It’s Apple Season in California – and a visit to High Hill Ranch is the best way to spend a fall day! Nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains between Sacramento and Tahoe, you’ll find the small town of Placerville. This mountain community is home to only 10,000 people, but tourists flock there during the fa

Meet Ben Hansen, Owner of 24Carrot Farm  in Placerville, CA. As a first-generation farmer, he started this business from the ground up and loves supplying his community with fresh fruits and veggies. Learn more about Ben, his road to the farm life from the Bay Area and how his passion for farming allows him to put

Meet Will Nelson, Co-Owner of The Bear and The Bee Farm in Placerville, CA. As a young farmer who wasn’t born into the farming industry, his love for the land and environment began in college and has continued to this day. Learn more about Will, why he encourages young farmers to learn about the business

As the oldest winery in El Dorado County and on the national registry of historical buildings, Boeger winery is a must-stop destination for wine tasters traveling in the Placerville area.  Meet Greg Boeger, owner of Boeger winery and learn how he went from a UC Davis viticulture graduate to a vineyard owner with 15 different

Nixtaco Mexican Kitchen and Distillery combines locally sourced ingredients with time-honored traditional techniques to create what many consider to be California’s best tacos.  Agricultural abundance provided inspiration for Cinthia Martinez and Patricio Wise when they moved to California in 2010. They quickly discovered that while there were many Mexican restaurants, none of them featured cuisin

Celebrate California apple season with this easy homemade apple pie filling inspired by HIGH-Pie at the iconic Top Gun House in Oceanside. It's the perfect sweet-tart recipe for pies, crisps, and more—made with Golden State apples!

Meet Brad Visman, a fourth-generation General Manager of family-owned Boa Vista Orchards in Placerville, CA. Find out what fruits are, “the apple of Brad’s eye”, how he got a head start on farming and why his family’s farm has been successful for more than 100 years! CA GROWN: What are you doing today? Brad: Actually,

California, a state celebrated for agricultural diversity and innovation, offers a unique opportunity for a first hand-experience with farm tours. From the rolling hills of Northern California to the sun-soaked fields of SoCal, a variety of farms open their doors to the public. You can enjoy tours, U-pick fruits and veggies, and farm stands filled

Rainbow Orchards is a small apple farm in Camino, California. It’s part of a larger farm collective known as Apple Hill, one of Northern California’s most popular agritourism attractions. The allure of Rainbow Orchards is its quaint simplicity. While other Apple Hill farms boast plenty of  activities and attractions for visiting families, Rainbow Orchards, wit

For many families, an apple picking excursion is a yearly tradition. Let’s explore our favorite Northern California U-Pick Apple Farm – Apple Ridge Farms! If you’re looking for a wholesome family activity, hop on the 50 toward Lake Tahoe and head to Apple Ridge Farms at Apple Hill! This U-Pick Apple Farm also offers delicious

Will the real inventors of these Iconic California foods please stand up? Let’s take a look at the disputed origins of a few of California’s most famous foods and recipes. California is famous for its laid-back surfer vibe – but don’t let that fool you. The Golden State has its fair share of drama. From

Whenever we are planning a California road trip we make sure to plan stops at as many permanent farmstands on our route as possible! There is nothing better than visiting a unique farmstand, eating locally-grown produce, and sampling delicacies from the Golden State – all while searching for the perfect souvenir. Farmstand locations: North Coast