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Ever been to Gilroy Gardens? Learning about California Grown fruits, vegetables and plants has never been more fun! There’s no denying that people love a good amusement park. In fact,...
In the 1960s, the flower power movement influenced the course of fashion, music, and society as a whole. “Flower power” was a powerful slogan that affected social change throughout the decade....
Imagine a world without waste, where discarded items are given new life and even made…beautiful. This is the idea behind East Jesus, an “experimental, sustainable, habitable art installation”...
California, a state celebrated for its agricultural diversity, offers an abundance of U-pick farms. Here, visitors can gather their fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, and more. These hands-on...
California, a state celebrated for agricultural diversity and innovation, offers a unique opportunity for a first hand-experience with farm tours. From the rolling hills of Northern California to...
The Market Match program helps CalFresh shoppers get more for their money at California Farmers Markets and positively impacts small farms and the local economy. Talk about a win-win...
Astrology is based on the belief that each astrological “sign” has distinct, unique characteristics—and the same can be said for California Grown produce. We thought it would be fun to assign...
Galentine's Day is more than just a date on the calendar; it's a celebration of the unbreakable bonds of friendship and the joy of togetherness. As we approach this special day dedicated to...
“We are happy farmers, and they are happy plants.” If you ask farmer Karen Ng, that is the secret to the success of Mt. Olive Organic Farm, which she runs with her family on California’s...
Erick Nielsen Enterprises, an innovative family-owned agribusiness, specializes in mechanical pruning and harvest services. In the 1970s, a Northern California farmer named Erick Nielsen...
What do you really know about 4-H? Many people think it is learning how to grow crops or just showing animals at the county fair - but there’s a much bigger story. We met with Joanne Ylarregui, a...
By Amy Myrdal Miller, MS, RDN, FANDCA GROWN Retail Nutrition & Foodservice Partnership Specialist Influenced by agriculture - My life has been profoundly influenced by early experiences...