Eat Well Guide - California

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california guide Welcome to the Eat Well Guide! Eat Well Guide® is a free online directory of thousands of family farms, restaurants, and other outlets for fresh, locally grown food. Originally a database of sustainably-raised meat and dairy producers, its listings have expanded to include farmers' markets, CSA programs, partner organizations, water-conscious ratings and vegetarian eateries. Visitors can search by location, keyword or category to find good food, download customized guides, or plan a trip with the innovative mapping tool Eat Well Everywhere. Eat Well is also home to the free print and online book Cultivating the Web: High Tech Tools for the Sustainable Food Movement. For more information, or to suggest a listing to the Eat Well Guide, please call 212-991-1858 or email [email protected]. www.eatwellguide.org

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california guide: bakers Acme Bread Company San Francisco Ferry Building Marketplace One, Marketplace Shop #15, San Francisco, CA 94111 Tel: 415-288-2978 http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/acme_bread The Marketplace is the only place in the Bay Area—other than Acme's original Berkeley location—that carries the full selection of Acme's nationally acclaimed artisan breads. Steve Sullivan, founder and owner, says that after all these years Acme's foremost goal remains the same— to bake outstanding bread.

Acme uses only organic flour and works closely with farmers in evaluating and selecting the grain varieties for its flour each year. Three shifts of bakers work around the clock, seven days a week at the Berkeley bakery in order to meet customer demand. At the Ferry Building Marketplace, breads are baked fresh throughout the day in the hearth oven.

Sullivan became interested in baking bread 25 years ago as a busboy at Berkeley's famous Chez Panisse restaurant where he worked while attending the University of California at Berkeley. He started baking bread as a serious hobby after being inspired by Elizabeth David's cookbook "English Bread and Yeast Cookery." At Alice Waters' request he went on to bake bread in the Chez Panisse kitchen. In 1983 he and his wife, Suzie, opened their first—now legendary—bakery.

Acme Bread Company Berkeley 1601 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702 Tel: 510-524-1327 http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/acme_bread_company.php The Marketplace is the only place in the Bay Area (other than its San Francisco location) that carries the full selection of Acme's nationally acclaimed artisan breads.

Steve Sullivan, founder and owner, says that after all these years Acme's foremost goal remains the same— to bake outstanding bread. Acme uses only organic flour and works closely with farmers in evaluating and selecting the grain varieties for its flour each year. Three shifts of bakers work around the clock, seven days a week at the Berkeley bakery in order to meet customer demand. At the Ferry Building Marketplace, breads are baked fresh throughout the day in the hearth oven.

Sullivan became interested in baking bread 25 years ago as a busboy at Berkeley's famous Chez Panisse restaurant where he worked while attending the University of California at Berkeley.

He started baking bread as a serious hobby after being inspired by Elizabeth David's cookbook "English Bread and Yeast Cookery." At Alice Waters' request he went on to bake bread in the Chez Panisse kitchen. In 1983 he and his wife, Suzie, opened their first—now legendary—bakery.

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california guide: bakers Akasha 9543 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232 Tel: 310-845-1700 [email protected] http://www.akasharestaurant.com/menus.html AKASHA restaurant/bar/bakery features New American cuisine offering comfort food with big flavors and sustainable ingredients, for carnivores and herbivores alike. Chef/Caterer Akasha Richmond brings visionary cuisine to her own neighborhood eatery located in the historic Hull Building in downtown Culver City. Keeping the principles of sustainability in mind, the building's original steel, wood, concrete and brick arches were restored while the design materials pair with a seventies modernity to exude an inviting and lively atmosphere. The artisan bakery has both sweet and savory selections, as well as locally roasted fair trade coffee. The 20-seat bar highlights fresh juice cocktails, organic and premium spirits, beer and wine. The entire menu is available for catering or to go. "Our kitchen sources from farms, ranches and fisheries that are guided by the principals of sustainability," Chef Akasha says. “Think tasty, creamy, aromatic, tart, sweet, crunchy and delectable!" Allison's Gourmet PO Box 2454, Nevada City, CA 95959 Tel: 800-361-8292 http://www.allisonsgourmet.com Allison's Gourmet, est. 1997, is the premiere online vegan bakery, shipping our exclusive baked goods to homes and business all over the continent, including some of Hollywood's most prestigious addresses. Our company is founded on these practices and beliefs: -We make vegan desserts that taste fantastic. -We seek out and use only the finest organic ingredients available. -Our business supports a sustainable planet. -Health is priceless -- quality costs more, and it's worth it.

Arizmendi Bakery Oakland 3265 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland, CA 94610 Tel: 510-268-8849 [email protected] http://www.arizmendibakery.org/ Thirty years ago, Berkeley's now-famous cooperative, the Cheeseboard, opened its doors. In 1997, inspired by their own success, they helped open another bakery based on cooperative principles. Arizmendi Oakland debuted that year on Lakeshore Avenue, named after the Basque labor organizer.

The endeavor was a hit, so what next? They decided to open another bakery, this time in San Francisco. Once again the group, along with members of the Oakland store, graciously imparted

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california guide: bakers their knowledge of cooperative business practices and shared secrets of their recipes.

In October of 2000, Arizmendi Bakery San Francisco was born. The Cheeseboard's gift to us has become our gift to the neighborhood. Arizmendi Bakery San Francisco 1331 9th Street, San Francisco, CA 94122 Tel: 415-566-3117 [email protected] http://arizmendibakery.org/

Arizmendi Bakery and Pizza 4301 San Pablo Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608 Tel: 510-547-0550 [email protected] http://arizmendibakery.org/ We are a cooperative -a worker-owned and operated business. We make decisions democratically, sharing all of the tasks, responsibilities, benefits and risks. Just as we were supported by many in our establishment here, we hope to provide support to the establishment of future worker-owned businesses. We strive to be active members of the Emeryville community and to offer the best breads, pastries, pizza and other products we can. Azna Gluten Free 2647 Cameron Park Dr, on the corner of Green Valley Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Tel: 530-677-5810 Fax: 530-677-1010 Contact: Dawna Destafeno [email protected] http://www.aznaglutenfree.com Changing the Way the World Eats Our bakery is your source for the most amazing gluten-free, vegan friendly, organic home baked goods. 100% vegan and gluten free, 100% of the time. No refined sugar, no hydrogenated fats, no animal products, no preservatives, and best of all - Gluten Free! We also have soups and salads and sandwiches. All sandwiches are made on fresh baked bread. Bakesale Betty 5098 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609 Tel: 510-985-1213 Bakesale Betty was founded by Alison Barakat in January 2002. Alison moved to the Bay Area from Australia in 2000 and cooked at Chez Panisse Cafe for 3 years.

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california guide: bakers Alison began selling her baked goods at the Danville Farmers' Market where she met her husband Michael Camp. The two of them now bake and sell at the Walnut Creek Farmers' Market as well.

They have opened a retail bakery shop in North Oakland's Temescal District. Berkeley Bread Garden 2912 Domingo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 Tel: 510-548-3122 [email protected] Mon-Fri 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Bi-Rite Creamery 3692 18th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 Tel: 415-626-5600 lick@biritecreamery http://www.biritecreamery.com Mission hotspot that offers ice cream made from Straus Family dairy and other local, organic ingredients for truly satisfying flavor combinations.

Big Sur Bakery Highway one , Just after town of Ventana, Big Sur, CA 93920 Tel: 831-667-0520 http://www.bigsurbakery.com/ http://www.bigsurbakery.com/ Big Sur Bakery and Restaurant is a full-service bakery and restaurant located in an old ranch style house in the heart of Big Sur. We bake our bread each morning, Using a wood-fired oven. Simple, rustic, wood fired American cooking that lets the finest ingredients shine is our goal. The Bakery opens daily at 8 a.m. Dinner - Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30. Closed for dinner on Sunday and Monday. Brunch - Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 to 2:45. Bon Melange Catering Venice, CA 90291 Tel: 310-584-6593 Fax: 310-584-6602 Contact: Julie Retzlaff [email protected] http://www.bonmelangecatering.com Bon Mélange is a full service gourmet, organic,seasonal, sustainable catering company. Using only

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california guide: bakers fresh local farmers market produce and hormone free proteins creating delicious seasonal menus. Whitney Flood is an award winning Chef and co owner with his wife Julie Retzlaff of Bon Melange Catering located in Los Angeles California. He Graduated from The New England Culinary Institute then quickly began his career working as a Sous Chef at Sierra Mar Restaurant in Big Sur California. (Zagat Rated Number 1 in cuisine, 2003). While working at Sierra Mar, Whitney developed his cooking techniques using seasonal, organic, local food. Bon Melange has been in business for four years. Our goal has been to create a unique and innovative company, committed to delivering impeccable service and delicious food to each and every client. Botanical Bakery 634 Fiora Place, Fairfield , CA 94534 Tel: 707-344-8103 Fax: 707-863-8949 [email protected] http://www.botanicalbakery.com/default.aspx Our gourmet tea cookies are simple. They have but three basic ingredients: flour, butter and sugar. It is our belief that great tea cookies start with great ingredients.

That is why we handcraft our tea cookies with all natural organic ingredients. Our flour is unbleached and made from a premium blend of organic hard red wheat. Our butter is European Style Organic Sweet Cream Butter with over 85% butterfat, made in a 1950's small batch butter churn. Our sugar is organic pure cane sugar - no beet sugar here.

In choosing our ingredient partners, we seek companies with an artisan approach, each striving to create the purest products possible.

We also believe that you appreciate unique flavors and have an adventurous and educated palate. That is why we carefully select the most aromatic culinary herbs and spices. We use the actual herb or spice, not a tincture or flavoring. The actual leaves, flowers, stems or seeds are incorporated into our dough using our proprietary method. Bovine Bakery 11315 Highway 1, Point Reyes Station , CA 94956 Tel: 415-663-9420 Contact: Bridget Devlin [email protected] http://www.savorcalifornia.com/template1.php?id=196&img=2 On scenic coastal Highway 1, Pt. Reyes Station sits at the southern end of Tomales Bay and at the entrance to Pt. Reyes National Seashore. Competing with all the natural beauty is the smell of freshly baked bear claws, gooey morning buns and sourdough rolls—just a few of the reasons it's as likely to meet someone munching on one of the Bovine Bakery's pastries who is from San Francisco as from around the corner. (When people ride their bicycles 30 miles to eat a pastry, you know it's good.)

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california guide: bakers For Bridget Devlin it all fell into place. Certainly there were challenges and some days were better than others, but the whole plan seemed to have a logical inevitability about it. And now, “I'm doing something I love,” she smiles. She, her husband and their son were living in Monterey, when the opportunity came for him to join the Hog Island Oyster Company in Tomales. The whole family took to the move like ducks to water (which there is a lot of in this area). After settling in, Bridget's entrepreneurial instincts kicked in. She took a look at her new town and decided that it could use a bakery. She researched every aspect of the business, even apprenticing herself to Kelly Porter at Santa Cruz's Kelly's French Bakery. When she was ready she found the perfect location and the perfect people to work with her. They seem to think that she's made the perfect place for them too, because they stay for many years. Bovine Bakery has grown with the town and adapted its selection of pastries to the local tastes. “We're delighted to have visitors, but the Pt. Reyes people are so important to us,” Bridget explains. “It fits this place perfectly. We always have at least two or three vegan pastries on offer. In another town we might not have those. This bakery could only be here.” And a lot of people are clearly glad it is. Bread and Bun Organic Bakery 10 Victory Ln. , Los Gatos, CA 95030 Tel: 408-350-5912 Contact: Kim Kahler [email protected] http://www.breadandbun.com Delivery Orders, and Farmers' Markets only. We make our bread using old Danish recipes from Northern Europe. The dough is made with a minimum amount of yeast and slow proofs for many hours which gives the bread a unique flavor, a nice soft crumb with irregular air pockets and a wonderful crust. All our bread is baked with natural USDA certified organic ingredients. Bread Gallery 1624 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92673 Tel: 949-366-5849 Contact: Dawn http://www.breadgallery.org Bakery and sandwich shop with the most delicious bread and baked goods, plus sandwiches made with all organic ingredients that are out of this world. Bread Garden Bakery 2912 Domingo Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705 Tel: 510-548-3122 Contact: David Morris [email protected] http://www.BerkeleyBreadGarden.com The Bread Garden Bakery is a neighborhood artisan bakery specializing in breads, pastries, cookies, and desserts.

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california guide: bakers Breakaway Bakery 5264 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019 Tel: 310-968-9380 Contact: Janice Lavine [email protected] http://www.breakawaybakery.com All of our products are certified organic by CCOF - organic ingredients cannot be exposed to chemicals or pesticides - gentle on the body and the earth. Currently, organic, kosher pareve, soy free, dairy free, peanut free, treenut free chocolate chips do not exist, when they do, we will get them. We only use organic whole grain brown rice flour. We are certified kosher pareve by Kehilla Kosher. All of our menu items are free of dairy, casein, peanuts, gums, gluten, wheat, soy, treenuts, transfats, and preservatives. Cafe Mariposa and Bakeshop 5427 Telegraph Ave., D3, Oakland, CA 94609 Tel: 510-595-0955 [email protected] http://www.mariposabaking.com/cafe/cafe_main.html Located in the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland, our gluten-free bakeshop offers an assortment of incredibly delicious delights as well as pizza and bread. If you are in the neighborhood, please drop in for a sampling of our offerings! Charlie's Best Bread 1808 Garnet Ave., San Diego, CA 92109 Tel: 858-272-3521 [email protected] http://www.charliesbestbread.com/ Small artisan bakery that uses organic ingredients and grinds it's own flour in-house. Bakes 12 or 13 kinds of bread each day, including authentic sourdough, crusty breads, and honey based soft crust breads, as well as specialty breads and muffins. Also supplies multiple local farmer's markets and organic grocery stores. Cinnaholic 2132 Oxford St., Berkeley, CA 94704 Tel: 510-647-8684 Contact: Shannon Michelle Radke and Florian Radke [email protected] http://www.cinnaholic-berkeley.com We're not your typical cinnamon roll shop. In addition to being 100% vegan, we offer more than just your average 'old fashioned' roll. We have a variety of different flavors that are waiting to be explored, all made with the highest quality ingredients to tickle your taste buds. All of our products are: * Dairy/lactose-free * Egg-free * Cholesterol-free

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california guide: bakers * Lower in saturated fat * Made with heart-healthy soy * Sweetened with evaporated cane juice * Made with non-hydrogenated oils Claire's on Cedros 246 N. Cedros, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Tel: 858-259-8597 Contact: Claire [email protected] http://www.clairesoncedros.com Claire's on Cedros is a breakfast and lunch cafe with and in-house bakery. Our cuisine is straightforward bistro classics made with the finest ingredients available. Our philosophy on food is to serve wholesome, healthful food prepared from scratch. We strive to find the the best locally farmed organic produce. Our meats and dairies are sourced from farmers who raise their animals humanely without hormones. Our menu is seasonal and will change to focus on the freshest ingredients for that time of year. Clairesquares 2948 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94121 Tel: 415-722-2080 [email protected] http://www.clairesquares.com/ Although Clairesquares officially opened for business in 2006, Claire has been making her delectable treats since she was a child growing up in County Cork, Ireland. By the age of 12, she was baking from her mother's recipe books and experimenting with fudge, butterscotch, toffee and caramel. She found that the best result was a mouthwatering combination of shortbread, caramel and chocolate.

A young entrepreneur, Claire tried her hand at selling the squares at school. It wasn't long before her classmates were addicted and she was selling out every week. Over the years, Claire continued to bake her famous squares, developing a following among family and friends in Ireland. Years later and miles away in San Francisco, she whipped up a batch of her buttery Irish treats for her friends. They had never tasted anything quite like them. Encouraged by her friends' enthusiasm—and constant harassment for just one more square—Claire decided to sell them again here in America, and Clairesquares was born!

Though our products may be sinful, Clairesquares is dedicated to being a socially responsible business. We operate out of a certified Green Business commercial kitchen and are licensed as a green business with the City and County of San Francisco. We are committed to an aggressive recycling and composting program, and we recycle 90% of our waste. Our online orders are shipped using recycled and biodegradable styrofoam, which ensures that your product arrives to you in perfect shape with minimal effect on the environment.

We are just as committed to our local community as we are to the environment; through our

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california guide: bakers donation program, we have assisted local food banks and charitable nonprofit organizations. Crixa Cakes 2748 Adeline Street, Suite C, Berkeley, CA 94703 Tel: 510-548-0421 Contact: Zoltan Der [email protected] http://www.crixacakes.com

Culture Organic Frozen Yogurt 340 S. California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Tel: 650-324-0440 Fax: 650-324-0448 Contact: Alexis Beckman [email protected] http://www.culturefrozenyogurt.com Culture Organic Frozen Yogurt is 'Cool to do + Good for you!' The frozen yogurt is organic and comes directly from Straus. The yogurt (served fresh and frozen) contains live active cultures and is completely non-fat. All toppings are organic. Fresh, seasonal fruit is bought weekly from local farmer's market, while organic baked toppings are prepared in house with only the finest ingredients. All products are guaranteed to be free of preservatives, additives, or gelatins. Stay current by checking the blog often to see what seasonal offerings are at Culture! Cups 7857 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 Tel: 858-459-2877 Fax: 858-459-2833 [email protected] http://cupslj.com/ Cups is an organic cupcakery, lounge and teaching kitchen on Girard Avenue in the Village of La Jolla. Everything we serve is made in-house with the highest quality local, sustainable, organic ingredients - from our daily assortment of Cups, to our already-famous strawberry milk “on tap.” Come in and treat yourself! Delaney's Artisan Foods Market 41977 5th St. , Temecula , CA 92590 Tel: 760-277-8575 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=20180909962 We are currently in a in FOOD REVOLUTION Whole foods, artisanal foods, raw foods, small family farms, organic farms, organic foods, grass-fed pastured livestock, cultured-fermented foods, sustainable farms, Sally Fallon, Body Ecology, Nourishing Traditions, Weston Price Foundation. Supporting an emerging paradigm shift toward a Field to Fork Nation. Know your farmer. DeLessio Bakery

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california guide: bakers 1695 Market St., (between Gough and Valencia), San Francisco, CA 94103 Tel: 415-552-5559 [email protected] http://www.delessio.net/index.php A veritable feast for your senses at two San Francisco locations. Our Credo: Agriculture plays a vital role in our daily lives and we at DeLessio want to honor the dedicated people who produce healthy, artisan foods. We want to create a heightened consciousness of the foods we enjoy. This awareness--our connection with the farmer and his land--enriches the pleasure of eating, which has long been DeLessio's ultimate mission. Store Hours of Market St. Location: Mon-Fri, 7:00am-7:30pm Sat. & Sun.: 9:00am-5:30pm Della Fattoria 141 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma, CA 94952 Tel: 707-763-0161 Fax: 707-763-0173 Contact: Elisa [email protected] http://www.dellafattoria.com We are proud to be part of the art of eating and hope this bread provides a few extra moments to linger at the table with family and friends.

All of our flours are organic. We only use Brittany Sea Salt in the dough. We like it for its bright clear flavor and the gentle effect it has on our dough. The extra virgin olive oils we use are local and organic. We take into consideration the purity of every ingredient we use, and never ever compromise quality for price. Di Tullio's Fine Neopolitan Foods 1770 Post Street No. 154 , San Francisco, CA 94115 [email protected] http://ditulliofoods.com/Home_Page.html The Di Tullio family arrived in northern California in the early 1970's from the city of Pozzuoli, just a short Vespa ride from Naples, Italy.By sharing their warm and inviting culture through food, they created a connection between an old culture and new friends.Today, the next generation is passionate about carrying on the Neapolitan tradition, with a California touch.

Di Tullio's Fine Neapolitan Foods brings together passionate southern Italian family recipes with a California flavor. Our signature buttery and delicate White Chocolate-Candied Orange Peel biscotti are individually hand made and are delicious straight out of the bag or dipped in your coffee. We use

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california guide: bakers ingredients that are all natural ingredients and local to use in California whenever possible. Look for other varieties of biscotti and new products in the future. Buon appetito!

Di Tullio's uses the highest quality ingredients and production standards, and is dedicated to being a socially and environmentally responsible business. Products are manufactured in a certified Green Business non-profit commercial kitchen in San Francisco. Downtown Bakery & Creamery 308 Center St # A, Healdsburg, CA 95448 Tel: 707-431-2719 http://www.downtownbakery.net/ Downtown Bakery & Creamery opened in Healdsburg in 1987. The original three partners were colleagues at Chez Panisse restaurant in Berkeley. Their goal was to apply the sustainable practices pioneered by Chez Panisse at the bakery. Twenty-three years later, Kathleen and her kids continue to provide their customers with food made with the best local, organic ingredients they can find every season.

We love staying in touch with our customers, but, as we are almost always working in the bakery, the best way to get in touch with us is by giving us a call or simply stopping by.

Flipper Fanny Cookies Santa Cruz , CA 95060 Tel: 831-234-0562 Contact: Catherine Graham [email protected] http://flipperfannycookies.foodzie.com/ Located in the original Surf City, USA, Flipper Fanny's Cookies, Cakes…and More! creates fun, retro-style American treats baked fresh when you order. All of our baked goods are artisan-crafted in small batches -- comfort food to the max! The attractive, homey packaging makes our cookies perfect for gift-giving. We compost our organic waste such as eggshells, fruit rinds, etc. We recycle paper and plastic materials. Our standard packaging largely consists of bio-degradable paper products (pastry boxes, tissue, raffia ribbon). Fraiche Yogurt 644 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Tel: 650-566-0055 [email protected] http://fraicheyogurt.com/ A small restaurant that serves simple, organic yogurt as well as Blue Bottle Coffee and organic baked goods. Frazier Farms Natural Grocer

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california guide: bakers 225 Vista Village Dr. , Vista, CA 92083 Tel: 760-758-7175 Contact: Matt Poucher http://www.frazierfarmsmarket.com/Default.aspx Frazier Farms has been your natural grocer since 1971. We've built our reputation on customer service. We sell the highest quality natural and organic products available anywhere at prices that represent great value. We understand that without quality there is no value. That's our family's standard and your family deserves nothing less. Ghalia Organic Desserts Los Angeles, CA 90008 Tel: 310-351-7870 http://www.ghaliaorganicdesserts.com/ Ghalia is a dessert company specializing in organic and unique creations for any occasion. We offer individual sales, event catering, corporate catering, weddings, and gift services. Every dessert and bakery item is made from scratch and can be customized to fit any tastes or dietary needs. We are not only committed to using quality organic ingredients but also to conducting business in an environmentally responsible manner. These principles are the foundation of everything we do. Grass Roots Natural Foods 2040 Dunlap Dr., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Tel: 530-541-7788 http://www.grassrootsnaturalfoods.com Grass Roots is a small local market located in the heart of the Sierra Range providing organic foods.

Humble Pie 10045 main Street, Penngrove, CA 94951 Tel: 707-664-8779 Contact: Miriam or Josh [email protected] http://sites.google.com/site/humblepiepenngrove2/home The Humble Pie serves Sonoma county farm food, fresh from the farm and fields, in the happy little town of Penngrove, where tattooed beauties and elegant bikers mingle. We reside in a crooked old building that never really changes.There once was a bar, a restaurant, and a hotel here. People flirted, laughed and ate well! It's been about a 100 years since the good times began, and guess what! There is still a bar, and there is still a restaurant, there are still rooms upstairs! Come join us for supper! We have been slaving over a hot stove all day...and your gonna love it!

Kara's Cupcakes Scott Street

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california guide: bakers 3249 Scott Street, San Francisco, CA 94123 Tel: 415-563-2253 Fax: 415-563-2252 [email protected] http://www.karascupcakes.com/ Kara's Cupcakes lovingly creates each batch of cupcakes by hand every day, using only the finest ingredients. All of our ingredients are sourced from local producers, and whenever possible they are organic and sustainable. We have close relationships with our vendors, and are able to support their artisan methods of production. Because we continue baking throughout the day, we are proud to offer cupcakes that have been baked within hours, if not minutes, for your enjoyment. We appreciate your business and thank you for supporting our vision of an artisan treat. Kara's Cupcakes North Point 900 North Point, Plaza Level, San Francisco, CA 94109 Tel: 415-351-2253 Fax: 415-563-2252 [email protected] http://www.karascupcakes.com Kara's Cupcakes lovingly creates each batch of cupcakes by hand every day, using only the finest ingredients. All of our ingredients are sourced from local producers, and whenever possible they are organic and sustainable. We have close relationships with our vendors, and are able to support their artisan methods of production. Because we continue baking throughout the day, we are proud to offer cupcakes that have been baked within hours, if not minutes, for your enjoyment. We appreciate your business and thank you for supporting our vision of an artisan treat. Kellys French Bakery 402 Ingalls Street Ste. 19, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Tel: 831-423-9059 Contact: Mark Sanchez [email protected] http://www.kellysfrenchbakery.com We bake fresh pastries and breads everyday.We strive to make delicious hand made pastry and bread using quality ingredients. We are proud to use Clover Stornetta Dairy (Free Farmed Certified) in Petaluma for our milk, butter, and egg needs. Chocolates are manufactured from Guittard located in the Bay Area. Organic berries are grown on the North Coast and in Watsonville. Our flours are unbleached and our whole wheat and rye flours are always organic. Our philosophy is promoting and practicing sustainability. This inspires us to work hard everyday to deliver a great product. KICKS Cookies and Ice Cream 898 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 Tel: 408-275-6919 Contact: Bob Cool [email protected] http://www.cookiesandicecream.com KICKS bakehouse in Willow Glen prides itself on making a wide array of all natural, hand-tended,

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california guide: bakers American-style cookies and shortbreads. We bake them fresh daily in four different sizes. Cookies are our passion and we strive to make them the best available. all of our cookies are made from local, natural ingredients. We add nothing to enhance shelf life as we believe “to have shelf life is to have no life at all.” Nothing artificial and no trans fats.Thus KICKS cookie sure be a natural thing! So fine, but how do they taste? Wonderful, we think, and hope you will agree. The KICKS cookie is baked to be firm around the edge and soft and moist in the middle. Every bite has an abundance of inclusions and freshness hard to find outside the bakery display case or your kitchen at home.Our cookies hold well in the refrigerator in sealed bags for up to five days, and in the freezer for up to five weeks. The incredible shortbread lasts even longer.We'd love to make a batch just for you. Kika's Treats 2565 3rd. Street, Suite 312, San Francisco, CA 94107 Tel: 415-282-2020 Contact: Cristina Besher [email protected] http://www.kikastreats.com/index.php Kika's Treats is a small artisanal company that handcrafts chocolate-covered organic baked goods in San Francisco, California. Our premise (and compromise) is to use only the best local and organic ingredients, which are the sole reason why they are so delicious. Our products contain no artificial flavors, colorings, preservatives, no trans-fats, no GMOs, nothing but 100% natural homemade goodness. Treat yourself!

Kika's Treats gives back to the community, by in-kind donations to local non-profits and by donating 5% of net profits to La Cocina, a non-profit food business incubator in San Francisco that helps low income entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. Kleine San Francisco, CA 94108 Contact: Treasa Ewing [email protected] http://kleine.foodzie.com/ Kleine's mission is to create a distinctive experience bringing about awareness of the Fair Trade movement and sustainable cooperatives, one scone at a time. Our bite-sized sconelettes are made from the finest ingredients around the world. Every spice, grain and dairy product that makes its way into the kitchen is personally selected by Kleine's owner/pastry chef. Our ingredients range from those sourced from co-ops in the Philippines to those found at local farmers markets. Our vision is to promote scones, not only as a favorite morning item, but also as the perfect dessert when paired with your favorite after dinner coffee or port. La Brea Bakery 15963 Strathern Street, Van Nuys, CA 91406 Tel: 818-742-4242 Fax: 818-742-4276 http://www.labreabakery.com/index.html#/home

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california guide: bakers From their website: "When the original bakery of its doors in 1989, no one knew...[it] would soon spark an artisan bread renaissance in Southern California and ultimately set the standard for artisan bread across the nation. Today, La Brea Bakery's breads are sold at the finest grocery stores and restaurants across the country..." Little Laura's Sweets Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Tel: 310-798-7021 Fax: 415-480-2033 [email protected] http://www.littlelaurasweets.com/ Little Laura's Sweets is a modern artisan baking company, based in Hermosa Beach California. In using only the finest natural, organic and seasonal ingredients available, Little Laura's Sweets is able to provide its customers with delicious, whimsical and unique treats that will remind them of days gone by, yet have a modern flair. Little Next Door 8142 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048 Tel: 323-951-1010 Fax: 323-951-0487 [email protected] http://www.thelittledoor.com/index.html Local. Farm fresh. Organic. As a natural extension of The Little Door, Little Next Door is a deli-café and artisan marketplace featuring quality seasonal fare and a wide range of international treats for the discerning palette. These include specially created dinner specials, sandwiches, salads, freshly baked organic breads, pastries, egg dishes and a variety of our famous house-made jams and preserves with a wonderful selection of wines from around the world. Magpie Caterers Market and Cafe 1409 R Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 Tel: 916-452-7594 Fax: 916-452-1835 Contact: Janel Inouye [email protected] http://magpiecaterers.com Magpie Caterers offers food and menus inspired by the fresh, high-quality ingredients available to us seasonally, with an emphasis on those from the Central Valley and Northern California. We provide a wide range of service from breakfast drop-offs to private hors d'oeuvres parties and full service weddings.

