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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 a pistachio nut? Here’s everything you need to know about this powerhouse protein (spoiler alert: it’s not technically even a nut). What is a pistachio nut? First things first:...
California feeds the Nation, and FFA is designed to give our future farmers the skills they need to succeed. The Central Valley is one of California’s most productive agricultural areas, so...
Gianni Raines, founder of Zone 9 Farms, shares how he founded a successful Central Valley microgreen farm. Gianni Raines grew up in the heart of California’s Central Valley, surrounded by...
California’s Central Valley is renowned for its agricultural abundance. Locals know that there’s no better place to shop for seasonal produce than the Vineyard Farmers Market. Since opening in...
Far West Fungi is a family-owned and operated mushroom farm in Northern California founded by John and Toby Garrone in 1983. This year marks Far West Fungi’s 40th anniversary. Their farms are...
In the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, where the warm sun and fertile soil create the perfect conditions for pistachio growing, there's a family-owned farm that stands as a symbol of...
Everyone wonders how to tell if watermelons are ripe - and while that is an essential question, have you ever wondered how the melons get to the store in the first place? They certainly don’t just...
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...
At Séka Hills, traditional Native American values are at the core of their commitment to sustainable agriculture. https://youtu.be/yj3mUE7_u0I Séka Hills Olive Mill and Tasting Room is...
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...
Temecula wines are Southern California’s best-kept secret. Have you visited this idyllic wine region? Planning your Southern California getaway? While surfing, shopping and sightseeing are some...