shanley Farms, will be featured on season 3 of the hit Fox TV show “Farmer Wants a Wife.” The new season premieres Thursday, March 20, at 9 p.m. on Fox and streams the next day on Hulu.
As part of his journey to find love, Matt will welcome prospective wives to Shanley Farms, where they’ll have the chance to pick avocados and finger limes straight from the source. This spotlight will highlight the rich agricultural roots and family legacy behind Shanley Farms, a generational farm founded by Jim Shanley and now owned and operated by Megan Shanley Warren and her husband, Justin Warren, with active involvement from Matt Warren.
“I’m excited to share this experience with my family and the farm,” Matt Warren said. “Shanley Farms has always been a special place for me and my family. Getting to introduce these amazing women to the farm’s history—and our incredible avocados and finger limes—makes the experience even more meaningful.”
Shanley Farms specializes in three signature crops:
- Morro Bay Avocados™ – Grown as part of the Morro Bay Avocado Program, these meaty, flavorful avocados are California’s last avocado crop of the season, available mid-August through October.
- Finger Limes – A specialty citrus becoming a favorite for people of all ages, finger limes are filled with pearl-like vesicles that pop in your mouth with tangy flavor. They’re available from June to December.
- Passion Fruit – Shanley Farms also grows delicious passion fruit, known for its vibrant flavor and aromatic, tangy-sweet pulp. They’re available starting in October.
“Having Shanley Farms featured on a national platform like this is such an exciting opportunity,” Shanley Farms co-owner and CEO Megan Shanley Warren said. “We’re proud of the hard work and passion that goes into growing our crops, and we can’t wait to introduce a wider audience to the unique flavors and quality of our produce.”
Shanley Farms’ avocados are now packed by Henry Avocados, which provides national distribution and ripening locations. One of California’s most trusted avocado packers, Henry Avocados is celebrating 100 years in business this year.
Shanley Farms is currently scheduling demand planning for wholesale orders. For inquiries, please email info@shanleyfarms.com or call (805) 323-6525.
More About Shanley Farms
Since 1998, the goal at Shanley Farms has always been to bring exceptional, farm-fresh produce into the homes of food lovers across the country. Each day, the team works to uphold the values of quality, sustainability, and family, ensuring that the farm’s legacy continues for future generations. Owner/CEO Megan Shanley and her family invite customers to join them on this journey, supporting a business that provides both innovative products and a beautiful environment for raising the next generation of passionate farmers.
More About Morro Bay Avocados™
The Morro Bay Avocado Program is a group of Central Coast avocado farmers committed to increasing the popularity and demand for the exceptional avocados grown in San Luis Obispo County. What started as a single partnership with Whole Foods Market in Southern California has expanded into a nationwide success story, with partnerships now reaching all the way to the East Coast.
