Founder, Old California Botanicals
JP Beall
John P. "JP" Beall founded Old California Botanicals in Redlands, California, in 2020. He is a fifth-generation citrus grower and produce broker (California State Senate), from a Redlands family that has grown and packed citrus since 1851.
JP is a board member of the San Bernardino County Farm Bureau, and in 2024 he was appointed to the California Farm Bureau's Committee on Fruit Trees. In December 2025 he won the California Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Open Discussion Meet, and in January 2026 he represented California in the national "Sweet 16" semifinals of the American Farm Bureau Federation Discussion Meet. In April 2026 he was a guest on the Talk Ag To Me podcast.
- Founder, Old California Botanicals, Redlands, 2020
- State champion, California Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Open Discussion Meet, December 2025
- National "Sweet 16" semifinalist, American Farm Bureau Federation Discussion Meet, January 2026
- Board member, San Bernardino County Farm Bureau
- Appointed to the California Farm Bureau Committee on Fruit Trees, 2024
- Guest, "California King of Citrus: Talk Ag To Me ft. JP Beall," April 2026
- 8 honors at the 2026 World Marmalade Awards
Writing
- Why Citrus Is More Than Vitamin C: What the Science Says About the Whole Fruit September 2026
- California Didn’t Just Grow Roses—It Made Rose History September 2026
- Who Invented the Fruit Sticker? It Started With Redlands Oranges September 2026
- Holiday Cooking with California Marmalade: From Shortbread to Glazed Ham September 2026
- How to Choose a California Fragrance Gift — and Why Gift Flights Solve the Problem September 2026
- Send California Gifts to Everyone on Your List — One Order, Multiple Addresses September 2026
- Old California Botanicals on Talk Ag To Me: JP Beall Discusses California Citrus, Marmalade, and Redlands Heritage June 2026
- Old California Botanicals in the News: Eight Marmalade Medals, California Senate Honors, and Redlands Citrus Heritage June 2026
- What Makes Great Marmalade? The Four Cs: Cut, Clarity, Color, and Citrus March 2026
- Marmalade in California: From Redlands to the World March 2026
- Specialty Citrus in California: Beyond the Navel Orange March 2026
- Orange Blossom Perfume in Southern California: A Fragrance of the Gilded Age March 2026
- Why Our First Marmalade Batches Sold Out So Quickly January 2026
- Old California Botanicals' J.P. Beall Headed to the National Discussion Meet Competition January 2026
- Lunar New Year Gifting: Oranges, Tangerines & Sweet Abundance January 2026
- Featured in 2025 Gift Guides & Community Press January 2026
- Why Real Marmalade Starts in the Grove, Not the Kitchen January 2026
- Sourdough Before Commercial Yeast January 2026
- Limited Edition California Fragrance January 2026
- What Orange Blossom Really Smells Like January 2026
- Sustainable Disposal & Creative Reuse of Old California Botanicals Packaging July 2025
- Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions? Discover the Benefits of Sourcing Locally with Old California Botanicals July 2025
- Where to Stay in Redlands: Greenbriar Cottage, a Quiet Private Suite in California Citrus Country July 2025
- The Secret to Perfect Citrus Picking: Speed, Safety, and Freshness January 2025
- Why I’m a Proud Farm Bureau Member (And You Should Be Too!) January 2025
- In the News: Redlands resident added to farm bureau’s committee on fruit tree policy April 2024
- What you should know about the Oriental fruit fly, advice from a local citrus farmer March 2024
- Citrus Tree Care 101: 5 Essential Tips for Home Gardeners March 2024
- 10 Surprising Health and Wellness Benefits of All-Natural Beeswax Lip Balm March 2024
- OCB in the News: 56th Annual "The Y" Holiday Home Tour Boutique March 2024