Magpie Caterers Market and Cafe offers seasonal and local fare, beer and wine, for dine-in and take-away. We're open Monday through Saturday 7:30am to 9pm. The Cafe is located at 1409 R Street, on the R Street corridor in the newly restored Perfection Bakery building.

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california guide: bakers Main Street Bakery 3928 Main Street, P.O. Box 143, Kelseyville, CA 95451 Tel: 707-245-4558 Contact: Cheryl or John [email protected] Located in a charming small country town; privately owned and operated bakery making hand crafted artisan & organic breads. Mani's Bakery Cafe 519 S. Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036 Tel: 323-938-8800 [email protected] http://www.manisbakery.com/ Since 1989 Mäni's Bakery has been satisfying discriminating palates and sweet-tooths with cakes, cookies, pastries and breads, baked from high quality, natural, less-refined ingredients. Then in the mid 1990s, following the same philosophy Mäni's began its restaurant as well. It's the quality of the food and wholesome goodness of the ingredients that makes Mäni's a destination for Angelenos: organic flour in all of our baking, a choice of sweeteners, including fruit juice reduction, granulated maple syrup, organic cane sugar, agave syrup and more. All of these ingredients let Mäni's serve up an array of tempting baked goods that are not overly processed. They bring out the product's true taste like our real chocolate sweetened with barley malt. The results are delicious, healthier versions of traditional foods for the health conscious connoisseur. Mäni's is famous for creating healthier versions of classic recipes. Our signature chili is hugely popular because of its great taste and full bodied flavors, yet it's key ingredient is turkey, which results in lower fat and cholesterol. Mäni's brings to each menu item the commitment to use only the freshest ingredients, free of artificial additives, sweeteners or preservatives. We are also pleased to say we use no hydrogenated fats in our freshly baked products, and in most cases replace them with organic alternatives. Mäni's uncompromising commitment to wholesome food created from high-quality ingredients have resulted in our simple motto: Good food that's good for you! Mäni's Bakery Hours Mon-Thurs 7:30AM - 10:00PM Fridays 7:30AM - 11:00PM Saturdays 7:30AM - 11:00PM Sundays 7:30AM - 10:00PM Café/Restaurant Hours Mon-Thurs 8:00AM - 9:00PM Fridays 8:00AM - 10:00PM Saturdays 8:00AM - 10:00PM Sundays 8:00AM - 9:00PM

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california guide: bakers Miette Bakery 449 Octavia Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94102 Tel: 415-626-6221 [email protected] http://www.miette.com What once used to be a small stall at a farmer's market is now a full fledged bakery with hand crafted cakes and pastries. Miette's influences range from Viennese cake shops to French bakeries. Being located in Northern California provides the owners with the finest and freshest ingredients available in the world. All ingredients are from local, family-owned farms and mills, and whenever possible, organic and sustainably produced. Mission Pie 2901 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110 Tel: 415-282-1500 [email protected] http://missionpie.com Mission Pie is a corner cafe, bakery, and neighborhood gathering place in the Mission District that brings the flavors of local farms into the city and tells their stories. Mission Pie encourages urban folks toward intimacy with their food through live relationships with the people and places that grow our ingredients. Mission Pie is a business venture that collaborates with the non-profit Pie Ranch, a diversified small-scale educational farm one hour south of San Francisco. Through hands-on work and collective reflection at Pie Ranch, San Francisco teenagers discover new competencies and insights that benefit them as individuals and in community.

Montrose Harvest Market 2200 Honolulu Ave., Glendale, CA 91208 Tel: 805-637-6635 Contact: Mark Sheridan http://www.shopmontrose.com/harvest-market.html The Montrose Harvest Market is traditional in style, serving you the best organic produce and quality fresh flowers from certified Southern California growers, nuts, berries and sprouts; Antiques, Collectibles, Artisans and an Interactive Children's Area. Check the Montrose General Calendar for scheduled special events. If you desire information about becoming a vendor in our Thieves' Market, please check Thieves' Market for details. Moonside Bakery and Café 604 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Tel: 650-726-9070 Fax: 650-712-5763 Contact: Thomas Grauke, Master Pastry Chef and Owner http://www.moonsidebakery.com/ We are a European-style full-line bakery, located in the heart of Half Moon Bay, California.

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california guide: bakers Specializing in danishes and pastries, cookies, tarts, cakes and pies. We produce an assortment of different artisan breads daily, along with pretzels, bagels and rolls. Our "fast-casual" menu serves up hearty meals for breakfast and lunch including eggs, waffles and pancakes, wood-fired pizza, homemade soup, sandwiches on our own freshly baked bread and fresh salads. Also check our board for our daily specials. Planning a Wedding? Thomas Grauke, Certified Master Pastry Chef and owner, will sit with you to discuss the many delicious possibilities available to you for your special day. His style is classical, using the freshest of ingredients. Making plans? Give us a call, and we will fax you a brochure describing our line of cakes.

Morell's Bread 944 Fort Barry, Sausalito, CA 94965 Tel: 415-302-8609 Contact: Eduardo Morell & Tamsen Fynn [email protected] http://www.morellsbread.com/ Morell's Bread is a small artisan bakery and as I like to say, We are the bakery. From the beginning I wanted to be able to sustain a work model in which we bake as much bread as we can in the brick oven at HCA without resorting to artificial means to expand the business. My wife Tamsen works side by side with me in the bakery making the scones and helping with the scaling and shaping of the loaves. All of my loaves and baked goods are 100% organic using as many local ingredients as possible and are completely handcrafted. n a concession to physical well being, we recently purchased a Diosna diving arm mixer to mix and knead the dough. It has a gentle folding motion that closely resembles the work we used to do by hand. Everything we produce is 100% naturally leavened using a whole grain sourdough culture that is about 10 years old. I feel that these factors produce bread that is unlike any other.

We offer some breads that are totally unique and much in demand: a 100% spelt bread, a 100% rye bread and a loaf made from and heirloom variety of wheat grown by Full Belly Farm. These breads offer an alternative to those who are sensitive to modern wheat, and are purchased enthusiastically by many customers who thought they had to give up bread. We love what we do, we love our bread and we hope that you will as well. Eduardo Morell & Tamsen Fynn Mother's Market & Kitchen Huntington Beach Location 19770 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Tel: 714-963-6667 [email protected] http://www.mothersmarket.com/ It's Mother's commitment to provide the freshest organic produce and foods available. Enjoy them to

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california guide: bakers go or dine in for breakfast, lunch or dinner 7 days a week. Large selection of vitamins and health and beauty supplies all in one location. Mother's Market & Kitchen Laguna Woods 24165 Paseo de Valencia, Laguna Woods, CA 92653 Tel: 949-768-6667 [email protected] http://www.mothersmarket.com We are dedicated to manifesting truth, beauty and goodness in the context of a natural products store, offering a selection of high-quality natural foods, health and related life-style products and information.

Store hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Mother's Market & Kitchen Irvine 2963 Michaelson Dr., Irvine, CA 92612 Tel: 949-752-6667 [email protected] http://www.mothersmarket.com We are dedicated to manifesting truth, beauty and goodness in the context of a natural products store, offering a selection of high-quality natural foods, health and related life-style products and information.

Store hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Mother's Market &Kitchen Santa Ana Location 151 E. Memory Lane, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Tel: 714-542-6667 [email protected] http://mothersmarket.com It is Mother's commitment to provide the freshest organic produce and foods available. Enjoy them to go or dine in for breakfast, lunch or dinner 7 days a week. They also have a large selection of vitamins and health and beauty supplies all in one location. Nabolom Bakery 2708 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94705 Tel: 510-845-2253 [email protected] http://www.nabolombakery.com/ We are a 33 year old worker-owned collective. We use only the finest ingredients in our handcrafted goods - real butter in all of our non-vegan products and hormone- and pesticide-free dairy. We

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california guide: bakers compost 90% of our waste and are one of the greenest food service businesses in the Bay Area. In the thirty-three years that we have been open, we have become a neighborhood institution because of our commitment to high quality baked goods, sustainability, alternative business models, and community. Nabolom means "House of the Jaguar" in a Mayan Language of Southern Mexico. Jaguar is associated, in some indigenous mythologies, with the origin of fire. Fire transforms raw materials into cooked food. Symbolically, fire may also represent the mediation of nature and culture in human society. The name is borrowed from Gertrude de Blom's museum "Na-Bolom", in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas Mexico.

Natural Food Works 624 4th Street, Davis, CA 95616 Tel: 530-756-1862 [email protected] http://naturalfoodworks.com Natural Food Works has been a real-life Health Food Store since 1971. We have become well known for our expertise in assisting customers to chose the best supplements, with an eye to both quality, price and effectiveness. On this site we plan to assemble The Best of Natural Food Works, for the convenience of those who choose to shop online. In addition to our top supplement picks, Natural Food Works will be shipping select items from our specialty gluten/casein free food line. Order gf/cf fettucine, lasagna, ravioli, sourdough bread, bagels, hamburger/sandwich rolls, pizzas, chocolate chip cookies, almond sugar cookies, brownies as well as many seasonal products like jams and fruit preserves. We will frequently be adding many new products so please check back often to see what we are offering. Natural Food Works' Farmer's Kitchen Cafe offers delicious, homemade bioregional foods, free of gluten and casein. Offerings include: Gluten/casein free breads, bagels, pies, cheesecake, english muffins, hamburger and sandwich rolls, sugar cookies, chocolate chip cookies, brownies, chocolate dipped cookies and special occasion cookies and cakes, made fresh daily to order. Try our fresh homemade gourmet dried pastas, and frozen ravioli, as well as organic soups, gourmet tamales, fresh ready to heat entrees, quiche, pizza, handmade tortillas and ravioli in organic marinara sauce. Your food is made with locally grown and organic fruits and vegetables, free range meats and sustainable fish. No factory food contaminants (solvents, degreasers), no aluminum pans, no hydrogenated or trans fats, no corn syrup, no micro-waved foods, no unnatural additives. Nightingale Breads 6665 Front St., Forestville, CA 95436 Contact: beth thorp wonderful breads and artisanal cheeses. North Park Produce Chula Vista 877 East H St, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Tel: 619-421-7333

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california guide: bakers [email protected] http://www.northparkproducecv.com/

Welcome to North Park Produce of Chula Vista. We have searched the planet in order to bring goods from around the world back home to our South Bay neighbors. Come check out our newest and biggest North Park Produce location which proudly serves Chula Vista, Bonita, Eastlake and all surrounding communities. Stop by soon and see how affordable gourmet can be. Please take a look at our produce, bakery, butcher and deli departments, try one of our smoothies and browse one of the most extensive selections of sheesha and hookahs in San Diego. Northridge Farmer's Market Northridge Fashion Center, 9301 Tampa Ave, Northridge, CA 91324 Tel: 805-643-6458 Contact: Mark Rochin http://www.farmernet.com You'll find this market May-October every Wednesday from 5pm till 9pm at Northridge Fashion Mall between Macys and Borders. You can buy the following produce at the market, as well as baked goods and more.

Pepples Donuts 5422 San Pablo Ave., Oakland, CA 94608 Tel: 510-205-1369 Contact: Josh http://www.pepplesdonuts.com/ We are a vegan donut wholesale bakery that uses 100% Organically certified ingredients to make cake and raised donuts. Our donut mix is custom made by Giusto's Vita Grain in South San Francisco, and we use all organic sugar. Phoenix Pastificio 1250 Addison St, Ste 109, Berkeley, CA 94702 Tel: 510-883-0783 [email protected] http://phoenixpasta.com/ Organic fresh pasta, sauces, Ravioli, olive bread & pastries. Planet Earth Eco Cafe Earthsong Living Cuisine 509 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Tel: 310-318-1888 Contact: Christina Carano [email protected] http://www.planetearthecocafe.com

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california guide: bakers Planet Earth Eco Cafe provides a full espresso and tea bar along with fresh juices, healthy vegetarian and vegan snacks and high-quality baked goods. Earth Song Living Cuisine provides outstanding organic, vegan, raw food dishes and unique, refreshing smoothies using organic ingredients and environmentally sound practices. This earth-conscious duo strives to educate and inspire customers to honor their bodies and live happily and lightly on our planet! Platine Cookies 10850 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 Tel: 310-559-9933 Contact: Jamie Cantor [email protected] http://www.platinecookies.com Each hand-made cookie that platine produces is created from all-natural ingredients, mixed in a small batch from an original recipe, baked under the proprietor's watchful eyes, and artistically hand packaged. We suggest that our cookies be stored in an airtight container for up to one week. Alternatively, our cookies can be wrapped tightly and then frozen to be stored for up to one month. We do make many cookie flavors in our kitchen - some of which contain nuts. If you have severe reactions to nuts please refrain from indulging in our cookies. Please note that we bake every single cookie "to order." Meaning that we don't bake until you tell us to! - Therefore we need at least five business days until we can deliver our cookies at the peak of freshness right to your door. We prefer to use second day delivery to ensure freshness while keeping your costs at a minimum. Rustic Bakery 1139 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, CA 94939 Tel: 415-925-1556 [email protected] http://www.rusticbakery.com Rustic Bakery was created to address the growing Artisan Cheese market in the United States. Seeing that there were no handmade Artisan crackers available to compliment the increasingly sophisticated cheeses being produced, the founders of Rustic Bakery decided to develop a line of organic flatbreads in 2005. In January 2006, Rustic Bakery incorporated and with the help of its investment group, purchased and moved into its new location in Larkspur. The bakery has a 50 year history and was the site of the much beloved "Bread & Chocolate" bakery before. After completing renovation, the bakery opened its doors on March 3, 2006 to a warm response from the neighborhood. Rustic Bakery flat breads are baked by hand with organic grains and seeds, using local ingredients whenever possible. The flat breads are all low in fat, high in fiber and full of nutrients making them naturally good for you. Santa Cruz Local Foods 1900 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Tel: 707-599-2804 Contact: Noah and Eleanor [email protected] http://www.santacruzlocalfoods.com/

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california guide: bakers Santa Cruz Local Foods is a year-round online marketplace formed to bring light to the abundance of foods available locally. We source our foods from small-to-medium sized producers who employ organic methods or use organic ingredients and who operate within 100 miles of Santa Cruz, unless noted. Through the convenience, ease of use, and transparency of our system, we intend to make the localization option more accessible to the public, and further encourage the growth of our local food based economic system. Simply Pies 5392 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93111 Tel: 805-845-2200 [email protected] http://www.simplypiessb.com We are a Santa Barbara bakery specializing in delicious organic pies, pot pies, quiches and cheesecakes! We are committed to supporting our local farmers and community by using locally grown seasonal organic fruits, vegetables and antibiotic/hormone free free-range eggs in our handcrafted bakery items. All of our other organic ingredients, including dairy, are purchased from local businesses and co-ops. By using locally grown seasonal produce we can guarantee the finest, freshest ingredients to produce the most delicious product for you and your families to enjoy. We are the only local pie shop offering organic pies, as well as GLUTEN FREE, VEGAN and SUGAR FREE alternatives. Sprouts Farmers Market Orange Tustin St. & Meats Ave, 1500 E. Village Way, Suite 2279, Orange, CA 92685 Tel: 714-464-1060 http://www.sprouts.com At Sprouts Farmers Market you will not find your usual supermarket items and brands, but you will find a large selection of healthy, unique items. Our large variety of bulk foods allows our customers the opportunity to buy the exact amount they desire. Sprouts features all natural beef and chicken with no added chemicals or artificial ingredients at supermarket prices, specialty and organic produce from local farmers at great prices, a large health food selection, beer and wine, and a giant vitamin selection. Located at the Mall of Orange Shopping Center at Tustin St. & Meats Ave. Store Hours: Monday through Sunday 8 a.m to 9 p.m. Sprouts Farmers Market 475 East Alessandro Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92508 Tel: 951-565-5401 http://sprouts.com/home.php At Sprouts Farmers Market you will not find your usual supermarket items and brands, but you will find a large selection of healthy, unique items. Our large variety of bulk foods allows our customers the opportunity to buy the exact amount they desire. Sprouts features all natural beef and chicken with no added chemicals or artificial ingredients at supermarket prices, specialty and organic produce from local farmers at great prices, a large health food selection, beer and wine, and a giant vitamin selection.

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california guide: bakers Sprouts Natural Foods Cafe 3125 Harrison Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Tel: 530-541-6969 http://www.facebook.com/pages/South-Lake-Tahoe-CA/Sprouts-Natural-Foods-Cafe/116176731727 055?v=info Open since 1990 in beautiful Lake Tahoe. We are a mostly vegetarian cafe, serving freshly prepared, wholesome meals with generous portions and good prices! Come see why Sprouts has been a local (and tourist) favorite for 20 years! Sprouts is a great place to refuel with healthy food and energizing juices. Frothy smoothies, bountiful salads, big sandwiches on seven-grain bread and energizing rice bowls towering with fresh veggies, black beans, brown rice and salsa.

Stephanie's Bakery Ocean Beach 4879 Voltaire St, at Bohemia Strudel Factory, San Diego, CA 92107 Tel: 619-221-0285 Contact: Maria Sanchez (owner) [email protected] http://www.stephaniesbakery.com/ Stephanie's is a mostly organic bakery. We offer a variety of specialty items, such as vegan, dairy free, and lactose free. Since 1999, we have provided a blend of old-world charm mixed with health conscious thinking. At the bakery you'll find traditional apple strudel side by side with mini chocolate bundt cakes and giant chocolate chip cookies. We also offer a delicious homemade vegan pizza (no dairy of course!), made to order. The bakery, just blocks from the water in Ocean Beach, California, is a family-run business owned and operated by Maria Sanchez. With a background in nutrition and organic cooking, you can be sure that everything you find at Stephanie's will be wholesome and nutritious. OPEN: Friday thru Sunday 11AM - 7PM CLOSED: Mon thru Thurs Stone Buhr Flour Company PO Box 77321, San Francisco, CA 94107 Tel: 415-999-0322 Fax: 415-704-3406 Contact: Josh Dorf [email protected] http://www.stone-buhr.com/ Stone-Buhr is the first major flour brand that is certified sustainable. We source our wheat from family farms dedicated to sustainable farming practices that have been Food Alliance certified. With our innovative tool Find the Farmer, you can look up the local family farm that grew the grains in your flour. Sugar Plum Vegan Cafe and Bakery 2315 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95816 Tel: 916-706-3302

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california guide: bakers http://www.sugarplumvegan.com Sacramento's Premiere 100% Vegan Cafe, Bakery and Catering Company All of our items are 100% VEGAN and made with organic wheat flour, unless otherwise noted. We use organic products whenever possible, shop local and support fair trade practices. We compost and try to keep our footprint small on our wonderful Mother. We have lots of gluten and sugar free options. We make birthday cakes, cater and have lots of fun. We have Bottomless Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Creative lunch and dinner featuring organic ingredients from local family farms. Full service catering company from the casual lunch to the classy wedding. Summer Kitchen Bake Shop 2944 College Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705 Tel: 415-533-4012 Contact: Charlene Reis [email protected] http://summerkitchenbakeshop.com A great sustainable, seasonal and local take-away and bakeshop. Great pizza, sweets, salads and sandwiches. Box lunch, picnic and tail party catering. Summer Thyme's 421 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Tel: 530-273-2904 Contact: Amy and Chamba Cooke [email protected] http://www.summerthymes.com Bakery, deli, coffee and tea. Beautiful setting with featured artist of the month and weekend musical guests. At Summer Thyme's, we bring a devotion to both food and community. Our vision is to celebrate local, organic, delicious foods in an environment where people can connect, share good conversation and enjoy a respite from our all-too-often busy lives. Sweet Adeline Bakeshop 3350 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA 94703 Tel: 510-985-7381 [email protected] http://www.sweetadelinebakeshop.com/ Sweet Adeline is a neighborhood bakeshop. Everything is made here in small batches; this means we run out of some items on some days. Eileen and Kelsi propel the shop forward. We experiment with desserts until we find out what our customers want. Some of our ingredients are organic and local. We buy much of our fruit from farmers who sell at the Berkeley Farmer's Market. Our dairy is Clover. Our chocolate is German, Belgian, and Californian. There is a great deal of effort and love put into everything we make. What else is the point of a neighborhood bakeshop? Many of our

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california guide: bakers customers are also our friends.-Sweet Adleline Website The Buttery 702 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Tel: 831-458-3020 Contact: Janet Platin [email protected] http://www.butterybakery.com The Buttery is a full service bakery and deli. We offer hot sandwiches, soup, and fresh salads daily. We are open seven days a week from 7am-6pm. The Spot 110 2nd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Tel: 310-376-2355 [email protected] http://www.worldfamousspot.com/index.htm We are a natural food restaurant. Most of our menu is available fat free and nondairy. We always serve organic whole grains, and legumes. We use seasonal organic produce when available. We serve and cook with purified water. Our homemade bread, cornbread and desserts are sweetened with raw agave. Our fat free soups never contain any oils or dairy products! The Yellow Deli 315 East Broadway, Vista, CA 92084 Tel: 760- 631-1888 http://yellowdeli.com/home-vista.html Long ago in the old village of Vista an idea sprouted… Wouldn't it be nice to have a place in this unusually quiet and uncrowded part of Southern California for a pleasant place where we could meet friends and serve good food… So, early in the year of 2003 this property was acquired on Broadway… an old one room dilapidated building stood next to the old Adobe offices. That little building was torn down and then began a very long process of learning for us. We got to know about building permits, architects, engineers, many fees, etc. Finally, after many trials and even more errors, we began building our Deli in 2008. From the ground up, our nice Deli building began to take shape. And after many more difficulties and many more fees, building permits, architects, and engineers, we finally finished the task. It took seven years all together. On Feb. 14, 2010 we opened our doors. So, the nice idea is now a living reality: the Yellow Deli. Some may say that we're dreamers, but we're not the only ones… Even longer ago, and even farther away, the idea actually sprouted up of a society where people could work together and live together in peace and harmony. The “utopian” ideal of a society of complete sharing has come and gone across the face of history over the years, but few realize that the roots of this type of living was demonstrated most vividly in the “First Church” (which was entirely

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california guide: bakers made of up Jewish believers in the Messiah) as they practiced complete communal living… this fact is documented clearly in the Bible. Somehow it must have appeared to them to be the perfect way to live out all the demands of Love, going the “extra mile”. So, why not live that way today? That is a good question. It seemed to us like love demanded that kind of “together lifestyle”. So, for the last 40 years, we have been working together as a co-operative, raising our families together. Not until the early 2000's did we actually start a community here in Vista. Some of us are originally from this area and were very happy to become part of such a community right here. We support ourselves by organic farming (Morning Star Ranch Organic Avocado Ranch, Valley Center) and sell our produce at the various Farmers Markets in our area. The Deli is able to serve you fresh, organic, and local produce some of which comes from our own ranch. We also have woodshops where we work together, making nice doors and windows and cabinets (such as the ones you see in the Deli). We do high quality work and have two woodshops in Vista, (one on Mercantile, and one on, S. Santa Fe, Vista). And now we work together to run our little Deli built with great care by all of us together… So, we have good organic food, nice craftsmanship, and a nice environment to eat a meal.. that is The Yellow Deli! Our way of life is different and we do not mind one bit answering your questions. As Henry David Thoreau once wrote: “If a man does not keep peace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.” We are just extremely happy to be here in Vista and to have actually, finally opened our doors. We hope your dining experience is pleasing and you can be sure, “We are here for you…” Vital Vittles 2810 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702 Tel: 510-644-2022 http://www.vitalvittles.com/ Vital Vittles is an organic mill and bakery in Berkeley, California. Our breads have won international tasting awards. The San Francisco Chronicle has twice named our breads the best in their category: * 9-Grain - No. 1 among multigrain breads, July 17, 2002 * Real Bread - No. 1 whole wheat bread, January 26, 2005 We mill wheat and corn on our original stone mill, which allows cooler flour for enhanced taste and nutrition. We bake delicious, organic 100% whole grain bread, as well as rolls, cookies, cakes, and muffins. We use only the finest quality ingredients: * Organic Native American hard red winter wheat * Filtered water * 100% whole grain = high fiber (about 4 g/slice) * 100% organic grains, milled fresh daily * Organic fruits, seeds, and nuts * Organic cold pressed oils = no chemical residues

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california guide: bakers * Premium California honey * Cholesterol-free * Dairy-free

Vraja's Kitchen 1035 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Tel: 805-704-9110 Contact: Scott [email protected] http://www.vrajasvegankitchen.com Vegan Cuisine and Bakery Wild Flour Bread 140 Bohemian Hwy, Freestone, CA 95472, Freestone, CA 95472 Tel: 707-874-2938 [email protected] http://www.wildflourbread.com Wild Flour Bread features organic sourdough breads, scones, biscotti and coffee drinks. Working with a wood fired brick oven we produce beautiful hard crust breads that our customers come from miles around to taste. At 8:30AM we open with 4 breads only, our sticky bun, cheese fougasse, goat flat bread and either the Bohemian (apricot, orange and pecan) or the Egyptian (pear, fig and candied ginger) and 1 or 2 out of 4 or 5 daily kinds of our organic whipping cream scones which have become a daily sellout with flavors like apricot, white chocolate, ginger or double chocolate, espresso, hazelnut. By 10:30 AM we usually have the remaining breads arrive by the hundreds (we make up to 900 loaves daily and sell only in our bakery!) and the remaining kinds of scones. Generally we have 10 to 12 kinds of bread daily. Each day the variety of breads changes. Like wine tasting we sample all of our breads so that you can experience a huge variety of tastes and its fun! We are located in beautiful Freestone Valley 5 miles west of Sebastopol Ca. in a village of just 26 houses. The view from the bakery windows looks out on to fields, barns and often a herd of cows.

Zoe's Cookies & Other Delights 1080 Marina Way South, Richmond, CA 94804 Tel: 510-237-2490 [email protected] http://www.zoescookies.com/

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california guide: bed and breakfasts Abalone Inn 12355 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. , Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 Tel: 415-663-9149 Contact: Donna and Ian Larkin http://www.abaloneinn.com/ Nestled between San Francisco and the Wine Country on a hillside overlooking Point Reyes wetlands, pastures, and Black Mountain, the Abalone Inn welcomes you with hospitality and old-fashioned ambiance. The restored Victorian has three unique guestrooms, a congenial atmosphere, and a parlor with a fireplace, library, antiques, and local art. A perfect retreat for outdoor enthusiasts, birders, kayakers, bicyclists, and those who appreciate efforts toward living in a more eco-friendly manner. In partnership with the Point Reyes National Seashore, the Inn's proprietors are the coordinators of Sustainable West Marin, and as business partners with Marin Organic, we are working toward a simpler, greener lifestyle. Conveniently located in the village of Inverness Park, just minutes from the redwoods and beaches of the Point Reyes National Seashore, two miles from Park Headquarters. Abundant outdoor activities await you, leisurely beach walks, kayaking, bicycling, hiking, birding, and horseback riding. We provide a healthy organic breakfast, off-season discounts, and rates of $110 to $150, double occupancy. The Inn features a lattice enclosed hot tub under the open sky, and professional massage is available by appointment in our cozy gazebo. Avalon Luxury Bed and Breakfast 11910 Graton Rd, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Tel: 707-824-0880 Fax: 707-824-0990 Contact: Gary, AJ and Hilary, hosts [email protected] http://www.avalonluxuryinn.com Luxury BandB in Sonoma County At our bed and breakfast, the food is healthy and delicious, all organic, and whenever possible acquired and produced locally. During the growing season, your breakfast includes produce from our organic garden. It's great to be in California, with its long growing season! The rest of the year, the majority of our food is locally grown or provided. Low fat, gluten-free, no eggs, vegetarian, vegan and low calorie options are just some of the meal choices that Avalon B&B has accommodated. With Hilary's talent for cooking, she actually loves the challenge of a special diet and she will happily adapt the meal to your needs. We are 35 miles north of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge, secluded in the majestic redwoods. Bear Valley Inn Hwy 1 and Bear Valley Road, Olema, CA 94950 Tel: 415-663-1777

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california guide: bed and breakfasts [email protected] http://www.bearvinn.com/ Thirty-five miles from San Francisco and fifty miles from Napa and wine country, this nicely appointed historic bed and breakfast offers a step into the past. Built in 1910, the charming house is surrounded by hundreds of miles of hiking, biking and horseback trails in Point Reyes National Seashore.

Walk on beautiful beaches, kayak estuaries or Tomales Bay, bicycle scenic roads and trails, hike through redwood forests, and bird watch all from our doorstep. The house is located half a mile from the Visitor Center at Point Reyes National Seashore.

Olema is home to two great restaurants, a deli and a handful of local shops. Your hosts will get you settled in and point you in the direction of your choice of activities or relaxation. Wake each day to organic fresh ground coffee and a selection of organic teas.

