CA GROWN Blog
Discover. Learn. Connect.
Meet Them Here
Read Bios »Category: Community
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Let’s get one thing straight: City Farm SLO isn’t your average “urban garden” with a couple of raised beds and a compost bin tucked behind a school. No, this is 19 acres of gritty, glorious,...
Rooted in the Central Coast Sowing the seeds of a grassroots agritourism movement in the rolling hills and coastal valleys of California's San Luis Obispo County is Lynette Sonne - founder of...
With the popularity of high-protein diets surging, many Americans are rediscovering dairy products (were they ever really lost?). In decades past, dairy milk alternatives were lauded as a healthier...
Paso Robles might be known for its world-class wines, but tucked among the vineyards and rolling hills is another liquid gold worth sipping: California extra virgin olive oil. With its Mediterranean...