L.A. Times - Food & Dining: Farmers Markets: From the LAPD to artisanal olive oil

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Farmers Markets: From the LAPD to artisanal olive oil Apr 27th 2013, 07:00 Mark Mooring of Buon Gusto Farms brings fresh, well-regarded oils to area markets and has plans to plant more trees. Traditionally, working folk dreamed of retiring to California to grow citrus, or more recently wine grapes, but these days the second career crop of choice appears to be artisanal olive oil. Fresh, local oil is all the rage; universities and industry groups help guide aspiring growers, and once their groves start bearing, many sell at farmers markets, where they earn premium prices and enjoy schmoozing with shoppers. Mark Mooring of Buon Gusto Farms followed an unusual version of this path, from starting the Los Angeles Police Department K-9 Platoon to growing olives in Ventura, where he produces richly flavored, award-winning oils. Media files: 16x9

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