Lettuce Farm Near The Salton Sea Doesn’t that lettuce look delicious? It was! I had the pleasure of visiting Lawrence Cox Ranches in Brawley, California – near the Salton Sea in the Imperial Valley. They grow lettuce, onions, watermelon and other ground crops that make their way to grocery stores and restaurants throughout the country. […]
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Lester Farms Tour – Winters, California
Walnut Grove in Winters, California Farming is hard work that requires dedication and patience. Growers work all year long in hopes of a good crop that will turn a profit. In the case of walnuts or fruit trees, it can take years before that first crop is ready. Lester Farms Walnut Harvest I had the […]
Lucero Olive Oil Tour and Tasting – Corning, California
Olive Oil from Northern California Northern California is a great place to grow olives! I was happy to have the opportunity to visit Lucero Olive Oil’s headquarters to see their manufacturing facilities, tour an orchard and experience their tasting room. Lucero Olive Oil Tasting This was my second olive oil tasting, so I’m aware that […]
Wil-Ker-Son Ranch Tour – Gridley, California
Northern California Kiwi Farm Do you know how kiwi grow? I didn’t until I went on a farm tour at Wil-Ker-Son Ranch in Northern California. Kiwifruit are actually a berry and grow on vines. Since kiwi are bigger and heavier than blackberries, raspberries and others, the vines are sturdy and the leaves are big. The […]
Lundberg Family Farms Tour – Richvale, California
California Rice Farm Tour Did you know that rice is grown in California? Rice is not just grown in Asia in areas that are known for their wet weather. In fact, there is an area in Northern California that is naturally suited to farm rice, even when we’re experiencing a drought. Lundberg Family Farms is […]