The California Coast is where a significant amount of the nation’s vegetables is grown, but that bounty doesn’t always come easily. Frankie Orozco grows for Dole Fresh Vegetables in the Oxnard area, working with his team to grow crops including celery and romaine lettuce. He works with Redox...

Farmers far and wide face challenges in growing crops, but growers in highly-urbanized Southern California navigate through a rather-unique set. Home to more than three million people and stunning real estate value, Orange County farmers continue to grow a variety of high value crops. Mark...

California supplies 95 percent of the U.S. avocado crop, although growers don’t always have an easy path to success. In Ventura County, grower Jason Cole continues their family avocado heritage that his grandfather started more than 50 years ago.  He credits a new nutrition program as part of...