A little 'Pixie magic'
A little 'Pixie magic'

How some family farmers turned a backyard fruit into a national success.

Carmel Valley artisan makes an impression with leather
Carmel Valley artisan makes an impression with leather

Bob Mattson makes saddles and maintains a link to ranching's past.

Field of dreams: Teamwork turns rocky ravine into thriving family business
Field of dreams: Teamwork turns rocky ravine into thriving family business

Kendall Farms in San Diego County is growing with "new, trendy and hot" cut flowers.

Good eggs: California farmers focus on safe, affordable food
Good eggs: California farmers focus on safe, affordable food

Siblings Eric Benson and Jill Benson follow in their grandfather's footsteps in the San Joaquin Valley.

Going all-out for asparagus
Going all-out for asparagus

Glen Ikeda, the farmer, and Gwen Schoen, the foodie, discuss asparagus.



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Going all-out for asparagus

The Farmer & the Foodie

Totally tubular

California-grown potatoes