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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...
We’re so excited about our latest partnership! Don’t miss the CA GROWN Spotlight on California Bountiful. Here at California Grown, we love to share stories about California agriculture, the...
Orange Works Café is definitely off the beaten path, but people from all over the state flock to the small town of Strathmore to taste their famous orange ice cream. The tiny town of...
If you want the perfect place to visit wineries and farms, enjoy farm-to-table dining, and have amazing outdoor fun, then this guide to things to do in Mendocino is for you. California...
Visiting Napa Valley? Head to Oxbow Public Market to taste local produce, wines, ciders and more. Napa Valley is home to countless world-class wineries and restaurants, but if you’re looking...
Just west of Lake Tahoe and north of Sacramento is the Yuba-Sutter area, an under-the-radar corner of California with an oversized agricultural diversity. Locals liken the area to a mini version of...
Butte County, California, may be one of the most underrated destinations in the Central Valley. It’s brimming with farm-fresh flavors, natural beauty, and unique agritourism experiences. Located...
If California has a soul, you'll find it wandering through the rolling vineyards, bustling markets, and farm-to-table dining rooms of Sonoma County. Welcome to Sonoma County: Where...