You know California grows and produces a lot of food - but did you know that the Golden State leads the nation in dozens of crops and commodities? Around here, we pay a lot of attention to where...

Prunes are what fruit? Here's the scoop - and everything else you ever wanted to know about this fabulous dried fruit. Prunes are what fruit??? All prunes are plums, but not all plums are...

Have you ever wondered how blueberries are grown and harvested? Here's everything you need to know about California Grown blueberries! Are blueberries native to California? Blueberries are...

Have you ever wondered how your favorite fruits, veggies and nuts get from farm to table? Fact: produce doesn’t come from a store. It comes from hardworking California farm families and the...

These crops aren't just California grown...they're grown ONLY in California.  If you’ve spent much time around these parts, you’ve probably heard us recite statistics related to...

These California commodities are always in season, and never go out of style. We’re big fans of eating seasonally. Here in California, it’s easier than you think! A variety of California...

Dried fruit is the equivalent of Mother Nature's fruit snacks and is amazing in both sweet and savory dishes. Did you know that the recommended daily serving of fruit for a 2,000-calorie diet is 2...

Fun fact: the artichoke is California's state vegetable! Our friend Kyle Hagerty of Urban Farmstead is especially fond of California Grown artichokes - not just because they're delicious, but also...

How to eat artichokes...and everything else you ever wanted to know about California's State Vegetable. Spoiler: it's super scandalous! Artichokes are incredibly popular throughout the nation,...

If you’ve enjoyed a fresh artichoke recently, chances are it was grown in California. The Golden State is responsible for 99% of the nation’s commercially grown artichokes. One family owned...

If you're wondering what's in season in California, you've come to the right place! Here's a chart showing the seasons of some of the most popular California crops, so you know what to look for in...