A full breakfast is served each day to guests in the main house. Book the Hummingbird Cottage and have the use of a full kitchen stocked with homemade granola, tea and coffee, fresh fruit and yogurt.-Bear Valley Inn Website Blue Heron Farm Bed and Breakfast 5910 Camino Baja Cerro, Fallbrook, CA 92028 Tel: 760-643-0092 [email protected] http://blueheronfarmbandb.com/index.htm The Blue Heron Farm Bed & Breakfast, is located on an organic farm, nestled in the hills, 7 miles east of the Oceanside Pier, in a lovely, little-known agricultural area, in Fallbrook, California. Our Hacienda style B&B has decks, patios and a tree-shaded lawn for relaxation, as well as walks through the farm and along riparian areas. Deer and coyotes are frequent visitors, and bobcats occasionally drop by. All produce is grown organically on Blue Heron Farm, Peterson Specialty Produce features over 20 varieties of fresh, certified organic baby lettuce; wild honey; and other seasonal fruits including passion fruit, raspberries, strawberries, mangoes, and pomegranates. The lettuce is served in select restaurants and is available in various stores and markets and stores. Like the wild honey and organic fruit, the fresh baby lettuce is also available at various Southern California Certified Farmers Markets. Breakfast at the Casa Laguna Inn & Spa 2510 South Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Tel: 949-494-2996 Fax: 949-494-5009 [email protected] http://www.casalaguna.com/breakfast.htm

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california guide: bed and breakfasts Breakfast at the Casa Laguna Inn is a very important part of the experience. The philosophy that Chef Cale Falk brings to the food he prepares at this Laguna Beach hotel echoes that of the Slow Foods Movement, of which the owners of the Casa Laguna Inn & Spa are members. Chef Cale imposes the "100 mile" rule for almost all the ingredients he uses. Brewery Gulch Inn 9350 North Hwy 1, Mendocino, CA 95460 Tel: 707-937-4752 Fax: 707-937-1279 Contact: Jo Ann Stickle, manager [email protected] http://www.brewerygulchinn.com Brewery Gulch Inn, which opened in March 2001, combines yesterday's history with today's comforts. On ten acres encompassing mature pine trees, redwoods, hundreds of rhododendrons, and many native plants, the inn was built with ancient virgin redwood timbers, eco-salvaged from Big River. The site, overlooking Smuggler's Cove and the Pacific Ocean, is one-half mile south of the historic town of Mendocino. The Inn provides a peaceful retreat for those enjoying the North Coast's many recreational opportunities. The Brewery Gulch Inn is situated on land chosen by Homer Barton in 1854 as the site of Mendocino County's first real farm. With the pick of the area, he chose acreage with a perfect mini-climate for growing vegetables. Along with supplying vegetables, Barton helped to establish a brewery and dairy on the property. Continuing in Barton's tradition, the Brewery Gulch Inn currently produces organically raised chickens, eggs, heritage apples, mushrooms, greens, dozens of varieties of edible flowers, a wide range of herbs and spices, heritage garlic, and more. These are used by talented Chef Jeffrey Neumeier for the bountiful breakfasts made each morning, as well as backpack luncheons and seasonal dinners available for guests. The homestead and Inn were certified organic in 2002 by the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) under the provisions of the California Organic Foods Act of 1990. For more information about rates and reservations, visit the Brewery Gulch Inn's website. Casa de la Pradera Bed and Breakfast PO Box 66, Fiddletown, CA 95629 Tel: 209-245-6042 http://www.fiddletownfarms.com Casa de la Pradera (house in the meadow) is a European-style bed and breakfast on a working organic farm. It overlooks a meadow, and is a short walk over the hill from Sierra foothills village of Fiddletown and its historic buildings, and is only three miles from the Shenandoah Valley and its wineries. We are a small working CSA (community supported agriculture) farm that produces vegetables, herbs, apples, olives and eggs for local farmers markets. This is an authentic farm stay. While the farmhouse is a new building constructed fifteen years ago, the Kaiser family, your host, has been on the land for over 50 years. Set in the peace and quiet of the country, you will hear nothing but frogs

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california guide: bed and breakfasts at night, and birds awakening you in the morning. Coxhead House 37 East Santa Inez Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401 Tel: 650-685-1600 [email protected] http://www.coxhead.com/ Hidden quietly in San Francisco Peninsula's reflective past, this historic 1891 Tudor Revival Bed and Breakfast offers rustic pleasures of days gone by. A bit of England comes alive in a leisurely atmosphere and comfortably elegant accommodations. Glendeven Inn Mendocino 8205 North Highway One, PO Box 914, Mendocino, CA 95460 Tel: 800-822-4536 [email protected] http://www.glendeven.com Glendeven Inn Mendocino, a luxury ocean-view farmstead, is a romantic Mendocino bed and breakfast inn in Little River on the California coast. We use locally sourced food as much as we can, and choose organic at every opportunity. Dinner services, full concierge services, seasonal specials, elopement packages, and other vacation packages are also available. This bed and breakfast inn is an ideal home base for discovering the treasures of Mendocino, Little River, the Anderson Valley, the California coastline and beyond. Located about halfway between the Oregon Border and San Francisco. Goose & Turrets 835 George St, Montara, CA 94037 Tel: 650-728-5451 [email protected] http://goose.montara.com/v1/homepage.php The Goose and Turrets Bed and Breakfast, located in the seaside village of Montara, California, on the San Mateo County coast, offers a quick getaway from San Francisco and Silicon Valley. This slow lane refuge pampers fast lane folks by paying close attention to both Bs: comfortable Beds and bountiful Breakfasts.

The Goose and Turrets is dedicated to serving four courses of healthy breakfast comprising something guests probably wouldn't cook for themselves. Many of the herbs and vegetables used in Goose and Turrets breakfasts come from the surrounding gardens and orchard. Hidden Villa Farm and Wilderness Hostel 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 Tel: 650-949-8650 Fax: 650-948-4159 [email protected] http://hiddenvilla.org Hidden Villa is a nonprofit educational organization that uses its organic farm, wilderness, and

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california guide: bed and breakfasts community to teach and provide opportunities to learn about the environment and social justice. Hidden Villa stretches over 1600 acres of open space in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, about 40 miles south of San Francisco. Our mission is to inspire a just and sustainable future through our programs, land and legacy. Hidden Villa was founded by Frank and Josephine Duveneck, who purchased the land in 1924 and offered it as a gathering place for discussion, reflection, and incubation of social reform. Over the following decades, the Duvenecks established the first Hostel on the Pacific Coast (1937), the first multiracial summer camp (1945), and Hidden Villa's Environmental Education Program (1970). The Trust for Hidden Villa was established as a nonprofit in 1960. Every year 30,000 people participate in one of our formal programs. An additional 20,000 visitors come to our preserve annually to explore our farm and gardens or to hike on our eight miles of trails. Our constituents cover a wide spectrum of age, physical ability, geography, ethnicity, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and our organic farm, rustic barns, newer sustainable structures and pristine riparian, woodland and chaparral wilderness provide opportunities to experience the beauty of our environment on a first hand basis.

Hollyhock Farms 200 Hollyhock Lane, Templeton, CA 93465 Tel: 805-239-4713 Fax: 805-239-4713 Contact: Dick or Kim Rogers [email protected] http://www.hollyhock-farm.com Hollyhock Farm is a certified organic farm featuring heirloom tomatoes, cantaloupe, watermelon, peaches, pluots, fingerling potatoes, table grapes and more. We maintain an honor system roadside stand, have a u-pick flower field, and provide organic eggs. Farm tours are available on request. Hollyhock Farm also features a farm stay cottage, which is a wonderful part of our operation. We host couples (or singles) who wish to experience the peace and quiet of rural living. Kaweah Cottage Sanctuary in the Sierras Box 894, Three Rivers, CA 93271 Tel: 559-561-4323 Contact: Kathleen and James Seligman [email protected] http://www.kaweahcottage.com Organically grown fruits, vegetables and greens seasonally available to Cottage guests. The Kaweah Cottage is green-built, cozy and located in the western foothills of the Sierras along a stream. The Cottage is equipped with a fine gourmet kitchen.

The Kaweah Cottage was created for people who want a retreat from everyday stress and wish to reconnect with the Elements. It is a place for you to rest, dream, explore, commune with Nature,

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Located in the western foothills of the Central Sierras, adjacent to Sequoia National Park, it's less than 4 hours from Los Angeles and East Bay Areas-- and 4.5 hours from San Francisco and South Bay Areas. Yet it is light years away from urban existence. Blue oak woodlands, riparian wildlife corridors, grazing horses and ancient river pools are just a few of the sublime features that you experience during your visit to the land.

The Cottage is green-built and energy efficient. It provides a healthy and comfortable home where you can enjoy the simple and healing lifestyle that we offer. Living Light Inn 533 E Fir St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Tel: 877-964-1384 [email protected] http://www.livinglightinn.com Conveniently located in historic Fort Bragg, the beautiful Living Light Inn (formerly The Colonial Inn) combines craftsman style architecture with modern amenities designed for the conscious traveler--organic bedding, a whole-house water filtration system second to none, non-toxic biodegradable and non-allergenic cleaning products, low impact waste practices, and all-organic beverages. We use "green" practices such as reducing electric output and waste, recycling and composting, and providing earth-friendly and fair-trade amenities. Within moments of the Inn, one can find a wealth of fun outdoor activities: strolling on the beach, walking the bluffs, tide-pooling, discovering the beauty of the redwoods while hiking in one of our many local state parks and reserves, kayaking, scuba ing, golfing, miniature golfing, mountain biking, and wildlife viewing, including whales, sea lions, seals and many species of birds. Manka's Inverness Lodge and Restaurant 30 Callender Way, Inverness, CA 94937 Tel: 415-669-1034 http://www.mankas.com An elegant old hunting lodge turned into whimsical hideaway, Manka's Inverness Lodge and Restaurant relies heavily upon local farmers to shape their seasonal menu. The large majority of what is served is grown and raised and caught within 30 minutes of Manka's. The daily changing menu highlights wild game, local fish, locally raised birds, rabbits, lamb, abalone, and oysters--plus organic greens, roots, fruits, and olives grown on the property. Foragers ferret out wild mushrooms and pick buckets of huckleberries for the restaurant. Thursday through Sunday, Manka's serves a set menu of 5 to 7 small courses, composed entirely of local delicacies. Monday through Wednesday, Manka's reaches beyond Marin County for a more expansive menu. Dinner is served from 7 to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 4 to 10 p.m. on Sunday. Diners are also welcome to make reservations to stay overnight at Manka's which is made up of three properties. The main property is a small compound tucked into the hills of Inverness. Its

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california guide: bed and breakfasts centerpiece is a 1917 hunting and fishing lodge which houses our restaurant and four rustically elegant accommodations. On the same grounds sit the annex, a wonderful collection of four side-by-side rooms, and two carefully appointed 1920's cabins: the fishing cabin and Manka's cabin. A second, very private property is tucked further into the hills. Two cabins rest on a ridge over looking the park. They are The Perch and the Cabin One-Two-Five. A third, particularly luxurious property sits over Tomales Bay. Older than the lodge, but more contemporary in feel, it is comprised of two units: the Boathouse and the Boatman's Quarters. McCall Farm Bed and Breakfast 6250 Santa Rosa Creek Road, Cambria, CA 93428 Tel: 805-927-3140 [email protected] http://mccallfarmbandb.20m.com/ Nestled just 15 minutes from the village of Cambria, The McCall Farm Bed and Breakfast is a haven in every sense of the word. Built in approximately 1885 this historic bed and breakfast rests on 20 private acres among fruit trees and garden plots. Known for its relaxed country atmosphere, the McCall Farm Bed and Breakfast will soothe your soul!

Oak Knoll Inn 2200 Oak Knoll Avenue, Napa , CA 94558 Tel: 707-255-2200 Fax: 707-255-2296 Contact: Barbara Passino [email protected] http://www.oakknollinn.com/ The Oak Knoll Inn uses local and sustainable practices to prepare meals for guests. On 3+ acres in the midst of over 600 acres of vineyard, there's a paradise for birds, wildlife, and guests. With a couple of dozen fruit trees, large veggie garden, herbs, edible flowers, organic flowers for guest rooms -- much of what is served is grown here, or within 20 or so miles of the Inn. CHOCOLATE FOR BREAKFAST, the Inn's cookbook, was published this year by Hoberman Collection. Olema Inn and Restaurant 10,000 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Olema, CA 94950 Tel: 415-663-9559 Fax: 415-663-8783 [email protected] http://www.theolemainn.com

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california guide: bed and breakfasts The Olema Inn offers six beautiful rooms to choose from, all featuring great beds and antique furniture, and other room amenities. There is a complimentary breakfast of croissants, local natural cheeses, seasonal local fruit, coffee and juice. There is also restaurant on the premise that features local and organic meats and produce. The Olema Inn and Restaurant features a seasonal menu using only the finest local, organic, and sustainably-raised ingredients. The produce is purchased from local organic growers whenever possible, and the chef only uses meat from sustainable, family farms and free-range organic poultry. Moreover, the wine list includes unique selections from small, California operations. The restaurant is open for lunch Saturday and Sunday. Dinner is available Wednesday through Monday. Closed Tuesday. Give us a call for reservations. Our cancellation policy is 72 hours, and we do not require a two night stay. We allow dogs at no extra charge! We are an excellent location for weddings and other special events. Pescadero Creek Inn Bed and Breakfast 393 Stage Rd, Pescadero, CA 94060 Tel: 888-307-1898 Contact: Ken and Penny Donnelly, proprietors [email protected] http://www.pescaderocreekinn.com/ We are located on California's scenic San Mateo Coast midway between Santa Cruz and San Francisco. We offer a serene and tranquil country setting to escape life's hectic pace. Included in your stay is a gourmet breakfast of local organic produce and farm fresh eggs from local Pescadero farms. This will prepare you for a day of exploring the deserted beaches and redwoods around Pescadero, California! Sea Gull Inn 44960 Albion St, PO Box 317, Mendocino, CA 95460 Tel: 888-937-5204 Contact: Jim and Ayla Douglas, owners [email protected] http://www.seagullbb.com Bed and Breakfast on the Scenic Northern California Coast Along with the spectacular location, our Inn is noted for its beautiful gardens and secluded sitting areas. The oceanfront bluffs are a short stroll from the inn where guests enjoy the winding paths that lead to the picturesque ocean. Less that ten miles away, guests can visit two state parks with hiking and biking trails. Even closer is Big River - where there are opportunities to mountain bike, kayak, and canoe. • Within walking distance of Sea Gull Inn are the galleries and shops of historic Mendocino village. • Be active by bicycling, horseback riding or scuba ing. • Visit waterfalls, ancient marine terraces, a pygmy forest and a fern canyon. All nine guest rooms have private bath and some have views of the ocean. A delicious organic breakfast is served in your room, at the time of your choice, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Sierra Mar Restaurant

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california guide: bed and breakfasts Post Ranch Inn P.O. Box 456, Big Sur, CA 93920 Tel: 831-667-2800 Contact: Executive Chef Craig von Foerster [email protected] http://www.postranchinn.com/ Overlooking the Pacific Ocean with a spectacular view of the California coast, the award winning Sierra Mar Restaurant serves world-class cuisine in an awe-inspiring setting. The restaurant features an innovative, four course, prix fixe menu, which changes daily and utilizes organic, seasonal fare. Winner of the Grand Award from Wine Spectator for the past eleven years, Sierra Mar offers wine selections from one of the most extensive cellars in North America. A typical day at the restaurant is as follows: 8am to 10am, complimentary expansive buffet breakfast available to Inn guests only; 10:30am to 2pm, picnic luncheon baskets available to Inn guests only and special take out lunches may be purchased by the general public; 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., lunch and light appetizers are open to the public as well as our extensive wine cellar and bar; 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., dinner open to the public for the following reserved times: 5:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 8:45 p.m., based on availability and subject to change. All other reservations are for Inn guests only. Reservations are required. Strawberry Creek Inn 26370 Highway 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549 Tel: 951-659-3202 [email protected] http://www.strawberrycreekinn.com/ A tranquil retreat that will rejuvenate your spirit and relax your body, the Strawberry Creek Inn offers peaceful luxuries and simple pleasures. Just two hours or less from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles and San Diego, the San Jacinto Mountains will envelope you in the rustic beauty of Idyllwild, California. Made with fresh organic ingredients and local produce, breakfast may include a puffed pancake with fresh fruit and toasted almonds, home-made muffins, a corn strata casserole served family-style, or one of our other mouthwatering recipes. Leaving early for a morning hike or to get back to the grind? Ask for one of our organic to-go breakfast bags when you make your reservation. The Blue Heron Inn 390 Kasten St., Mendocino, CA 95460 Tel: 707-937-4323 [email protected] http://www.theblueheron.com/ A European style Bed and Breakfast located in Mendocino, the Blue Heron Inn features sensuous queen-sized beds with luxurious down comforters, exquisite linens, feather pillows and beautiful antiques. A Continental breakfast is served, which includes coffee, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and just-baked morning pastries. Guests are also welcome to make dinner reservations at The Moosse Cafe, located inside the Inn. The Moosse Cafe serves innovative, seasonal, North Coast cuisine using organic produce, fresh

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california guide: bed and breakfasts fish, seafood, meats and poultry. The daily soups and decadent desserts are all homemade. The Cafe offers a carefully selected wine and beer list which highlights many exceptional products from Northern California and beyond. In addition to the seasonal menus, we offer daily specials for lunch and dinner. The Cottage at Hollyhock Farms 200 Hollyhock Lane, Templeton, CA 93465 Tel: 805-239-4713 Fax: 805-239-4713 [email protected] http://www.hollyhock-farm.com Nestled in the rolling hills of the Templeton draw, the cottage offers what few others can...the charm, beauty and pleasant wonders of an organic farm. Removed from the traffic and bustle of town, yet just minutes from Paso Robles or Atascadero. Our cottage is private and secure. It has a queen size, double-pillow mattress bed, a state-of-the-art climate control system (by remote in bed!). It contains a wet-bar, sitting area, furnished with country antiques and a VCR/satellite unit with dozens of first rate movies. The French doors are draped with heirloom Danish draperies. The experience at The Cottage is quite unique. We will start your day with a full gourmet breakfast. If you choose to explore our 30 acre farm, our "honor system" roadside stand offers dozens of "just picked" fruits and vegetables. Depending on the time of year, you can pick "out of this world" peaches, grapes, pluots, apples, melons, heirloom tomatoes--you get the picture. In the evening, relax on the adjoining patio with a glass of our local award winning wines, or pick a bouquet at our "Bargain Bouquet" field. Your hosts will be helpful in your local plans for visiting the area. Although The Cottage is limited to couples or singles, we can accommodate two children with prior arrangements. The Freedom Rose House Bed & Breakfast 2313 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, CA 95076 Tel: 831-722-2190 Contact: Steve and Pam Dunlap [email protected] http://www.freedomrosehouse.com Our 1880's era Queen Anne Victorian is the perfect location for a Central Coast visit. We're a bed and breakfst, not a bed and snack...our deluxe breakfasts, featuring the best in locally grown produce eliminate the need for lunch! The Neon Rose Guest Cottage Adjacent to Point Reyes P.O. Box 632, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 Tel: 800-358-8346 [email protected] http://www.neonrose.com The Neon Rose is a unique eco-friendly green guest cottage available for dreams, private moments, and quiet times. Enjoy over 100,000 acres of wilderness, secluded beaches, whale watching, hiking, biking, kayaking, and many birds and wildlife native to the area.

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california guide: bed and breakfasts Our Bed & Breakfast offers a fully-equipped kitchen with organic breakfast foods, supplied by Marin Organic Producers, to prepare at your own convenience. One hour to San Francisco and the Napa/Sonoma wine country. The Stanford Inn by the Sea Comptche-Ukiah Road and Highway One, P.O. Box 487, Mendocino, CA 95460 Tel: 800-331-8884 Fax: 707-937-0305 Contact: Joan and Jeff Stanford [email protected] http://www.stanfordinn.com It is obvious that something is different. Walk into the Stanford Inn and there are no counters as in other inns. There are two concierge desks, and the innkeepers are ready to assist you in enjoying the Mendocino Coast. The Stanford Inn embodies the very best of the rugged Mendocino Coast. Rather than an inn with gardens, ours is a small working certified organic garden and farm with an inn. Guests can enjoy yoga, massage, canoeing and kayaking. With panoramic views of the ocean and village of Mendocino, many guest rooms have wood burning fireplaces. A swimming pool and hot tub is also available. Guests are also invited to dine at The Ravens, an organic vegetarian and vegan restaurant at the Inn. While no meat is served at The Ravens, all dairy products and eggs are organic, and much of the produce is sourced from the Inn's organic garden. Vineyards Inn 8445 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood, CA 95452 Tel: 707-833-4500 Contact: Chef Steve Rose [email protected] http://www.vineyardsinn.com A Spanish Bar and Grill in the heart of the real wine country, the Valley of the Moon, Sonoma. Awesome Paellas, large selection of Tapas. Freshest fish in Sonoma county arriving practically daily. Organic/biodynamic vegetables and fruit from their certified ranch nearby. Our eggs are certified organic from Petaluma Egg Farm and all of our cheeses are purchased certified organic, mostly locally. All of our dairy goods are organic and purchased locally from Clover Stornetta Farms allowing us to make organic ice creams in house! Organic beef is raised for at close-by Drake's Bay. Lamb is raised at Bodega and is awaiting certification. Full bar with lots of organic choices as well with a local wine list with many organic and biodynamic listings. Weekly specials by Chef Esteban. Chef's Basque Dinner series on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Tapas and Tasting night on the 4th Thursday of the month. This restaurant was selected as the Greenest restaurant in the entire San Francisco Bay Area! Stop in and even load up on the organic/biodynamic vegetables from their own farm stand from Rose Ranch farmers market. Vacation rentals available as well.

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california guide: bed and breakfasts Wicky-Up Ranch Bed and Breakfast 22702 Avenue 344, Woodlake, CA 93286 Tel: 559-564-8898 Contact: Jack and Monica Pizura [email protected] http://www.wickyup.com/ Located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, near the gate to the Giant Sequoias--Sequoia National Park--Wicky-Up Ranch Bed and Breakfast gets its name from a Native American word for "home." This working organic orange ranch offers a romantic getaway or a serene resting place. Your hosts, Jack and Monica, welcome you to step back to the year 1902 as you enter this gracious, California Craftsman-type home built by Illinois State Senator Fred E. Harding. This authentic, two-story, turn-of-the-century home features incomparable Port Orford cedar woodwork on the walls and ceilings. Guest tours will review family history and provide detail on the antiques, paintings and Oriental rugs which have been passed down to the hosts, fourth generation descendants of Senator Harding.

You may enjoy sitting on the veranda, listening to the sounds of water fountains and birdsong, or resting on a hammock under the majestic live oak tree as you watch the changing colors of the sunset. At dusk, relax on a loveseat alongside the fish pond as the garden, aglow with little white lights, brings on the night or treat yourself to a soothing much-needed massage.

In cooler months, imagine yourself with a good book by the crackling fire or sitting on the sunset deck in front of a wood-burning stove, surrounded by little white lights and cooing doves.

Our generous candlelight breakfast of delicious treats, creatively prepared and served, includes fresh-squeezed organic orange juice and grapefruit from our citrus ranch; dishes made from free-range eggs raised on a local farm; a variety of locally grown fruits in season; home-baked muffins or breads; hot tea, including herbal; and coffee made from coffee beans ground each morning. The healthy, gourmet breakfast changes daily and includes a variety of memorable entrees. Feel special as you dine on Villeroy & Boch China and use Monica's mother's vintage sterling silver flatwear. Yosemite's Apple Blossom Inn 44606 Silver Spur Trail, Ahwahnee, CA 93601 Tel: 559-642-2001 [email protected] http://www.appleblossombb.com/ An award winning romantic Bed and Breakfast Inn situated on 5.5 acres near Yosemite National Park, California. The inn sits in the midst of an organic apple orchard, spa and gardens. Special care is given to guest privacy as rooms are situated in a way that it may seem that you have the whole house to yourselves. Innkeeper, Candy 'Apple' Arthur, has her own home on the property and is always available to tend to the needs of her guests. Winner of Arrington's Bed and Breakfast

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california guide: butchers Avedano's 235 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94110 Tel: 415-285-6328 [email protected] http://www.avedanos.com We believe that exceptional meals start with exceptional raw materials—and with a combined 40 years experience in the food industry, we should know. We source premium products our customers can feel good about: grass-fed beef, wild-caught and responsibly farmed fish, seasonal local and organic produce, and handpicked gourmet pantry items. Our menu of prepared foods changes daily so that we can select from the freshest, best ingredients available each day. Our mission is to provide our customers with great food they can feel confident eating. Sells Animal Welfare Approved raw milk from Organic Pastures Dairy Company, LLC. Ask for other Organic Pastures Animal Welfare Approved products that may be available. Avedano's Animal Welfare Approved Listing 235 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94110 Tel: 415-285-6328 [email protected] http://www.avedanos.com Sells Animal Welfare Approved raw milk from Organic Pastures Dairy Company, LLC. Ask for other Organic Pastures Animal Welfare Approved products that may be available. Avendano's Holly Park Market 235 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94110 Tel: 415-285-6328 Contact: Melanie Eisemann [email protected] http://www.avedanos.com/ We believe that exceptional meals start with exceptional raw materials—and with a combined 40 years experience in the food industry, we should know. We source premium products our customers can feel good about: grass-fed beef, wild-caught and responsibly farmed fish, seasonal local and organic produce, and handpicked gourmet pantry items. Our menu of prepared foods changes daily so that we can select from the freshest, best ingredients available each day. Our mission is to provide our customers with great food they can feel confident eating. Beef Palace Butcher Shop 5895 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Tel: 714-846-0044‎ This place is great if you are ready They have great cuts of all meats, but they also stuff and marinate. They make beef skewers that are teriyaki-flavored that are simply amazing, and so tender. Their handmade sausages are also great. With each order you get free potatoes just thrown in your bag. Cash only.

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california guide: butchers Bishers Meat Market Poway Road and Midland Rd, Poway, CA 92064 Tel: 858-513-0509 http://www.bishersmeat.com/

Bovolo 106 Matheson Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448 Tel: 707-431-2962 Fax: 707-887-0416 Contact: Duskie Estes [email protected] http://www.bovolorestaurant.com BOVOLO is a salumeria, gelateria, enoteca, and pizzeria. BOVOLO is the Italian word for “snail," the symbol of the SLOW FOOD movement. The food at BOVOLO is all made with that intention, “slow food… fast.” John Stewart cures all his own salami and bacon (TAKE HOME A PACK!) and makes his own hand-crafted gelati. Also check out our sister restaurant, Zazu Restaurant & Farm, in Santa Rosa. “TOP 40 CHEAP EATS in the U.S. … wine list … with hard-to-find half-bottles worthy of a serious wine geek.” - www.ot.com “best slow food in healdsburg” - ZAGAT 2009 on the pork cheek sandwich: “TOP 5 sandwiches of the Bay Area” - San Francisco Magazine “slow food temple BOVOLO…” - North Bay Bohemian “Pizza and ice cream - it doesn't get much better than that… everyone should walk away with a cup of gelato in hand…” Michael Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle Douglass Ranch 6252 County Road 9, Orland, CA 95963 Tel: 530-865-5905 Contact: Shannon Douglass [email protected] http://www.douglassranch.com Producers of natural beef and pork. They deliver halves directly to customers and sell and farmer's markets. Drewes Bros. Meats 1706 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94131 Tel: 415-821-0515 Fax: 415-648-4581 [email protected] http://www.drewesbros.com/

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california guide: butchers Located at 1706 Church Street, we are a full service butcher shop that specializes in only the highest quality products. This has allowed us to serve the San Francisco Bay Area for over 100 years. Come by and see what we mean by "old school service with a new school attitude."

We at Drewes Bros. Meats are committed to remaining the finest butcher shop in the San Francisco Bay Area. As such, you will find only the highest quality meats, poultry and fish. All of our products (except for some sausages) are all natural, free-range, with absolutely no hormones, antibiotics or preservatives.

Drewes Bros. Meats is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Estancia Beef 210 Fell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 Tel: 415-703-0681 Fax: 415-276-4548 [email protected] http://www.estanciabeef.com We believe in grass-fed beef. The world's demand for protein is growing, and the environmental and human health costs of feedlot beef, factory chicken, vast monocrops like soy, and commercial fishing are proving to be unsustainably high. We are committed to providing our customers with complete transparency from pasture to plate, so you know exactly what you are getting when you eat Estancia Beef. We also believe it is important to educate customers by providing academic studies, newspaper articles, and research that demonstrate the benefits of producing beef the Estancia way. The more informed you are, the more you'll understand how good our beef is.

