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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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
