Sonoma County farm finds first truffle

The Alexander Valley Truffle Farm has found its first truffle almost a decade after planting its truffle orchard in Geyserville, Calif.
Jenn Harris • Los Angeles Times • December 23, 2021
For the past four years, between the months of December and March, Seth Angerer has walked through his family’s orchard in Geyserville, Calif., hoping for a miracle. With his dogs Leo and Vito in tow, he walks the 8 acres, slowly making his way up...
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