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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....
The colder months are often associated with comfort food - think rich, creamy dishes and cozy casseroles - but fresh winter fruit is our favorite way to brighten even the chilliest day. Thanks to...
Did you know that the Golden State grows 99% of the nation’s pomegranates? We met with Stacey Grote of Simonian Farms to learn more about how pomegranates are grown in California! Pomegranates...
Just 30 miles from Los Angeles, tucked into the high desert landscape of Acton, lies a place where flowers aren't just grown — they're lived. DeBellis Ranch is a working flower farm, a hands-on...
Barry Zwillinger, owner of Legend Produce, is an expert on all things cantaloupe. We met with Barry to learn more about his farming operation and what makes California cantaloupes, well…...
California farmers are responsible for over 75% of all cantaloupes grown in the United States! We met with Garrett Patricio of Westside Produce to learn more about how cantaloupes grow in the...
To survive in the rugged northernmost part of California, resilience is required - for people AND crops. Discover six surprising crops that are grown in Northern California's rural regions! Most...
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...
Have you ever tried Kiss Melons? If not, you’re in for a treat. You know what they say, there’s nothing like your first Kiss… As a third-generation melon grower, Milas Russell knows a...
What IS horseradish? We’re not talking about prepared horseradish, the white paste that adds an undeniably delicious kick to roast beef, but actual horseradish root. We met with Scott Seus in...
Stretching from oak-dotted hills to windswept coastlines, San Luis Obispo County (or SLO County) is more than just a scenic stop along California’s Highway 1. It is one of the most diverse and...
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...
