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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...

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

Nestled just north of Chinatown in downtown Los Angeles, Angelino 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...

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...

Anaheim Packing District: Historical Citrus Packing House

Once a bustling hub for citrus packing and shipping, the Anaheim Packing District has traded in crates of Sunkist oranges for something a little more agritourism-focused and indulgent—wine...

Welcome to The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano

Let’s cut to the chase: The Ecology Center isn’t your average farm. Nope. This 28-acre regenerative farm in San Juan Capistrano, CA, is doing something radically simple—growing healthy food,...

Carlsbad Strawberry Company: Farming, Family and Fun

Meet Jimmy Ukegawa, third-generation farmer and the mastermind behind Carlsbad Strawberry Company. Jimmy jokes that he was “drafted” into ag, but it’s clear that he has a passion for the...

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