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What is the World Ag Expo?

Every February, over 100,000 people from around the world visit Tulare County, California to attend the World Ag Expo. We met with Megan Lawson to learn more about what to expect at the annual...

How the Fig Advisory Board Impacts California Agriculture

What is a commodity board, and why are they such an important asset to California growers, producers and even consumers? We met with Karla Stockli, CEO of the California Fig Advisory Board, to learn...

Sun-Maid: California Raisins Straight From the Growers

Everyone associates California with raisins (our sincere thanks to the claymation phenomenon of the 80s), but there’s more to California raisins than Saturday morning cartoons and catchy tunes....

Berryessa Gap Winery Offers An Authentic Taste of Yolo County

California is home to over 4800 wineries - but Berryessa Gap Winery has an inspiring origin story and innovative farming practices that truly make it stand out from the crowd. We chatted with...

Empress Tavern Champions Local Farmers and Restaurateurs

Downtown Sacramento eatery, Alchemist Events at Empress Tavern, celebrates California Grown produce, supports local farmers and showcases fledgling food entrepreneurs. We met with Chef Dennis Sydnor...

The FruitGuys: A Fresh Approach to Healthy Snacking

One unlikely agricultural company took root during the Silicon Valley dotcom boom in the 1990s that launched tech giants including Amazon, Google and PayPal,  - The FruitGuys. CEO Erin...

Students Run the Show at Fresno State’s Gibson Farm Market 

The Gibson Farm Market at California State University, Fresno (Fresno State to locals) is famous for their Fresno State sweet corn and Bulldog-branded wine, but many people don’t dig deep enough...

Angeleno Wine Company: A Taste of LA’s Lost Vineyards

Nestled just north of Chinatown in downtown Los Angeles, Angeleno Wine Company feels both unexpected and utterly at home. In a city celebrated for its food, diversity, and reinvention, this...

What is Terra Madre Americas?

Here in California, sustainability is so much more than a buzzword - it’s a way of life. Around 98% of our farms are family-owned. Our commitment to protecting the environment, preserving natural...

Building a Future: Inside Fresno BIPOC Produce Food Hub

In the heart of California’s agricultural landscape, a quiet but powerful transformation is underway. It’s built on relationships, rooted in equity, and fueled by a deep commitment to community....

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...

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...

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