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A Food Festival To Celebrate Heirloom Beans

There's a certain kind of food festival that hits different. The kind that doesn't need a Ferris wheel or a beer garden to make it sing. It starts with just a humble bean. Then it unravels into a...

Legend Produce: Cantaloupe, Origami Melons and More!

Legend Produce Company has the distinction of being North America’s largest cantaloupe supplier, which makes owner Barry Zwillinger an expert on all things cantaloupe. We met with Barry to learn...

How Cantaloupes Grow in California: From Farm to Table 

California farmers are responsible for over 75% of all cantaloupes grown in the United States! We met with Garrett Patricio of Westside Produce to learn more about how cantaloupes grow in the...

6 Surprising Crops Grown in Far Northern California

To survive in the rugged northernmost part of California, resilience is required - for people AND crops. Discover six surprising crops that are grown in Northern California's rural regions! Most...

High-Hand Nursery: Flowers, Olive Oil and Placer County History

The hills of Placer County are rich with history, and the story of High-Hand Nursery is no exception. We chatted with High-Hand’s owner, Scott Paris, to learn more about how he’s honoring the...

Kiss Melons: Your Sweetest Summer Crush

Have you ever tried Kiss Melons? If not, you’re in for a treat. You know what they say, there’s nothing like your first Kiss… As a third-generation melon grower, Milas Russell knows a...

The Best Horseradish Roasted Potatoes Recipe

If there’s one side dish that can straddle the line between cozy comfort food and bold California flavors, it’s roasted potatoes. Crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and elevated with a zesty...

A Easy to Make Spiced Apple Cider Slush Recipe

Apple season in California? You bet it is. Whether you’re strolling through a local orchard, hitting up a roadside cider stand, or just living your best cozy life at home, now is the perfect time...

Get a Taste of Tehama County at the Olive Pit

Located at the northern end of California’s Central Valley is Corning, once known as “the Olive Capital of the World”. Here you will find the Olive Pit, which for 58 years has sold locally...

Granny Mays: Make this U-Pick Strawberry Farm a Family Tradition

Granny May’s Strawberry Farm is Elisabeth Saechao’s family legacy - and she hopes your family will make the u-pick farm an annual tradition. Elisabeth Saechao, co-owner of Granny May’s...

Discover Rare Lavender Varieties at Lavineyard Farms

At Lavineyard Farms, a Shasta County u-pick lavender farm, visitors can discover hundreds of rare lavender plants, create custom bouquets and enjoy DIY crafting...

Red Gate Ranch: Authentic, Farm-Fresh Organic Products

To say that Audrey Pascone and Heather Austin are passionate about organic farming is an understatement. After embracing a healthier, organic diet and experiencing its positive impact firsthand, the...

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