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Mt. Olive Organic Farm: A Treasured Family Farm in Paso Robles

“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

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 Is 4-H? How kids learn about growing produce and more!

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...

Inspired by Farmers, Flavor & Fun

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...

Seascape Resort in Aptos, CA: A Cliffside Resort with Charm

Imagine waking up to the soothing sound of waves crashing on the shore and stepping out onto your private balcony to witness the sun rising over the vast Pacific Ocean. Welcome to Seascape Resort in...

There’s Something Cheesy at Bravo Farms – A Visit to Vintage Cheese

Bravo Farms is more than just another roadside attraction and a place to stretch your legs when cruising down Highway 99, it’s also home to Vintage Cheese, a small creamery that crafts unique and...

Martinelli’s Apple Cider: An American Tradition

In the heart of California's picturesque Pajaro Valley, a family-owned company has been crafting liquid gold for over 150 years. Martinelli's Gold Medal® Apple Cider, with its iconic glass bottles...

Sacramento: A Produce Lover’s Bucket List

A trip to Sacramento should be on every foodie + produce lover's bucket list. Here's why you should visit the Nation's Farm-to-Fork capital. Since the state capitol is at the top of the Central...

Heringer Estates Winery: Why Sustainability Matters

Heringer Estates is a sustainable family-owned winery that’s been part of the Sacramento community for six generations. The Heringer family has been farming in Clarksburg, a small town outside...

Urban Farming in a Food Desert: Three Sisters Gardens

Three Sisters Gardens is creating urban farms in an unlikely food desert, one abandoned lot at a time. https://youtu.be/4YgvtuK-600 Three Sisters Gardens is championing urban farming in...

Old World Charm at Temecula’s Europa Village

Europa Village in Temecula, Ca. is quickly becoming one of the valley’s most visited wine-tasting destinations. It’s modeled after historic wine regions in Italy, Spain, and France, and offers...

Libelula is Shaking Up The Fresno Restaurant Scene

At this funky Fresno restaurant, locally-grown produce is the star of the show. https://youtu.be/W5LbopBYwBc Fresno, like many other Central Valley towns, often gets a bad rap. It’s the...

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