The Summer issue of California Bountiful is here! 🌞 This season, we're celebrating the people who help bring food to our tables: California’s farm employees. 📗Read the latest stories at californiabountiful.com 📷:David Poller Photography #CaliforniaBountiful #PeopleWhoFeedUs

From farm kid to California ag leader 🌱 Karen Ross, secretary of @CDFANews, shares how her Nebraska roots and love for farming led her to advocate for climate-smart ag, farm-to-school, and more. Read the interview in California Bountiful: bit.ly/46rzlF9 #CABountiful

Happy Independence Day from your friends at California Bountiful! 🎆 Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and joyful Independence Day filled with fun, food and fireworks. Here's to celebrating the red, white and blue! #CaliforniaBountiful #4thofJuly #IndependenceDay

Q: Do green bell peppers turn red or yellow?🌶️ A: Yes! If you wait! As they ripen, green peppers can turn red, orange or yellow depending on the type, and they’ll taste much sweeter too. Learn more from gardening expert Pat Rubin: bit.ly/4lw0o6p #Gardening #Tips #QA

Meet the Picasso melon, grown by IC Farm Bureau member Joe Colace of Five Crowns. With eye-catching rinds & crisp, sweet flesh, they're redefining summer fruit. Bountiful subscribers can read more here: bit.ly/44cBUJJ. 📷: Kevin Marty #MemberSpotlight

#CommonGardeningMistake Sunburned tomatoes!🌞 🍅 Pat Rubin suggests shielding ripening fruit with shade cloth or a plant flat if leaves don’t cover them. Even tomatoes need a little cover! Get more tips: bit.ly/3TGMNxz #CaliforniaBountiful #Gardening #Tips #Mistakes

Flavor first! 💥 Chef Drew Rosenberg of #CUTBeverlyHills by Wolfgang Puck sources fresh microgreens + edible flowers from the #HungryGardensUrbanFarm, and they’re game changers on the plate. 📰 bit.ly/4lyWtpv 📷: Lori Fusaro #CaliforniaBountiful #Microgreens

A tart as vibrant as the apples inside. 🍎✨ This French-style Heirloom Apple Tart, made from Gold Ridge Organic Farms fruit, features firm, colorful heirloom varieties like Pink Pearl and Calville Blanc. Get the recipe here: bit.ly/44zx9Jn 📷: Paige Green #CaliforniaBountiful

Want flowers that wow in the garden and the vase? 🌼💐 Gardening expert Pat Rubin shares late summer bloomers that do double duty, like dahlias, sedums, and Japanese anemones. Bountiful subscribers can see her picks at bit.ly/3G7eAUJ. #CaliforniaBountiful

California farmers like #MaderaCFB member Steve Schafer are helping give the jammy, sweet fig a fresh twist, from grilled pizza to charcuterie boards. 🍽️ Read the story: bit.ly/4nvsO2d 📷: Christian Parley & California Fresh Fig Growers Association #MemberSpotlight

Q: Husk tomato or tomato, what’s the difference? 🍅🌿 A: Husk tomatoes are small and sweet. Tomatillos are larger and tart. Both are in the nightshade family, but they pack different flavors! Pat Rubin explains more: bit.ly/4lw0o6p #Gardening #Tips #QA

It’s #NationalFarmersMarketWeek! 🌽🌿 Celebrate the flavors of California, support your local growers, and enjoy everything our farmers markets have to offer. 🌽🍅🌻 #CaliforniaBountiful #FarmersMarketWeek #CABountiful #SupportLocal

Chef William Eick of #MatsuOceanside brings people together through food, at the restaurant and home with his kids. 👨‍🍳🍽️ For him, food isn’t just flavor. It’s connection. Read the full story: bit.ly/4nsAJNM. 📷: David Poller Photography PlainClarity #ChefSpotlight

#CommonGardeningMistake Overwatering succulents in the heat! ☀️💧🌿 Too much water = sun-scorched plants. Stick to once every 1–2 weeks, even in pots. Pat Rubin shares smart succulent tips: bit.ly/3TGMNxz. #Gardening #Succulents #WaterWisely #SummerTips

Chef William Eick of #MatsuOceanside brings the heat with this shareable Artichokes and ’Nduja Spread, a spicy-savory favorite balanced with fennel salad. 🌿🔥 Get the full recipe in California Bountiful: bit.ly/44vBq0n 📷: David Poller Photography #CaliforniaBountiful #Recipe

In LA’s Sun Valley, urban farmer Joni Albers of #HungryGardens grows bold, vibrant microgreens + edible flowers for some of SoCal’s top chefs. Her mission? “To give chefs something they’ve never seen or tasted before.” 🌱 📰 Read here: bit.ly/4lyWtpv 📷: Lori Fusaro

Chef William Eick of #MatsuOceanside shares a family fave: crispy Chicken Flautas you can make ahead, freeze & reheat. Kid-approved and crowd-friendly. 🌮🔥 Get the recipe in California Bountiful: bit.ly/45SIGWi 📷: David Poller Photography #CaliforniaBountiful #ChickenFlautas

Chef William Eick of #MatsuOceanside shares his latest craving: Baked Brie Toast that’s sweet, savory, and with just the right kick. 🧀🔥 Find the recipe in California Bountiful: bit.ly/4lyX5eN 📷: David Poller Photography #CaliforniaBountiful #Recipe #BakedBrie

Q: Bright orange flowers and iris-like leaves are spreading fast. What is this? A: Crocosmia! It's gorgeous but invasive. Gardening expert Pat Rubin suggests pulling it after it blooms each year to slowly reclaim your garden. More plant ID help: bit.ly/4lw0o6p

California Bountiful TV is back with a new episode! 🍇🐚👒 From shucking oysters in Tomales Bay to sipping heirloom cider in Mendocino, plus stories featuring California Farm Bureau members, this one’s a treat. Tune in this weekend! 📺 #CaliforniaBountiful #CBTV #EnjoyAgriculture