Sill Properties
Sill Properties is a 4th‑generation, family‑owned agricultural enterprise rooted in Kern County, California since 1895. Today, the company manages roughly 30,000 acres—cultivating almonds, alfalfa, hay, wheat, corn, and managing cattle ranches—while embracing conservation and regenerative farming. Alongside generational tradition, innovations such as low‑dust almond harvesters and autonomous spray rigs reflect their commitment to sustainable land stewardship.
Starting around 2021, Sill Properties began embedding regenerative practices across their orchards and fields: planting multi‑species cover crop blends, integrating sheep grazing into almond blocks, and drastically reducing synthetic nitrogen usage. These efforts have boosted soil organic matter by 0.5 % to 2 %, driving greater microbial activity, stronger trees, and the production of more nutrient‑dense almonds. Healthier, more resilient trees require fewer synthetic pesticides—a win for the crop, the ecosystem, and consumer health.
