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From Flower Fields to Amazing Farmstand: Visit Mellano & Company

What started with humble beginnings as a flower farm in California has since grown into a nationwide supplier of cut flowers. For a century, Mellano & Company has been an emblem of...

Glamping In California Citrus: Plan a Sensational Trip in the Groves of Quixote Farm

Nestled within the vibrant valleys of North San Diego County is Quixote Farm. Perhaps surprisingly, this sanctuary, lovingly built in an inviting citrus grove, emerges as a haven for lovers of the...

Explore the California Blossom Trail in Fresno County

For a few weeks in February and March, the Fresno County Blossom Trail is nothing short of magical. Add this Central Valley adventure to your California bucket list! ***Updated with new...

Full of Life Flatbread – California’s Produce Bounty Meets Culinary Creativity

If you’re traveling in California’s Santa Ynez Valley and ask locals where to eat, there’s a good chance they’ll direct you to Full Of Life Flatbread in Los Alamos. And, if you ask about...

Mt. Olive Organic Farm: A Treasured Family Farm in Paso Robles

“We are happy farmers, and they are happy plants.” If you ask farmer Karen Ng, that is the secret to the success of Mt. Olive Organic Farm, which she runs with her family on California’s...

California Produce Is Always In Season At In Bloom In Paso Robles

Nicole Haisma feels lucky to live in an area with such an incredible bounty of produce. She and her husband, Chris, transplanted from city life in Chicago to the small town of Paso Robles to open...

Sanford Winery: Cultivating Excellence in Santa Barbara Wine Country

To get to know Sanford Winery is to understand Santa Barbara wine country. Bold statement, we know, but it’s not just a winery but an important part of Santa Barbara wine history. Nestled in the...

FFA: Raising the Next Generation of Farmers + Leaders

California feeds the Nation, and FFA is designed to give our future farmers the skills they need to succeed. The Central Valley is one of California’s most productive agricultural areas, so...

The Vineyard Farmers Market Showcases the Central Valley’s Best Produce

California’s Central Valley is renowned for its agricultural abundance. Locals know that there’s no better place to shop for seasonal produce than the Vineyard Farmers Market. Since opening in...

Buy, Eat, and Learn at Far West Fungi’s Retail and Restaurant Locations

Far West Fungi is a family-owned and operated mushroom farm in Northern California founded by John and Toby Garrone in 1983. This year marks Far West Fungi’s 40th anniversary. Their farms are...

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