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LA Home Farm: Cultivating Connection and Sustainability in the Heart of Los Angeles

In the bustling metropolis of Los Angeles, in the hilly eastside neighborhood of Glassell Park, you'll find LA Home Farm. This unique farm shop brings the concept of farm-to-table right into the...

The Flower Fields: A Tapestry of Color Along the California Coast

Each spring, the coastal city of Carlsbad in Southern California transforms into a vivid spectacle of blossoming flowers. The Flower Fields, spread across over 50 acres, become a palette of vibrant...

What grows in Santa Cruz County?

If you’ve ever visited Santa Cruz, California you’ve probably noticed something unique - at least for a coastal area. Much of the county is studded with farmland - 63,900 acres to be exact....

Margins Winery is Making Waves in the Wine Industry

Have you ever heard of Assyrtiko or Negrette? Probably not, but Megan Bell of Margins Winery wants to change that - and a whole lot more. Megan Bell is the owner and founder of Margins Winery....

How to Find Sustainable Wine

In California, sustainability is more than a buzzword or a trend; it’s a way of life. Choosing sustainable wine is a delicious way to support local businesses, families, and communities - and to...

Stop Worrying About Cow Farts. California’s Dairy Industry is Using Them for Good.

Let’s set things straight: cow farts are not going to destroy the planet. A 2019 UC Davis study found that cows and other livestock accounted for only 4% of the Nation’s greenhouse gas...

Gilroy Gardens: The Most Thrilling Way to Learn About California Produce + Plants

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,...

Flower Power! Using Custom Botanical Dresses to Promote Locally Grown Flowers

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....

In East Jesus, Sustainability + Creativity Go Hand In Hand

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”...

Pick Your Pleasure: A Guide to California’s Best U-Pick Farms

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...

From Field to Fork: Exploring California through Farm Tours

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 CalFresh Market Match Program Makes Hyper-Local Produce Accessible to Everyone

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...

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