Don Christopher

Donald Clair Christopher (August 4, 1934 – December 12, 2022) was an American farmer. He was the founder of Christopher Ranch, the leading producer of fresh garlic in the United States.^[1]^[2]

He was one of the founders of the Fresh Garlic Producers Association and the Gilroy Garlic Festival.^[1] He was known for his philanthropic work in the community of Gilroy, California. He was one of the founders of the Gilroy Garlic Festival, a world renowned festival that raised over 12 million for the local community. In addition to this, he donated millions to local causes, including contributions to help build Christopher High School, a local school the district decided to name after him because of his generosity in its development.

References

^ ^a ^b Risen, Clay (December 24, 2022). "Don Christopher, Who Turned Lowly Garlic Into a Staple, Dies at 88". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
^ "Garlic giant Don Christopher dies at 87 | Produce News". theproducenews.com.

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[auto-1] Risen, Clay (December 24, 2022). "Don Christopher, Who Turned Lowly Garlic Into a Staple, Dies at 88". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.

[2] "Garlic giant Don Christopher dies at 87 | Produce News". theproducenews.com.

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