Category: California
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Jessie’s Organic Farm
Jessie’s Organic Farm Jessie’s Organic Farms is dedicated to growing organic vegetables in Monterey County, CA. They used the Business Builder award to purchase technology tools that will allow them to grow the business and track sales. The farm purchased a computer, finance software, a printer and scale. Jessie says…
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P&G Organics Farm
P&G Organics Farm At Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA) in the Salinas Valley, Isidro Perez of P & G Organics Farm is building a farming business rooted in decades of agricultural experience,and perseverance. Isidro has spent years working in the fields harvesting lettuce, strawberries, grapes, and other crops before launching his own operation. Today, after…
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Angela’s Ranch
Angela’s Ranch Angela’s Ranch is 2.5 acre fig farm located in Madera, California. As a Business Builder Awardee through the Southwest Regional Food Business Center, Angela’s Ranch is expanding their market space the purchase of sales equipment, such as a canopy and truck logo, to help stand out, connect with…
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Little Dory Seafood Co.
Little Dory Seafood Co. On the North Coast of California, Little Dory Seafood Co. is helping bring locally and sustainably caught seafood directly to the community of Point Arena, California. Founded by fisher and business owner Elissa Levin, the business is rooted in supporting local fisheries while increasing access to…
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SunCoast Market Co-Op
SunCoast Market Co-Op After a decade of community organizing, planning, and fundraising, SunCoast Market Co‑Op officially opened its doors on January 31, 2026 in Imperial Beach, California—becoming the first food co-op to serve the San Diego South Bay region. The community-owned grocery store was created to increase access to fresh,…
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Go-Go Grocery Markets – Bringing Fresh Food to the Community
Go-Go Grocery Markets – Bringing Fresh Food to the Community In Los Angeles County, Go-Go Grocery Markets is redefining what a farmers market can look like. Founded by Derrick Chapman, this mobile farmers market brings fresh, locally sourced food directly into communities that often face barriers to accessing healthy options.…
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Terra Madre Americas 2025
Terra Madre Americas 2025 First-ever Terra Madre Americas brought global food traditions to California’s capital and it also offered an invaluable learning laboratory for producers and food entrepreneurs. A new report highlights A Taste of California Pavilion: Terra Madre Americas 2025 vendor feedback. We surveyed participating vendors to gauge how…
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Prosperity Market enriches small-scale farmers and local food businesses in LA region
Prosperity Market Enriches Small-scale Farmers and Local Food Businesses in LA Region The Issue In response to systemic food insecurity and economic instability in Black America, exacerbated by the pandemic, Carmen Dianne and Kara Still launched Prosperity Market in 2020 to be a solution that strengthens the local economy, supports…
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Solving the Puzzle of Food Insecurity by Re-discovering the American Farmer: Innovator / Scientist / First Responder
Solving the Puzzle of Food Insecurity by Re-discovering the American Farmer: Innovator / Scientist / First Responder California State University, Fresno Introduces The Southside Market Project The Issue Despite being one of the most agriculturally rich and productive regions in the United States, parts of Fresno County are food deserts. The Fresno metropolitan…
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Fortifying Food Businesses in the Wake of the Los Angeles Wildfires
Fortifying Food Businesses in the Wake of the Los Angeles Wildfires January 2025. A series of devastating wildfires swept through Los Angeles County, driving out homeowners, farmers, students, and businesses from their homes and places of work. The Eaton Fire burned for 24 days, but even before the disaster was…