Brad used to be a frequent participant of SDAR. Like me, priorities and family refocus our time and efforts. I only rode with Brad a few times years ago but I keep seeing him pop up on gardening and agricultural blogs. I notice this because I have similar interests in those things. There is an impressive write up on Brad and his endeavors on a local master gardener’s website. Check it out. I'm impressed!
https://gregalder.com/yardposts/how-brad-grew-his-avocado-grove/