Meet the Owners

Ken & Katie Shull, Sunrise Farms Citrus

Ken Shull, an Encinitas native and former general engineering contractor, began farming when he met and married Katie McCrink. He then took over management of the packing and farming operation of his father-in-law's 540 acre citrus and avocado ranch in Rancho Santa Fe. Ken later ventured into organic row crop farming, specializing in organic strawberries, tomatoes and zucchini. Ken and Katie have 3 children and live in Escondido.

In 1980, Katie founded Lemon Twist, a produce and flower shop, which became a local landmark in Rancho Santa Fe. Her oldest son, Robin Shull, has recently taken over the shop, infusing it with his own style, but continuing the family legacy.  It remains a wonderful stop for residents and tourists alike, along the scenic Del Dios Highway in North County, San Diego.