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For Sarah Thompson, executive chef of Casa Playa at Wynn Las Vegas, the challenge is to make every ingredient—especially the fruits and vegetables sourced from California—feel as considered as...
In a romaine lettuce field outside of San Juan Bautista, the team from SAMI Robotics proudly unveiled their robotic lettuce harvester to a group of growers, policymakers and media. With...
Meet some of the women shaping the future of farming and food at Cherry Bombe’s Farmers & Makers event in Paso Robles! Celebrate the International Year of the Woman Farmer with Cherry Bombe...
If you’ve ever driven down Interstate 58, just north of Tehachapi, you’ve probably noticed the big red barn on the east side of the road. Folks-in-the-know are clued into the fact that Murray...
In Santa Barbara County wine country, some wine tasting rooms lead with sweeping vineyard views. Others like Flying Goat Cellars, lead with personality, craftsmanship and a story that could only...
Sweet Girl Farms gets a lot of attention for its viral Instagram videos and robust social media following, but there's much more to this Reedley farm than eye-catching content. We met with owner...
Lavender Fresh Farm offers a unique opportunity for people to relax and immerse themselves in the beauty of agriculture. We spoke with Heather Gillispie to learn more about this family-owned U-pick...
Rumfish y Vino sits tucked off of Palm Street in downtown Ventura, California. This is the kind of place that locals know about and visitors stumble into thinking they got lucky. Spoiler alert: they...
At Cheeky's in Palm Springs, the menu starts in the fields of the Coachella Valley, not just in the kitchen. For Cheeky's, desert-grown dates, citrus, and seasonal produce dictate what’s available...
Every spring, an unmistakable agricultural pathway opens with the California Midwinter Fair in Imperial, California, which becomes the largest event in the Imperial Valley. Grandstands fill with...
Somewhere along East Ojai Avenue, sandwiched between the foothills and a two-lane road that feels like it was built for a more unhurried era, sits a place full of love of cooking and a passion for...
Picture this: a subterranean patio strung with good energy, a glass of Syrah in hand, and zero pretension in sight. That's the vibe at Majestic Oak Vineyard, a family-owned tasting room tucked just...