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Blooming with Purpose: Celebrating California Grown Flowers with Westerlay Orchids

Every June, California Grown Flowers Month, followed by American Flowers Month in July, gives us a reason to stop and smell the roses—or in this case, the orchids. As the #1 state in farming...

The Best Strawberry Picking in Orange County? Tanaka Farms

Let’s be real, it's wonderful that we can buy strawberries year-round in California, but there’s nothing—absolutely nothing—like plucking a warm, sun-ripened berry straight from the vine and...

Welcome to The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano

Let’s cut to the chase: The Ecology Center isn’t your average farm. Nope. This 28-acre regenerative farm in San Juan Capistrano, CA, is doing something radically simple—growing healthy food,...

Don’t Miss Okui’s Strawberry n Fruit Stand in Grover Beach

Nestled in the heart of Grover Beach is Okui's Strawberry n Fruit Stand. It is a shining example of the enduring spirit of family farming. With three generations of expertise and a deep-rooted...

Carlsbad Strawberry Company: Farming, Family and Fun

Meet Jimmy Ukegawa, third-generation farmer and the mastermind behind Carlsbad Strawberry Company. Jimmy jokes that he was “drafted” into ag, but it’s clear that he has a passion for the...

City Farm SLO: Connecting Community Through Food and Farms

Let’s get one thing straight: City Farm SLO isn’t your average “urban garden” with a couple of raised beds and a compost bin tucked behind a school. No, this is 19 acres of gritty, glorious,...

Hayashi Fruit Stand: A Slice of SLO County History

Hayashi Fruit Stand isn’t just the best place to grab fresh berries, greens and peppers - it’s a testament to the resilience of California farmers.  Hayashi Fruit Stand: a taste of...

The Talley Box: Talley Farms Fresh Produce at Your Door

Talley Farms isn’t just a name; it’s a legacy—a promise of quality produce, wholesome vegetables, and sustainable farming practices that prioritize people just as much as...

Taste the Difference: Pasolivo’s Estate-Grown Olive Oils

Tucked into the rolling hills of Paso Robles, the Pasolivo Ranch Tasting Room welcomes guests to explore the 150-acre estate and sample their estate-grown olive oils. If you're planning a wine...

Mighty Cap Mushrooms: A Gourmet Mushroom Revolution in Paso

In the heart of Paso Robles, nestled between world-class vineyards and olive groves, something unexpected is quietly taking root: mushrooms. Not your average white buttons or canned varieties, but...

Halcyon Farms: Teaching Seasonality, One Berry at a Time

Nestled in the quiet backroads of Arroyo Grande, just a few miles from the Pacific, Halcyon Farms is more than a working agricultural operation—it’s a hands-on classroom where Central Coast...

Keller Estate Is A Hidden Gem in the Petaluma Gap

Nestled in the heart of the Petaluma Gap AVA, Keller Estate is a hidden gem in Sonoma County's diverse wine landscape. This family-owned winery, founded by Arturo and Deborah Keller, has evolved...

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