Award-winning journalist & author of "The King of California." @Fresno_State & @Columbia alum. My latest book "The Dreamt Land" will be released on 5/21.
California farmers are breeding grapes to taste like cotton candy, as part of a longstanding tradition of altering nature to suit human interests. But where do we draw the line on agricultural experimentation? @arax_mark https://t.co/f8lkrvvuAk
"Paris or Fresno, which to choose?" In the early 1900s, immigrants were falsely promised an Eden in the Central Valley, California. But after years of hard labor and experimentation, they made this dream a reality: https://t.co/f8lkrvdTbK @arax_mark
Just last week I was on the phone with a farmer, contemplating the origin of this mysteriously popular grape. Little did I know "The Dreamt Land" would provide a full explanation! Thank you @Ryanj899 and @arax_mark for today's excerpt. https://t.co/hYvgqsUeNP
On Friday, #MarkArax will kick off the national book tour for his latest book with a fundraising event for Friends of the #Fresno County Public Library. Proceeds benefit the new #Clovis Library. @FCPL | https://t.co/MGXfE8cDV7