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What is the World Ag Expo?

Every February, over 100,000 people from around the world visit Tulare County, California to attend the World Ag Expo. We met with Megan Lawson to learn more about what to expect at the annual...

Sun-Maid: California Raisins Straight From the Growers

Everyone associates California with raisins (our sincere thanks to the claymation phenomenon of the 80s), but there’s more to California raisins than Saturday morning cartoons and catchy tunes....

Resendiz Fruit Barn: Fresh Produce and Family Fun

Resendiz Fruit Barn is a beloved Modesto destination for fresh produce and old-fashioned family fun. Francisco Resendiz, owner of Resendiz Fruit Barn, first came to California as a teenager,...

Explore Dutch Hollow Farms for U-Pick Flowers, Pumpkins and Seasonal Fun

It’s easy to see why Dutch Hollow Farms is one of the Central Valley’s most beloved U-pick flower farms. Owner John Bos deftly combines agricultural education with good old-fashioned fun, all...

Turkovich Family Wines: Small-Town Roots, World-Class Wines

Get a taste of Yolo County at Turkovich Family Wines, a family-owned winery in Winters, California. Winters, California - just 30 minutes outside of Sacramento - feels like a classic slice of...

Berryessa Gap Winery Offers An Authentic Taste of Yolo County

California is home to over 4800 wineries - but Berryessa Gap Winery has an inspiring origin story and innovative farming practices that truly make it stand out from the crowd. We chatted with...

Ophiolite Cellars Wine: A Story in Every Sip

Ophiolite Cellars crafts small-batch, single-varietal wines with a sense of place. Winemaker Nicole Salengo Lee leverages her background in geology to create wines that tell a story in every...

Farm-to-Fork Fare at The Rind: All Hail the Cheese Goddess

Ready to indulge your cheesiest farm-to-fork fantasies? Visit The Rind Restaurant and Cheese Bar, where every dish is devoted to showcasing fresh, local ingredients and the flavor and versatility of...

Ironstone Vineyards: Good Times and Great Wine in Gold Country

While many people associate the California’s Gold County in the Central Sierra Foothills with prospecting and abandoned gold mines, Ironstone Vineyards - a family-owned vineyard -is reshaping that...

Twin Peaks Orchards: Organic Excellence

Twin Peaks Orchards’ organic produce is the darling of the Sacramento food scene. We met with Camelia Enriquez to learn more about what makes this small Placer County farm such a big...

Sunset Ridge Fine Fruits: U-Pick Mandarins and More

You don’t know what fresh citrus tastes like until you’ve enjoyed a perfectly ripe mandarin, plucked straight from the tree. We met with Greg Lewis, owner of Sunset Ridge Fine Fruits, to learn...

Andy’s Orchard: Farming for Flavor

Andy’s Orchard, a tiny Morgan Hill farm stand, has amassed an army of fervent followers. People drive from all across the state to taste Andy’s tree-ripened heirloom fruits. We spoke with owner...

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