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Code of Ethics


As the  Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer or the
holder of such other position to which Farmer Bros. Co. (the
"Company") has applied this code, I recognize that financial
managers hold an important and elevated role in corporate
governance.  I certify that I will adhere to the following
principles  and responsibilities:

Act with honesty and integrity, avoiding actual or apparent
conflicts of interest  between personal and professional
relationships;Provide in the Company's reports to the Securities
and Exchange Commission and other public communications with
information that is accurate, objective, relevant, timely and
understandable;Comply with applicable rules  and regulations of
federal, state and local governments and other private and public
regulatory agencies, including exchanges where the Company's
securities might be listed; Act in good faith, responsibly, with
due care, competence and diligence, and without misrepresenting
material facts or allowing my independent judgment to be
subordinated; Maintain the confidentiality of information
acquired in the course of my work except when authorized or
otherwise legally obligated to disclose.  Confidential
information acquired in the course of my work  will not be used
for personal advantage; Share my knowledge and maintain skills
important and relevant to my constituents' needs.
Promote ethical behavior as a responsible partner among peers in
my work environment; Achieve responsible use of and control over
all assets and resources employed or entrusted to me; Report
known or suspected violations of this Code to the Audit Committee
and in accordance with all applicable rules. Report to the Audit
Committee any actual or apparent conflicts of interest between me
and the Company and between any Company officer or director and
the Company of which I become aware. I understand that I will be
accountable for adhering to this Code of Ethics and that
violations will not be tolerated by the Company and will result
in consequences which may include reprimand, suspension,
dismissal or legal action.
                               /s/ Roy E. Farmer
Dated:  September 26, 2003	_________________________
					Roy E. Farmer, President
					and Chief Executive Officer

                               /s/ John E. Simmons
Dated:  September 26, 2003	_________________________
					John E. Simmons, Treasurer
					and Chief Financial Officer



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