Golden Gate Meat Company 1 Ferry Building Marketplace, San Francisco, CA 94111 Tel: 415-983-7800 Fax: 415-255-9243 [email protected] http://www.goldengatemeatcompany.com The Golden Gate Meat Company, family owned and operated since 1977, now serves natural and organic meats directly to the public! Everyone can enjoy our fresh meats, wild game, and gourmet prepared meals. With our history and experience in the meat and food industry, we feel that this venture will be a great success. Our business is growing and our product lines of natural and organic meats are flourishing; we look forward to serving you directly at our extension of Golden Gate Meat Company ~ The Market @ the Ferry Building Marketplace, Shop #13! Together Jim and Patricia Offenbach, Chris and Margo Offenbach now offer the public the same fine

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california guide: butchers products that Golden Gate Meat Company has been offering fine restaurants, culinary institutes, caterers and hotels for the past 25 years. Our old-fashioned butcher shop and charcuterie carries natural and organic beef, veal, pork, lamb, poultry, wild game, offal and smoked meats. We also have a visible Dry Age room that will age beef and local lamb for up to 21 days. Golden Gate Market also features its proprietary line of specialty bacon, jerky, pancetta and prosciutto. Authentic Italian pasta salads are prepared daily. Homemade dry rubs, sauces and seasonings are also sold under our very own private label. "Cooked to Order" items such as Turkeys, Prime Ribs, Lamb Legs and Hams are offered for those special holiday events. Golden Gate Market is open Monday thru Friday 6:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.; Saturday 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.; Sunday 7:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and is equipped with state of the art computerized scales, cash registers and butchery equipment. Dressed in our signature white butcher gowns and journeymen caps, our family of Meat Cutters, Chefs and Apprentices will help you decide, "What's for dinner?"' Gus' Meat Locker 412 W. Olive Ave, Madera, CA 93637 Tel: 559-674-6247 Fax: 559-674-4535 Contact: Scott or Melissa Chase [email protected] We are a full service meat market and deli. We offer custom butchering of beef, lamb, hogs, and wild game. We also offer catering. In our meat counter we are offering locally grown grass fed beef. On Thursdays we make a variety of fresh sausages. We will soon be offering butcher classes for those who want to learn this lost art. We have bbq every Saturday!

Harmony Farms 2824 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta, CA 91214 Tel: 818-248-3068 Fax: 818-248-0361 Contact: Sonny Cabrales [email protected] http://harmonyfarmsonline.com What is important when you bite into that Steak, Poultry, or fish? The taste and tenderness? Knowing it's all natural? No added hormones, radiation, pesticides, or other harmful substances? What about all? At Harmony Farms we think about all these things and we are able to do it for a great price and excellent quality. We take pride in maintaining long term relationships with our customers and stand behind our products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Homegrown Meats La Jolla Butcher Shop 7660 Fay Avenue, Suite C, La Jolla, CA 92037

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california guide: butchers Tel: 858-454-6328 Contact: Peter Morris [email protected] http://homegrownmeats.com Homegrown Meats/La Jolla Butcher Shop is an old-school butcher shop with a modern, health-conscious twist. We offer only the best of the best hormone and antibiotic-free meats and produce. The highest quality beef, lamb, poultry, game, homemade sausages, custom cuts, dry aging and our specialty - our very own local grass-fed and grass-finished beef. We're committed to providing products that are healthy, environmentally sensible, humane and incredibly tasty. i love blue sea 1459 18th Street, #268, San Francisco, CA 94107 Tel: 415-300-0940 Contact: Jessica Bay [email protected] http://www.ilovebluesea.com buy seafood online, fresh seafood online Buy Sustainable Seafood Online We sell the largest selection of only sustainable seafood that is sushi-quality fresh at the best prices. The fish is filleted right before it ships to you. The next day it's delivered to your doorstep in all eco-friendly packaging. Or - if you live in the SF Bay area, you can stop by our warehouse to pick up your order!

Irvine Ranch Market- Costa Mesa 2651 Irvine Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Tel: 949-631-4404 Fax: 949-631-0329 Irvine Ranch Market provides customers not only with daily hand-picked farm fresh produce, USDA Prime and Choice meats and a selection of unique items not found at a chain grocery but prides itself on being an affordable specialty grocery store with quality food and a small town atmosphere.

Store Hours: Mon-Sat 8:00am-9:00pm Sun 8:00am-8:00pm Lindy & Grundy 801 North Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046 Tel: 323-951-0804 Fax: 323-951-0858 Contact: Erika Nakamura [email protected] http://www.lindyandgrundy.com

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california guide: butchers Lindy & Grundy Local, Pastured and Organic Meats is a sustainable butcher shop opening this December in Los Angeles, We will be offering beef, lamb, pork and chicken that are all sourced locally and free of hormones and antibiotics. In addition to custom cut meats, we will be making all of our sausages, roast beef, pastrami and much more in house! Marin Sun Farms and Butcher Shop 10905 Shoreline Highway 1, Marin Sun Farms Point Reyes Station Butcher Shop, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 Tel: 415-663-8997 Contact: David Evans [email protected] http://www.marinsunfarms.com Marin Sun Farms is the extension of my family farm, nestled in the rolling grasslands of the Point Reyes National Seashore in Northern California. We are focused and committed to producing local, pasture based food for our Bay Area community with the aspiration of building a sustainable food model. We strive to allign our production with the natural principles that a holistic, connected, perception of the world provides. We understand that an approach that mimics natural processes is the key to maintaining the stable functioning of our ecosystem. To that end, we raise 100% grass-fed beef, lamb, goat, pasture raised chickens, pork and simply the best eggs you've ever had. We love to hear from like minded individuals and businesses with similar sustainable goals. Please feel free to contact us with any questions and comments. “Pasture based food, that is locally produced, invites and inevitably satisfies the desire for a real sense of place, it connects us with the seasons and the natural world, and ultimately, after invigorating the palate, fortifying the body, and stimulating conversation, resonates a genuine appreciation of life.” Marin Sun Farms Butcher Shop Animal Welfare Approved Listing 5655 College Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 Tel: 510-250-6000 Fax: 510-601-8251 http://rockridgemarkethall.com/marin-sun-farms-butcher-shop/marin-sun-farms-butcher-shop Sells Animal Welfare Approved pork from Becker Lane Organic Farm (www.beckerlaneorganic.com)

Montrose Harvest Market 2200 Honolulu Ave., Glendale, CA 91208 Tel: 805-637-6635 Contact: Mark Sheridan http://www.shopmontrose.com/harvest-market.html The Montrose Harvest Market is traditional in style, serving you the best organic produce and quality fresh flowers from certified Southern California growers, nuts, berries and sprouts; Antiques, Collectibles, Artisans and an Interactive Children's Area. Check the Montrose General Calendar for

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california guide: butchers scheduled special events. If you desire information about becoming a vendor in our Thieves' Market, please check Thieves' Market for details. Nature's Bounty 5634 Weber Road, Vacaville, CA 95687 Tel: 707-693-0908 Contact: Ahmad Karaouni [email protected] http://nbmeats.com Nature's Bounty is a CA state inspected meat facility located in Vacaville. We offer all-natural, farm-fresh lamb, goat and beef. All animals are treated humanely, free-roam and no chemicals are used in our processes. Nature's Bounty prides itself upon providing our society with a local source of high quality meats. Know what you are eating and where it came from, contact Nature's Bounty today. For more information, check out our website at nbmeats.com North Park Produce Chula Vista 877 East H St, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Tel: 619-421-7333 [email protected] http://www.northparkproducecv.com/

Welcome to North Park Produce of Chula Vista. We have searched the planet in order to bring goods from around the world back home to our South Bay neighbors. Come check out our newest and biggest North Park Produce location which proudly serves Chula Vista, Bonita, Eastlake and all surrounding communities. Stop by soon and see how affordable gourmet can be. Please take a look at our produce, bakery, butcher and deli departments, try one of our smoothies and browse one of the most extensive selections of sheesha and hookahs in San Diego. Petaluma Poultry P.O. Box 7368 , Petaluma, CA 94955 Tel: 800-556-6789 Fax: 707-763-3924 http://www.petalumapoultry.com As a pioneer and leader in the organic foods industry, Petaluma Poultry®, producers of Rocky the Range®, Rocky Jr®, and Rosie Organic® Free Range Chicken are dedicated to farming practices that renew natural and human resources. Our goal is to produce the finest poultry products while reducing waste, preserving our environment, supporting our employees' comfort and efficiency, and contributing to our local community. Rocky Canyon Farm Naturally-Raised Beef & Pork El Camino Real and East Mall, Atascadero, CA 93422 Tel: 805-466-0150

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california guide: butchers Rocky Canyon is a farm committed to pasture-range, grass-fed cattle and pigs, in Atascadero, CA (north of Santa Barbara off the 101). The owner, Greg Nauta, runs the stand at the Hollywood Farmers' Market, and has coolers full of any cut of pork or beef you might want, plus homemade sausages and bacon. You can purchase Rocky Canyon naturally-raised beef and pork at the folling Farmers' Market location: Atascadero Farmers' Market Wednesdays from 3-6 pm, in the beautiful Sunken Gardens. Directions: El Camino Real, 1/4 mile north of Highway 41 at the intersection of El Camino Real and East Mall. Santa Cruz Local Foods 1900 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Tel: 707-599-2804 Contact: Noah and Eleanor [email protected] http://www.santacruzlocalfoods.com/ Santa Cruz Local Foods is a year-round online marketplace formed to bring light to the abundance of foods available locally. We source our foods from small-to-medium sized producers who employ organic methods or use organic ingredients and who operate within 100 miles of Santa Cruz, unless noted. Through the convenience, ease of use, and transparency of our system, we intend to make the localization option more accessible to the public, and further encourage the growth of our local food based economic system. Sierra Foothills Meat Buying Club 11477 E Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603 Tel: 530-889-7390 Contact: Roger Ingram [email protected] http://ceplacer.ucdavis.edu/Meat_Buyers_Club/ Our goal is to provide delicious, locally grown meats to the residents of Placer and Nevada Counties. Your meat purchases provide you with a quality product and supports local farms and ranches. The producers are local, family-owned operations. Livestock are raised on Sierra Foothills range and pasture and produced with no hormones or antibiotics. The pasture-raised eggs are certified organic. Sonoma Direct 6675 Petersen Rd , Petaluma, CA 94952 Tel: 707-795-1283 Fax: 707-676-9182 Contact: Marissa Guggiana [email protected] http://www.sonomadirect.com/

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california guide: butchers Sonoma Direct is a butcher shop specializing in all-natural, grass-fed, hormone-free meat that comes from family farms committed to raising animals humanely and promoting sustainability. Sprouts Farmers Market Orange Tustin St. & Meats Ave, 1500 E. Village Way, Suite 2279, Orange, CA 92685 Tel: 714-464-1060 http://www.sprouts.com At Sprouts Farmers Market you will not find your usual supermarket items and brands, but you will find a large selection of healthy, unique items. Our large variety of bulk foods allows our customers the opportunity to buy the exact amount they desire. Sprouts features all natural beef and chicken with no added chemicals or artificial ingredients at supermarket prices, specialty and organic produce from local farmers at great prices, a large health food selection, beer and wine, and a giant vitamin selection. Located at the Mall of Orange Shopping Center at Tustin St. & Meats Ave. Store Hours: Monday through Sunday 8 a.m to 9 p.m. Zazu Restaurant & Farm 3535 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Tel: 707-523-4814 Fax: 707-887-0416 Contact: Duskie Estes [email protected] http://www.zazurestaurant.com We are a seasonal-based-menu restaurant dedicated to local, sustainable, and organic agriculture. We have a small farm behind our restaurant and another farm just a few miles away. We have our own chickens that produce the eggs for our handmade pasta. We make our own bacon and salami from heritage pigs that are antibiotic, hormone free, and free range. (You can also purchase a pack or our bacon or salami.) Food is harvested just before dinner service! Some nights you can even pick a squash blossom for your own dish! also try our sister restaurant, Bovolo, in Healdsburg. And come see Zoi from TOP CHEF!

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california guide: caterers A Fork Full of Earth Organic Catering 19 Glen Ave., #1, San Rafael, CA 94901 Tel: 415-497-1719 Fax: 415-497-1719 Contact: Angela Karegeannes [email protected] http://www.forkfull.org A Fork Full of Earth is an organization born out of the belief that culinary professionals have the responsibility to move beyond food preparation and service to provide education about the effect that conscious food choices on our bodies and the planet. A Fork Full of Earth is more than a catering business. It's a project in progress. Our website serves as an ever-expanding resource for anyone who is curious about food, it's politics, and our duty as consumers to become more conscious citizens of the Earth. As an organization, we offer workshops, cooking classes, and customized education in addition to our offerings as caterers. We are equipped to handle any event from a classroom of dozens to a festival of thousands. At the heart of A Fork Full of Earth cuisine are time-honored recipes, centered around regionally diverse ethnic flavors. Our original menus are driven by what is in season. We create rustic preparations with a great care for detail and with a passionate focus on fashioning classical and exotic flavors into modern and approachable dishes. Our events aspire to evoke an acknowledgment of what you ultimately consume when you enjoy a mouthful of food: the hard work of many committed hands, the delicate balance of sun, rain and nutrients; the opportunity to empower yourself through eating well. Though we take great pride in the unique touch we add to the food, we enjoy even more knowing that we are a part of wildly intricate and delicate process. Not content to follow fashionable food trends, we are dedicated to furthering the food traditions that invite a mindful appreciation of the source, cultivation and preparation of delicious cuisine. We are eager to link people who are excited about healthy, whole foods to our network of farmers, agricultural enthusiasts, and others who are inspired by the movement to cultivate a sustainable world. A Moveable Feast 18840 Cachagua Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924 Tel: 831-659-5100 Contact: Amanda Girard [email protected] http://www.a-moveable-feast.com Thirty years experience, 100% organic; sustainable fishes, natural meats; friendly, flexible staff. Serving the Central Coast and The City with fine catering. Sunday brunch and famous Monday night dinners at The Store. Acre Café and Catering Lincoln Boulevard and Torney Avenue, Building 1013, Thoreau Center for Sustainability, San Francisco, CA 94129 Tel: 415-561-2273

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california guide: caterers [email protected] http://acregourmet.com/ourservices/concessions.html The Thoreau Center, Lincoln Boulevard at Torney Avenue, Building 1013, 1st Floor, San Francisco, CA 94129, Café Phone: 415-561-2273 Acre Café, located in the Thoreau Center for Sustainability in the San Francisco Presidio, has served the non-profit community since 1995. Its eclectic and affordable menu, made from organic ingredients, includes free-range chicken quesadillas, hearty soups and fresh melon Aqua Fresca. Over the years, Acre Café has catered for socially responsible events throughout the Bay area. Akasha 9543 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232 Tel: 310-845-1700 [email protected] http://www.akasharestaurant.com/menus.html AKASHA restaurant/bar/bakery features New American cuisine offering comfort food with big flavors and sustainable ingredients, for carnivores and herbivores alike. Chef/Caterer Akasha Richmond brings visionary cuisine to her own neighborhood eatery located in the historic Hull Building in downtown Culver City. Keeping the principles of sustainability in mind, the building's original steel, wood, concrete and brick arches were restored while the design materials pair with a seventies modernity to exude an inviting and lively atmosphere. The artisan bakery has both sweet and savory selections, as well as locally roasted fair trade coffee. The 20-seat bar highlights fresh juice cocktails, organic and premium spirits, beer and wine. The entire menu is available for catering or to go. "Our kitchen sources from farms, ranches and fisheries that are guided by the principals of sustainability," Chef Akasha says. “Think tasty, creamy, aromatic, tart, sweet, crunchy and delectable!" Alive 1972 Lombard St., San Francisco, CA 94107 Tel: 415-923-1052 [email protected] http://www.aliveveggie.com/ Raw, organic vegan cuisine in a tranquil setting with patio seating and a zen garden. Renowned for their desserts, Alive! stands at the forefront of innovative living foods cuisine in San Francisco. All dishes are free of wheat, grains, animal products, dairy, and honey. Alive! is a place for relaxation and the enjoyment of savoring truly healthful cuisine. AMMO Restaurant 1155 North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038 Tel: 323-871-2666 Fax: 323-467-3293 Contact: Bennie Bohm [email protected] http://www.ammocafe.com

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california guide: caterers At AMMO we let the seasons dictate what we prepare, always respecting the ingredients. We have worked hard building strong relations with local farmers and suppliers to ensure the freshest and best tasting ingredients possible. We also believe in purchasing organic when permitted. We have tried to create a compassionate and supportive environment for everyone working and dining at AMMO.

AMMO serves lunch Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; brunch Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and dinner Monday through Thursday from 5:30 to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Andy and Cindy Thai Cuisine 6613 Hollis St, , Emeryville, CA 94608 Tel: 510-830-9296 [email protected] http://www.acthaicuisine.com/index.html Andy was an agriculture student for 10 years, and sustainable farming is always in his heart. After being an apprentice in a Thai restaurant for three years, Andy decided put his ideas into action. He started selling organic Thai food at a Berkeley farmers' market in 2005. To support the local farmers, he decided to buy most his organic produces from the farmers' market. Cindy was a business major, but now she is studying geography and environmental studies. Cindy is always interested in organic farming, green business and socially responsible business. When Andy and Cindy started this business, she wanted to manage her business with a holistic approach. She supports local farmers, serves the community, and takes good care of her employees. Andy and Cindy's beliefs, and practices attract many regular customers. Since we started our business in 2005, our goal has been to serve high quality food, support local farmers and businesses, and promote an environmentally friendly eating style. Our choice of ingredients reflects our philosophy

Vegetables:We purchase over 90% of our produce from local organic farmers such as the Full Belly Farm, River Dog Farm, Lucero Farm, Swanton Berry Farm, and Happy Boy Farm. Chicken:We use Rocky Junior free-range chicken from Petaluma Farms. Fish:We only use eco-friendly fish. Therefore, even though the name of one of our dishes is “Red Snapper,” we stopped using red snapper a long time ago, because of their declining numbers. We check the “best and worst” seafood guides to make our purchases. Currently, we are using Pollock from Alaska. Tofu:We use organic tofu from Hudo Tofu, a Santa Clara based tofu company that sells its products at various farmers' market. Brown rice:We use brown rice Measa Rice Farm, a small rice farm near Chico. Please see our website to see where you can find us!

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Anything Goes Fine Catering PO BOX 1492, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 Tel: 760-934-2424 Contact: Amanda Rice [email protected] http://www.anythinggoesfinecatering.com We are Mammoth California's only full service caterer. We have catered events for over 23 years in hundreds of locations, each reflecting our clients personal vision. At Anything Goes Fine Catering it is our trademark to provide exceptional service for your custom occasion. Fresh, inspired, seasonal, appealing to the eye and palate; that is our style of cooking. auntie em's delivery 4616 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90041 Tel: 323-333-0392 Contact: Terri Wahl [email protected] http://auntieemsdelivery.com Auntie Em's brings you locally grown, organic, seasonal produce and homemade reheatable meals and baked goods to your doorstep. Terri, the owner of Auntie Em's, will hand select the produce each week. We buy from farmers who grow beautiful produce. Nothing you will receive is “flown in” or shipped from other states and all of the farms are local. Your box of produce will be delivered once a week full of the season's tastiest produce. We deliver your produce to your doorstep in a custom made box on cold packs. Avedano's 235 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94110 Tel: 415-285-6328 [email protected] http://www.avedanos.com We believe that exceptional meals start with exceptional raw materials—and with a combined 40 years experience in the food industry, we should know. We source premium products our customers can feel good about: grass-fed beef, wild-caught and responsibly farmed fish, seasonal local and organic produce, and handpicked gourmet pantry items. Our menu of prepared foods changes daily so that we can select from the freshest, best ingredients available each day. Our mission is to provide our customers with great food they can feel confident eating. Sells Animal Welfare Approved raw milk from Organic Pastures Dairy Company, LLC. Ask for other Organic Pastures Animal Welfare Approved products that may be available. Avedano's Animal Welfare Approved Listing 235 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94110

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california guide: caterers Tel: 415-285-6328 [email protected] http://www.avedanos.com Sells Animal Welfare Approved raw milk from Organic Pastures Dairy Company, LLC. Ask for other Organic Pastures Animal Welfare Approved products that may be available. Back to Earth Organic Catering 1327 61st St. , Emeryville , CA 94608 Tel: 510-652-2000 Fax: 510-217-9707 [email protected] http://www.organiccatering.com All of us at Back to Earth love what we do. Honestly. From our creative and inspiring chefs to the hard working and talented people who serve our food, our work is our passion, our expression, and our activism. When you taste our food and experience our service, you'll see it. It's obvious.

Of course the most incredible part of the Back to Earth experience is the food. Organic, local, seasonal food tastes good. Culinary creations that have been treated with respect from the first moment and prepared with positive intention feel good too. In short, our food tastes better than conventional food. From the seed to the kitchen to your plate, it is sacred food. You'll notice every time. It's a wonderful experience.

You can taste every element of our food - the organic free-range chicken roaming free in Marin, perfect strawberries from Full Belly Farm, the fresh spring greens from Riverdog Farm in Guinda, Wild Salmon caught just miles from the San Francisco Bay, juicy portobellos from Solano Mushroom, artisan organic cheeses from Cowgirl Creamery, and a rustic fresh baked organic bread from the Acme bakery, a local Berkeley treasure.

So why work with us? Because when you work with us every event becomes even more wonderful and meaningful. By working with us your event makes a difference, and takes a purposeful step towards repairing our beautiful world.

Our commitment is to the Earth, and our work is filled with love, integrity, and a deeply rooted passion to leave the world in even better shape than when we found it. Bon Appetit Management Company 100 Hamilton Avenue Suite 300, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Tel: 650-798-8000 Fax: 650-798-8090 [email protected] http://www.bamco.com/ Bon Appetit Management Company is an onsite custom restaurant company that provides cafe and catering services to corporations, colleges and universities, and specialty venues. Bon Appetit's goal

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california guide: caterers is to be known for its culinary expertise, commitment to socially responsible food sourcing and business practices, and strong partnerships with respected conservation organizations. Bon Melange Catering Venice, CA 90291 Tel: 310-584-6593 Fax: 310-584-6602 Contact: Julie Retzlaff [email protected] http://www.bonmelangecatering.com Bon Mélange is a full service gourmet, organic,seasonal, sustainable catering company. Using only fresh local farmers market produce and hormone free proteins creating delicious seasonal menus. Whitney Flood is an award winning Chef and co owner with his wife Julie Retzlaff of Bon Melange Catering located in Los Angeles California. He Graduated from The New England Culinary Institute then quickly began his career working as a Sous Chef at Sierra Mar Restaurant in Big Sur California. (Zagat Rated Number 1 in cuisine, 2003). While working at Sierra Mar, Whitney developed his cooking techniques using seasonal, organic, local food. Bon Melange has been in business for four years. Our goal has been to create a unique and innovative company, committed to delivering impeccable service and delicious food to each and every client. Bovolo 106 Matheson Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448 Tel: 707-431-2962 Fax: 707-887-0416 Contact: Duskie Estes [email protected] http://www.bovolorestaurant.com BOVOLO is a salumeria, gelateria, enoteca, and pizzeria. BOVOLO is the Italian word for “snail," the symbol of the SLOW FOOD movement. The food at BOVOLO is all made with that intention, “slow food… fast.” John Stewart cures all his own salami and bacon (TAKE HOME A PACK!) and makes his own hand-crafted gelati. Also check out our sister restaurant, Zazu Restaurant & Farm, in Santa Rosa. “TOP 40 CHEAP EATS in the U.S. … wine list … with hard-to-find half-bottles worthy of a serious wine geek.” - www.ot.com “best slow food in healdsburg” - ZAGAT 2009 on the pork cheek sandwich: “TOP 5 sandwiches of the Bay Area” - San Francisco Magazine “slow food temple BOVOLO…” - North Bay Bohemian “Pizza and ice cream - it doesn't get much better than that… everyone should walk away with a cup of gelato in hand…” Michael Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle Bubba's Diner 566 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960

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california guide: caterers Tel: 415-459-6862 Contact: John Sarran [email protected] http://www.bubbas-diner.net Bubbas Fine Diner has been serving the community for 28 years and counting. We are open for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. BFD is a perfect place to come by yourself or bring in the whole family. Our friendly staff is dedicated to great service and is just as passionate about the food we serve. We strive for all local and organic as readily available. Come on in and enjoy our new selection of wine & beer. Hours: From: To: Open 7 Days 8am 9pm Closed Daily 3:30pm 4:30pm

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Cafe Brio 791 G St., Arcata, CA 95518 Tel: 707-822-5922 [email protected] http://briobaking.com Cafe Brio is a downtown cafe & bakery serving classical european style pastries and casual bistro fare. It makes all its baked goods on the premises; it focuses on creative interpretations of classic pastries & cakes, always preparing everything from basic ingredients and fresh fruits. All of the ingredients are chosen with the greatest care to be the finest available. The produce is predominantly local, depending on seasonal availability, and always organic. They feature Cypress Grove Chevre from local world-famous cheese maker, and Niman Ranch Hams: uncured, apple wood smoked, from a network of over 600 farms that practice small scale sustainable and humane animal husbandry. Pastries are made with 100% pure organic European-style butter from Straus Family Creamery in Point Reyes. All other dairy products are from Humboldt Creamery; all the milk in our coffee drinks is organic. All of our coffee is organic. All of the chicken is Rocky Range from Petaluma. Our beef and lamb are exclusively Humboldt County grass raised. Caffe Etc. 6371 Selma Ave, Hollywood, CA 90028 Tel: 323-464-8824 Fax: 323-464-8863 Contact: Viviana or Brian [email protected] http://www.caffeetc.com

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california guide: caterers We serve only certified, organically grown and fair traded coffees and exclusive, organically grown teas. We have breakfast (all day) and sandwiches. We're happy to be part of the revitalized Hollywood community. We'd love to see you here. We have free wireless internet access. We Serve, We cater, We Deliver. Central Park Bistro 181 East Fourth Ave., San Mateo, CA 94401 Tel: 650-558-8401 Fax: 650-558-8637 [email protected] http://www.centralparkbistro.com Central Park Bistro is an American style restaurant serving contemporary cuisine. The ingredients that are used in their dishes are from local vendors. Ciudad 445 South Figueroa, Los Angeles, CA 90071 Tel: 213-486-5171 Fax: 213-486-5172 [email protected] http://www.ciudad-la.com Experience the bold and seductive flavors of the Latin world at Ciudad, the Downtown restaurant of Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, Food Network's "Too Hot Tamales". Featuring adventurous cocktails, tapas-style appetizers, homemade desserts, and authentic and new dishes from South America, Central America, Cuba, Spain, and Portugal. Ciudad uses organic long-grain rice, black beans, eggs, milk, and coffee, as well as beef, lamb, and uncured pork raised without hormones and antibiotics. We use seasonal, locally grown ingredients whenever possible and do not use any products containing artificial trans fat. We serve only sustainable seafood and are a member of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Program. We also have a "Good for You, Good for the Planet" program, listing dishes with less meat and letting customers know they can order dishes with less meat upon request. Ciudad does not serve tuna or swordfish, working with Oceana, a leading international conservation organization, in their Stop Seafood Contamination campaign. Cock-A-Doodle Cafe 719 Washington St., Oakland, CA 94607 Tel: 510-465-5400 [email protected] http://www.cockadoodlecafe.com Serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, Cock-A-Doodle Cafe offers a wide variety of fresh made foods using locally grown produce. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-2:30pm Sat-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm CoolEatz Catering 827 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025

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california guide: caterers Tel: 650-325-2068 [email protected] http://www.cooleatz.com/catering/index.html CoolEatz Catering Co. offers the most innovative and delicious catering on the Peninsula. For over 25 years, we have been dedicated to using local, seasonal and organic ingredients. This commitment to use only the finest ingredients brings integrity, as well as a depth, in flavor for which CoolEatz Catering Co. is well known throughout the Bay Area. Our dedication to using organic and sustainably produced and grown ingredients means that we only use what we consider to be the finest products on the market. All of our ingredients are safe and healthy and gourmet in the truest essence. We provide a wide variety of options including meat, seafood, poultry and vegetarian. We have close relationships and partnerships with the people who care enough to grow and produce these ingredients. Because of these connections, we know how the food we use is raised or fished or produced. We demand not only the very best in flavor, but in the safety of the food itself. Our recipes and menus rely upon the seasonal bounty of our local organic farms, ranches, dairies and fisheries. The unique appeal and memorable flavor of a menu designed especially for you are related to seasonal influences. In the springtime, asparagus, peas, cherries and lovely baby greens might be woven into your menu along with tender lamb or whatever fish is running in the Pacific Ocean. As summer comes into full swing, organic chicken, strawberries, peppers and glorious heirloom tomatoes will adorn your table. Autumn stirs a desire for comforting foods, light yet hearty in nature. As the chill of winter sets in, we can create mouth watering dishes with braised meats, apples, beets, potatoes and savory greens. Because we work seasonally, we have ever changing treasures at our fingertips, we have unique flexibility to work with your individual needs. In all instances, we are ready to make sure you get what you want, expect and deserve. The ultimate success of any event depends upon the reliability of receiving great food and great service. When you want your guests to have a wonderful experience for business or a social occasion, CoolEatz Catering Co. will create an unforgettable event. Cups 7857 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 Tel: 858-459-2877 Fax: 858-459-2833 [email protected] http://cupslj.com/ Cups is an organic cupcakery, lounge and teaching kitchen on Girard Avenue in the Village of La Jolla. Everything we serve is made in-house with the highest quality local, sustainable, organic ingredients - from our daily assortment of Cups, to our already-famous strawberry milk “on tap.” Come in and treat yourself! DeLessio Bakery 1695 Market St., (between Gough and Valencia), San Francisco, CA 94103 Tel: 415-552-5559

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california guide: caterers [email protected] http://www.delessio.net/index.php A veritable feast for your senses at two San Francisco locations. Our Credo: Agriculture plays a vital role in our daily lives and we at DeLessio want to honor the dedicated people who produce healthy, artisan foods. We want to create a heightened consciousness of the foods we enjoy. This awareness--our connection with the farmer and his land--enriches the pleasure of eating, which has long been DeLessio's ultimate mission. Store Hours of Market St. Location: Mon-Fri, 7:00am-7:30pm Sat. & Sun.: 9:00am-5:30pm Delyte's 27636 Ynez Road Ste. 298, Temecula, CA 92591 Tel: 951-296-1210 Fax: 951-587-9683 Contact: Leah Dibernardo [email protected] http://www.delytes.com/ Good food. Good life.

