Featured Market: California

This featured market includes three diverse regions:

Northern California: Chico, Eureka, Redding, Red Bluff, San Anselmo, San Rafael, Santa Rosa, Ukiah National redwood forests, rivers and streams and the vineyards of Napa Valley provide ample natural beauty for outdoor activities, such as hiking, boating, fishing and skiing. This region's historic district dates from the Gold Rush era and features Victorian homes and antique shops.

Central Valley: Fresno, Atwater, Clovis, Hanford, Los Banos, Madera, Merced, Tulare, Turlock, Visalia, Yuba City, Marysville, Pittsburg, Antioch, Brentwood, Bakersfield California's breadbasket has acres of farmland -- from some of the largest wineries in the state to fields of tomatoes, squash, corn and peppers. It is also the gateway to three national parks: Yosemite, Sequoia and King's Canyon.

Inland Empire and Desert: Palm Springs, Apple Valley, Banning, Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs, El Centro, Hemet, Hesperia, Indio, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Yucca Valley and Yucaipa. From the retro resorts in Palm Springs to the beautiful Mojave Desert, this region also supports vast citrus groves. Apple Valley is the perfect place for growing peaches, pears and apples.

Fast Facts:

• Eureka offers uncrowded beaches and a Victorian heritage
• Fresno is the only city in the U.S. to be home to three national forests
• Chico is home to the Bidwell Mansion and an 1892 vintage train station
• Redding is home to the Lake Shasta Caverns, the largest in the country
• Yuba City and Marysville are Gold Rush era communities with historic downtown shopping and year-round festivals