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Meet Clint Cowden! He is the Director of the Farm of the Future program for West Hills College in Coalinga, CA. He took time out of his busy schedule to chat with us about his students, his...
Buddy Mendes is a farmer and Fresno County Supervisor who farms a variety of crops in the Central Valley. We caught up with him to chat about family, books, and of course,...
Meet Tom Gamble from Gamble Family Vineyards in Napa, CA. He took time out of his busy schedule to chat with us about his vineyards and giving back to the community. CA GROWN: What...
Meet Mel of Resendiz Brothers Protea Growers llc., a Southern California protea farmer who has a passion for growing exotic flowers. We caught up with him to discuss all things protea! CA...
Meet Mike Noland a kiwifruit farmer from Marysville, CA., who enjoys growing nutritious food for his community. CA GROWN: What are you doing today? Mike: As we speak, we...
Deciding to become a farmer is one decision that Gary Robinson has never regretted. Today, Gary, of Robinson Family Farms, grows pistachios and almonds on the west side of Fresno County, near...
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...