Delyte's is an Award Winning Fine Foods Company, specializing in Catering and Event planning for Temecula Valley Wine Country, Riverside and San Diego County. Delytes' not only offers full-service catering, party planning and event management services for corporate entertaining, galas and fundraisers, social events, weddings, receptions and business breakfast/luncheons.

We also work closely with The Castle Wine Country Inn, located in the HEART of Temecula's Wine Country - hosting elite and beautifully inspired events! Delyte's is proud to be members of 'Slow Food' and are champions of sustainable farming, organic and regional produce. This belief has inspired us to create delicious, soul-nourishing foods using only the finest & freshest ingredients available, and has garnered us a wonderful & loyal clientele.

Proprietor and Chef Leah delyte Di Bernardo states, we believe that entertaining and breaking bread are the most basic ways to express love, gratitude, joy and to celebrate family is about having fun! Whether you desire a romantic dinner for two or a gala affair for hundreds, Delyte's will bring a new level of magic, elegance & culinary expertise to your party. We look forward to celebrating with you! Di Tullio's Fine Neopolitan Foods 1770 Post Street No. 154 , San Francisco, CA 94115 [email protected] http://ditulliofoods.com/Home_Page.html

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california guide: caterers The Di Tullio family arrived in northern California in the early 1970's from the city of Pozzuoli, just a short Vespa ride from Naples, Italy.By sharing their warm and inviting culture through food, they created a connection between an old culture and new friends.Today, the next generation is passionate about carrying on the Neapolitan tradition, with a California touch.

Di Tullio's Fine Neapolitan Foods brings together passionate southern Italian family recipes with a California flavor. Our signature buttery and delicate White Chocolate-Candied Orange Peel biscotti are individually hand made and are delicious straight out of the bag or dipped in your coffee. We use ingredients that are all natural ingredients and local to use in California whenever possible. Look for other varieties of biscotti and new products in the future. Buon appetito!

Di Tullio's uses the highest quality ingredients and production standards, and is dedicated to being a socially and environmentally responsible business. Products are manufactured in a certified Green Business non-profit commercial kitchen in San Francisco. Elements Kitchen 107 S. Fair Oaks Ave. #110, Pasadena, CA 91105 Tel: 626-440-0001 Fax: 626-440-0130 Contact: Wesley Frazee [email protected] http://www.elementskitchen.com/ Elements Kitchen's outdoor cafe, located in lovely Old Town Pasadena, offers full service catering, corporate catering, boxed lunches and dinners, and an ever changing daily offering of food to pick up and enjoy at home for a quiet dinner or a festive dinner party. We combine the freshest - organic whenever possible - locally grown produce with area meats and fish and then prepare them in delicious and innovative ways to produce a new American cuisine. Elements: your personal chefs! EOS Restaurant 901 Cole St., San Francisco, CA 94117 Tel: 415-566-3063 [email protected] http://www.eossf.com Located in Cole Valley, San Francisco, CA, EOS Restaurant serves Asian fusion cuisine. In addition there is a sashimi bar and a wine bar. EOS Restaurant believes in only using the freshest and healthy ingredients. They use items from local farmers to insure the freshness of the food.

Feel Good Foods 306 Potrero Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Tel: 831-429-7579 Contact: Heidi Slecht [email protected] http://rivercafecheeseshop.com/FeelGoodFoods.html

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california guide: caterers The kitchen and cafe are located in the heart of some of the country's best organic farmland, where the chefs have access to year round farmers markets and an abundance of artisanally produced foods. A few of the company's many sustainable practises include using seasonal, organic ingredients, working with local farmers and producers and composting food waste. Fellini Ristorante 1401 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 Tel: 510-841-5200 [email protected] http://www.fellinirestaurant.net Fellini Ristorante uses free-range and sustainable ingredients, as well as organic produce in season. We are a fun and funky Euro-style bistro serving Mediterranean country-style cuisine in a casually elegant setting. Open for dinner nightly from 5:30pm - 10:00pm, we serve California-meets-Napoli style thin-crust pizzas, inventive pasta dishes, fresh sustainable seafood, appetizers and unique salads.

Catering to diverse and sophisticated Berkeley palates, we also offer a wide variety of intriguing vegetarian and vegan options, as well as seasonal seafood entrees. Chef/Owner Fabrice Foinels has created an often changing menu and specials filled with evocative comfort foods utilizing the freshest local and organic product available.

The bar at Fellini offers a tantalizing selection of California and European wines, and an array of fine draft micro-brew beers and exotic Soju vodka cocktails.

For post-dinner sweet cravings, we offer delightfully house made decadent desserts as well as organic coffee drinks.

Weekend brunch is also served at Fellini, each Saturday and Sunday 9:30am - 1:30pm. Our brunch menu features creative omelettes, scrambles, and poaches, all prepared with locally raised free-range eggs and fresh organic produce. We also offer the widest variety of inspired vegetarian and vegan brunch options to be found in the East Bay. And Mimosas, darling… with fresh squeezed orange juice!

Fellini is a warm and lively environment, and a favorite of Berkeleyans and visitors alike. Peopled by its colorful mélange of friends and families, lovers and dreamers, Fellini seduces with it's low-light ambiance and simple elegant food... and a huge private parking lot located in the back of the building! Food 10571 PICO BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90064 Tel: 310-441-7770 Fax: 310-441-7790 [email protected] http://www.food-la.com/index.html

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california guide: caterers FOOD is an eclectic cafe with a distinct style that serves seasonal, healthy and delicious food. Our menu of morningfood, soups, sandwiches, signature salads and house-made sweets is supplemented by distinctly prepared daily specials showcasing seasonal farmers' market offerings.

Gourmets On Wheels 264 S. La Cienega Blvd. Suite 288, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Tel: 213-926-8220 Contact: Rene Klaassen [email protected] http://www.gourmetsonwheels.com Gourmets On Wheels is a mobile truck selling grass fed cheeses, beef, pork, chicken, charcuterie and more at southern California farmers markets. Visit the website for locations or request a list with nearby zip codes. Great Dane Catering and Events Los Angeles, CA 90038 Tel: 310-989-9033 Contact: Katie [email protected] http://www.greatdanecateringandevents.com Great Dane is a full service catering and events company serving the Los Angeles area. Our specialty is creative California cuisine meaning that we take traditional dishes and add to them a contemporary Californian twist by utilizing healthy, fresh, and local ingredients. We strive to use California's great produce from local farmers, and we go organic whenever possible. Our menus may change to accommodate in season ingredients, and so that we can provide you with the highest quality foods. We are driven by imagination and the desire to create events that are memorable and surpass all your expectations. Whether it's a simple coffee service, a formal dinner, a premiere party or elegant receptions and theme parties for hundreds, Great Dane works hard to make your event unforgettable. Our promise is not only to provide you with fresh, seasonal and creative food, but to offer unsurpassed reliability, and extraordinary service.

Green Truck 3515B Helms Avenue, (Serves LA area), Culver City , CA 90232 Tel: 310-204-0477 Fax: 310-204-0377 [email protected] http://www.greentruckonthego.com At Green Truck, serving healthy, gourmet food in a fast and efficient way is not enough. We believe that a healthy environment is tantamount to living a healthy life. We have taken every measure to ensure that our food is good for you and our planet. We use only certified organic ingredients, which

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california guide: caterers protects your body from harmful pesticides and keeps pollutants away from plants, animals, and waterways. We buy locally grown ingredients whenever possible. Our solar powered commissary allows us to add whatever clean energy we don't use to the city's power supply. All of our cleaning products are environmentally friendly, ensuring that we are not polluting oceans with chemicals. Our trucks run off of vegetable oil previously used by us and other food service companies in the Los Angeles area. All of our food packaging containers, are made from biodegradable products rather than plastics and Styrofoam. At Green Truck, the health of our people and our planet is the bottom line. --------------You can always call the trucks with your order or any questions: Downtown/Vernon and Westside Truck: 310.779.1223 Mid Wilshire and Hollywood Truck: 310.779.1224 Gus' Meat Locker 412 W. Olive Ave, Madera, CA 93637 Tel: 559-674-6247 Fax: 559-674-4535 Contact: Scott or Melissa Chase [email protected] We are a full service meat market and deli. We offer custom butchering of beef, lamb, hogs, and wild game. We also offer catering. In our meat counter we are offering locally grown grass fed beef. On Thursdays we make a variety of fresh sausages. We will soon be offering butcher classes for those who want to learn this lost art. We have bbq every Saturday!

Healthy Palate 2015 South Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454 Tel: 805-346-1506 Fax: 805-347-7506 Contact: Dr. Abiola Oladoke [email protected] http://www.healthy-palate.com Our purpose is to promote health and wellness through nutrition. At our cafe, we serve whole food smoothies, salads, sandwiches, teas, juices, and desserts. We do not use flavored sugars or powders, syrups, concentrates or artificial ingredients in our foods. We use only organic whole food ingredients and we make it right before your eyes. On this site, you will find our menu, catering capacity, and the services we offer. We invite you to come in, relax, and enjoy a cup of tea while you surf our site.

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california guide: caterers Home 2100 Market Street, San Fransisco, CA 94114 Tel: 415-503-0333 Contact: Michael Robb [email protected] http://www.home-sf.com The home is an all inclusive restaurant that provides healthy organic dishes and upscale comfort foods. Their food qualifies as classic American cuisine with a contemporary twist. At the Home, they believe that classic comfort foods can be prepared in a spectacular manner. Honeymoon Cafe 999 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 Tel: 805-773-5646 Cafe serves breakfast and lunch of organic, local foods. Indian Peach Catering 11201 State Route 1, Pt. Reyes Station, CA 94956 Tel: 415-663-8478

Jennifer Biesty's Savage Feasts San Francisco, CA 94103 Tel: 415-307-8516 Contact: Jennifer Biesty [email protected] http://www.savagefeasts.com Jennifer Biesty is an accomplished chef with a vision. Since her appearance on Top Chef Chicago, she has been involved with many charity auctions and cooking demonstrations for organizations such as G.L.A.A.D., N.C.L.R. and the Outreach Program in Mountain View, CA. Now she has created Savage Feasts, a catering company focused on utilizing the outstanding products of the Bay Area to create a culinary adventure that will delight your palate. Jen's teaming up with Living Room Events, a premier Bay Area catering company, in order to combine her passions for equal rights and sustainable cooking. In response to the legalization of gay marriages in California, she hopes to become the premier catering chef for gay weddings as well as all kinds of ceremonies. She is happy to travel far and wide to provide the quality food she is known for. The Mission of Savage Feasts is, quite simply, excellence. Driven by offering local, organic produce and committed to using sustainably raised meats and fish whenever possible, Jen's fresh, ingredient focused dishes reflect her commitment to handcrafted foods. She looks forward to designing a menu to suit your needs for your next celebration. Jimmy Bean's 1290 Sixth St., Berkeley, CA 94710 Tel: 510-528-3435

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california guide: caterers Fax: 510-527-3176 Contact: Haig Krikorian [email protected]. http://www.jimmybeans.com Jimmy Beans offers a wide assortment of seasonal and eclectic dishes, including many organic "comfort" foods. Foods: Monday-Friday: 7:00 am to 9:00 pm Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 am to 9:00 pm Laura Stec - Innovative Cuisine Portola Valley, CA 94028 Tel: 650-855-7100 Contact: Laura Stec [email protected] http://www.laurastec.com Laura is a personal chef and caterer of delicious, creative, and fun food for "green-cuisine" dinner parties, corporate and special events. She uses high quality, organic products; highlighting local, seasonal produce, sustainably-raised meat and dairy products, edible flowers and promotes the farmers and companies who grew and produced them. She loves a good party and brings an inidual touch to every event. Stec is also the newly published author of Cool Cuisine - Taking the Bite Out Of Global Warming (2008). Written with Dr. Eugene Cordero, Ph.D, San Jose State Professor of Meteorology, it addresses why global warming could be the best thing to happen to the culinary world in a long time, and reports on innovative science, business, and savory solutions to the Global Warming Diet.

Leaf Organics 1408 Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Tel: 310-316-4282 Fax: 310-479-8121 [email protected] http://www.leaforganics.com "Our intention is to create healthful, tasty and affordable foods, in their natural state, using only organic ingredients, imagination, and conscious care." Leaf Cuisine is the world's first certified organic, vegan, raw restaurant. We combine delicious, optimally healthy food with convenience and affordability--making it "raw food for real people." CERTIFIED ORGANIC: Our restaurant is certified organic by Quality Assurance International (QAI), the worlds leader in organic certification. GREEN RESTAURANT: Leaf is certified by the Green Restaurant Association. We recycle our paper, glass and plastics, use non-toxic cleaning supplies, compost, buy only recycled paper for bathrooms and napkins, and corn-starch-base to-go cups.

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california guide: caterers VEGAN: Leaf Cuisine uses no animal products at all. This is from ethical as well as environmental reasons. RAW: Leaf Cuisine is about getting back to nature. Our food is not heat processed above 110 degrees F. Most of our grains, seeds, and nuts are soaked and sprouted. The result is delicious living food that is super nutritious and healthful. Hours: Monday - Sunday 11am - 8pm Lisa Brady Catering 100 North Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Tel: 650-712-3328

Little India Restaurant and Catering 912 Main St, Redwood City, CA 94063 Tel: 650-361-8737 [email protected] http://www.americandreams.com/littleindia/ Indian food, served buffet style, focusing on local and fresh ingredients. "Our buffets feature home style Indian food. Basically, the menu is from the north-west region of India. Items from other regions of India are featured also. The food is low in fat and sodium.-Little India Website Little Next Door 8142 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048 Tel: 323-951-1010 Fax: 323-951-0487 [email protected] http://www.thelittledoor.com/index.html Local. Farm fresh. Organic. As a natural extension of The Little Door, Little Next Door is a deli-café and artisan marketplace featuring quality seasonal fare and a wide range of international treats for the discerning palette. These include specially created dinner specials, sandwiches, salads, freshly baked organic breads, pastries, egg dishes and a variety of our famous house-made jams and preserves with a wonderful selection of wines from around the world. Living Room Events 958 Illinois St, San Francisco, CA 94107 Tel: 415-522-1417 Fax: 415.522.1097 [email protected] http://www.livingroomevents.com Living room events is a full-service caterer specializing in exquisitely crafted events where every

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california guide: caterers detail is considered. Whether it is a sit-down dinner for 100 or a corporate launch party for 1000, our approach begins with your vision and culminates in an on-site experience that brings together all the elements of food, service and style. Now in our seventh year, we have built upon this philosophy incorporating all aspects of the event planning and execution to our roster of services. We have a passion for the details and demand the highest level of excellence from ourselves in everything we do. Food We believe that the best food can only come from the best produce, meats and cheeses. Our menus are grounded in seasonal and local availability, handpicked from local farmers and cooked with a deep respect of the vitality of the ingredients.-Living Room Website LoBue Organics Chef Nicole LoBue 846 Shotwell St #2, San Francisco, CA 94110 Tel: 415-722-3934 Contact: Nicole LoBue [email protected] http://www.lobueevents.com/ Wonderful private chef service who ALSO offers Cooking classes Private instruction Retreat or gathering meals Pre and post natal meals and Catered events . LoBue events offers delicious sustainable -local - organic fare with style . Nicole also teaches classes on themes such as food and healing,Nourishing traditions and tailored classes to suit your needs! Nicole has been a chef for 12 years and has cooked in NYC,The bay area and across the globe. She has an eye for foods that really nourish all the senses with a refined touch!

Local Harvest Catering 100 Alta Vista Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Tel: 831-818-8482 Contact: Denna [email protected] http://www.localharvestcatering.com From a romantic fireside dinner for two to a birthday party poolside with 25 guests to a wedding of 200, Local Harvest Catering will take the pressure off by catering your special event. Local Harvest Catering provides full service organic catering for all occasions, and we will work with you to create a menu that is special and unique. We work with local organic farms and artisans to promote the local food industry. By supporting our local bounty we minimize our carbon footprint and give you fresh seasonal and organic products with flavors at their prime. Eat fresh, eat local, support local! M Cafe de Chaya 7119 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036 Tel: 323-525-0588 Fax: 323-525-0310

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california guide: caterers http://www.mcafedechaya.com M Cafe de Chaya introduces Contemporary Macrobiotic Cuisine - featuring balanced, nutritious, creative cooking which can be enjoyed daily by everyone, not just vegetarians or people with dietary restrictions. Building on the foundation of Michio Kushi, our chefs prepare each item fresh daily, using only the finest ingredients without any refined sugars, eggs, dairy, red meat or poultry. M Cafe de Chaya 9343 Culver Boulevard , Culver City, CA 90232 Tel: 310-838-4300 Fax: 310-838-4310 http://mcafedechaya.com M Cafe de Chaya introduces Contemporary Macrobiotic Cuisine - featuring balanced, nutritious, creative cooking which can be enjoyed daily by everyone, not just vegetarians or people with dietary restrictions. Building on the foundation of Michio Kushi, our chefs prepare each item fresh daily, using only the finest ingredients without any refined sugars, eggs, dairy, red meat or poultry. M Cafe de Chaya 9433 Brighton Way , Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Tel: 310-858-8459 Fax: 310-858-8942 http://mcafedechaya.com M Cafe de Chaya introduces Contemporary Macrobiotic Cuisine - featuring balanced, nutritious, creative cooking which can be enjoyed daily by everyone, not just vegetarians or people with dietary restrictions. Building on the foundation of Michio Kushi, our chefs prepare each item fresh daily, using only the finest ingredients without any refined sugars, eggs, dairy, red meat or poultry. Madeleine Bistro 18621 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356 Tel: 818-758-6971 [email protected] http://www.madeleinebistro.com Madeleine Bistro serves healthy, organic vegan cuisine. With the opening of Madeleine Bistro in 2005, Chef David was finally able to realize his unique culinary vision. Madeleine Bistro quickly became known as the top vegetarian restaurant in Los Angeles and one of the finest in the world. Catering: 818-758-6971 [email protected] Magpie Caterers Market and Cafe 1409 R Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 Tel: 916-452-7594 Fax: 916-452-1835 Contact: Janel Inouye [email protected] http://magpiecaterers.com

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california guide: caterers Magpie Caterers offers food and menus inspired by the fresh, high-quality ingredients available to us seasonally, with an emphasis on those from the Central Valley and Northern California. We provide a wide range of service from breakfast drop-offs to private hors d'oeuvres parties and full service weddings.

Magpie Caterers Market and Cafe offers seasonal and local fare, beer and wine, for dine-in and take-away. We're open Monday through Saturday 7:30am to 9pm. The Cafe is located at 1409 R Street, on the R Street corridor in the newly restored Perfection Bakery building. Manzanita Macrobiotic Restaurant 4001 Linden St. , Oakland, CA 94608 Tel: 510-985-8386 [email protected] http://www.manzanitarestaurant.com/ 100% organic, vegan, macrobiotic restaurant. Serves lunch and dinner and the menu changes daily and is posted on their website. Meals center around whole grains, beans, and vegetables.

Delicious house made sauces and seasonings make give this health-food fare a flavorful twist. Items are also available a la cart as well as baked goods and desserts with no refined sugar and some gluten-free. Namu Restaurant Happy Belly Foods 439 Balboa Street, San Francisco, CA 94118 Tel: 415-386-8332 Contact: Dennis Lee [email protected] http://www.namusf.com/ Inspired by Korean and Japanese ingredients, philosophy and techniques, Namu is a much heralded addition to San Francisco's cutting edge Pan Asian dining scene. Namu means wood or tree in Korean. It also means devotion or direction in Japanese Buddhist practice. From the exquisite natural cypress bar that anchors the contemporary minimalist room to the locally sourced natural meats and organic produce used in the creative menu, Namu represents devotion to nature and its bounty through food, drink and ambiance. Natural Food Works 624 4th Street, Davis, CA 95616 Tel: 530-756-1862 [email protected] http://naturalfoodworks.com Natural Food Works has been a real-life Health Food Store since 1971. We have become well known for our expertise in assisting customers to chose the best supplements, with an eye to both quality, price and effectiveness. On this site we plan to assemble The Best of Natural Food Works, for the convenience of those who choose to shop online.

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california guide: caterers In addition to our top supplement picks, Natural Food Works will be shipping select items from our specialty gluten/casein free food line. Order gf/cf fettucine, lasagna, ravioli, sourdough bread, bagels, hamburger/sandwich rolls, pizzas, chocolate chip cookies, almond sugar cookies, brownies as well as many seasonal products like jams and fruit preserves. We will frequently be adding many new products so please check back often to see what we are offering. Natural Food Works' Farmer's Kitchen Cafe offers delicious, homemade bioregional foods, free of gluten and casein. Offerings include: Gluten/casein free breads, bagels, pies, cheesecake, english muffins, hamburger and sandwich rolls, sugar cookies, chocolate chip cookies, brownies, chocolate dipped cookies and special occasion cookies and cakes, made fresh daily to order. Try our fresh homemade gourmet dried pastas, and frozen ravioli, as well as organic soups, gourmet tamales, fresh ready to heat entrees, quiche, pizza, handmade tortillas and ravioli in organic marinara sauce. Your food is made with locally grown and organic fruits and vegetables, free range meats and sustainable fish. No factory food contaminants (solvents, degreasers), no aluminum pans, no hydrogenated or trans fats, no corn syrup, no micro-waved foods, no unnatural additives. Nature's Bounty Cafe Antioch 211 G Street, Antioch, CA 94509 Tel: 925-777-0600 Contact: Lynn and Tina [email protected] http://www.naturesbountycafe.com/ Both Lynn and Tina have been preparing and serving homemade healthy food for their families for more than 20 years. They are passionate about healthy, good tasting food, as well as the farming practices and sustainability of the food products they use, and the strong sense of community that is born out of this approach to food. They have always based their own cooking on a whole foods concept, preparing everything from scratch. About ten years ago they got involved in a natural food buying club here in Antioch . The group bought organic and natural food from a distributor in bulk and split it between about five families. With the lack of available natural and organic products in East County, they found that they had many outside friends wanting to join the group. Tina and Lynn decided to put a formal buying co-op together to offer it up to the community. With the help of good friends, they formalized the ordering process, the infrastructure of the group and the splitting of the food. At the pinnacle of its life, the co-op supported thirty three families. A few years back, life circumstances changed and the women found that they would need to financially support themselves. With their independent, creative nature, they knew that they didn't want to go to work for someone else, and they knew that they wanted to earn money working with their passions. They have a strong sense of community and wanted to make a positive contribution to society, while supporting and providing for their families. With their combined backgrounds in restaurant management, business and biochemistry, along with their passion for food, they had the tools necessary to meld all of their assets into a successful business concept. In December of 2004 they sat down together and decided to go for it. They spent the next ten months hammering out all of the details and creative financing. On October 29th 2005, Nature's Bounty Organic and Natural Café opened its doors to the public in the Historic Rivertown District of Antioch with full intention of offering a natural and organic dinner delivery service.

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california guide: caterers Nico Martin Presents 121 South Maple Ave #3, South San Francisco, CA 94080 Tel: 877-721-7999 Fax: 650-875-7792 http://www.nicopresents.com/ We provide personalized catering services for stylish events large and small. Since 1998 Nico's focus is combining fresh ingredients to create healthy, delicious meals. -Nico Martin's Website Organic In Home Cooking Campbell, CA 95008 Tel: 408-761-3059 Contact: Adriana Sierra [email protected] http://www.organicinhomecooking.com Let us help you live a healthier, less stressful life by providing you with tasty, wholesome, home-cooked meals. Organic in Home Cooking does all the shopping, preparing and provides everything you need to eat healthier. If you are concerned about nutrition, allergies or have special dietary needs. If you have any reason that prevents you from cooking, we provide you with nutritious meals in the comfort of your home without the daily hassle of shopping and cooking. We simply allow you to spend time with your family and relax after a long day at work. Organic To Go 101 West Broadway, Suite 101, San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: 800-304-4550 Contact: Greg Atkinson [email protected] http://www.organictogo.com Organic To Go was founded two and half years ago by a group of men and women who have worked in the natural products industry for many years. Busy with careers and families, the current lifestyle of our culture creates a simple need and desire for delicious yet wholesome fast, casual food. The challenge was how to find it and get it conveniently! After experiencing typical fast food options and lunch box deliveries, we knew there had to be an alternative. Originating from different backgrounds, we each had a vision of healthy casual meals, with everything from ham and cheese sandwiches (Wisconsin folks) to deli-style roast beef sandwiches (Pennsylvania folks) and veggie packed salads (California folks). Organic To Go 2030 Main Street, Irvine, CA 92614 Tel: 800-304-4550 http://www.organictogo.com Company Fast Facts Based in Seattle, Organic To Go is the nation's first fast casual retailer to be certified organic by the

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california guide: caterers QAI with locations in Seattle, Washington; Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego, California; and Washington DC and Bethesda, Maryland. Organic To Go's delicious food is now available in more than 160 locations - including 33 cafes, more than 120 wholesale locations, 17 universities and 11 locations at Los Angeles International Airport. The company has grown and expanded and now operates in four geographic regions. All Organic To Go's delicious "clean" food is free of harmful chemicals, pesticides, antibiotics, and hormones, and created with fresh ingredients sourced locally whenever possible. Paleta Organic Gourmet Meal Delivery Abbot Kinney, Venice Beach, CA 90291 Tel: 310-673-7820 Fax: 310-673-7832 Contact: Jay Boyer [email protected] http://paleta.com Paleta delivers organic, gourmet meals made from local, season ingredients to your home. We make our meals fresh daily, never frozen, and cater to your specific dietary needs. We've also built the first certified green kitchen in Southern California. Park Avenue Catering Co. 591 Mercantile Drive, Cotati, CA 94931 Tel: 707-793-9645 Fax: 707-793-9874 Contact: Bruce Riezenman [email protected] http://www.parkavecater.com Park Avenue Catering Co. is known for its exquisite food, professional service, and attention to detail. Through years of experience, careful organization and network of resources, it is easy to plan every aspect of an event from selecting a site, to choosing linens, lighting, floral arrangements, and beyond . Paul Martin's American Bistro Roseville 1455 Eureka Road, Roseville, CA 95661 Tel: 916-783-3600 Contact: Brian Bennett [email protected] http://www.paulmartinsamericanbistro.com/ “Eat organic. Believe in sustainable. Buy local. Love fresh” is the mantra of top California restaurant, Paul Martin's American Bistro. As much as possible, that's what Paul Martin's aims to deliver, and at accessible prices, with plates priced mostly between 10 and 22. At the heart of all great food is fresh, local, peak of the season ingredients. Paul Martin's aims to take diners back to the farm with meat raised in a humane and wholesome way, locally sourced organic produce, the best of both wild

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california guide: caterers and farmed fish, artisan cheeses and cured meats from small local purveyors. Paul Martin's restaurant's focus on local, sustainable and organic extends to the bar, which features seasonal fruit-infused vodkas made in house, an interesting array of local craft beers and a wine list that offers more than 80 bottles of mostly California wines. Peña Pachamama 1630 Powell St., San Francisco, CA 94133 Tel: 415-646-0018 Fax: 415-646-0018 Contact: Quentin Navia [email protected] http://www.pachamamacenter.org Bolivian cuisine with organic meat and fish, vegetarian and vegan items. Raw living organic dishes available nightly, as well as on Sundays for an exclusive, all Raw Brunch from 10am-2:30pm. The restaurant features live music and dance shows 5 nights a week. Primal Alchemy Catering 3819 East 7th Street , Long Beach, CA 90804 Tel: 562-708-6998 Fax: 562-434-8088 Contact: Dana Buchanan [email protected] http://www.primalalchemy.com Catering with a Conscience. Primal Alchemy Catering uses fresh, seasonal ingredients. With impressive sustainable practices and custom menus they have become the caterer of choice for many in the Orange County and Los Angeles markets. Let them exceed your expectations with their ability to combine incredible logistics with excellent cuisine. They can meet most budgets as they vary depending upon the type of event. The customized menus are created to reflect the budget while adhering to seasonal ingredients. The chef utilizes fresh produce from his own garden and has long term relationships with the local farmers and the markets. Any disposables used are compostable and/or recycled. They can also coordinate rentals and decor. Primal Alchemy Catering is a full service event firm producing the greenest events in the the greater Los Angeles and Orange County area. Member of: Chef's Collaborative, Slow Food, Sustainable Seafood, AIWF Days of Taste Putah Creek Cafe and Buckhorn Catering 1 Main St., Winters, CA 95694 Tel: 530-795-2682 Contact: Janet Valedez [email protected] http://www.buckhornsteakhouse.com A diner, bakery and cafe open for breakfast and luch serving local and organically grown food. We also do catering! RawDaddy's S California Avenue (at El Camino), Palo Alto, CA 94304

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california guide: caterers Tel: 650-280-9412 Contact: James Hall [email protected] http://www.rawdaddyfoods.com/ RawDaddy Foods is dedicated to bringing to everyone who eats out, the most delicious and energizing fast food ever produced. We serve amazing fare that is easy to love. Our living food cuisine is created using ingredients that are predominately organic, seasonal, and local whenever possible. We do not use processed starches, processed sugars, meat, or dairy products. We combine today's most recent culinary discoveries with the world's age-old recipes and methods to produce our own nutrient-rich, fresh and low-heat prepared fare. Our pricing fairly reflects the quality of our ingredients and the labor-intensive nature of our menu. RawDaddy is available at the Montclair Farmers Market, Santa Cruz Farmers Market (Wednesdays) and the Palo Alto Farmers Market (Sundays).

