Month: August 2021
Rancho Delfino
Above sandy coastal bluff and earthy taupe hues stands Rancho Delfino. An exquisite place where the Ocean’s omnipresent beauty weaves together family, flora, and fauna. “Delfino” derives from the Italian namesake for the majestic and wise Dolphin, a name which […]
Valley Heart Ranch: Farm Story
Nestled between the mountains and the sea, Valley Heart Ranch is owned and operated by Kirsten & Darrell Becker and carries a long legacy of farming in Santa Barbara, California. Agriculture operations at the ranch began in the 1920’s with […]
Rodriguez Family Farms: Farm Story
Christopher and Sarah are raising their 7 children on their family-owned and run farm, Rodriguez Family Farms. The farm is located in the South Morro Hills area of Oceanside, California and is layered with various crops, including coffee, guava, passion […]
Badger & Son: Farm Story
Raymond Badger moved to Rancho Santa Fe in 1923 to manage the budding town’s 8,000 acres of virgin farmland. The many clay soils of the Ranch were a challenge he took head-on. After some experimentation, orange trees took over the […]
UC Davis: Coffee Sensory Summit 2020
UC Davis Coffee Center hosted its annual Coffee Sensory Summit this past weekend. Three years ago, Dr. Juan Medrano and Dr. Allen Van Deynze became the first geneticists to create a reference genome for Coffea arabica. Dr. Juan Medrano, […]
The Flower Fields: Farm Story
The Flower Fields is a product of horticultural craftsmanship, a legacy to three longstanding flower families, a cultural emblem of Carlsbad, and an artistic display of nature. The location, rising nearly 300 feet from the southern California coastline, has been […]
Quail Haven: Farm Story
Last season, Quail Haven was the first San Diego commercial coffee farm – ever – to be harvested. It was a historic moment and the result was one to be savored. Cupping notes showed wonderfully tropical red fruit aromas layered […]
Mraz Family Farms: Farm Story
ORIGIN STORY Back in 1999, I started my music career singing in coffee shops. And although I’ve graduated to much larger venues all over the world, I still find familiar comfort in neighborhood coffee shops when I’m lucky enough to […]
