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Simonian Farms: Bringing Fresno Agricultural History to Life

Simonian Farms, with its eclectic collection of antiques and amazing array of locally grown produce, nuts and wine, is one of California’s most unique agritourism destinations! We met with Stacey...

Kings River Packing: Eight Generations of California Citrus

The first citrus trees in Sanger, California were planted by Mary Hazelton in 1866. Eight generations later, her family remains one of the largest citrus growers and packers in the Central Valley....

Students Run the Show at Fresno State’s Gibson Farm Market 

The Gibson Farm Market at California State University, Fresno (Fresno State to locals) is famous for their Fresno State sweet corn and Bulldog-branded wine, but many people don’t dig deep enough...

Angelino Wine Company: A Taste of LA’s Lost Vineyards

Nestled just north of Chinatown in downtown Los Angeles, Angelino Wine Company feels both unexpected and utterly at home. In a city celebrated for its food, diversity, and reinvention, this...

Holiday Fun at Hillcrest Tree Farm and Pumpkin Patch

The small farming town of Reedley is home to one of the Central Valley’s best-kept secrets - Hillcrest Tree Farm. With a fabulous fall pumpkin patch, a real-life Christmas tree farm and one of...

What is Terra Madre Americas?

Here in California, sustainability is so much more than a buzzword - it’s a way of life. Around 98% of our farms are family-owned. Our commitment to protecting the environment, preserving natural...

Nixtaco: Where Tradition Meets California Grown Goodness 

Nixtaco Mexican Kitchen and Distillery combines locally sourced ingredients with time-honored traditional techniques to create what many consider to be California’s best tacos.  Agricultural...

Franquette: Celebrating Sacramento’s Farm-to-Fork Bounty

Franquette, a popular Sacramento cafe and wine bar, serves French-inspired fare - but the execution is entirely Californian. Owner Brad Cecchi and Head Chef Elena Winks transform seasonal, local...

Seasonal Produce Shines at Sacramento’s Canon Restaurant

When you put California Grown goodness in the hands of a masterful chef, the results are undeniably delicious. Experience East Sacramento’s Canon Restaurant, where each family-style dish and small...

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!

Barry Zwillinger, owner of Legend Produce, is an expert on all things cantaloupe. We met with Barry to learn more about his farming operation and what makes California cantaloupes, well…...

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