Now is the best time of the year to eat fresh figs. The first crop arrives in June and hasn't developed the honey sweetness we associate with a delicious fig. There is a brief break during July before the 2nd crop arrives around the end of July/early August. Figs develop their peak flavor from the middle of August to around the middle of September. In our opinion it is worth waiting for that delicious, incredibly rich and sugary fig.

Nestled in the heart of the Santa Rita Hills, Sunrise Farms grows over 200 varieties of seasonal row crops including sweet, crisp Nantes carrots, kales, peppers and tomatoes.

Thomcord grapes are a cross between Thompson grapes (crunchy, sweet and seedless) and Concord grapes (deep purple color, classic grape flavor) which gives you the best of both varieties.

Maria Iniquez never imagined she would change her career from cosmetologist to farmer. In 2016 Maria took over Arroyo Grande Farm after her brother passed away, with no experience farming and no one to teach her. Arroyo Grande is now harvesting sweet raspberries.

The LaPierre Family harvests their blueberries by hand in Zillah, Washington. Now harvesting large, firm Draper blueberries with outstanding flavor through July!

The California organic corn season starts in May in Thermal, just 25 miles southeast of Palm Springs. In June, production begins to move north to Coalinga, just off Hwy 5, and continues up to Brentwood and Stockton in the Central San Joaquin Valley. Learn how to choose corn without peeling back the husk.

Earl’s Mango Mania Display Contest encourages retailers to try bigger, bolder, and more innovative displays in order to drive sales and lead consumers into a Mango Mania frenzy!

Balakian Farms is a family-owned 4th generation farm growing an oasis of delicious organic stone fruit in Reedley, California.

Dwelley Blenheim apricots have a sweet rich flavor, low acid and a smooth texture. Blenheims are the most coveted of the apricot varieties and are fast disappearing. Chefs love them to make jams and they are excellent for canning. The season is very short and lasts only a few weeks.