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Does This Potato Farmer Grow the Golden State’s Best Spuds? 

In the northernmost part of the state, potato farmer Marc Staunton takes an innovative approach to working with the natural environment. The results are undeniable - healthy potatoes that are full...

Cal-Ore Produce: Good Dirt, Great Potatoes

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

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...

Sinor-LaVallee Estate Wines Are A Family Affair

Just over a mile from the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find Sinor-LaVallee Estate Wines. Many winemakers talk about a sense of place, but in this case, it is place that sets the...

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...

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