Mark Arax

"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: bit.ly/2Hye4wo @arax_mark

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 bit.ly/2Hye4wo

And a final reminder about @arax_mark's book launch tonight. fresnobee.com/entertainment/…

Then a friendly and sophisticated woman stops to encourage me to try these #grapes. In the name of science (and farm revenue), I bought a shockingly costly bag. Sweet taste, but nothing ever as good as a tiny yellow Thompson fresh off the vine. #ThinkingOfDad

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 | buff.ly/2LF7Lws

Check out this awesome excerpt from @arax_mark’s brand new book, The Dreamt Land, which you should pre-order: psmag.com/environment/th…

ICYMI @arax_mark has a book tour kicking off on Friday in Clovis. It's a @FCPL fundraiser. fresnobee.com/entertainment/…