California Bountiful - Summer 2024

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Features

4 From the editors 5 A la carte

12 The bold and the beautiful

16 Book reviews 26 Good for you 39 Now from Nationwide 40 Gardening 42 Ask a farmer 44 Take 5 46 It’s a bountiful life

Couple pursues “crazy dream” to grow orchids.

17 From farm to bookshelves

Young authors explore agriculture through creative tales.

22 From grape to glass

A look at how wines of character are made.

28 New beginnings

Farm sows seeds to repair damaged lands. 32 California farmers feed the world Where does the food go and how does it get there? 34 Living his dream Chef savors career, family and backyard grilling.

ON THE COVER: Natalie Tenerelli and her husband run a business that ships peaches to online customers. Meet the family on Page 6.

Photo: Bryan Meyer

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