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The Sohnrey family has been farming for five generations in California, they grow a wide range of crops including almonds, rice, prunes, walnuts and hay. They package their own line of seasoned...
Automony Farms is co-owned by two young, beginning farms who want to make a difference and help the food system. They grow seasonal produce and humanely raised meat and eggs on their farm in...
Farming 7,000 acres and 10 different crops, isn’t easy, but Scott Rossi enjoys the challenge. And the best part of his job? Growing healthy, tasty vegetables for people all over the...
This farmer got her start farming in Costco of all places! A trip to the super store and a bag of Dahlia tubers had Amanda Kitaura of Bloom hooked on growing her own flowers. Amanda owns and...
As General Manager for Lucero Olive Oil, Liz Tagami can be found doing everything from overseeing a photo shoot for a catalog, to discussing guest experience with their tasting room manager, to...
A trip to a winery as a young man changed the career trajectory for Mark Ferguson, he traded in his law office life to eventually become a winemaker. And boy are we glad he did! Meet Mark,...
Van Groningen & Sons takes pride in offering high quality produce year-round. There main crops are watermelon, cantaloupes, honeydews, sweet corn, pumpkins, almonds and walnuts. We had the...
All he's ever wanted to do is farm, and that passion comes through in the quality of produce he grows! Meet Mark Bacchetti of GloriAnn Farms and Marca Bella Farms. Chances are, you've enjoyed...
As the oldest winery in El Dorado County and on the national registry of historical buildings, Boeger winery is a must-stop destination for wine tasters traveling in the Placerville area. Meet...
Meet two Southern California farmers who are passionate about providing customers with quality hydroponically grown vegetables and orchids. Luis Palacio, client relationship manager, and...
Meet Alex Romans of Las Colinas Ranch. Alex manages a large ranch growing mostly organic products. He is a dedicated community leader and has a wealth of farming knowledge that started at the early...
Ocean Mist Farms is known for their artichokes, but they grow over 30 different fresh vegetables. CA Grown: What are you doing today? Paul: My day started out with a 7:30 AM...