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JSM Organics – Big Dreams for a Little Farm

Javier Zamora, owner of JSM Organics says that agriculture is in his blood. He’s soft-spoken but quick to smile, and more than happy to have a chat. We recently had the opportunity to visit him on...

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...

Vina Robles; Celebrating 25 Years Of Winemaking In Paso

With 25 years of farming experience in Paso, the team at Vina Robles has every aspect of farming, harvesting, and producing great wine dialed down to an exact art. Whether you are planning on having...

Sans Liege Wines; Unforgettable Wines From A Unique Winemaker

We recently spent a day at Tin City in Paso Robles where we visited the Sans Liege tasting room. Sans Liege wines from winemaker Curt Schalchlin offer a unique wine-tasting experience! This...

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...

Meet a Farmer: Giulio Zavolta & Dr. Rachelle Bross of Olivaia Olive Ranch

We recently had the pleasure of meeting up with Giulio Zavolta and Dr. Rachelle Bross of Olivaia Olive Ranch. They are a grower of California Ripe Olives in the Lindsay area, formerly known as the...

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 Groningen  is a commercial pumpkin farmer at Van...

What’s it like to be a Pumpkin Farmer?

We met up with Ryan Van Groningen, 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:...

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...

Desparada Wines; Fueled on Passion, Adventure, & Great Wine in Paso

There is something truly special about Vailia From and the wines she creates at Desparada Wines. She is a winemaker driven by passion, adventure, and a love of the wine-making process. Her passion,...

How Bell Peppers Grow in California

Sweet peppers are “in season” eight months out of the year in California. We met with Tim Baloian of Baloian Farms to chat about how bell peppers grow in California. What are sweet...

The Mariani Family: How One Farm Family is Changing with the Times

In 1906, Paul Mariani bought a small orchard in Silicon Valley with his wife Victoria. Four generations later, this family farm is still thriving. The secret to their success? After chatting with...

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