New Ways to Keep The State on Your Plate

Did you know California farmers need reliable water supplies to grow the food products we love?

From the colorful aisles of produce at your grocery store to the diverse offerings at your local farmers market, California’s farmers grow the safe and nutritious ingredients that make the meal on your family’s table. Our farms produce about 400 different farm-grown commodities including 14 crops that are not grown anywhere else in the nation! Learn more about some of the local, fresh, and healthy foods and fibers produced for you right here in the Golden State.

RECIPES

**Sautéed Asparagus with Shallots and Garlic**

Green-Pea-Dip-003.jpg.jpg — Green Pea Dip

pineapple-serrano-pico-de-gallo-recipe.jpg.jpg — Pineapple-Serrano Pico de Gallo

Lemongrass+Cilantro+Chicken.jpg — Lemongrass-Cilantro Chicken with Dipping Sauce

Berry Salad with Almond-Cranberry Crusted Goat Cheese

Mason+Jar+Blueberry+Parfait.jpg.jpg — **Mason Jar Blueberry Parfait with Almond Milk**

Sweet-Potato-Bites-1-of-5.jpg.jpg — Loaded Sweet Potato Rounds

Screen%252BShot%252B2020-01-06%252Bat%252B9.01.16%252BPM.jpg — **Sea Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips**

CultivateCA_Roasted%2BBrussels%2BSprouts.jpg — Roasted Brussel Sprouts

In Season This Season

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SUMMER

Apples, Apricots, Artichokes, Arugula, Asian Pears, Asparagus, Avocados, Basil, Beets, Black-Eyed Peas, Blackberries, Blueberries, Bok Choy, Boysenberries, Brambles, Broccoli, Burdock, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Cardoons, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Celery Root, Chard, Cherries, Chili Peppers, Chives, Cilantro, Citrus, Collard Greens, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Endive, Fava Beans, Fennel, Figs, Garlic, Garlic Scapes, Ginger, Gooseberries, Grapefruit, Grapes, Green Beans, Green Onions, Ground Cherries, Horseradish, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lamb’s Quarter, Lavender, Leeks, Lemongrass, Lemons, Lettuce, Lima Beans, Mangoes, Melons, Mint, Mushrooms, Nectarines, Nettles, Nopales, Okra, Onions, Oranges, Oregano, Parsley, Peaches, Pears, Peas, Peppers, Plums, Pomegranates, Potatoes, Pummelo, Purslane, Radicchio, Radishes, Rapini, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Rosemary, Sage, Shallots, Shell Beans, Snap Peas, Snow Peas, Sorrel, Spinach, Sprouts, Strawberries, Summer Squash, Sweetpotatoes, Tarragon, Thyme, Tomatillos, Tomatoes, Watercress, Watermelon, Zucchini

FALL

Apples, Artichokes, Arugula, Asian Pears, Avocados, Basil, Beets, Blackberries, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Burdock, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Cardoons, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Celery Root, Chard, Chestnuts, Chicories, Chili Peppers, Chives, Cilantro, Citrus, Collard Greens, Corn, Cucumbers, Dates, Edamame, Eggplant, Endive, Fennel, Figs, Garlic, Ginger, Grapefruit, Grapes, Green Beans, Green Onions, Ground Cherries, Horseradish, Kale, Kiwi, Kohlrabi, Lamb’s Quarter, Lavender, Leeks, Lemongrass, Lemons, Lettuce, Melons, Mint, Mushrooms, Mustard Greens, Nectarines, Nopales, Okra, Olives, Onions, Oranges, Oregano, Parsley, Parsnips, Peaches, Pears, Peas, Pecans, Peppers, Persimmons, Pistachios, Plums, Pomegranates, Potatoes, Pummelo, Pumpkin, Purslane, Quince, Radicchio, Radishes, Rapini, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Rosemary, Rutabaga, Sage, Salsify, Shallots, Shell Beans, Snap Peas, Snow Peas, Sorrel, Spinach, Sprouts, Strawberries, Summer Squash, Sunchokes, Sweetpotatoes, Tarragon, Thyme, Tomatillos, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watercress, Watermelon, Winter Squash

