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California Country television segment with a focus on the pinquito bean, an integral part of Santa Maria Style barbeque. California Country TV is a 30-minute weekly tour of the state's dynamic food industry. It features stories on the people, places and lifestyles that have made California the nation's largest food-producing state. Produced by the California Farm Bureau Federation, California Country is the latest in the organization's long-running commitment to educating consumers, media and legislators about the importance and incomparable bounty of food, fiber and flowers grown in California. Farm Bureau has produced regularly scheduled television programs since 1964 and more than 2,200 episodes of California Country have aired since its title changeover from The Voice of Agriculture in 1997.

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WineRegionNews.com is the online source for wine and food lovers who have discovered (or are about to find) the exceptional products and people of the central coast of California. Based in Pismo Beach, California and focused on the wonderful small towns and rural areas within the region from Monterey to Santa Barbara, it is the central website for several companion lifestyle websites and Wine Region News-Weekend, a half-hour weekly TV show that airs on KCOY-TV in the Santa Maria/San Luis Obispo/Santa Barbara ADA and on KION-TV in the Salinas, Carmel, Monterey ADA. WineRegionNews.com is owned and operated by Lynn Diehl Media, a small company with a big goal to share the stories and products of central coast residents and their companies to a global audience. Our mission is to provide a daily news source for wine, food and business people who know that one can't live well on a diet of breaking news.

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Chef John Mitzewich, of Foodwishes.com, spent a day with Paul & Susan Righetti to explore the nuances of Santa Maria Style barbeque on a recent visit to the area. Food Wishes is a video recipe blog for people who love food and fun. Video clips feature preparation of Santa Maria's signature beef cut, tri-tip, and homemade ranch style salsa.

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The BBQ Central Radio show is the culmination of many things. The love of barbecue and grilling, the love of radio and all it does for people and the desire to spread knowledge on this subject. Host Greg Rempe founded The BBQ Central Forum in 2004 and it has since grown in to one of the most popular forums of its kind. It was only a matter of time before a new segment of the forum was born...welcome The BBQ Central Show.

The BBQ Central Show started in podcast only form in 2005. Back then it was the only podcast covering this kind of subject matter. In February 2008, Greg found Sam Hasson of LA Talk Radio and the live version of The BBQ Central Show was born. The show continues to be one of the most popular shows on the LA Talk Radio station and does huge downloads on the podcast side.

Whether you are a beginner, a backyard warrior or a competitor hitting the circuits across the country, The BBQ Central Show has something for everyone!! Tune in every Tuesday evening at 9pm EST / 6pm PST for the only show on ANY kind of radio covering the art and sport of barbecue and grilling.

Food Section highlights food products that pay tribute to regional cuisine in "Off the Shelf" column.

Diner's get a taste of the region "Where the sidewalk ends and the West begins."

Local publication highlights a new book, "Renewing America's Food Traditions: Saving and Savoring the Continent's Most Endangered Foods" which features Susie Q's Brand products

Community newspaper shares the story of Susie Q's Brand Artisan Foods enjoyed by consumers around the world.

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The Santa Maria Times features Susie Q's

Susie Q's Brand is part of a deep family tradition.

Read about California’s native Pinquito beans.

The Food Network's Bobby Flay cooks up Barbeque at the Righetti Ranch.

New York based Chile Pepper Magazine sent writer Sarah DiGregorio & photograper Amol Mhatref west for a hands on experience with Santa Maria Style Barbeque.

California Farm Bureau's magazine, California Country, features Susie Q's Brand & Far Western Tavern in story of Santa Maria's savory culinary history.

Susie Q's Brand is award a "Spirit of Small Business" award.

Santa Maria boasts a savory culinary history

Gourmet Magazine looks at the history of barbequing in the Santa Maria Valley.

Susie Q's Brand is featured in the national newspaper.