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Meet Corinne, a farmer from Valley Center, California. Corrine loves nature, yoga, and of course, avocados! We caught up with her and chatted about avocado oil and her passion for...
Meet Frank Costa, a flower farmer, hunter, and father from Lompoc Valley. Frank took time out of his busy schedule to chat with us about the farming industry and giving back to the...
Joe Cataldo is a third generation fruit farmer who is very passionate about photography and giving back to the community. He took time out of his busy schedule to chat with us about fruit,...
Bob Echter is a second generation flower farmer based in Southern California who loves to travel. We caught up with him for a few minutes to talk flowers, dog shows and of course,...
Meet Sam Spencer, partner and winegrower at Head High Wines who loves to surf and sail! Sam’s led a career as a winegrower, wine-industry consultant, and vineyard developer for the past two...
Meet Mark Sorensen, a fifth generation farmer who knew he wanted to be a farmer since he was seven years old. Mark is also a father to three girls, soon to be grandfather, President of the Fresno...
Meet Julia Inestroza, a California Ripe Olive grower whose family has been farming since 1917! After getting a degree in economics and working at a .com and as a marketing director Julia was...
Ceja Vineyards is an ultra premium Latino family owned winery founded by Amelia, Pedro, Armando and Martha Ceja - first generation Mexican-American winegrowers in the Napa and Sonoma...
Meet Jeff Lundberg of Babé Farms! Jeff’s favorite thing about farming is the variety, he says no two days are alike. Learn what he’s up to and what his advice is to future farmers! CA GROWN:...
Meet Brian Neufeld, a citrus farmer and dad who loves to travel! Learn what drew him into farming and see what he’s up to on the farm! CA GROWN: What drew you into the farming...
Meet Bob Ferguson, an asparagus farmer who loves to travel. Bob’s family has been farming since 1904. Bob has some very real talk about what it takes to be a farmer. Check out what he has to...
Meet Rick Benson, a fourth generation olive farmer who had his own cotton farm at the age of 18 while he was in college. See what Rick likes to do when he isn’t farming and what he’s been up to...