WINTER

Apples, Artichokes, Arugula, Asparagus, Avocados, Basil, Beets, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Burdock, Cabbage, Cardoons, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Celery Root, Chard, Chestnuts, Chicories, Chili Peppers, Cilantro, Citrus, Clementines, Collard Greens, Dates, Endive, Fennel, Garlic, Garlic Scapes, Grapefruit, Grapes, Green Beans, Green Onions, Horseradish, Kale, Kiwi, Kohlrabi, Lamb’s Quarter, Leeks, Lemons, Lettuce, Mandarins, Mint, Mushrooms, Mustard Greens, Nettles, Onions, Oranges, Oregano, Parsley, Parsnips, Pea Shoots, Pears, Peas, Peppers, Persimmons, Pomegranates, Potatoes, Pummelo, Radicchio, Radishes, Rapini, Rhubarb, Rosemary, Rutabaga, Sage, Salsify, Snap Peas, Snow Peas, Sorrel, Spinach, Sprouts, Strawberries, Sunchokes, Sweetpotatoes, Tangerines, Tarragon, Thyme, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watercress, Winter Squash

SPRING

Apricots, Artichokes, Arugula, Asparagus, Avocados, Basil, Beets, Blackberries, Blueberries, Bok Choy, Boysenberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Cardoons, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Celery Root, Chard, Cherries, Chickpeas, Chicories, Chives, Cilantro, Citrus, Collard Greens, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Endive, Fava Beans, Fennel, Fiddleheads, Garlic, Garlic Scapes, Grapefruit, Grapes, Green Beans, Green Onions, Horseradish, Kale, Kiwi, Kohlrabi, Lamb’s Quarter, Leeks, Lemons, Lettuce, Mandarins, Melons, Mint, Morels, Mushrooms, Mustard Greens, Nectarines, Nettles, Nopales, Onions, Oranges, Oregano, Parsley, Parsnips, Pea Shoots, Peaches, Peas, Peppers, Plums, Potatoes, Pummelo, Purslane, Radicchio, Radishes, Rapini, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Rosemary, Rutabaga, Sage, Shallots, Snap Peas, Snow Peas, Sorrel, Spinach, Sprouts, Strawberries, Summer Squash, Sunchokes, Tangerines, Tarragon, Thyme, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watercress, Winter Squash, Zucchini

CultivateCA_Curried Butternut Squash and Pear Soup.jpg.jpeg — Curried Butternut Squash & Pear Soup

Cheese Potatoes.png — Four Cheese Potatoes

Farming

CULTIVATORS

Efficiencies

More Recipes From Cultivate California

Herb Dip for Your Veggie Tray

Forget the store bought veggie dip and trade it in for this homemade version that uses fresh and dried herbs for robust flavor.

Citrus Salad With Pomegranate Seeds

For fruit lovers, a citrus platter is a go-to snack for any party. The key to this party platter lies in the elegance in which you arrange the fruit slices.

Guacamole

No big game party is complete without guacamole and chips. Larger chunks of avocado make it easy to grab onto with the chip. Lime, onions and garlic add the perfect flavor profile to this party staple.

Italian Herb Mixed Nuts

For guests who prefer savory snacks, this nut mixture will be a hit! It is bursting with flavor while providing a super-healthy dose of protein and can be made ahead of time.

Almond Energy Balls

Packed full of protein, these snacks are filling and offer a boost of energy. They will leave any sweet tooth satisfied without the excessive refined sugar.

Spinach & Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms

A simple party favorite—these stuffed mushrooms are sure to be a hit no matter which team wins.

Artichoke Dip

With tofu and reduced fat ingredients, this healthier alternative is just as good as traditional artichoke dip. It pairs perfectly with pita chips, baguette slices and a wide variety of veggies.

Skinny Buffalo Chicken Dip

No game viewing party would be complete without Buffalo chicken! This recipe offers a lower fat alternative to traditional dip.

Parmesan Potato Skin Chips

These potato skins are hearty enough to fill up your guests!

Fauxtato Chips

Ditch the high-fat potato chips by switching them out with these “fauxtato chips.” Radishes serve as the perfect substitute, with a subtle flavor that allows the garlic, salt and pepper to really stand out.