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Meet a Farmer: Ryan Jacobsen

CA GROWN: What are you doing today? Ryan: I have a blend of two jobs. I work for the Fresno County Farm Bureau during the day as executive director. And I farm wine grapes in Easton on nights...

Sparkling Wine Fruit Kabobs

Did you realize we have some awesome fruit that grows here in California in the dead of winter?  Thanks to the amazing weather and rich soil here in the Golden State, we can enjoy sweet,...

California Winter Salad with Tangerine Dressing

This delicious Winter Salad with Tangerine Dressing is loaded with in-season flavors. It's perfect for holiday celebrations, and also a weeknight meal. Plus, we've added a few more fabulous winter...

Golden State Sangria, A Simple Recipe for Sangria with Fruit

Are you in search of a fruity, festive cocktail for the cooler months of the year? The fresh, abundant fall fruits and dark, peppery California Zinfandel in this sangria hit the mark when it comes...

CALIFARMER T-Shirt Giveaway

GIVEAWAY TIME! We are giving away our CALIFARMER T-shirt to one lucky winner! Enter for a chance to win below! Giveaway ends December 16th at noon PDT. Good luck!  a Rafflecopter...

Roasted Garlic Tomatoes with Cheese

These Roasted Garlic Tomatoes are covered with toasted cheese and incredibly delicious. Serve them with dinner, as a appetizer or a side dish. Guys.   These are basically like little...

How to Make a Succulent Fountain

Meet the newest centerpiece of my Raised Bed Garden space!     In case you didn't already know, I am a succulent l.o.v.e.r.! I think it might be the architectural elements...

Fiery Candied Walnuts

A sweet and fiery coating kicks up the flavor on these candied walnuts - California style. Try it with a mix of nuts too! Without a doubt, this is the easiest, most rewarding recipe for...

Raised Bed Gardening

I'm so excited to share this post!  We have been busy planning, designing, building and filling the newest addition to our home.  I usually plant a garden every summer and it...

20 Apples Recipes that will Change your Life

There are literally hundreds of thousands of apples recipes on the internet, so how do you know which ones are actually worth trying?! There is nothing worse than when a recipe fails especially when...

How to Make a Pumpkin Keg

This is one of the funnest, most festive projects I have made to date!  What screams Fall more than a pumpkin?  Well, now you can use the quintessential October mascot for your...

Commitment to family and the land key to Braga family’s success

The Braga Family planted their farming roots in the 1920’s when Sebastian and Josie Braga bought a piece of land which was once thought to be un-farmable. Since then, the family has proven how...

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