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Category: How It’s Grown

Prunes are What???

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...

How are Walnuts Grown?

Let’s explore how walnuts are grown and harvested in California! Where do walnuts grow in the United States? Over 99% of walnuts grown in the United States come from California! Our fertile...

How Are Blueberries Grown?

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...

What is farm to table? Here’s how produce gets from the farm to the store!

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...

How are Kiwi Grown?

How are kiwi grown, harvested and packaged? We met with Sales Manager, Kurt Cappelutti to follow California Grown kiwis all the way from the farm to your local grocery store! Did you know that...

How Dried On The Vine Raisins Are Grown And Harvested

Forget everything you thought you knew about California raisins, because dried-on-vine raisins are shaking up the industry, literally! Meet Courtney Gillespie, a vine-dried grape farmer....

Baloian Farms: A Fourth Generation Family Business

Meet Tim Baloian, CEO of Baloian Farms. Even after 50+ years in the family business, he’s still in love with “the miracle of farming”. From a young age, third generation farmer Tim...

Mother + Daughter Duo Make Award-Winning Olive Oil at Groves on 41

Groves on 41 is a family farm that grows olives and makes award-winning olive oil in Templeton, California near Paso Robles. They have 4,000 Spanish Arbequina and Greek Koroneiki olive trees planted...

How Ripe Olives are Grown in California

Here in California, we know a thing or two about how Ripe Olives are grown. Ripe Olives from the Golden State have a unique flavor unlike any other olives on the market. They are packed with...

How Pumpkins are Grown in California

Have you ever wondered how pumpkins are grown? We met with two California pumpkin farmers to get the inside scoop (no pun intended). Ryan Van Gronigen  is a commercial pumpkin farmer at Van...

What’s it like to be a Pumpkin Farmer?

We met up with Ryan Van Gronigen, a third generation pumpkin farmer, to find out more about California Grown pumpkins! Fall is in full swing in the Golden State, and that means one thing: pumpkin...

California’s Coolest Pumpkin Patch: Hunter Farms

This small town pumpkin patch is what fall dreams are made of… Visiting your local pumpkin patch is practically a mandatory fall activity. Adults and children alike flock to family-friendly...

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