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The colors and flavors of summer are on full display in Placer County, California. What’s in Season, you ask? Hakurai Ra...
07/14/2026

The colors and flavors of summer are on full display in Placer County, California. What’s in Season, you ask? Hakurai Radishes, Little Gem Lettuce, Strawberries, Corn, Carrots, Cherry Tomatoes, Heirloom Slicers, Hot Peppers, Sweet Peppers, Epazote, Sunflowers, Dahlias, Zephyr Squash, Zucchini, Pattypans, and so much more! We are incredibly thankful to the hardworking farmers who show up to market every week. Just to name a few:

Boxcar Produce Boxcar Produce Loomis, CA
Oakside Farms No Till Market Garden Newcastle, CA
Pilz Produce Pilz Produce at Hillcrest Penryn, CA
Natural Trading Company The Natural Trading Co Newcastle, CA

📸 AshCat Kelsy Terry

Fire up the grill and make the most of stone fruit season with this delectable, barbecued chicken and grilled nectarines...
07/10/2026

Fire up the grill and make the most of stone fruit season with this delectable, barbecued chicken and grilled nectarines recipe from Josephine Auburn chef Courtney McDonald.

Nectarines and many other stone fruit peak in seasonality during the summer months, so be sure to take advantage of your local producers.

Check the comments for the full recipe. 🍑 What is your favorite way to enjoy stone fruit?

🍅 Are you red-y for tomato season? Whether you’re making pasta sauce from scratch or slicing them up for your burger, to...
07/03/2026

🍅 Are you red-y for tomato season? Whether you’re making pasta sauce from scratch or slicing them up for your burger, tomatoes are an essential ingredient for the summer palate. Farmers all over Placer County are ripe and ready with the freshest tomatoes straight from the vine.

📸 Pilz Produce at Hillcrest
📸 The Natural Trading Company
📸 Triple B Farmstead

🍝 Did you know cooked tomatoes are better for you than raw tomatoes? Cooking tomatoes breaks down cell walls, making it easier to absorb nutrients into the body!

07/02/2026

There’s no better way to keep cool this summer than with a refreshing wine cocktail. Check out Lecavalier Cellars for a treasure trove of fun and exciting local wine cocktail recipes.

Now tell us, what’s in your go-to wine cocktail recipe?

📸 Lecavalier Cellars

INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE WOMAN FARMER | For the women farmers of Placer County, farming goes beyond a lifestyle, it’s t...
06/30/2026

INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE WOMAN FARMER | For the women farmers of Placer County, farming goes beyond a lifestyle, it’s their legacy. Whether they’re the first in their family or grew up on the farm, many local female farmers are passing down their skills and knowledge to the next generation.

This month, we are proud to highlight six more amazing women who are building their legacy every day:

✨Ruthanne Jahoda, Shared Abundance Organic Farm
✨Holly Clawson, La Bella Vito Farm
✨Renee Busalacchi, Triple B Farmstead
✨Adrienne Evatt, URBAN Dreamer Farm & Vineyard Farmstand
✨Kelsey Lewis, Sunset Ridge Fine Fruits
✨Jan Struble, Struble Ranch

💭 Know a woman farmer we should spotlight? Drop her name in the comments or send us a DM!

06/28/2026

FARM-TO-TABLE | Hawks Restaurant in Granite Bay specializes in delicately crafted dishes for a unique fine dining experience. With a modern take on American cuisine, Hawks Restaurant showcases local produce at its finest.

Chef de Cuisine Edward Lopez works directly with local farmers and producers in sourcing the ingredients that shape the Hawks Restaurant menu.

📸 Hawks Restaurant

06/26/2026

Skip the petting zoo altogether and head over to GoatHouse Brewing in Lincoln. Goathouse Brewing Co. is a farm-to-tap brewery, specializing in a diverse selection of beers brewed with locally sourced ingredients.

With a friendly staff, memorable events, a rotating food vendor schedule and plenty of space to hang out, Goathouse Brewing is the perfect place to bring along friends and family.

Don’t forget to grab some feed and greet the residents! Goathouse lives up to its name and houses friendly goats, a sweet donkey and a very popular mini-Highland cow named Wyatt.

📸 GoatHouse Brewing

🌱 Throwback Thursday to this gem: PRCD’s Ag Resource Round-Up at Mount Pleasant Hall in Lincoln, California! Farmers and...
06/26/2026

🌱 Throwback Thursday to this gem: PRCD’s Ag Resource Round-Up at Mount Pleasant Hall in Lincoln, California! Farmers and interested individuals from all over this gorgeous region showed up to learn about the tools available to them in creating and sustaining agricultural operations in Placer County & its surrounding sister counties. Whether you’re interested in obtaining a farm loan, pursuing formal agricultural education, protecting farmland and open spaces, learning more about the organic and slow food movement, or are simply curious about growing and getting your hands in the soil… check out these amazing resources:

Placer RCD
Sierra Harvest

Real Organic Project
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Placer Land Trust

Feeling left out? There’s still time to grab your passport and sip through the summer!Unlock exclusive tastings, perks &...
06/25/2026

Feeling left out? There’s still time to grab your passport and sip through the summer!

Unlock exclusive tastings, perks & prizes at 35+ participating wineries and breweries across Placer County.

Your Sips & Suds Passport gives you access to:
🍺Complimentary & discounted tastings
🍷Exclusive perks at participating locations
🍺Discounts on wine, beer & merchandise
🍷A fun, self-guided summer adventure
🍺Opportunities to earn prizes as you explore

Total value of $150+ for just $50!

To learn more about how to get your passport, visit placerwine.com and Placer County Wine Trail

Whether you’re popping a bottle poolside or pulling up to the brewery with your pals, Placer County wineries and breweri...
06/24/2026

Whether you’re popping a bottle poolside or pulling up to the brewery with your pals, Placer County wineries and breweries have got you covered this summer. With 23 boutique wineries and 21 craft breweries in the county, there’s no better place to sip your way through the summer.

📸 Lecavalier Cellars
📸 GoatHouse Brewing
📸 Hillenbrand Farmhaus Brewery

🍷 What is your favorite local winery and brewery?

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