Tami Jo Nix
Family legacy thrives for seven decades
Nestled in the midst of grapevines is a company that has brought national attention to Madera County. Ficklin Vineyards, maker of...
Tami Jo Nix
Senior Farmer Yakligian’s busy season is ongoing
It has been a busy summer for 2016 Senior Farmer of the Year John Yakligian. He and his wife Lois have been bombarded with...
For The Madera Tribune
Braga Farms: Quality and customer service that you’ll go nuts for
After 16 years in the organic farming business, Braga Farms is a name that is still going strong. This proud, family-owned business...
John Rieping
Madera dairyman carves out a life worth living
Frank Borges lives a dream of many parents. His two children are both pursuing studies in the family trade – agriculture. He too followed...
For The Madera Tribune
Quady Winery: a sweet success in the winemaking business
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....
D. August Promnitz
Former Chowchilla prison guard becomes award-winning winemaker
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...
Tyler Takeda
Pacific Metal Fab focusing on safety equipment
Although agriculture accounts for 35-40 percent of its business, Pacific Metal Fab, 497 S. Pine St., has seen an increase in the amount...
John Rieping
Irrigation district extends water season
3 board seats open for nominees Local irrigation canals won’t be drying up just yet. Though originally projected to end this week,...
