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“Boomer” of Santa Barbara Pistachio Company

Growing heart-healthy, organic pistachios in the Cuyama Valley. Read story.

By Rachel Hommel
Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Jack Motter of Ellwood Canyon Farms

Organic produce and preserves on the outskirts of Goleta. Read story.

By Rachel Hommel
Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Omar Estrada of Friends' Ranches

Growing sweet and tangy citrus in the Ojai Valley. Read story.

By Rachel Hommel
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Katherine Grace of Rancho del Phoenix

Growing specialty apples and education in Goleta. Read story.

By Rachel Hommel
Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Tracie Derwin of Creekside Apple Ranch

Cooking up homemade, fresh-baked delights in Solvang. Read story.

By Rachel Hommel
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Peter Desales of Goleta Valley Farms

A look at small-scale organic farming in the Goleta Valley. Read story.

By Rachel Hommel
Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Casi Richie of Life’s a Choke Family Farm

Growing specialty artichokes in the “heart” of Lompoc. Read story.

By Rachel Hommel
Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Sharie Connelly of GardenArt Succulent Nursery

Creating whimsical succulent arrangements from reclaimed materials. Read story.

By Rachel Hommel
Friday, October 26, 2012

Jay Ruskey of Good Land Organics

Growing organic coffee and specialty fruit in the “Goodland” of Goleta. Read story.

By Rachel Hommel
Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Tom Shepherd of Shepherd Farms

Organic pioneer inspires youth and the local farming movement. Read story.

By Rachel Hommel
Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Jose Perez of Ojai Valley Sprouts

Growing nutrient-rich sprouts in the Ojai Valley. Read story.

By Rachel Hommel
Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Cole Clary of McGrath Family Farm

Growing organic produce and consumer knowledge in Camarillo Read story.

By Rachel Hommel
Wednesday, September 26, 2012

John Jackson of Whitney Ranch

Growing specialty blueberries and niche crops in the Carpinteria Valley. Read story.

By Rachel Hommel
Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Noey Turk at Yes Yes Nursery

Growing more than 87 varieties of culinary and medicinal herbs in Los Olivos. Read story.

By Rachel Hommel
Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Sage Kendrick of Catlin Ranch

Growing “dinky” avos, artichokes, raspberries, corn, flowers, and more in Carpinteria. Read story.

By Rachel Hommel
Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America

Revealing the direct connection between the history of U.S. intervention ... Read More