Bridging Policy, Community, and Conservation for California Agriculture  Meet Katie Patterson, one of California Farmland Trust’s newest board members, whose journey from Galt High School’s ag classrooms to state policy leadership is rooted in a lifelong passion for protecting California’s working lands. With deep experience spanning national conservation programs, local government, and advocacy for farmers...Read More

Ingredients: 2–3 lb tri-tip roast 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper Olive oil for brushing Instructions: Mix all seasonings together in a small bowl. Pat tri-tip dry with paper towels, then brush lightly with olive oil. Rub seasoning blend evenly over all...Read More

Ingredients: 4 ears of corn, husked ¼ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup sour cream ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 lime, cut into wedges Chopped cilantro (optional) Instructions: Grill corn over medium heat, turning occasionally, until charred in spots and cooked through (about 10 minutes). In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise...Read More

Ingredients: 2–3 ripe peaches, halved and pitted 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 ball of fresh burrata cheese 1 cup fresh basil leaves Balsamic glaze 1 teaspoon honey Salt & pepper to taste Instructions: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush peach halves lightly with olive oil. Grill for 2–3 minutes on each...Read More

For 43 years, the Wolfe Family has celebrated family and fun camping at Dillon Beach (on the coast west of Petaluma). A cornerstone of those incredible two weeks is my father-in-law’s summer salsa. He hand-harvests a 5-gallon bucket full of tomatoes from his neighbor’s farm in Merced and goes to his favorite local market for onions,...Read More