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Emeritus Vineyards: A Journey into Sonoma’s Pinot Noir Paradise

Tucked away in Sebastopol, California, Emeritus Vineyards is a winery that embodies the essence of Sonoma County’s agricultural and winemaking heritage. Specializing exclusively in Pinot Noir,...

McEvoy Ranch: Olive Oil and the Heiress

McEvoy Ranch, a small Petaluma olive oil producer, garners plenty of press. They were included in Sunset Magazine’s “Best Tasting Experiences in the West,” and their olive oil body butter made...

From Soil to Superfood: A Visit to a Mushroom Farm

Let’s visit Gourmet Mushrooms, a Sonoma County mushroom farm, to learn more about specialty mushrooms and how they’re grown! If you keep up with health and wellness trends, you’ve...

Discover the Culinary Farm at Long Meadow Ranch

Long Meadow Ranch isn’t just a winery - it’s also Napa’s largest producer of fruits + vegetables. Let’s explore the culinary farm at Long Meadow Ranch.  A little over 20 years ago,...

Matthiasson Wines: Great Wines Start in the Vineyard

Matthiasson Wines is committed to organic and sustainable agriculture - because great wines start with healthy vineyards. Millions of tourists visit Napa Valley each year, eager to taste...

Maisie Jane’s Is A Fourth-Generation Almond Legacy in Chico

Nestled in the heart of Chico, California, Maisie Jane's stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of family farming and sustainable agriculture.  The California Grown team recently...

Visit Noble Orchards For A Century of Apple History in Paradise, California

Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, Noble Orchards has been a cornerstone of Paradise, California’s agricultural heritage since 1921. As the last remaining apple orchard in Butte...

Learn How to Grow Roses at Menagerie Farm and Flower 

Have you ever dreamed of having a rose garden? Felicia Alvarez of Menagerie Farm and Flower wants to help you make those dreams a reality.  Born and raised on a small farm in Sutter County,...

Burns Blossom Farm: Small Farm, Big Dreams

Farming isn’t just a job for Kyle and Mel Burns of Burns Blossom Farm - it’s a dream come true. Kyle had always enjoyed helping his mother in the garden. He even took ag classes in community...

Wild River Fruit: Growing Kiwi, Naturally

At Wild River Fruit, words like “sustainable” and “organic” aren’t just buzzwords; they’re a way of life. Wild River Fruit was founded by Gordon Noland over 60 years ago in...

New Clairvaux Vineyard: Rich History, Bright Future

The tale of New Clairvaux Vineyard reads a bit like a “who’s who” of California history. This historic winery’s past is rivaled only by its unique varietals and bright future.  New...

Gowan’s Heirloom Cider from Bud to Bottle

Nestled in the heart of Mendocino County, where rolling hills kiss the horizon and the air smells faintly of redwoods and ripe apples, Gowan's Heirloom Cider has been quietly crafting magic for over...

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