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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...

Séka Hills: the story of one tribe’s foray into farming

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...

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...

Temecula Wines: Southern California’s Best-Kept Secret

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...

The Ultimate Guide To Pluots, Plums, And Prunes

Pluot, plums, and prunes, oh my! Whether you're a fruit aficionado or simply looking to add a touch of sweetness to your culinary creations, these versatile stone fruits are sure to satisfy your...

Who Really “Invented” These Iconic California Foods?

Will the real inventors of these Iconic California foods please stand up? Let's take a look at the disputed origins of a few of California's most famous foods and recipes. California is famous...

Fairfield Farms: An Organic Avocado + Blueberry Farm

At this avocado and blueberry farm, growing organic produce is a labor of love. Southern California is famous for sandy beaches, surfers and movie stars. What most people don’t realize is that...

How is Citrus Fruit Grown?

How does California Grown citrus fruit get from the farm to your table? Let’s find out! https://youtu.be/ywzdy-Ay31k When was citrus first planted in...

How To Pick A Cantaloupe And A Comprehensive Guide About Cantaloupe Nutrients

Here in the Golden State we're proud to say we're the biggest melon producers in the United States, thanks to our fertile landscapes in the Southern Desert Area and the San Joaquin Valley. Today we...

What Can You Do with Dates? Delicious Date Recipes

Coachella isn't just famous for it's live music scene. It's also famous for dates. Though they are native to the Middle East, California grows a whole bunch of them, 95% of the domestic crop, in...

The Most Amazing Stone Fruit Recipes

Stone fruits are some of summer's most sought after fruits. From peach pie to cherry cheesecake and plum jam to nectarine melbas, we've rounded up some of the most delicious stone fruit recipes on...

Incredible Garlic Recipes You’ll Definitely Love

From garlic bread to aioli to garlic fries to... vampires, many of us have a love affair with garlic. These garlic recipes make the best of the much-beloved allium, so let's get cooking!  Fresh...

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