Family farms, once the backbone of the ag industry are becoming rare. Fertile farmland is being developed for housing as the population...

With the current drought situation, water conservation is a topic that has been weighing heavily on Californians’ minds. Of all the water...

Nestled in the midst of grapevines is a company that has brought national attention to Madera County. Ficklin Vineyards, maker of...

It has been a busy summer for 2016 Senior Farmer of the Year John Yakligian. He and his wife Lois have been bombarded with...

After 16 years in the organic farming business, Braga Farms is a name that is still going strong. This proud, family-owned business...

Frank Borges lives a dream of many parents. His two children are both pursuing studies in the family trade – agriculture. He too followed...

It all started in 1969, when Laurel met future husband Andrew Quady. At the time, Andrew was working on underwater fireworks for the U.S....

After a quarter of a century of guarding prisoners in California, one resident of Madera County hung up his uniform for the last time to...