David and Deborah Sanford, Alexander City natives, did not see themselves as farmers when they began their lives together. In fact, David Sanford worked for Russell Corporation for 32 years; and then, at The Ridge and River North marinas after his retirement. 

Now, after many years of working in the dirt and offering lots of tender love and care, the Sanfords have developed Citrus Creek Farm, which just may be the only citrus farm in central Alabama, and they definitely have the only one within the city limits of Alexander City.