Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
In this episode of Voices of the Valley, we’re peeling back the layers on one of the most familiar ingredients in our kitchens: onions. Jessica Peri Dunham, Sales Manager at @PeriandSonsFarms and a fourth-generation farmer, takes us behind the scenes of how onions are grown, harvested, cured and brought to grocery store shelves. She also shares her family’s journey in agriculture, the evolution of farming and why some time-tested practices are still essential to producing a quality onion. Along the way, we’ll uncover surprising facts about different onion varieties and how to choose the right onion for your next meal.
In this episode of Voices of the Valley, we’re peeling back the layers on one of the most familiar ingredients in our kitchens: onions. Jessica Peri Dunham, Sales Manager at @PeriandSonsFarms and a fourth-generation farmer, takes us behind the scenes of how onions are grown, harvested, cured and brought to grocery store shelves. She also shares her family’s journey in agriculture, the evolution of farming and why some time-tested practices are still essential to producing a quality onion. Along the way, we’ll uncover surprising facts about different onion varieties and how to choose the right onion for your next meal.