Real Food Daily 514 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401 Tel: 310-451-7544 Fax: 310-451-7154 http://www.realfood.com Real Food Daily is the premiere organic vegan restaurant in California. With two locations in Los Angeles, Real Food Daily continues to draw crowds who enjoy delicious, balanced meals made fresh with organic ingredients. RFD attracts the someday to the everyday vegetarian, celebrities, trendsetting young eaters with sophisticated palates and the mature diner seeking gourmet health supportive cuisine. Visit the RFD Bakery located next door to the Santa Monica location. Real Food Daily 414 N. La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048 Tel: 310-289-9910 Fax: 310-289-9911 http://www.realfood.com Real Food Daily is the premiere organic vegan restaurant in California. With two locations in Los Angeles, Real Food Daily continues to draw crowds who enjoy delicious, balanced meals made fresh with organic ingredients. RFD attracts the someday to the everyday vegetarian, celebrities, trendsetting young eaters with sophisticated palates and the mature diner seeking gourmet health supportive cuisine. Visit the RFD Bakery located next door to the Santa Monica location. Rising Sun Catering 330 Shaw Rd., South San Francisco, CA 94080 Tel: 650-589-0157 Contact: Heather Harris

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california guide: caterers Rising Sun Catering is a family-owned and operated off-premise catering company specializing in "northern California cuisine". Serving the Greater Bay Area and Beyond Sabores Del Sur 712 Bancroft Rd Suite 236, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Tel: 510-406-4980 [email protected] Sabores del Sur ("Flavors from the South") is the Bay Area's premier South American catering company. Chef—owned and operated, Sabores del Sur uses only the freshest ingredients in all of our recipes. We emphasize organic, free trade and locally grown products. We take great pride in ensuring each dish is "made with love"—a philosphy Chef Guisell H. Osorio inherited while cooking side by side with her grandmother during her childhood in Chile. Seller's Markets 388 Market Street 388 Market Street, corner of Pine and Front Streets, San Francisco, CA 94111 Tel: 415-956-3825 Fax: 415-956-0237 Contact: Deb Sellers [email protected] http://www.sellersmarkets.com/index.html At Sellers Markets our eco-friendly, straight-from-the-earth food will sing you a song about the people it's met, the local growers who nurtured it, the craftsmen who took it by the hand and turned it into something special. These are people who know food, how to grow it, cut it, chop it, raise it and guide it to perfection. We call them artisans. And all our gourmet creations “ the Breakfast Pizzas , the pancetta Cobb salad, the turkey and triple cream brie sandwich “ come from our Artisan Kitchen.

Serenity Spaces Los Angeles, CA 90048 Tel: 310-854-2078 Contact: Dorit, Certified Organic Vegan Living foods Chef [email protected] http://www.serenityspaces.org Serenity Foods offers mainly raw, vegan, organic, living foods, although there is a cooked organic vegan menu available. We use only eco-friendly, sustainable tableware.

Spork Foods Silverlake, Los Angeles, CA 90026 Tel: 323-284-8733 Contact: Heather Goldberg [email protected] http://www.sporkfoods.com

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california guide: caterers Spork Foods is a Los Angeles-based gourmet vegan food company owned and operated by sisters Jenny and Heather Goldberg. Our delicious, innovative cuisine emphasizes organic, local, and seasonal ingredients. We offer cooking classes, food consultation, and catering. Stephanie's Bakery Ocean Beach 4879 Voltaire St, at Bohemia Strudel Factory, San Diego, CA 92107 Tel: 619-221-0285 Contact: Maria Sanchez (owner) [email protected] http://www.stephaniesbakery.com/ Stephanie's is a mostly organic bakery. We offer a variety of specialty items, such as vegan, dairy free, and lactose free. Since 1999, we have provided a blend of old-world charm mixed with health conscious thinking. At the bakery you'll find traditional apple strudel side by side with mini chocolate bundt cakes and giant chocolate chip cookies. We also offer a delicious homemade vegan pizza (no dairy of course!), made to order. The bakery, just blocks from the water in Ocean Beach, California, is a family-run business owned and operated by Maria Sanchez. With a background in nutrition and organic cooking, you can be sure that everything you find at Stephanie's will be wholesome and nutritious. OPEN: Friday thru Sunday 11AM - 7PM CLOSED: Mon thru Thurs Sugar Plum Vegan Cafe and Bakery 2315 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95816 Tel: 916-706-3302 http://www.sugarplumvegan.com Sacramento's Premiere 100% Vegan Cafe, Bakery and Catering Company All of our items are 100% VEGAN and made with organic wheat flour, unless otherwise noted. We use organic products whenever possible, shop local and support fair trade practices. We compost and try to keep our footprint small on our wonderful Mother. We have lots of gluten and sugar free options. We make birthday cakes, cater and have lots of fun. We have Bottomless Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Creative lunch and dinner featuring organic ingredients from local family farms. Full service catering company from the casual lunch to the classy wedding. Summer Kitchen Bake Shop 2944 College Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705 Tel: 415-533-4012 Contact: Charlene Reis [email protected] http://summerkitchenbakeshop.com A great sustainable, seasonal and local take-away and bakeshop. Great pizza, sweets, salads and sandwiches. Box lunch, picnic and tail party catering.

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california guide: caterers Summer Thyme's 421 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Tel: 530-273-2904 Contact: Amy and Chamba Cooke [email protected] http://www.summerthymes.com Bakery, deli, coffee and tea. Beautiful setting with featured artist of the month and weekend musical guests. At Summer Thyme's, we bring a devotion to both food and community. Our vision is to celebrate local, organic, delicious foods in an environment where people can connect, share good conversation and enjoy a respite from our all-too-often busy lives. Sunrise Bistro 1559 Botelho Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Tel: 925-930-0122 http://www.sunrisebistrocatering.com/ Cindy (Stein) Gershen opened the original Sunrise Cafe & Bakery on South California Blvd. in Walnut Creek in 1981, baking her own breads and pastries, and is still the owner today. A family business, her son, Joe Stein, is the general manager. Sunrise Bistro & Catering not only serves comfort food "like Mom used to make," but under Cindy's guidance is leading the way in how restaurants can make their food delicious and healthy for you! We use no hydrogenated oils (trans-fats) or high-fructose corn syrup in our recipes. We use fresh ingredients and salt sparingly to let you decide how much you want to have! We bake our own breads, pastries and desserts, along with preparing our own jam, berry compote, and salsa from scratch. You can enjoy our breakfast potatoes or potato salad, but we also offer other healthier options, such as brown rice or sweet potatoes. At Sunrise you are free to make your own choices for your best well-being! Cindy has become a well-known and respected advocate for healthy living. Having lost and kept off over 90 pounds for more than eight years, her passion is to take the lessons of healthy diet and exercise and then condense that information into simple, practical solutions that people can use everyday. She often speaks to local businesses and organizations to share her tips for healthy eating and its effects on productivity in the workplace/school, occasionally including cooking demonstrations. If you are interested in further information or possible speaking engagements, please call (925) 930-6323 and Angie will be happy to assist you. We have recently remodeled our Sunrise Bistro and are now open for dinners. The Bistro is located in the Main Street Plaza on Botelho Drive. We are offering our Cuz'nz BBQ menu for lunch and dinner. We've also added a full bar with flat screen TV! Our Banquet Room can be reserved for private parties of 15 to 40 guests. And, of course, you can still enjoy outdoor dining on our patio. Many of our customers have been asking what happened to our location at 1355 S. California formerly our Sunrise Cafe that then became Cuz'nz BBQ. We decided not to renew our lease there so that we could provide a better venue for our BBQ customers - table service with more seating, plus bar, in addition to more parking and proximity to downtown attractions. This move enabled us to open the Bistro for dinner and offer your favorite Bistro menu items for dinner as well.

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california guide: caterers Sunrise Catering prepares everything from cold buffets and box lunches to full-scale dinners and hors d'oeuvre receptions. We also offer outstanding breakfasts - hot or coldÑdelivered to your office or event. We deliver within the Tri-Valley area, and will go anywhere in the Bay Area under appropriate circumstances. By popular demand, we have also included BBQ in our catering repertoire! As with most of our catering, you can order BBQ menu items a la Carte or full meals for 15 or more guests, including staffing if desired. (Smaller orders can be placed directly with the Bistro.) We are preferred caterers for the Lesher Regional Center for the Arts, the Gardens at Heather Farm, the Veterans Memorial in Lafayette, and Temple Isaiah, among other venues. SwingTime Cafe & Catering 445 Union Street, Watsonville, CA 95076 Tel: 831-786-0812 Contact: Liz Silva [email protected] http://www.swingtimecafe.com SwingTime Cafe offers a varied menu of wholesome, delicious dishes that feature ingredients from local farms and farmers markets (organic when available). Please see their website for an updated monthly menu, which includes fruit freezies, fair-trade coffee drinks, teas, sandwiches on artisan breads, wraps, soups, salads, and daily specials.For more than a decade Antonette Wood, Peggy Triplitt, and Liz Silva operated SwingTime Golf, working with Clint Eastwood's Mission Ranch in Carmel, and in the past year have taken their event planning expertise and putting it to use raising money for nonprofits, which are always struggling to raise funds."Most importantly, we want to create awareness for the programs,says co-owner Peggy Triplitt. "You can have a good mission as a nonprofit, but if no one's heard of you, those are just words."SwingTime Café got its start at the farmer's market in Watsonville because Antonette, Peggy, and Liz wanted to give back to the community where they all live. The Café and catering business now operate out of a downtown location and continues to donate a portion of the proceeds to local nonprofits. T-Rex Barbeque 1300 10th Street, Berkeley, CA 94710 Tel: 510-527-0099 [email protected] http://www.t-rex-bbq.com T-Rex Barbeque offers traditional California style barbecue. All of the provided meats are free-range, free of antibiotics and hormones and all organic. The produce is local and also organic.

Temecula Catering 27470 Jefferson Ave, Suite 2, Temecula, CA 92592 Tel: 951-553-4459 Contact: Michael Cragg [email protected] http://Temecula-Catering.com

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california guide: caterers Introducing Chef Michael, Temecula Valley's hot new and innovative chef is ready to assist you with all of your catering needs. He has spent the last five years refining his skills at a prestigious five-star Ritz Carlton in Laguna Niguel California where he became an expert in the French sous vide style of cooking. Chef Michael and his crew offer full-service catering for your next event. We can cater your intimate gatherings with family and friends. We are equally at home catering elegant weddings for 100s at one of Temecula Valley's wineries. His refined and delectable selections will enhance your next banquet, corporate event, conference or convention. Temecula Catering offers banquet to full-scale gourmet dining experience. Chef Michael is ready to work with you to create the perfect personalized menu for your needs. Chef Michael's Cooking Show, “MAC and ME” is currently featured on Falkner Winery and Oak Mountain Winery's web sites. Hope to hear from you soon! The Caprice 2000 Paradise Drive, Tiburon, CA 94920 Tel: 415-435-3400 Fax: 415-435-8034 http://www.thecaprice.com Located in Tiburon, California, The Caprice offers wild-caught fish that is hormone free, grass fed beef, produce from local farms and free-range chickens. The Cooking Apprentice PO BOX 288, Brentwood, CA 94513 Tel: 1-800-684-0208 Fax: 925-634-4728 Contact: Grace or Xavier Clerc [email protected] http://www.thecookingapprentice.com Established on October 2010, The Cooking Apprentice LLC es up SF Bay Area's historic Brentwood, named one of the Best Communities for Young People, with an array of interactive cooking workshops, private cooking events and social catering service for children, individuals and families alike. We are family owned and operated serving Brentwood, CA and neighboring areas of East Contra Costa. The Epicurean Connection P.O. Box 1916, Sonoma, CA 95476 Tel: 707-935-7960 Fax: 707-935-7960 Contact: Sheana Davis & Jim YOnkus [email protected] http://www.sheanadavis.com Sheana Davis, The Epicurean Connection, is celebrating 20 years in the culinary world as a Chef, Caterer and Marketer Extraordinare. You will locate Sheana Davis at both local and national culinary

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california guide: caterers events including hosting culinary classes, seminars and as a guest chef. The Epicurean Connection brings together artisan cheesemakers, brewers, winemakers, farmers and producers to create The Epicurean Connection portfolio connecting them to retailers, chefs and the desired clientèle. Eat Responsibly, Act Locally, Respond Politically. The Oaxacan Kitchen 1117 Independence Ave., Mountain View, CA 94043 Tel: 650-321-8003 Fax: 650-320-8931 Contact: Zaida Kent [email protected] http://www.theoaxacankitchen.com Oaxacan Foods manufactures authentic Moles, Chocolates, Antojitos and Tamales sold at farmers markets and retail stores in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our restaurant features a seasonal menu. We are pleased to announce that we are using 100% Organic Grass-Fed Beef, Goat and Lamb from Old Creek Ranch. Valley End Farms 6300 Petaluma Hill Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 Tel: 707-585-1123 Fax: 707-585-1123 Contact: Sharon Grossi [email protected] http://www.valleyendfarm.com/ Centrally located kitty corner to Sonoma State University, Valley End Farm is within easy driving distance of Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Penngrove, Cotati, and Petaluma. Our location allows our CSA members to conveniently pickup their freshly picked, USDA and CCOF Organic Certified produce at our beautiful farm which has been family owned and operated since opening in 1996. Take a peak at our website for upcoming farm events and pictures of adorable chicks! Our products Beans: Beet Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Cauliflower Corn Sweet Pop, Ornamental Eggplant: White/Purple Garlic Gourds Lettuce Melon Mesclun

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california guide: caterers Okra Onion Pea Pepper: Green/Red/Yellow/Purple/Habanera Potato: Red/Russet/Sweet/White Sweet/Yukon Pumpkin Radish Shallots Spinach Summer

More information at www.ValleyEndFarm.com Vino Locale 431 Kipling Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Tel: 650-328-0450 [email protected] http://www.vinolocale.com/ Vino Locale offers a selection of local wine and organic foods. The restaurant is located in an Victorian house in downtown Palo Alto. In addition to the local food and wine, local artist are also featured at the restaurant. Wild Thyme Events Box 239, 19030 Railroad Ave., El Verano, CA 95433 Tel: 707-996-0900 Fax: 707-996-9453 Contact: Joanne Filipello [email protected] http://wildthymeevents.com Wild Thyme caters to the San Francisco Bay area and wine country, providing excellent food from fresh local ingredients prepared from scratch in our wine country kitchen. Herbs and vegetables come from our biodynamic garden or local sustainable farmers. X'otik Kitchen 6121 Washinton Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 Tel: 310-280- 3961 Fax: 310-280-3926 http://www.xotikkitchen.com Imagine a kitchen that features healthy, organic, great tasting food at affordable prices. At X'otik Kitchen, we serve naturally grown fruits and vegetables, free range chicken, grass fed Nebraskan beef and daily fresh fish. We use the finest herbs and spices from all corners of the world. Daily fresh bread baked on premises.

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california guide: caterers Zazu Restaurant & Farm 3535 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Tel: 707-523-4814 Fax: 707-887-0416 Contact: Duskie Estes [email protected] http://www.zazurestaurant.com We are a seasonal-based-menu restaurant dedicated to local, sustainable, and organic agriculture. We have a small farm behind our restaurant and another farm just a few miles away. We have our own chickens that produce the eggs for our handmade pasta. We make our own bacon and salami from heritage pigs that are antibiotic, hormone free, and free range. (You can also purchase a pack or our bacon or salami.) Food is harvested just before dinner service! Some nights you can even pick a squash blossom for your own dish! also try our sister restaurant, Bovolo, in Healdsburg. And come see Zoi from TOP CHEF! ZZA's Trattoria & Wine Bar 552 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610 Tel: 510-839-9124 Fax: 510-839-9140 [email protected] http://www.morezzas.com/ With beautiful views of Lake Merritt, Zza's Trattoria & Wine Bar offers some of the best homemade Italian food Oakland, CA has to offer. The Zza's team brings you a East Bay restaurant experience that is similar to a small family owned Trattoria you may stumble upon in the streets of Italy. Savor some of our homemade fresh pastas, pizzas, seafood and fresh baked bread, specialty Italian deserts, excellent wines, and espressos. Hand prepared with love just like grandma used to make. Enjoy dining in our family style Oakland restaurant or taste our global wine selection in the chic interior of the popluar East Bay Wine Tasting Bar while listening to the sounds of worldly music. Enjoy dinner and wine on the sidewalk or sitting inside at a table next to the double windows that offer perfect people watching and views of beautiful Lake Merritt.

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california guide: co-ops Abundant Harvest Organics 38694 Road 16, Kingsburg, CA 93631 [email protected] http://www.abundantharvestorganics.com Just like many of you, our family has been on a journey to live and eat healthy. Which, much to our dismay, we discovered is extremely expensive to accomplish.

We decided that that was unacceptable especially if we had the ability to improve this struggle for enhancing health. Thus, our desire for affordable, chemically unaltered food led us to develop Abundant Harvest Organics. We have uncovered an approach to natural food distribution that will deliver organic produce at conventional prices within hours of harvest.

Who We Are Abundant Harvest Organics is an alliance of small family farmers in Central California dedicated to growing superior organic produce and getting it to you in the simplest manner possible; that is, without the use of chemicals or packaging materials. We grow locally and supply locally, cutting the need for expensive and wasteful fuel and packing resources. Here is what we do best: * Organic produce only; we don′t substitute! * Unparalleled taste; varieties are chosen and harvested for taste and nutritional value rather than shelf-life and aesthetics * Superior quality and value; fairly priced significantly below retail value of same product from grocer * Locally grown; investing in our community's people, its resources, and its physical, as well as economic health * Fresh, fresh, fresh; from the soil to your dinner table in a day!

Arcata Co-op 811 I St, Arcata, CA 95521 Tel: 707-826-8670 [email protected] http://www.northcoastco-op.com/ The North Coast Cooperative is a member-owned community market guided by cooperative principles emphasizing a diverse selection of organic, bulk, and local food products. The Co-op provides consumer education so that shoppers can make informed choices. The Co-op promotes community building and environmental sustainability while maintaining financial stability. The foundation of our work is meeting member needs. Arroyo Food Co-op PO Box 5, Altadena, CA 91003 Tel: 626-440-5995 Contact: Shen Boucher [email protected] http://www.arroyofoodcoop.com

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california guide: co-ops This is a group working on establishing a food co-op in the Pasadena/Altadena area of Los Angeles county. There is only one food co-op in LA and it's far on the west side. We have over 100 members and we're working on spreading the word so we can increase our membership and open a store. Bountiful Harvest Co-Op Inland Empire/San Bernadino County, Apple Valley, CA 92307 Tel: 760-961-2558 Contact: Scott and Adriana Bell [email protected] http://www.bhcoop.org We are private membership group consisting of families living in and around Apple Valley, California and the high desert. We offer a basket filled with 100% certified organic produce consisting of fruits and vegetables for $30 (payable through our website via paypal). We require a deposit fee of $30 (refundable upon leaving BHCOBC) which gives us a money pool to spend on other products for the group-ie: meats, raw dairy, nuts, coconut oil to name a few, and an annual membership fee of 20.00(which is payable on our website).

Please visit our website for more information and details. Or call between the hours of 3-5pm Mon-Fri. Briar Patch Co-op Community Market Animal Welfare Approved Listing 290 Sierra College Drive Suite A, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Tel: 530-272-5333 [email protected] http://www.briarpatch.coop Sells Animal Welfare Approved raw milk from Organic Pastures Dairy Company, LLC. Ask for other Organic Pastures Animal Welfare Approved products that may be available. Sells Animal Welfare Approved beef, goat, lamb, and eggs from Chaffin Family Orchards http://www.chaffinfamilyorchards.com/

BriarPatch Co-op & Community Market 290 Sierra College Drive , Grass Valley, CA 95945 Tel: 530-272-5333 Fax: 530-272-1204 [email protected] http://www.briarpatch.coop/ The BriarPatch Co-op is a member-owned community market. We provide a balance of affordable natural, organic and conventional products and are committed to customer service, consumer education and supporting local economic renewal. At the BriarPatch, we are eager to answer your questions and willing to personally show you the products for which you are looking. We carry the finest lines of organic, healthful and nutritious foods. We also have large vitamin, body care and housewares departments. To the extent possible we carry locally grown and manufactured products.

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california guide: co-ops BriarPatch is open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Chico Natural foods 818 Main St. , Chico, CA 95928 Tel: 530-891-1713 Contact: Liza Tedesco [email protected] http://www.chiconatural.com/ Our well-stocked grocery department carries an expansive selection of everyday goods and hard to find specialty items. Each item is carefully selected for quality and whole food goodness. We specialize in vegetarian, raw foods, and environmentally friendly products. Our produce selection is by far one of the finest in Chico. Here you'll find organic, locally grown foods that put fresh fruits and vegetables on your table shortly after being picked. Where local products aren't in season or unavailable, our produce department works hard to ensure they meet fair trade standards. We also carry a range of naturally raised and organic dairy and eggs.

Hours of operation: 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. Co-opportunity Animal Welfare Approved Listing 1525 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90404 Tel: 310-451-8902 [email protected] http://www.coopportunity.com Sells Animal Welfare Approved raw milk from Organic Pastures Dairy Company, LLC. Ask for other Organic Pastures Animal Welfare Approved products that may be available. Co-Opportunity Consumers Co-op 1525 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90404 Tel: 310-451-8902 Fax: 310-458-6485 [email protected] http://www.coopportunity.com Join your Community! Founded in 1974, and now serving over 15,000 member-owners, we're open to the public & provide all natural food shoppers with a dynamic community resource for healthy living. Our staff works hard to stay knowledgeable in their specialty areas, allowing us to continue thriving as a treasured Westside favorite.

Known city-wide for our exceptional, mainly-organic selection of high-quality fresh produce, we also feature chef & foodie favorites like organic bulk herbs plus a full range of bulk foods; from snacks to your cupboard staples. We also feature specialty grocery selections such as macrobiotic products

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california guide: co-ops and a variety of wheat-free and other alternative food choices. We've got a full-service Community Deli, Organic Coffee & (Mostly Organic) Juice Bar, a large vitamin and body care department, and an eclectic mix of wine and beer choices.

Co-Opportunity is open to the public from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Cream of the Co-op Animal Welfare Approved Listing 8200 Medford Street, Ventura, CA 93004 Sells Animal Welfare Approved raw milk from Organic Pastures Dairy Company, LLC. Ask for other Organic Pastures Animal Welfare Approved products that may be available. Davis Food Co-op 620 G Street, Davis, CA 95616 Tel: 530-758-2667 Contact: Eric Stromberg [email protected] http://www.davisfood.coop Started in a Davis living room in 1972, the Davis Food Co-op has grown into a full-service food cooperative owned and operated by over 9,000 local households.We've operated at 620 G Street since March, 1984.

In 1990, we were able to buy our building. We renovated and remodeled in 1992 and 1997. We're proud to be open seven days a week, from 8 am to 10 pm. (Hours vary on July 4th, Thanksgiving, and around the end of December.) The Co-op provides you with a unique, healthy array of foods that can support many diets: from that of the young family to the nutritional particulars of a special diet; from that of the health-conscious shopper to the person who questions the use of chemical pesticides on their fruit and vegetables.

Nowhere else in town delivers over 40 different varieties of organic produce every day of the week, features over 750 items in bulk, or naturally-raised, chemical-free beef and chicken. The Davis Food Co-op's most important characteristic is that it is a cooperative. We exist to serve our members, and depend on your support and involvement to exist. Davis Food Co-op Animal Welfare Approved Listing 620 G Street, Davis, CA 95616 Tel: 530-758-2667 [email protected] http://www.daviscoop.com Sells Animal Welfare Approved raw milk from Organic Pastures Dairy Company, LLC. Ask for other Organic Pastures Animal Welfare Approved products that may be available. Sells Animal Welfare Approved goat cheese from North Valley Farms Chevre http://northvalleyfarms.com/

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california guide: co-ops Delaney's Artisan Foods Market 41977 5th St. , Temecula , CA 92590 Tel: 760-277-8575 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=20180909962 We are currently in a in FOOD REVOLUTION Whole foods, artisanal foods, raw foods, small family farms, organic farms, organic foods, grass-fed pastured livestock, cultured-fermented foods, sustainable farms, Sally Fallon, Body Ecology, Nourishing Traditions, Weston Price Foundation. Supporting an emerging paradigm shift toward a Field to Fork Nation. Know your farmer. Doorstep Farmers 180 Golf Club Rd. #127, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Tel: 925-360-8643 Contact: Michael Wedgley [email protected] http://doorstepfarmers.com/Home.html Doorstep Farmers is a Community Supported Agriculture Service in Contra Costa County. There aim is to provide a convenient and inexpensive means to receive locally grown, organic produce directly to your door. They are a company based in Pleasant Hill and deliver to the surrounding areas. Groveland Co-op Animal Welfare Approved Listing PO Box 1338, Groveland, CA 95321 Sells Animal Welfare Approved raw milk from Organic Pastures Dairy Company, LLC. Ask for other Organic Pastures Animal Welfare Approved products that may be available. Heartfelt Foods Gourmet Pet Treats P.O. Box 2176, McKinleyville, CA 95519 [email protected] Heartfelt Foods Gourmet Pet Treats is located in Northwest California's beautiful Humboldt County where we manufacture organic grassfed all-beef jerky-stick dog treats. Using only local free-range Humboldt Grassfed Beef we combine human food-grade ground beef with organic grassfed beef heart and liver. That's it! What dogs evolved to eat and the reason they have sharp teeth, Meat!

Our dog treats are so good that there's really no reason you shouldn't try them. Seriously, they're good enough that you can eat them and your dogs will absolutely go nuts for them! Every one ounce packet contains approximately 1/4 of a pound of beef before cooking!

