Posts Tagged: Manuel Jimenez

UC aims to improve economic viability of California blueberry farms

California consumers have grown accustomed to enjoying locally grown blueberries in the last decade. Much of the credit goes to UC Cooperative Extension advisor Manuel Jimenez of Tulare County, who has been studying blueberry production and varieties at...

Happiness is . . . California blueberries

Paul Willems, who co-owns Berry Lady Farms in Kingsburg with his wife Gayle, said berry season is a happy time for him and his family. He attributes their sunny disposition to all the blueberries in their diets. “I feel better when I eat lots of...

Gayle Willems at the Berry Lady blueberry stand, which sits inside the farm's packing house.

Vegetables, farmers, kids & adventures

Unusual vegetables and fruits get me every time. Rainbow carrots? Watermelon radishes? Party cauliflower? Romanesco? Bright colors, quirky shapes and even creative names can stop me in my tracks at any farmers market. If I can't identify it, I feel...