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Delicious California Fig Nanaimo Bars Recipe

This incredible recipe for Nanaimo Bars stars dried figs, adding taste, texture and flavor to every sweet bite! It’s a no-bake dessert recipe everyone will love, loaded with semi-sweet...

What Is 4-H? How kids learn about growing produce and more!

What do you really know about 4-H? Many people think it is learning how to grow crops or just showing animals at the county fair - but there’s a much bigger story. We met with Joanne Ylarregui, a...

Your new obsession: Sweetpotato Brownies

Our Toasted Marshmallow & Almond Butter Swirl Roasted Sweet Potato Brownies are about to become your new favorite dessert. What are Sweetpotato Brownies? Sweetpotato Brownies are a fun...

The Best Smoothie Recipes For The New Year

As we step into the New Year, it's the perfect time to revitalize our health and taste buds. Loaded with good for you ingredients from the Golden State, these scrumptious smoothie recipes aren't...

The Ultimate Game Day Hoagie

Wondering what to serve a hoard of hungry football fans? Our hearty Hoagie sandwich is the ultimate Game Day snack. What is a hoagie? A hoagie sandwich is a large sandwich made of a bread...

Mushroom & Kale Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

This stuffed acorn squash recipe is full of caramelized onion, garlic, oyster mushrooms, sautéed kale, wild rice, sliced olives, white wine, and a luscious amount of California extra virgin olive...

Incredibly Delicious Honey Roasted Beets Recipe

These tasty and tender Honey Roasted Beets will make anyone a fan of this often unfairly maligned root vegetable. A hot oven, sweet California honey and a touch of lemon balance the earthy flavor...

The Best Appetizer Ideas That Are Always In Season

We're passionate about all the wonderful things our sun-kissed state has to offer. But we have a real soft spot for our produce! California grows more than 400 different commodities, which...

FFA: Raising the Next Generation of Farmers + Leaders

California feeds the Nation, and FFA is designed to give our future farmers the skills they need to succeed. The Central Valley is one of California’s most productive agricultural areas, so...

Zone 9 Farms: A Central Valley Microgreen Farm

Gianni Raines, founder of Zone 9 Farms, shares how he founded a successful Central Valley microgreen farm. Gianni Raines grew up in the heart of California’s Central Valley, surrounded by...

The Vineyard Farmers Market Showcases the Central Valley’s Best Produce

California’s Central Valley is renowned for its agricultural abundance. Locals know that there’s no better place to shop for seasonal produce than the Vineyard Farmers Market. Since opening in...

Easy And Delicious Christmas Treats That Won’t Break The Bank

The holiday season is a time for joy, gathering, and indulging in delicious Christmas treats. When asking yourself what holiday treats to make this year, we suggest you take some inspiration from 10...

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