Heartfelt Foods uses only free-range organic grassfed beef products to make our treats. There are no hormones, antibiotics, or steroids in our ingredients and we don't use any preservatives or seasonings. The closest thing to raw beef that you can give your dog, with no funny stuff. That's why we call it "People Food For Your Pets!" Humboldt Creamery

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california guide: co-ops 572 Highway 1 Fortuna, Fortuna, CA 95540 Tel: 707-725-6182 Fax: 707-725-6186 [email protected] http://humboldtcreamery.com/ The Humboldt Cooperative Creamery, located along the Pacific Coast in far northern California, is a farmer-owned cooperative. Among their members, about a dozen farms are dedicated to producing organic milk. With massive amounts of rainfall and high humidity during much of the year, these producers manage excellent, high-quality pasture, supplementing with irrigation during the dry season. Modest in scale compared to most California dairy farms, many of Humboldt's members, milking hundreds of cows, are quite large when compared to the average organic dairy farm in the United States. However, they have proven that with excellent management and the right climate, larger farms can do a wonderful job managing the ecological impacts of dairy farming while providing excellent quality pastures, resulting in healthy, long-lived cows. In addition to producing their own brand of organic ice cream, this cooperative also supplies organic powder and raw milk to other dairy marketers. Isla Vista Co-op 6575 Seville Rd., Isla Vista, CA 93117 Tel: 805-968-1401 [email protected] http://www.islavistafood.coop Isla Vista Co-op is open seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Isla Vista Food Co-op Animal Welfare Approved Listing 6575 Seville Road, Isla Vista, CA 93117 Tel: 805-968-1401 Fax: 805-968-0202 [email protected] http://www.islavistafood.coop/ Sells Animal Welfare Approved raw milk from Organic Pastures Dairy Company, LLC. Ask for other Organic Pastures Animal Welfare Approved products that may be available. Kaweah Food Co-op P. O. Box 791, Three Rivers, CA 93271 Tel: 559-539-6810 Fax: 559-561-4585 Contact: Arthur Ogawa [email protected] http://www.KaweahFoodCoop.org Food buying club in Tulare county, California for Three Rivers, Exeter, Woodlake, Visalia and neighborhood

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california guide: co-ops KJ&M Cooperative Animal Welfare Approved Listing 624 Cambridge Ct., Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Sells Animal Welfare Approved raw milk from Organic Pastures Dairy Company, LLC. Ask for other Organic Pastures Animal Welfare Approved products that may be available. Lake County Community Coop P.O. Box 6306, Clearlake, CA 95422 Tel: 707-993-4270 Contact: JoAnn Saccato, Chair [email protected] http://www.lakeco-op.org/ Guided by the International Cooperative Principles, the Lake County Community Cooperative envisions cultivating an evolving community by nurturing values of social, economic and environmental responsibility. Farmers market held on Friday nights at the corner of Olympic Dr and Lakeshore Dr. in Clearlake. Lisa's Counter Culture 645 Barron Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Tel: 650-858-1148 Contact: Lisa Herndon [email protected] http://www.lisascounterculture.com Organic Local Sustainable Cooking Workshops with focus on fermentation Host to several CSAs and Coops 2 bee hives, 4 chickens (eggs) Live Earth Farm, Surfside Chicken/Eggs, Happy Girl Kitchen, Evergreen Acres Goat Farm, Garden Variety Sheep Milk Dairy, Sierra Farm Lamb

Mandela Foods Cooperative 1430 7th Street, Oakland, CA 94607 Tel: 510-452-1133 [email protected] http://www.mandelafoods.com/html/about.html Mandela Foods Cooperative is a locally-owned and operated full-service grocery store and nutrition education center located in West Oakland, a community long under served in grocery retail. The present under supply of food retail in West Oakland represents an opportunity to leverage untapped local buying power into new business and employment opportunities and healthy eating options for West Oakland residents. The Cooperative will offer local goods, wholesome, fresh and affordable foods grown on family farms, nutrition education classes and a cooperative economic investment program that provides multi-level investment for community residents. Mary's Raw Goats Milk Apple Valley, CA 92308

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california guide: co-ops Tel: 760-961-1290 Contact: Mary Erstad [email protected] http://www.marysrawgoatsmilk.com Free Range, Grass Fed Heritage goats. Whole, Raw Goats Milk. MM Livestock Co. 22155 Waite St, Wildomar, CA 92595 Tel: 951-259-2072 Contact: Megan McDowell [email protected] http://www.mmlivestockco.com MM Livestock Co. Offers 100% grass fed and finished beef and lamb by the whole animal, share or piece. Pastured Berkshire pork and Buff Orpington Chickens are available as well as Pastured Goat. Feeding and care practices are second to none. Certified Natural, and Humanely handled. Mt. View Co-op Animal Welfare Approved Listing 1919 Annette Lane, Los Altos, CA 94024 Sells Animal Welfare Approved raw milk from Organic Pastures Dairy Company, LLC. Ask for other Organic Pastures Animal Welfare Approved products that may be available. Natural Foods Co-Op of San Luis Obispo 745 Frances St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Tel: 805-544-7928 Natural Foods Co-Op of San Luis Obispo is a full service health food store. We feature a discounted special order program, organic, bulk foods, produce and grocery items, as well as supplements.

We are open to members and the public from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. everyday. North Coast Co-op Eureka 1036 5th Street, Eureka, CA 95501 Tel: 707-443-6027 Fax: 707-443-2042 Contact: Larry Crabb, manager [email protected] http://www.northcoastco-op.com/eureka.htm The North Coast Co-op in Eureka features bulk grains, coffee, tea, herbs and spices (organic and conventional), as well as a full-service meat and seafood department. The co-op also has a deli with made-to-order sandwiches and a bakery counter featuring espresso drinks.

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california guide: co-ops In addition to natural and "brand-name" groceries, Eureka Co-op also sells local, organic and conventional produce, fresh flowers, vitamins, supplements, body care items, housewares, gifts and general merchandise. The co-op also has a great selection of beer and wine, featuring locally and organically-produced libations!

Eureka Co-op is open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. North Coast Co-op Arcata 811 I Street, Arcata, CA 95521 Tel: 707-822-5947 Fax: 707-822-1151 [email protected] http://www.northcoastco-op.com/ The North Coast Co-op located in Arcata is committed to selling local products because locally-made food tastes better because it's the freshest possible product, buying local food strengthens small, family-owned and operated independent businesses and our local economy, and buying local has minimal impact on our environment because less trucking means less refrigeration time and less gasoline used.

Arcata Coop is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Holiday hours may vary. Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market Animal Welfare Approved Listing 4765 Voltaire Street, San Diego, CA 92107 Tel: 619-224-1387 http://obpeoplesfood.coop Sells Animal Welfare Approved raw milk from Organic Pastures Dairy Company, LLC. Ask for other Organic Pastures Animal Welfare Approved products that may be available. Ocean Beach Peoples Foods Co-op 4765 Voltaire St., San Diego, CA 92107 Tel: 619-224-1387 http://www.obpeoplesfood.coop Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market is a member-owned vegetarian consumer co-op that has been serving the community since 1971. Originally a worker's collective, the cooperative has grown to include 6000 feet of retail space and more than 7000 member/owners.

The Co-op offers an extensive selection of organic produce, grocery, dairy, and bulk foods and herbs, as well as vitamins and homeopathics, cruelty-free bodycare, and aromatherapy products. Enjoy a full service sit-down deli featuring a delicious selection of home-style vegetarian and vegan entrees, salads, sandwiches, freshly prepared baked goods, desserts, and more!

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california guide: co-ops At People's, San Diego's only community owned grocery store, we specialize in products that are organic, wholesome, minimally processed, cruelty-free, and environmentally safe.

Membership at People's is only $15 per year, but is not required in order to shop. Store hours are: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. Other Avenues Worker-Owned Cooperative 3930 Judah Street, San Francisco, CA 94122 Tel: 415-661-7475 [email protected] http://otheravenues.coop/ Other Avenues offers groceries, bulk items, household items, and gifts. Rainbow Bridge 211 E. Matilija St., Ojai, CA 93023 Tel: 805-646-4017 http://www.rainbowbridgeojai.com Nestled in the heart of Ojai, just off Ojai Avenue behind Rains, Rainbow Bridge provides a wide range of healthy and natural products. In the general store, we carry a vast selection of specialty foods, many of which are made from organic ingredients and formulated for special diets. All of our produce is fresh, most of it is organic and some from local farms.

The cosmetics aisles have chemical-free personal care items from deodorants and lotions to bath salts and aromatherapy oils. In the vitamin department, there is a vast selection of vitamin and mineral supplements, homeopathics, herbal remedies, and protein powders. For a snack on the go or a savory sit down dinner, our deli offers salads, sandwiches, juices, smoothies, and hot foods. We invite people from all walks of life to enjoy our comfortable shopping environment, for we are more than just a store, but a community gathering place.

Rainbow Bridge is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Rainbow Grocery Animal Welfare Approved Listing 1745 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 Tel: 415-863-0620 [email protected] http://www.rainbowgrocery.org Sells Animal Welfare Approved raw milk from Organic Pastures Dairy Company, LLC. Ask for other Organic Pastures Animal Welfare Approved products that may be available.

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california guide: co-ops 1745 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 Tel: 415-863-0620 [email protected] http://www.rainbowgrocery.org At Rainbow Grocery, our purpose is to provide natural, organic, vegetarian food and environmentally and health conscious products at an affordable price. Rainbow Grocery Cooperative is an independent, collectively run, worker owned and operated cooperative at which decision making and responsibilities are shared through democratic structures and elected committees. Raw People 6352 Corte Del Abeto , Suite H, Carlsbad, CA 92011 Tel: 888-688-8889 Fax: 760-431-0126 Contact: Ricj [email protected] http://www.RawPeople.com Information, recipes and products to help individuals and families transition and maintain a raw food lifestyle. Re Rustica 1865 Herndon Avenue, Ste K 279, Clovis, CA 93619 Tel: 559-977-7539 Contact: Aaron Brachfeld or Mary Choate [email protected] http://www.rerustica.com Affordable farm fresh food, FREE home delivery through most of California and affordable shipping nation-wide! Pick your owns and free tours are informative and entertaining, covering everything from ecology to history, agricultural law, agricultural science and more! They grow 100's of crops, from staples like potatoes and beans and grains to treats like honey and grapefruit, nuts and mushrooms, and all the usual favorites. Sacramento Natural Foods Co-Op 1900 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95816 Tel: 916-455-2667 Fax: 916-455-0762 [email protected] http://www.sacfoodcoop.com/ Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op (SNFC) began as a food buying club in 1972. Interest and membership grew, and the Co-op incorporated as a consumer-owned cooperative in 1973. In the Spring of 2000, the Co-op embarked upon a strategic planning process to define its future direction. With the input of over 2,000 Co-op owners as well as staff and the Board, the Co-op created a strategic plan that was then approved and adopted by the Board in March 2001.

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california guide: co-ops The purpose of the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op is to be a trusted source of natural foods and products and a reliable resource for consumer information. Whenever possible SNFC will sell meat that is raised on local family farms. Meat products will be sold only when they meet or exceed the USDA Organic standards for feed and processing. These products must also meet the standards for humane treatment of animals as they are developed by the Animal Welfare Institute and the Humane Society of the United States in conjunction with USDA Organic. Poultry and poultry products must be either cage free or free-range, as well as hormone and antibiotic-free.

The Co-op is open to the public seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op Animal Welfare Approved Listing 1900 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95816 Tel: 916-455-2667 http://www.sacfoodcoop.com Sells Animal Welfare Approved goat cheese from North Valley Farms Chevre LLC (www.northvalleyfarms.com). Sells Animal Welfare Approved raw milk from Organic Pastures Dairy Company, LLC. Ask for other Organic Pastures Animal Welfare Approved products that may be available. Sacred Food Ways 2566 Black Bart Drive, Valley Springs, CA 95252 Tel: 209-772-8863 Contact: Kristi Hyllen [email protected] http://www.sacredfoodways.com/ Food Co-op, classes, nutrition education Santa Rosa Community Market 1899 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Tel: 707-546-1806 Fax: 707-546-6555 http://srcommunitymarket.com Community Market is Sonoma County's worker-run, non-profit, vegetarian natural food store. Since 1975 we've provided the community with wholesome, organic foods and products. But we're more than just a store… Seven Bridges Cooperative 325 River St Ste A, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Tel: 800-768-4409 Fax: 831-466-9844 [email protected] http://www.breworganic.com

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california guide: co-ops Seven Bridges Cooperative was founded to supply the best organic brewing ingredients in the world to brewers. Our retail store and mail order catalog have been open for business in Santa Cruz, California since 1997. Our mission is to make a wide selection of quality organic brewing ingredients available to home brewers. All of our organic ingredients are certified organic under the USDA national organic program. Seven Bridges is a Cooperative because we value the principals of a worker owned business where we collectively do the work, make the decisions, and share in the rewards. We are a diverse group of people with a wide range of skills and a common interest in brewing and enjoying, quality beer. All of the members of Seven Bridges have invested considerable time and money to make our dream of organic home brewing a reality. We literally started on a shoestring budget, but our structure gives our members complete and equal control over every aspect of our business. All of us at Seven Bridges are dedicated to making your organic brewing experience as pleasant and as successful as possible. Since the beginning, our top priorities have been the highest quality products, personable customer support, and respect for human dignity and the environment. Shipley Co-op 600 E Hartley Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Tel: 760-375-3414

South Central Farmers Cooperative 1702 E. 41st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90058 Tel: 800-249-5240 Contact: Sarah Nolan [email protected] http://www.southcentralfarmers.com The South Central Farmers Cooperative (SCFC) is committed to providing quality organic produce in every box. We believe that all residents in every community are entitled to fresh, healthy food choices at an affordable cost. SCFC is committed to doing everything in our power to make this a reality. Currently, pick up locations include: Atwater Farmers Market, Leimert Farmers Market, Hollywood Farmers Market, Watts Farmers Market, Long Beach (near downtown), and Lebec. We will have active drop-offs by November 2008 in Pasadena, Culver City, and Santa Monica. If you are interested in starting a drop off location near you, find 10 friends or neighbors who would be interested and we can come your way. The SCF farm, located in Shafter, CA, is Certified Organic by the USDA and by California Certified Organic Farmers.

UCSD Food Co-op 9500 Gilman Drive, #3023, La Jolla, CA 92037 Tel: 805-551-0680 Contact: Katie Brown [email protected]

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california guide: co-ops UCSD is home to some very special student organizations: the Co-ops. The Co-ops are not-for-profit organizations that provide students, faculty, and staff at UCSD with the highest quality merchandise and services at the lowest prices possible. For many, the Co-ops are a place to buy low-priced healthy food and textbooks and provide off-beat alternatives to the items and the atmosphere offered by mainstream corporate UCSD. But there is more to the Co-ops than this. Fundamentally, the Co-ops are an educational experiment in non-hierarchical organization. All members of the UCSD community are invited to participate in this experiment. Membership in a Co-op provides students with a chance to experience a non-hierarchical work environment and collective decision-making. By being a member, students receive discounts at all Co-ops, an equal voice in making decisions in the evolution of their Co-op, and a role in defining the atmosphere of the Co-op. Membership in the co-ops is open to anyone who wishes to continually volunteer about two hours a week at any Co-op. Ukiah Natural Foods Animal Welfare Approved Listing 721 S. State, Ukiah, CA 95482 Tel: 707-462-4778 [email protected] http://www.ukiahcoop.com/ Sells Animal Welfare Approved raw milk from Organic Pastures Dairy Company, LLC. Ask for other Organic Pastures Animal Welfare Approved products that may be available. Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op 721 South State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482 Tel: 707-462-4778 Fax: 707-462-7097 Contact: Outreach & Education Coordinator [email protected] http://www.ukiahcoop.com Since 1976, we have been our community's natural foods store. We feature a 100% organic produce department and a 100% organic espresso-juice-smoothie bar. Our store is cooperatively owned by members of our community, and our doors are everyone is invited to shop here.

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california guide: coffee shops Aptos Coffee Roasting 19 Rancho Del Mar, (Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center), Aptos, CA 95003 Tel: 831-685-0100 [email protected] http://www.santacruzcoffee.com Coffee Shop We have fair trade and organic coffees. We also offer a wide selection of certified organic teas, frappes, chai, desserts and specialty gifts. We believe in establishing strong and lasting relationships with the growers worldwide who provide our coffee, with a firm emphasis on sustainability and social responsibility. Our motto is "quality coffee for quality life" - for coffee lovers as well as our farming partners. When Transfair brought Fair Trade certification to the United States, we enthusiastically embraced the concept. Our co-founder, Colleen Crosby, became a vocal proponent for fair trade, educating the public about it's importance and actively encouraging other roasters to consider the merits of purchasing their coffee from Certified Fair Trade sources. You can also purchase online with us. De La Paz Coffee 200 Guerrero St. #315, San Francisco, CA 94103 Tel: 415-259 4562 Contact: Jason Benford [email protected] http://www.delapazcoffee.com/ De La Paz Coffee is a small batch coffee roasting company that focuses on freshness and great tasting coffee. Our goal is to change the way people think about coffee. Whether that means learning more about the small farmer and his family or understanding the difference between an espresso grind or press pot grind, we want our customers to think of coffee as more than just a bag on the shelf. Welcome to the De La Paz experience. Groundwork Coffee Cafe Santa Monica 2908 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 Tel: 310-392-9243 [email protected] http://www.groundworkcoffee.com Groundwork offers a wide variety of coffees including certified organics, fairly traded, shade grown, single origin and custom blended coffees. Groundwork is committed to advancing both the economic and environmental sustainability of the arabica coffee bean (it's actually a "seed", but bean sounds nicer!). Our goal is to purchase and roast the best organic coffees from around the world, while helping to improve the lives of farmers, processors, roaster operators, and cafe baristas. Our roastery is certified organic by the State of California and all our coffees are certified kosher by an even higher power.

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california guide: coffee shops We have five cafe locations. Groundwork Coffee Cafe Hollywood 1501 N. Cahuenga Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028 Tel: 323-871-0107 Fax: 323-871-0120 [email protected] http://www.groundworkcoffee.com Groundwork offers a wide variety of coffees including certified organics, fairly traded, shade grown, single origin and custom blended coffees. Groundwork is committed to advancing both the economic and environmental sustainability of the arabica coffee bean (it's actually a "seed", but bean sounds nicer!). Our goal is to purchase and roast the best organic coffees from around the world, while helping to improve the lives of farmers, processors, roaster operators, and cafe baristas. Our roastery is certified organic by the State of California and all our coffees are certified kosher by an even higher power. We have five cafe locations. Groundwork Coffee Cafe Downtown 108 West 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Tel: 213-620-9668 Fax: 213-620-1224 [email protected] http://www.groundworkcoffee.com Groundwork offers a wide variety of coffees including certified organics, fairly traded, shade grown, single origin and custom blended coffees. Groundwork is committed to advancing both the economic and environmental sustainability of the arabica coffee bean (it's actually a "seed", but bean sounds nicer!). Our goal is to purchase and roast the best organic coffees from around the world, while helping to improve the lives of farmers, processors, roaster operators, and cafe baristas. Our roastery is certified organic by the State of California and all our coffees are certified kosher by an even higher power. We have five cafe locations. Groundwork Coffee Cafe Boardwalk 3 Westminster Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 Tel: 310-452-2706

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california guide: coffee shops [email protected] http://www.groundworkcoffee.com Groundwork offers a wide variety of coffees including certified organics, fairly traded, shade grown, single origin and custom blended coffees. Groundwork is committed to advancing both the economic and environmental sustainability of the arabica coffee bean (it's actually a "seed", but bean sounds nicer!). Our goal is to purchase and roast the best organic coffees from around the world, while helping to improve the lives of farmers, processors, roaster operators, and cafe baristas. Our roastery is certified organic by the State of California and all our coffees are certified kosher by an even higher power. We have five cafe locations.

Groundwork Coffee Cafe Rose Ave. 671 Rose Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 Tel: 310-396-9469 Fax: 310-392-3249 [email protected] http://www.groundworkcoffee.com Groundwork offers a wide variety of coffees including certified organics, fairly traded, shade grown, single origin and custom blended coffees. Groundwork is committed to advancing both the economic and environmental sustainability of the arabica coffee bean (it's actually a "seed", but bean sounds nicer!). Our goal is to purchase and roast the best organic coffees from around the world, while helping to improve the lives of farmers, processors, roaster operators, and cafe baristas. Our roastery is certified organic by the State of California and all our coffees are certified kosher by an even higher power. We have five cafe locations. Lion's Den Coffee Shop Loyola Marymount University Loyola Marymount University, 1 LMU Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90045 Tel: 310-338-2700 http://www.lmu.edu/studentlife/campusrec/lionsden.htm Welcome to the The Lion's Den! We are a student-run coffee shop on the campus of Loyola Marymount University with a friendly energetic staff. We serve only 100% Fair Trade, Shade Grown, Organic Coffees. We also serve delicious pastries and fair trade chocolate.

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california guide: coffee shops Lion's Den School Year Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-12:00am Saturday-Sunday 11:00am-12:00am The Lion's Den accepts the following forms of payment: Lion dollars, S dollars, Flexi dollars, Cash, Credit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover). Literati Cafe 12081 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025 Tel: 310-231-7484 Fax: 310-231-7485 [email protected] http://www.literaticafe.com/ Literati Cafe is a family-owned restaurant that was built to nourish the bodies, minds, and spirits of creative writers, artists and thinkers. Literati Cafe offers an organic, earth-friendly dining experience avoiding preservatives, fillers or additives. Our organic coffee is shade-grown and free-trade, and our tea is top notch loose-leaf. The entire restaurant uses filtered water, our mint lemonade is hand-made, our juices are fresh-squeezed, and we offer vegetarian and gluten free dishes and desserts to excite both your palate and your imagination. The reasonable prices at Literati Cafe are totally surprising because of the high quality of the food, especially when considered in relation to other restaurants in Los Angeles-- not to mention Brentwood. We serve extraordinary foods such as fresh farmed-raised eggs and chicken, organic mixed greens and shade-grown coffee. Despite a higher cost to us, our coffee is specially grown and pesticide-free (unlike most) but is priced to compete. Marcella June's Coffee Lounge 8513 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942 Tel: 619-564-4703 Fax: 619-337-0560 [email protected] http://www.marcellajune.com/ Along with our hot and cold beverages, we offer soups, sandwiches, and other tasty treats. Our spot is a great place to have small meetings and special events for different interests. We also have artwork by local artists on display each month. Here is a listing of what is offered at Marcella June's: * Espresso shots pulled out of Dark French Roasted Fair Trade coffee beans * Stirling Gourmet Flavoring Syrups * Mont-Blanc Gourmet Singe Source Ghana Chocolate sauce * Mexican Chocolate beverages as well as our own "creations" * Italian Sodas * We brew and blend our own Chai Tea mixture for lattes. * Wide variety of Loose Leaf Teas * Home made style pastries from different bakers (with Vegan pastry offerings and breakfast/lunch type items). * Free WiFi

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california guide: coffee shops Ritual Coffee Roasters Valencia St 1026 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110 Tel: 415-641-1024 Contact: Ellen Hassi [email protected] http://www.ritualroasters.com/ Cornerstone of the SF ‘coffee scene', offering brews that represent an uncompromising level of detail from green bean selection to roasting, storing and preparing. We work with producers who care for their trees as they would their children, giving them both the love and attention that they need to live up to their full potential. We walk with these producers through their small farms. We sleep on the farm, we breathe the farm, trying as hard as we can to understand how our producers make magic happen in our cups. Ritual Coffee Roasters Jerrold Ave 1634 Jerrold Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124 Tel: 415-694-6448 Contact: Ellen Hassi [email protected] http://www.ritualroasters.com/ Cornerstone of the SF ‘coffee scene', offering brews that represent an uncompromising level of detail from green bean selection to roasting, storing and preparing. We work with producers who care for their trees as they would their children, giving them both the love and attention that they need to live up to their full potential. We walk with these producers through their small farms. We sleep on the farm, we breathe the farm, trying as hard as we can to understand how our producers make magic happen in our cups.

The De La Paz Coffee Company 200 Guerrero St. #315, San Francisco, CA 94103 Tel: 415-259-4562 Contact: Jason [email protected] http://www.delapazcoffee.com/ De La Paz Coffee is a small batch coffee roasting company that focuses on freshness and great tasting coffee. Our goal is to change the way people think about coffee.

Whether that means learning more about the small farmer and his family or understanding the difference between an espresso grind or press pot grind, we want our customers to think of coffee as more than just a bag on the shelf. Welcome to the De La Paz experience. Urth Caffe 2327 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405

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california guide: coffee shops Tel: 310-314-7040 [email protected] http://www.urthcaffe.com The Urth Caffe is an organic coffee company that exclusively carries its own brand of premium, fresh roasted whole bean organic coffee, and hand selected fine teas sold under strict quality and ethical standards. Urth Caffe organic coffees and fine teas can be discovered online, via mail order, in fine restaurants and Urth Caffe locations in Los Angeles.

Urth Caffe 8565 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, CA 90069 Tel: 310-659-0628 Fax: 213-797-4538 Contact: Shallom Berkman, cofounder [email protected] http://www.urthcaffe.com/ The Urth Caffe is an organic coffee company that exclusively carries its own brand of premium, fresh roasted whole bean organic coffee, and hand selected fine teas sold under strict quality and ethical standards. Urth Caffe organic coffees and fine teas can be discovered online, via mail order, in fine restaurants and Urth Caffe locations in Los Angeles. Urth Caffe Downtown LA 451 South Hewitt Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013 Tel: 213-797-4534 Fax: 213-797-4538 Contact: Shallom Berkman, cofounder [email protected] http://www.urthcaffe.com The Urth Caffe is an organic coffee company that exclusively carries its own brand of premium, fresh roasted whole bean organic coffee, and hand selected fine teas sold under strict quality and ethical standards. Urth Caffe organic coffees and fine teas can be discovered online, via mail order, in fine restaurants and Urth Caffe locations in Los Angeles. Urth Caffe Beverly Hills 267 S. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Tel: 310-205-9311 Fax: 213-797-4538 Contact: Shallom Berkman, cofounder [email protected] http://www.urthcaffe.com The Urth Caffe is an organic coffee company that exclusively carries its own brand of premium, fresh roasted whole bean organic coffee, and hand selected fine teas sold under strict quality and ethical standards. Urth Caffe organic coffees and fine teas can be discovered online, via mail order,

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california guide: community gardens Baldwin Lake Farmer's Market and Community Gardens 45437 Lucky Baldwin Ranch Rd., Big Bear City, CA 92314 Tel: 909-547-4833 Contact: Sean Starr [email protected] http://baldwinlakenews.com Every Friday Morning April-October It is the goal of the Baldwin Lake Farmer's Market and Community Garden to help raise awareness and encourage partition in the art of gardening and sustainable living and to serve as the community gathering place for Baldwin Lake. Conexions 1023 Corporation Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 Tel: 650-938-9300 Fax: 650-938-9301 Contact: Susan Stansbury [email protected] http://www.conexions.org Conexions offers educational events, a local food guide, and runs a community garden in Palo Alto. They also provide technical assistance to school gardens. Hanson Family Ranch Farmstand 3360 Merritt Rd, Kelseyville, CA 95451 Tel: 707-279-4761 Fax: 707-279-4761 Contact: Greg Hanson [email protected] http://hansonfamilyranch.com/ Hanson Family Ranch Farmstand provides a sustainable option for local fruit and vegetables that are in season, 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Lake County Community Coop P.O. Box 6306, Clearlake, CA 95422 Tel: 707-993-4270 Contact: JoAnn Saccato, Chair [email protected] http://www.lakeco-op.org/ Guided by the International Cooperative Principles, the Lake County Community Cooperative envisions cultivating an evolving community by nurturing values of social, economic and environmental responsibility. Farmers market held on Friday nights at the corner of Olympic Dr and Lakeshore Dr. in Clearlake. Patchworks Farm 350 Angela Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95405

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california guide: community gardens Tel: 707-542-6700 Contact: Noel Schmidt [email protected] http://www.patchworksfarm.org Patchworks Farm is a program of Community Service Learning Connection (CSLC) a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation. Patchworks has been operating for ten years and is now concentrating solely on offering a pathway to sustainability through place-based education. We also sell produce at farm stands, please check the website for current locations. The CSLC credo is LEAP, an acronym for "Live simply, Educate for change, Advocate for justice and Practice saying thanks". We, like the frog in the French recipe, sit unnoticing as the temperature rises around us, and we, like the frog, will come to a quick end unless we wake up and muster the moral courage to leap.Patchworks Farm is a grass-roots community collaboration of schools, businesses, healthcare organizations, and agribusinesses all of whom support our mission of fostering earth-friendly, sustainable living. Our non-profit corporation has formed this collaboration to develop a beautiful 5 acre farm as our learning laboratory. We have a delightful, red barn set up as a classroom and are located near Ursuline and Cardinal Newman High Schools in Northern Santa Rosa. We engage hundreds of youth from elementary to community college age groups in various land-based sustainability oriented projects to help guide them to a more sustainable future. Current Projects Include: Sustainable farming classes for children through high school age Water conservation Organic food production Biodiesel fuel production Solar voltaic energy systems Bee production Composting Summer gardening classes for children A seed-to-table project for under-served kids Pedal Patch Community 90038 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048 Tel: 323-216-2198 Contact: Jason Eugene Boarde [email protected] http://www.pedalpatchcommunity.com Pedal Patch of PPC is a community supported social organization organized by people within a patchwork of communities. They offer program services such as Edible Landscaping, Habitat Landscaping and Garden-sharing, which supports their social programs for At-Risk-Youth, Seniors, Farm-to-School and growing food for the hungry. This cool, hip and social enterprise is also soon to offer an organic CSA program, which edibles are produce on several plots throughout the city. PPC is all about building healthy, sustainable communities. Petaluma Bounty 210 Fourth St Suite B, Petaluma, CA 94952

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california guide: community gardens Tel: 707-775-3663 Fax: 707-769-5336 [email protected] http://www.petalumabounty.org Petaluma Bounty is working to create a sustainable Petaluma food system with healthy fresh food for everyone. Formed in summer 2006 with initial seed funding from the Hub of Petaluma Foundation, programs include: creating community gardens throughout Petaluma to increase food self-sufficiency and strengthen community; gleaning fresh, healthy surplus food from backyard gardens, farms and food businesses for distribution to food pantries and senior centers; and, creation of an educational urban farm to provide sustainably-grown food to low-income households at affordable prices, and to educate students and the public about the importance of a healthy local food system. In March, 2008, we launched the Bounty Box Food Club as a pilot program at McDowell Elementary School, providing weekly boxes of organic fruits and vegetables to low income-earning families at wholesale prices. We plan to expand the Bounty Box program to other schools and locations beginning in fall, 2008.

Santa Cruz Local Foods 1900 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Tel: 707-599-2804 Contact: Noah and Eleanor [email protected] http://www.santacruzlocalfoods.com/ Santa Cruz Local Foods is a year-round online marketplace formed to bring light to the abundance of foods available locally. We source our foods from small-to-medium sized producers who employ organic methods or use organic ingredients and who operate within 100 miles of Santa Cruz, unless noted. Through the convenience, ease of use, and transparency of our system, we intend to make the localization option more accessible to the public, and further encourage the growth of our local food based economic system.

