Carol Rathmann developed and has directed Forget Me Not Farm since its beginnings in 1992. With more than 35 years of experience in humane education and animal welfare, Rathmann holds a master's degree in psychology with studies focused on the benefits of animal assisted and horticultural therapy…

Deborah Bertolucci is Superintendent of Geyserville Schools, Head of the Geyserville Career Technical Education (CTE) program, and Principal of the Geyserville New Tech Academy. Her students get to learn about food and farming and life in a way that prepares them for a career in agriculture and a…

Bernier Farms is a small, certified organic, family-run farm in Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys of Sonoma County, established in 1976 by Paul and Yael Bernier and known for its diversified farming, sustainable/regenerative ag, farm labor best practices, a farm training/student hosting program, and…

Tanya Holland’s California Soul is the name of the newly published book by the popular chef, author, tv personality and community leader. Holland studied in France, has cooked in top restaurants in New York and Boston and has owned and operated several acclaimed and well-loved restaurants in…

Sally Schmitt was arguably among the very most important voices and practitioners in the development and expansion of our very own, influential foodways. At the Chutney Kitchen and then the original French Laundry, then up in her Mendocino Apple Farm and now in her book Six California Kitchens: A…

This week, it's a conversation abroad with long-time food writer Marlena Spieler. She’s written, or contributed to, more than 70 cookbooks over her long and storied career. She authored a whole book on macaroni and cheese, and another on grilled cheese. She also wrote The Complete Guide to…