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Rancho Capistrano Winery is California Wine in the Heart of Orange County

It’s not every day you find a winery tucked beside a centuries-old mission in a historic downtown, but Rancho Capistrano Winery isn’t your everyday wine experience.  This family-owned...

Poppy and Seed Is Where the Farm-to-Table Movement Blossoms

Picture this: You’re seated in a lush greenhouse in the heart of Anaheim, sipping a garden-fresh cocktail, and every bite feels like a love letter to California’s farms. Welcome to Poppy and...

Why Chino Family Farm Is A California Agricultural Icon

Step into the wooden farm stand at Chino Family Farm in Rancho Santa Fe, and you'll be greeted with an explosion of color, fragrance, and flavor. It’s not just a place to shop, it’s a pilgrimage...

Herb & Sea Showcases Local Flavor and Big Creativity in Encinitas

Local agriculture is center stage at Herb & Sea in Encinitas, California, where culinary director and executive chef Aiden Owens is creating a fine-dining experience. And it feels simultaneously...

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...

Cal-Ore Produce: Good Dirt, Great Potatoes

Cal-Ore Produce firmly believes that California’s best potatoes grow in the Klamath Basin. We visited their Tulelake potato packing shed to see what happens after the potatoes come out of the...

Anaheim Packing District: Historical Citrus Packing House

Once a bustling hub for citrus packing and shipping, the Anaheim Packing District has traded in crates of Sunkist oranges for something a little more agritourism-focused and indulgent—wine...

The Best Scoops of Ice Cream Just Might Contain Veggies

Ever think that scoops of ice cream could count towards your daily servings of vegetables? Yeah, neither did we—until we discovered Little Fox Cups and Cones in Oceanside, California. Here, the...

Wake up and Smell the Marmalade at Le Petit Pali Hotel

The incredible jams and citrus juice from Marmalade Grove in Ojai are a standout at the continental breakfast at Le Petit Pali.  Bright, tangy, and impossibly fresh - they...

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