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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...

A Food Festival To Celebrate Heirloom Beans

There's a certain kind of food festival that hits different. The kind that doesn't need a Ferris wheel or a beer garden to make it sing. It starts with just a humble bean. Then it unravels into a...

Legend Produce: Cantaloupe, Origami Melons and More!

Legend Produce Company has the distinction of being North America’s largest cantaloupe supplier, which makes owner Barry Zwillinger an expert on all things cantaloupe. We met with Barry to learn...

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...

High-Hand Nursery: Flowers, Olive Oil and Placer County History

The hills of Placer County are rich with history, and the story of High-Hand Nursery is no exception. We chatted with High-Hand’s owner, Scott Paris, to learn more about how he’s honoring the...

Get a Taste of Tehama County at the Olive Pit

Located at the northern end of California’s Central Valley is Corning, once known as “the Olive Capital of the World”. Here you will find the Olive Pit, which for 58 years has sold locally...

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...

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...

Sustainability Looks Different at Seus Family Farms

The Seus Family has farmed in the Tule Lake Basin since 1947. As the sun sets on Seus Family Farms, it’s easy to see why four generations have staked their claim on these lands. To the south,...

Inn at Moonlight Beach – A Biodynamic Farm in Encinitas

Let’s talk agritourism wrapped in velvet. While most hotels are built to impress, the Inn at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, California, was built to heal. This destination is all biodynamic herb...

The Plot Oceanside: Incredible Plant-Based Dining

If you think plant-based dining means rabbit food and tofu that tastes like cardboard, then buckle up, friend—we're about to flip your perspective on its head. Welcome to The Plot Oceanside, where...

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