Rancho Azul y Oro Olive Farm on the county border near San Miguel earned two gold medals at the prestigious 2024 New York International Olive Oil Competition. Honored oils were the Estate Extra Virgin and the Arbequina Extra Virgin. Medals are nothing new to owners Stuart de Haaff and Kathryn Keeler. The trophy case at Rancho Azul is packed with over 100 medals. 74941 Ranchita Ave., San Miguel. 805-467-9470, ranchoazulyoro.com.
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