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Twin Peaks Orchards’ organic produce is the darling of the Sacramento food scene. We met with Camelia Enriquez to learn more about what makes this small Placer County farm such a big...
The word “cider” typically brings one of two things to mind - lightly spiced apple juice or hard cider, a sweet, alcoholic alternative to beer or seltzers. The elegant, nuanced ciders you’ll...
You don’t know what fresh citrus tastes like until you’ve enjoyed a perfectly ripe mandarin, plucked straight from the tree. We met with Greg Lewis, owner of Sunset Ridge Fine Fruits, to learn...
Did you know that the Golden State grows 99% of the nation’s pomegranates? We met with Stacey Grote of Simonian Farms to learn more about how pomegranates are grown in California! Pomegranates...
Andy’s Orchard, a tiny Morgan Hill farm stand, has amassed an army of fervent followers. People drive from all across the state to taste Andy’s tree-ripened heirloom fruits. We spoke with owner...
Simonian Farms, with its eclectic collection of antiques and amazing array of locally grown produce, nuts and wine, is one of California’s most unique agritourism destinations! We met with Stacey...
The first citrus trees in Sanger, California were planted by Mary Hazelton in 1866. Eight generations later, her family remains one of the largest citrus growers and packers in the Central Valley....
The Sisters Market is making citrus chic, offering curated gift boxes featuring produce from their family farm paired with other locally grown and produced delights. We met with Jenna, Elise and Bea...
Tucked into the fertile landscape near Chico, California, the M&T Chico Ranch is a testament to the power of legacy, stewardship, and team-driven agriculture. At the heart of its operations is...
Just 30 miles from Los Angeles, tucked into the high desert landscape of Acton, lies a place where flowers aren't just grown — they're lived. DeBellis Ranch is a working flower farm, a hands-on...
“Prunes are nature’s candy.”That’s how Allison Taylor, one of the three sisters behind Le Prunier, the Santa Monica-based skincare brand powered by California Prunes, describes the fruit...
The small farming town of Reedley is home to one of the Central Valley’s best-kept secrets - Hillcrest Tree Farm. With a fabulous fall pumpkin patch, a real-life Christmas tree farm and one of...
