Farms & Artisans

Bellindora Vinegars

Bellindora Balsamic Vinegars are made in the heart of Central California, in San Joaquin Valley. The unique blend of Balsamic Vinegar infused with California Fruit creates a new taste adventure for the experienced and inexperienced cook. We make all our products in small batches using only the highest quality of balsamic vinegar and California fresh fruit concentrates. Come join us in our journey and experience the unique blends in your cooking.

Dettling Family Farms

The Dettling Family tradition was started in 1940 by Steve Dettling. In 1965 Steve's son Richard, pioneered the farm into the tomato industry. Richard and his wife Karen set up headquarters in Knights Landing, CA, where they brought their son Bob into the business in 1991.

Bob and his wife Natalie run the farm together today, keeping the family atmosphere that began years ago. Currently they are farming in Yolo, Sutter, Colusa, and Solano counties growing crops such as Tomatos, Rice... [ read more ]

Intermountain Horseradish

Intermountain Horseradish was developed by two growers in the Intermountain Area (Burney-Fall River), in the northeastern corner of California. With the help of a local farm advisor, Matt Magnuson from the Black Ranch and Craig Knoch from the Knoch's Ranch began their horseradish production just five years ago.

Each grower started their production from only three roots. They cut the roots into 1" pieces and planted them in rich soil... [ read more ]

Johl Company

The beginnings of Johl Company trace back to 1963 when Gurbax Johl and his eldest son, Parmjit, immigrated to the United States, while looking to build a better life for their family who were still living in the Punjab region of India. From the humble beginnings of working for other local farmers they were able to save up enough money to purchase the family's first cling peach orchard in 1966. This paved the way for the arrival of the rest of the Johl family, including youngest son Sarb.

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Kimberley Wine Vinegars

The Alexander family of Lodi, California has been growing and producing grapes in many different fashions for four generations. Kimberly Wine Vinegars was started in the mid 1970's in the Bay Area and was dependent on tailored wines from the Alexander family.

In 2002, The Alexander family expanded their operation by purchasing the well developed Kimberley Wine Vinegars.... [ read more ]

Warda Farms

In 1962, Julius and Ethel Warda started our farm in the heart of California's central valley. For three generations their commitments to integrity, hard work, and family have remained the foundation of our business. Over the years we have grown several types of crops on the valley's fertile soil including almonds, peaches, grapes, beans, walnuts, and sweet potatoes.

In 1998, their son, Mark Warda, saw an opportunity to further diversify the farming operation by applying organic farming methods to our almond orchards... [ read more ]

Norene Ranches

The farming community of Rio Oso is nestled alongside the Bear River in South Sutter County. To the north Dry Creek, to the south Yankee Slough, they identify the borders that capture the deep, rich and fertile soils of this orchard oasis.

This haven produces some of the world's premium walnut crops. It was here in 1954 that Roy Norene began what is now Norene Ranches. Today Roy's sons, Donald and Jerry, along with his grandson, Davin, continue the farming traditions... [ read more ]

Pacific Sun

Think Globally, Eat Locally, Support Family Farmers, and Sustainable Agriculture!

Pacific Sun Olive Oil is crafted from Northern California olives by American family farmers whose passion for olive oil can be tasted in their rich, fresh, and flavorful oils. Flavor is the result of an areas geography, history and culture. Each drop of Pacific Sun Olive Oil reveals a truly unique American flavor, buttery and fruity with a subtle, peppery finish... [ read more ]

Rue & Forsman Ranch, Inc.

Rue & Forsman Ranch, Inc. was formed in 1946 by Frank Rue and John Forsman. They began raising beef cattle in the 1940's after graduating from UC Davis and Stanford respectively. Soon after forming the partnership, they bought a ranch approximately 10 miles south of Marysville, CA. Frank Rue raised his family on the ranch.

His son, Michael Rue, came back to the ranching business after finishing his degrees at UC Davis. Michael decided that the clay soils on the ranch would be suitable for rice production... [ read more ]