OUR HISTORY
Dominic and Marianna Costa leave their hometown in Italy and settle in Woorinen, Victoria, bringing with them a love of the land and a dream to build a life for their family.
They plant their first 40 acres of fruit trees — a mix of stone fruit, grapes, and vegetables — laying the foundation for what would become Costa Family Farms.
The early years are spent learning the rhythms of the land — working long days, building relationships with neighbours, and nurturing the first thriving orchards.
Word spreads through the region about the quality of Dominic and Marianna’s fruit — honest produce grown with care, family, and pride.
Their sons join the business, bringing new energy and hands-on experience to the family farm.
Together, they expand the orchards, invest in new equipment, and refine techniques passed down from their parents — like the careful pruning methods still used today.
The Costa name becomes known across the district for reliability and quality.
By now, the Costa family is deeply woven into the local community — supplying fruit to markets, grocers, and family-run stores across regional Victoria.
Generations grow up with the Costa name, and the farm becomes more than a business — it’s part of the local story.
The third generation steps in, introducing modern growing practices and new technologies to support larger harvests.
Irrigation systems are upgraded, soil health management improves, and new varieties of stone fruit and grapes are planted.
Despite change, the family’s values remain the same: quality, integrity, and care for the land.
The next generation takes their place, continuing to evolve the business while keeping family and tradition at its heart.
They focus on transparency, community connection, and education — ensuring the lessons of the past are preserved for the future.
Embracing the Future
Now spanning more than 1,000 acres of orchards, Costa Family Farms remains proudly family-owned and operated.
With sustainability, innovation, and community at its core, the family continues to grow premium fruit with the same integrity, care, and heart that started it all.
