Farm Advising
With the Trees
With over 30 years of experience in the field as a University of California Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor in Sonoma County, Paul Vossen offers practical advise to large commercial ventures and hobby farmers alike for clients around the world.
Olive Processing
In the Mill
Selecting and calibrating equipment, and then maintaining GMPs -- good manufacturing principles -- is just the start. Paul also works together with producers on when to harvest, how to process, and how blend oils for optimal results.
Sensory Evaluation
At the Table
After establishing the first IOC certified tasting panel in the USA in 2001 Paul established a second panel at UCCE. He sits on the jury for four major olive oil competitions, and is a contributing writer and speaker at industry events worldwide.