Ventura’s Petty Ranch has cultivated about 185,000 pounds of avocados so far this year. Mission Produce sorts, packs, and distributes the fruit to retail chains statewide. Yeastie Boys Bagels uses 175-225 avocados during a typical five-day period. Two hospitality veterans at Santa Monica-based Crudo e Nudo are changing the restaurant game through their sustainable practices and unconventional staffing.