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The Sisters Market: Making Citrus Chic

The Sisters Market is making citrus chic, offering curated gift boxes featuring produce from their family farm paired with other locally grown and produced delights. We met with Jenna, Elise and Bea...

Deep Roots and a Team That Feels Like Family at M&T Chico Ranch

Tucked into the fertile landscape near Chico, California, the M&T Chico Ranch is a testament to the power of legacy, stewardship, and team-driven agriculture. At the heart of its operations is...

Visit DeBellis Ranch: A Place to Bloom and Grow

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...

Family Orchard to Global Beauty: Meet the Sisters behind Le Prunier

“Prunes are nature’s candy.”That’s how Allison Taylor, one of the three sisters behind Le Prunier, the Santa Monica-based skincare brand powered by California Prunes, describes the fruit...

Five Marys Ranch: Caring For the Land, Their Animals and The Community

To the Heffernan Family, Five Marys Ranch is more than just a business; it’s a way of life. We met with Francie Heffernan (one of the eponymous five Marys) to learn more about her family’s...

Legend Produce: Cantaloupe, Origami Melons and More!

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…...

6 Surprising Crops Grown in Far Northern California

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...

Kiss Melons: Your Sweetest Summer Crush

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...

Granny Mays: Make this U-Pick Strawberry Farm a Family Tradition

Granny May’s Strawberry Farm is Elisabeth Saechao’s family legacy - and she hopes your family will make the u-pick farm an annual tradition. Elisabeth Saechao, co-owner of Granny May’s...

Discover Rare Lavender Varieties at Lavineyard Farms

At Lavineyard Farms, a Shasta County u-pick lavender farm, visitors can discover hundreds of rare lavender plants, create custom bouquets and enjoy DIY crafting...

Why Chino Family Farm Is A California Agricultural Icon

Step into the wooden farm stand at Chino Family Farm in Rancho Santa Fe, and you'll be greeted with an explosion of color, fragrance, and flavor. It’s not just a place to shop, it’s a pilgrimage...

Red Gate Ranch: Authentic, Farm-Fresh Organic Products

To say that Audrey Pascone and Heather Austin are passionate about organic farming is an understatement. After embracing a healthier, organic diet and experiencing its positive impact firsthand, the...

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