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Meet a Farmer: Lance Jackson of Jackson Farms in Kingsburg, CA.

  Meet Lance Jackson!  He’s a fruit farmer and member of the California Cling Peach Board by day, and a racecar driver by night!  CA GROWN: What are you doing...

Deep Dish Summer Squash Recipe

This easy baked summer squash recipe gets an extra burst of summer flavor from fresh tomatoes, garlic & onion. Updated September 2021 with new links and to correct recipe card...

Giveaway: Zin Fan Pack

Attention all (21+) wine lovers! This one is for you! Enter to win a Zin Fan Pack including 2 free tickets to this weekend's (ZAP) Zinfandel Advocates and Producer's event, Simply Summer...

Meet a Farmer: Meet Clint Cowden, director and educator at West Hills College

Meet Clint Cowden! He is the Director of the Farm of the Future program for West Hills College in Coalinga, CA.  He took time out of his busy schedule to chat with us about his students, his...

A Surprisingly Delicious Watermelon Salad

Raise your hand if you like simple summer salads...  What if we could incorporate a favorite summertime fruit that is traditionally reserved for big slices and smiles, and combine it...

Meet a Farmer: Meet Buddy Mendes of BDL Farms and Mendes Family Farms

Buddy Mendes is a farmer and Fresno County Supervisor who farms a variety of crops in the Central Valley.  We caught up with him to chat about family, books, and of course,...

Pear and Prosciutto Pizza

Homemade Pear and Prosciutto Pizza - are you ready for it? We're talking pear, prosciutto, and red onion all melty and gooey with mozzarella, parmesan and crumbled gorgonzola cheeses. “Yum” just...

Meet Tom Gamble of Gamble Family Vineyards

Meet Tom Gamble from Gamble Family Vineyards in Napa, CA.  He took time out of his busy schedule to chat with us about his vineyards and giving back to the community.  CA GROWN: What...

Black Mission Fig and Almond Popsicles

This easy recipe makes six delicious Fig and Almond Popsicles - perfect for healthy snacks, desserts or even breakfast! Fresh Fig Season is Here!   If you've never enjoyed fresh figs...

Meet Ismael “Mel” Resendiz of Resendiz Brothers Protea Growers

Meet Mel of Resendiz Brothers Protea Growers llc., a Southern California protea farmer who has a passion for growing exotic flowers.  We caught up with him to discuss all things protea! CA...

Meet Mike Noland of Wild River

Meet Mike Noland a kiwifruit farmer from Marysville, CA., who enjoys growing nutritious food for his community.  CA GROWN:    What are you doing today? Mike: As we speak, we...

Delicious Nectarine Pizza with Arugula & Fresh Mozzarella

This Nectarine Pizza with Arugula & Fresh Mozzarella might sounds a little crazy, but it really is next-level delicious. It's a savory dish that makes the best of summer stone fruit....

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