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Generations of Regeneration

Generations of Regeneration

Burroughs Family Farms Flips the Almond Script In 1894, Benjamin Burroughs journeyed from Illinois to California to start a new life—and a new farm. By 1906, his dairy was up...

Generations of Regeneration

Burroughs Family Farms Flips the Almond Script In 1894, Benjamin Burroughs journeyed from Illinois to California to start a new life—and a new farm. By 1906, his dairy was up...

Back To His Roots

Back To His Roots

Javier Zamora grows flavor, community, and opportunity Javier leads a group of Rootstock members through the strawberry fields.   Javier Zamora grew up in Michoacán, Mexico, the son of farming...

Back To His Roots

Javier Zamora grows flavor, community, and opportunity Javier leads a group of Rootstock members through the strawberry fields.   Javier Zamora grew up in Michoacán, Mexico, the son of farming...

There’s more than one way to grow a blueberry

There’s more than one way to grow a blueberry

Rootstock strives for transparency—to help members understand where our food comes from and how it’s grown. Rootstock offers certified organic blueberries grown using two distinct methods: traditional soil-based farming and...

There’s more than one way to grow a blueberry

Rootstock strives for transparency—to help members understand where our food comes from and how it’s grown. Rootstock offers certified organic blueberries grown using two distinct methods: traditional soil-based farming and...

Blackberries: Sending Mixed Signals Since the Ice Age

Blackberries: Sending Mixed Signals Since the I...

All fruits are vehicles designed to spread seeds. The tasty structures attract animals, who eat them up and disperse the seeds via droppings—often far from the parent plant. Every fruit...

Blackberries: Sending Mixed Signals Since the I...

All fruits are vehicles designed to spread seeds. The tasty structures attract animals, who eat them up and disperse the seeds via droppings—often far from the parent plant. Every fruit...

They pollinate our fruit. Let’s return the favor.

They pollinate our fruit. Let’s return the favor.

Bumble Bees Crashing California is home to over 1,600 native bee species—making it one of the most bee-diverse places on Earth. But these essential pollinators are in trouble. Habitat loss,...

They pollinate our fruit. Let’s return the favor.

Bumble Bees Crashing California is home to over 1,600 native bee species—making it one of the most bee-diverse places on Earth. But these essential pollinators are in trouble. Habitat loss,...

The Story of Rodriguez Brothers Ranch

The Story of Rodriguez Brothers Ranch

A Family Farm Built From The Ground Up Roberto and Manuel walking the fields. From a single squash field to a thriving organic farm, Roberto and Manuel Rodriguez have built...

The Story of Rodriguez Brothers Ranch

A Family Farm Built From The Ground Up Roberto and Manuel walking the fields. From a single squash field to a thriving organic farm, Roberto and Manuel Rodriguez have built...