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california guide: creameries Cow Girl Creamery Animal Welfare Approved Listing 1 Ferry Building, #17 , San Francisco, CA 94111 Tel: 415-362-9354 Contact: Simon Darling [email protected] http://www.cowgirlcreamery.com/contactus.asp Offers Animal Welfare Approved goat cheese from Consider Bardwell Farm (www.considerbardwellfarm.com) Redwood Hill Creamery Animal Welfare Approved Listing 2064 Highway 116 North, Building 1A Suite 130, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Tel: 707-823-8250 Fax: 707-823-6976 [email protected] http://www.redwoodhill.com/ Select goat milk comes from Animal Welfare Approved farm Alma de Luna Dairy www.almadeluna.com

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california guide: csa Be Wise Ranch San Diego 9018 Artesian Road, San Diego, CA 92127 Tel: 858-756-3088 Fax: 858-756-1410 Contact: Bill Brammer [email protected] http://www.bewiseranch.com/ Be Wise Ranch is a certified organic farm that has been growing organic produce since 1977 in the Santa Fe Valley, just twenty miles north of San Diego. Be Wise Ranch organic vegetables and fruits are known nationally for their delicious flavor and fresh, sun-ripened quality. We offer a wide selection of CCOF certified organic fruit and vegetables for wholesale distribution throughout the country, including vine-ripe heirloom tomatoes, strawberries, squash, and melons. Situated in a coastal zone about eight miles from the ocean, Be Wise Ranch's unique microclimate allows us to grow year-round, and to specialize in early and late season vegetables.

We also have a produce delivery service, the Be Wise Ranch Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, in which subscribers receive identical weekly boxes of organically grown Be Wise produce delivered to pick-up points throughout San Diego County. Read more about how to subscribe on our How CSA Works page.

Be Wise Ranch Escondido 20505 San Pasqual Road, Escondido, CA 92025 Tel: 760-746-6006 Contact: Ellen [email protected] http://www.bewiseranch.com Be Wise Ranch is a certified organic farm that has been growing organic produce since 1977 in the Santa Fe Valley, just eight miles east of San Diego. Be Wise Ranch organic vegetables and fruits are known nationally for their delicious flavor and fresh, sun-ripened quality. We offer a wide selection of CCOF certified organic fruit and vegetables for wholesale distribution throughout the country, including vine-ripe heirloom tomatoes, strawberries, squash, and greens. Situated in a coastal zone about eight miles from the ocean, Be Wise Ranch's unique microclimate allows us to grow year-round, and to specialize in early and late season vegetables. Be Wise Ranch CSA Animal Welfare Approved Listing 20505 San Pasqual Road, Escondido, CA 92025 Tel: 888-524-1484 http://eatgreenbeef.com/csa.html Offers Animal Welfare Approved beef from 7 Springs Farm: http://www.eatgreenbeef.com Blosser Urban Garden 915 S. Blosser Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93458

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california guide: csa Tel: 805-878-1456 Contact: Alejandra Mahoney [email protected] We are organic urban farmers who are sharing our delicious harvest with our community through our CSA. Our mission is to be a sustainable, small scale organic farm in an urban setting providing food and hands-on education to our community. We also offer Farm Camp and Art in the Garden during the summer as well as cooking and nutrition classes. We invite you to visit our Urban Garden. Blue House Farm 2601 Cloverdale Rd., Pescadero, CA 94060 Tel: 650-879-0704 Contact: Ned Conwell [email protected] http://www.bluehousefarm.org We are a diversified community farm growing fresh vegetables and flowers for local markets and CSA. Our farm is on 4 acres in Pescadero, Ca. The farm is run by 2 farmers, seasonal interns, and community volunteers.

We use organic techniques that care for and sustain healthy soil, encourage plant, insect and wildlife biodiversity and are ecologically sustainable for both the farm and its surrounding open space. By using these techniques we are able to offer a product that is consistently flavorful, beautiful, and healthy for its consumers. Blue Sky Blueberries 8822 Southworth Rd, Valley Springs, CA 95252 Tel: 209-610-3212 Contact: JJ Gonsalves [email protected] http://www.blueskyblueberries.com Farm fresh blueberries as a part of an integrated ecological enhancement system. Canvas Ranch 755 Tomales Rd. , Petaluma, CA 94952 Tel: 707-766-7171 [email protected] http://www.canvasranch.com We're a small family farm in the idyllic Two Rock Valley north of San Francisco, something like you might find in the countryside of France or Italy. Together with our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) members, we're a community, a village of sorts.

We work together to feed each other, support each other, fulfill each others needs. We share our 28-acre home with Olde English Babydoll Southdown sheep, cashmere goats, Araucana chickens, Maremma livestock guardian dogs, some cats, and a few barn owls. It is teeming with life, full of energy and renewal.

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california guide: csa Center for Land-Based Learning Farm on Putah Creek 5265 Putah Creek Road, Winters, CA 95694 Tel: 530-795-1520 Fax: 530-795-4687 Contact: Mary Kimball [email protected] http://www.landbasedlearning.org The Center for Land-Based Learning's Farm on Putah Creek is an educational farm focused on wildlife-friendly farming practices, local, sustainable food production, and habitat restoration. We welcome all ages to the Farm, from preschool to college students, and from farmers to agency staff. T

he Farm is a great place to get practical experience in the basics of sustainable agriculture and food production; build compost piles, learn about native pollinators and their habitat, sow cover crops, plant native trees and shrubs along Putah Creek, cook in our outdoor kitchen, or build and install barn owl boxes (just to name a few activities). Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens 598 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta, CA 93117 Tel: 805-967-7369 Fax: 805-967-0188 Contact: Linda Halley [email protected] http://www.fairviewgardens.org The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is a California non-profit organization established in 1997 to preserve and operate the historic farm where our products are grown.

On our twelve and a half acres, we produce one hundred different fruits and vegetables, as well as free-range eggs from our heritage hens. We also nourish the community in less tangible ways through festivals, workshops, tours, lectures, cooking and gardening classes, internships, and outreach and consutation to schools and communities nationwide. The bulk of our food is sold at the farm's produce stand, at area farmers' markets, and to members of our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) harvest share program. The farm also wholesales a limited amount of produce to restaurants in San Francisco and Los Angeles, and sells at farmers' markets in those cities. Country Organics and Country Organics Marketplace 915 Merchant St #5, Redding, CA 96049 Tel: 530-223-6830 Contact: Edmonson family [email protected] http://www.countryorganics.net Weekly deliveries to home of fruits, vegetables, nuts, breads, meat, eggs, cheese, honey, etc.

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california guide: csa Visit our recently opened Marketplace which includes Country Organics goods as well as other independent food vendors. CSA California 6817 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028 Contact: Sara Paul [email protected] http://www.csacalifornia.org CSA providing local and organic produce to northern and southern California. 25 per week for 20+ pounds of amazing fruits and veggies. DeVoDa Gardens CSA 24 Lincoln Ave., Woodland, CA 95695 Tel: 530-669-1441 Contact: Deborah Woodbury [email protected] http://www.devodagardenscsa.com DeVoDa Gardens CSA is an urban based CSA. We install, maintain and harvest gardens in neighborhood yards throughout the community and deliver the produce directly to the doorsteps of our members. Inspired by the success of urban farm projects throughout the country, DeVoDa Gardens CSA was formed in the Spring of 2009 by 3 local women who wanted to create a truly local source of fresh, naturally grown produce for the communities of Yolo County, California. Guided by the many common sense benefits of growing healthy food for the community, in the community, we began to transform residential yards into beautiful, productive vegetable gardens & distributing the harvest to our CSA members. Now in our second year, we have a network of gardens throughout the Woodland & Davis communities that supply our garden hosts & CSA members with a variety of the highest quality & freshest produce available. Doorstep Farmers 180 Golf Club Rd. #127, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Tel: 925-360-8643 Contact: Michael Wedgley [email protected] http://doorstepfarmers.com/Home.html Doorstep Farmers is a Community Supported Agriculture Service in Contra Costa County. There aim is to provide a convenient and inexpensive means to receive locally grown, organic produce directly to your door. They are a company based in Pleasant Hill and deliver to the surrounding areas. EarthWorks Community Farm A Program of the LA Conservation Corps 1209 Lerma Rd, South El Monte, CA 91733 Tel: 323-224-2550 x 202

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california guide: csa [email protected] http://www.ewent.org EarthWorks Community Farm, a program of the San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps (SGVCC), provides training in job & life skills, nutrition & organic farming, and offers leadership development for SGVCC youth participants. At our 4-acre organic urban farm, located in the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area in South El Monte, California, participants learn how to grow high quality, fresh organic vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers, and provide excellent customer service at our weekly produce stand. The ultimate goal is to transform our youth into leaders and productive community members. We increase the health of the community through the sales and donations of our organic produce and through nutrition education outreach. As a community urban farm and orchard, we bring the community together to support health and well-being of people and the planet. Eat Outside The Box 206 Santa Fe Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Tel: 925-952-9643 Contact: Gail Wadsworth [email protected] Eat Outside the Box is a CSA in Central Contra Costa County. It draws from 2 local farms for weekly produce. The farms involved are Frog Hollow Farm and Knoll Farm. Both of these farms are very well known and highly regarded both for the quality of their produce and their excellent management practices. Eating with the Seasons PO Box 1498, , San Juan Bautista, CA 95045 Tel: 831-245-8125 Fax: 415-520-6063 Contact: Becky Herbert [email protected] http://www.eatwiththeseasons.com/ Our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Subscription gives you access to the freshest, organic fruits and vegetables you can find on the Central Coast of California. As a member you will get to use our unique ordering system each week that allows you to customize your weekly produce bag and also add other local offerings such as grassfed meats, honey, olive oil, herbs, and more. Come, experience seasonal eating with us!

Eatwell Farm 5835 Sievers Road, Dixon, CA 95620 Tel: 866-627-2465 Contact: Nigel Walker [email protected] http://www.eatwell.com/ Eatwell Farm is a 105-acre organic farm in the Sacramento Valley in Northern California. In 1998 we

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california guide: csa were lucky enough to be able to buy 65 acres. In 2007 we also starting leasing another 40-acre plot right next to our existing land. In addition to the numerous crops and pasture-raised eggs we grow for our CSA produce box program and the San Francisco Ferry Plaza farmers' market, we also grow organic lavender. Edendale Farm 2131 Moreno Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90039 Tel: 323-454-EGGS [email protected] http://edendalefarm.com Our objective is to raise healthy wholesome food for the local community. Train farmers in permaculture principles and in the process teach gardeners to farm, restore and build soil fertility, reduce waste and foster community economics and relationships. The ultimate goal is to create a model that can be replicated in any urban center. In June 2oo6, Edendale farm was born, located on 1/2 acre urban site in Silver Lake, near the historic Edendale suburb famous for silent movie studios in the early 1900's. Using the universal ethics and principles of permaculture and Utilizing farming practices that build soil, conserve water and support healthy ecosystems. Family Farm Fresh McKellar Farms, Inc. 32985 Rd. 164, Ivanhoe, CA 93235, Ivanhoe, CA 93235 Tel: 559-798-0557 Fax: 559-798-2615 Contact: Bob McKellar or Pam Estrada [email protected] http://www.familyfarmfresh.com Farmers Market delivered to you door weekly, bi weekly, or at your request. A CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) coalition of small, Valley farmers who weekly distribute baskets of fruit, vegetables, cheese, eggs, milk, honey, olive oil and farm products to members in Tulare County, CA. They offer a range of basket sizes as well. They do not use sprays and are to a large degree sustainable. You can choose the basket size that best suits your family. You can choose from four different size baskets ranging in price from $21.75 a week, up to the large family basket at $51.75 per week, plus a modest delivery charge. You can sign up online at their website and make your payment online using your credit card or paypal account. Or you can register by mail or fax: To join by mail, download an application form from their website. Mail to: P.O Box 189, Ivanhoe, CA 93235 Fax to: (559) 798-2615 Please identify your delivery area:

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california guide: csa * Area One: For residents of Visalia, Tulare, Ivanhoe, Woodlake, Exeter, Lemon Cove,. Porterville, Lindsay, Elderwood, Pixley, Strathmore, & Farmersville * Area Two: For residents of Cutler, Hanford, Lemoore, Orosi, Three Rivers, Springville, Dinuba, & Kingsburg

Family Farm Fresh Animal Welfare Approved Listing PO Box 189, Ivanhoe, CA 93235 Tel: 559-798-0557 http://www.familyfarmfresh.com Sells Animal Welfare Approved raw milk from Organic Pastures Dairy Company, LLC. Ask for other Organic Pastures Animal Welfare Approved products that may be available. Farm Fresh to You (Northern California) Capay Organic 23808 State Highway 16, Capay, CA 95607 Tel: 800-796-6009 Contact: Noah Barnes [email protected] http://www.farmfreshtoyou.com/index.php Our family owned and operated organic farm located in the Capay Valley has been providing the highest quality, locally grown certified organic fruits and vegetables since our mother, Kathleen Barsotti, founded our farm, Capay Fruits and Vegetables, in 1976. Join over 800 local families participating in our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, Farm Fresh To You, and enjoy a wide variety of mouth-watering, nutrient-rich organic produce—harvested fresh from the farm and delivered directly to your home or workplace. We serve the Bay Area, San Francisco, Oakland, Palo Alto and San Jose metropolitan areas as well as Santa Rosa, Vallejo, Fairfield, Vacaville, Davis and the greater Sacramento area. We have a store in San Francisco, and also now serve Southern California. Farm Fresh To You Store San Francisco One Ferry Building #9, San Francisco, CA 94111 Tel: 415-834-9981 http://www.farmfreshtoyou.com As people are becoming increasingly interested about where their food comes from and how it was grown, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is becoming a popular alternative for getting high quality food from a trusted local farm. Currently over 6,000 families are participating in our family farm's CSA, Farm Fresh To You. By joining our CSA these families are connecting directly to our farm, Capay Organic, and are receiving regular deliveries of nutrient rich, mouth watering, organic produce delivered directly to their home or office. See how it works or why join Farm Fresh To You.

First Light Farm CSA Bollinger Lane, Sebastopol, CA 95472

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california guide: csa Tel: 707-480-5346 Contact: Nathan Boone [email protected] http://www.firstlightfood.com First Light Farm CSA is a new organic/biodynamic farm in Sebastopol, California dedicated to healing through vibrant produce grown with love, devotion and a deep commitment to whole food nutrition.

First Light Farm is a proud supplier of produce to The Ceres Community Project which provides meals for people in recovery from serious illness. If you are on a healing journey or are looking for a deeper connection with the source of vibrant health, I invite you to join our CSA and receive what your body, heart and spirit are calling for.

CSA season: June - December

COST: Full share: $20 per week

PAYMENT OPTIONS: Annual Payment; 3 installment payments; or monthly credit card auto-charge (via Paypal) Foggy River Farm Eastside Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448 Tel: 707-483-1894 Contact: Lynda Browning or Emmett Hopkins [email protected] http://www.foggyriverfarm.org Our family farm is small and sustainable, focusing on high quality heritage produce and livestock. We use absolutely no pesticides (not even organic ones) on our produce, and we try to keep our purchases as local as possible -- for instance, we buy our drip tape at small, independent farm supply stores. We raise our livestock holistically with tender loving care, and give each animal individual attention. Our laying hens free-range on pasture along with our goats and sheep, and eat their fill of bugs, weeds, grass, organic grain, black oil sunflower seeds, crushed oyster shell (for strong egg shells and bones) and our organically grown produce. We are just starting up a herd of Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats and expect our first kids and milk in the Spring of 2010. Fresh Edibles CSA 2339 West Hammer Lane, PMB 181, Stockton, CA 95209 Tel: 209-406-3100 Contact: Bob Whitaker [email protected] http://www.freshedibles.org Fresh Edibles is a CSA located in French Camp, CA. Modest in size, it offers members nearly 50 "edibles," including culinary herbs, free-range eggs, strawberries, melons, and heirloom vegetables

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california guide: csa of all varieties. The CSA delivers to dropoff points throughout the San Joaquin Valley twice weekly and offers two share sizes: full/family (4 people) or half (2 people). Family owned and operated, they are in their third season and still growing! Full Circle Farm 1055 Dunford Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 [email protected] http://fullcirclesunnyvale.org Full Circle Farm is an 11-acre sustainable, educational farm nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley. Garden of Eden Organics 1221 Calvin Lane, Escondido, CA 92025 Tel: 760-994-5861 Fax: 760-317-1184 [email protected] http://www.goeorganics.com/index.html Garden of Eden is a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program for San Diego and other southern California regions. By joining our CSA for a weekly delivery of seasonal, fresh, certified-organic and chemical- and pesticide-free produce, you not only get the freshest, best-tasting produce, you know that you are supporting local California growers. And because we are a co-op of several small farms, we are able to provide a wide range of seasonal fruits and veggies to our members Good Humus Produce 12255 County Road 84A, Capay, CA 95607 Tel: 530-787-3187 Contact: Jeff & Annie Main http://www.goodhumus.com/ Good Humus Produce is a small family farm, owned and run by Jeff and Annie Main. We farm 20 acres of certified organic land in a little valley called the Hungry Hollow in Northern California. We started farming in 1976 after we both graduated from UC Davis and decided we wanted to start something BIG.

The love of growing food, living on the less traveled path and doing something meaningful came from generations of strong-minded individuals. Cooperation, communities, social change, food movement and land stewardship have been our guiding beliefs in one form or another since the 1970's.

We have been selling at the Davis Farmers Market, to wholesalers in the Bay Area, and to the Davis and Sacramento Food Coops since 1976. In 1993 we started our Community Supported Agriculture program which has helped to continue our commitment to direct and local marketing.

We have been working for the last 28 years to build from the ground up a family farm that provides food for people in our community. We have realized that if often takes lifetimes to developed a farm infrastructure, the buildings and processes that characterize a mature, viable farming unit.

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Through luck, help, and hard work we have been able to do most of the work of creating such a farm, but much is still yet to be accomplished. We are now in the process of permanently preserving Good Humus Farm through an Agricultural Easement . This will facilitate a future of not only ongoing stewardship and healthy local food production, but also a commitment to community and place.

Good Humus welcomes researchers to conduct short- and long-term research projects at our farm. In the past we have had agronomists, biologists, ecologists, and entomologists conducting research on our farm.

Farm Hours: Wed: 4:30pm-8:30pm Sat: 8:00am-1:00pm Grandpa Jack's Farm 9502 Pine St., Napa, CA 94559 Tel: 707-287-7366 Contact: Brad Morgan [email protected] We are a small farm with a CSA and a presence at local Farmers Markets. We grow over 200 different vegetables and fruits. Green Beef Animal Welfare Approved Listing San Marcos, CA 92069 Tel: 888-524-1484 [email protected] http://www.eatgreenbeef.com/purchase.html Offers Animal Welfare Approved beef from 7 Springs Farm. Serves the greater San Diego area. See website for CSA details and pickup locations. The Kubitschek Family, owners of Green Beef and 7 Springs Farm in Mansfield, Missouri, are fourth generation farmers and are dedicated to keeping the family farming tradition alive. They believe in raising their cattle naturally, the “green” way, and are fully committed to practicing sustainable agriculture. They strive to provide a superior product - one that is healthier for their family and yours. The Kubitscheks have one warning for customers: once you try their flavorful, fresh-tasting “green” beef, they doubt you will be able to go back to the beef you were eating before! Green Beef 1194 Calle Maria, San Marcos, CA 92069 Tel: 888-524-1484 Fax: 888-524-1484 Contact: William Kubitschek

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california guide: csa [email protected] http://www.EatGreenBeef.com Our family has been raising grass fed beef on our 7 Springs Farm since 1968. We are fully dedicated to sustainable agriculture. Our beef is raised on quality grass pasture year round, never confined in a feed lot, and we do not finish our cattle on corn. Since our beef is 100% GRASS FED and GRASS FINISHED it has a very healthy Omega-3 to Omega-6 ratio. We do not use pesticides or chemical fertilizer on our pasture, we do not give our steers growth hormones, and they are not pumped full of antibiotics. We are committed to providing a superior product that is healthier for you and your family to eat. Greenhearts San Francisco Bay Area 989 Oak Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 Tel: 831-801-0611 Contact: Paul Oscar Hamilton [email protected] http://www.greenheartsfamilyfarm.com Are you an epicurious locavore? Greenhearts Family Farm is the San Francisco Bay Area's most convenient way to get premium organics delivered right to your door. Every week, Greenhearts farmers deliver the ripest fruits, the freshest vegetables and, if you like, grass fed beef, pork, chicken and eggs straight from the farm to offices and homes all over the Bay Area. If you're concerned about the carbon cost of large scale agriculture, if you're alarmed by conventional feedlots, then consider eating at the Greenhearts table. No pesticides, no anti-biotics, no half measures. The Greenhearts CSA is truly natural food grown on local small organic farms. Love fresh greens and ripe berries? Our weekly box is always filled with a variety of old favorites and new discoveries. You'll look forward to opening your box each week and discovering what's inside... heirloom varieties of strawberries, stone fruits, apples, fingerling potatoes, artisan greens and tomatoes, to name just a few. Greenhearts Family Farm Pastured Poultry and Eggs 16305 Avery Lane, Prunedale, CA 93907 Tel: 831-801-0611 Contact: Paul Hamilton [email protected] http://www.greenheartsfamilyfarm.com The Bay Area's Premium Pastured Poultry! Artisan quality, truly free ranging, organic, pastured poultry and eggs. Greenheart's Family Farm offers blue, green, shades of brown and white eggs and healthy, plump fryers for sale at Bay Area farmer's markets, on-site sales and through the only Bay Area CSA offering it's own chicken, eggs and fruits and vegetables, delivered to your door! No contracts, no drop-off locations, no hassles. Get what you want, when you want it. Our poultry based crop rotation method means naturally fertilized fields full of abundant, healthy produce, and well fed, happy chickens. Our omega rich eggs are rich in calcium and delight with their spectacular colors. Call us today or visit the website. You've tried other CSA's- and you're tired of cabbage! Try the Bay

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california guide: csa Area's premium direct to door delivery of the finest artisan natural foods straight from the field! Harvest 2U 30520 Rancho California Rd., Ste. 107-39, Temecula, CA 92591 Tel: 951-760-6570 Contact: Don Webber [email protected] http://www.harvest2u.com Harvest 2U is a company dedicated to bringing locally grown, high quality fresh produce directly to the consumer. By working cooperatively with multiple local farmers, Harvest 2U combines the best each farmer has to offer. Thus ensuring you the best quality and the largest variety of locally grown organic and naturally grown (non-certified organic) produce. From farm to family, our entire menu of locally grown produce is picked daily for guaranteed freshness and then delivered to one of our convenient pick-up locations, or at your option, directly to your door. Farm to you. Picked Today. Henry's Market Animal Welfare Approved Listing 27765 Santa Margarita , Mission Viejo, CA 92691 Tel: 949-587-3003 http://www.henrysmarkets.com/ Sells Animal Welfare Approved raw milk from Organic Pastures Dairy Company, LLC. Ask for other Organic Pastures Animal Welfare Approved products that may be available. Hidden Villa CSA 26870 Moody Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 Tel: 650-949-8650 [email protected] http://www.hiddenvilla.org/csa.php The Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program at Hidden Villa provides members of the local community with a weekly supply of fresh organic vegetables. In addition members of the CSA program have the opportunity to get to know the people who grow their food, as well as the land from which it comes. The CSA program works by having our members purchase a share of the harvest at the beginning of the season. We pack baskets of vegetables for them once a week from mid-May until Thanksgiving. The CSA also provides part of the backdrop for Hidden Villa's Environmental Education Programs and Summer Camp Programs. Future farmers and environmental educators are trained in all aspects of sustainable organic vegetable farming through the Agriculture Intern Program and Environmental Education Intern Program. Highland Hills Farm

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california guide: csa 216 F Street PMB #124, Davis, CA 95616 Tel: 530-908-5672 Contact: Ted Fuller [email protected] http://www.highlandhillsfarm.com Raises heritage, premium scotch highland beef and sells it at Berkeley Farmers Markets. Is also beginning a meat CSA, with deliveries every two weeks. i love blue sea 1459 18th Street, #268, San Francisco, CA 94107 Tel: 415-300-0940 Contact: Jessica Bay [email protected] http://www.ilovebluesea.com buy seafood online, fresh seafood online Buy Sustainable Seafood Online We sell the largest selection of only sustainable seafood that is sushi-quality fresh at the best prices. The fish is filleted right before it ships to you. The next day it's delivered to your doorstep in all eco-friendly packaging. Or - if you live in the SF Bay area, you can stop by our warehouse to pick up your order!

Inland Empire CSA PO Box 2208, 22250 Corte Bonita, Temecula, CA 92593 Tel: 951-693-0272 Contact: Gary Leavitt [email protected] http://www.inlandempirecsa.com Our CSA is unique because we combine two farms, Sage Mountain Farm and De Luz Farms and Nursery, each with their own different growing climates and products. This gives our CSA a much better selection all year round.

At this time we sell only produce, but will start selling our honey (both farms maintain bees on the property) in the near future.

J.R. Organics Farm 31030 Rodriguez Road, Escondido, CA 92026 Tel: 714-235-3219 Fax: 888-488-8404 [email protected] http://www.jrorganicsfarm.com/ J.R. Organics began over 50 years ago with Joe Rodriguez, Sr. on the beautiful rolling hills of Valley Center. Now farmed by Joe, Jr., 4th generation farmer, who in 1986 received his Certified

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california guide: csa California Organic Farm Certification (CCOF). Joe participated in the Earth Day celebrations for several years, where his booth brought public awareness to the benefits of organic food production. For five years Joe attended various seminars at Mira Costa College regarding the latest in organic growing techniques such as soil fertility, beneficial insects and composting. The produce you receive from J.R. Organics is grown using some of the best organic techniques available, including crop rotation, green manures, contour plowing, etc. In addition to compost, the fertilizers include rock phosphate, green sand, worm castings and minerals. You are assured that the produce you receive from this CSA program is richer in vitamins, minerals and flavor than most vegetables, herbs and fruits you could obtain anywhere else. Together, Joe, Sr. and Jr., have over 100 years of farming experience and work to bring you the highest quality organic produce. Joe Rodriguez 31030 Rodriguez Rd., Escondido, CA 92026 Tel: 714-235-3219 Fax: 760-749-7061 Contact: Joan E Marrero [email protected] Organic vegetable farm selling produce in several farmers' markets throughout southern California. Farm has been in business for over fifty years. CCOF certified in 1986. CSA Program serving all of San Diego County and parts of Orange and Los Angeles counties. John Givens Farm 720 Ward Drive, Santa Barbara , CA 93111 Tel: 805-964-4477 Contact: John Givens [email protected] http://www.johngivensfarm.com John Givens started John Givens Farm in the Goleta Valley under the “Something Good” label in 1980 with 1 acre. Over the years, John Givens Farm grew slowly to its present size of 180 acres in 12 locations stretching over 30 miles. Our goal is to provide fresh, local, organic produce of excellent quality all year long. Our seasons for many items are extended due to the diverse microclimates on our land. We use innovative methods for cultivating produce, such as nurturing tomatoes in cold frames in the winter, which dramatically extends their availability into the cooler months. We plant many varieties of produce every week of the year. This gives us timely arrivals of seasonal products with extended growth terms.

Join the Farm! 4720 E. Hueneme Road, Oxnard, CA 93033 Tel: 805-246-1070 Contact: Sarah Nolan

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california guide: csa [email protected] http://www.jointhefarm.com Join the Farm! CSA is a unique partnership between DeBusschere Family Farms and the Abundant Table Farm Project (ATFP), a land-based ministry associated with CSU Channel Islands campus ministry program. Paul DeBusschere and five ATFP interns are farming five out of a total of ten acres of certified organic land. We have CSA drop-offs throughout Ventura County, and sell at area farmer's markets as well. See our website or contact us to subscribe, and join the farm! L.O.V.E. Delivery Venice, CA 90293 Tel: 310-821-5683 Fax: 310-591-8251 Contact: Rick [email protected] http://www.lovedelivery.com L.O.V.E. delivers organic (and mostly local food) to your home each week.

Lindencroft Farm 900 Pedro Ave., Ben Lomond, CA 95005 Tel: 831-206-7126 Contact: Linda Butler [email protected] http://www.lindencroft.com Lindencroft Farm is a small, family run, CCOF-certified organic farm located in Ben Lomond, California. We lovingly grow the highest quality vegetables, herbs, fruit, and flowers. When you buy a share in our CSA program, you get a weekly box of the finest seasonal produce picked at the peak of ripeness. Lisa's Counter Culture 645 Barron Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Tel: 650-858-1148 Contact: Lisa Herndon [email protected] http://www.lisascounterculture.com Organic Local Sustainable Cooking Workshops with focus on fermentation Host to several CSAs and Coops 2 bee hives, 4 chickens (eggs) Live Earth Farm, Surfside Chicken/Eggs, Happy Girl Kitchen, Evergreen Acres Goat Farm, Garden Variety Sheep Milk Dairy, Sierra Farm Lamb

Local Harvest Delivery P.O., Box 1535, Santa Barbara, CA 93102 Tel: 805-626-0253

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california guide: csa Contact: Julie Beaumont [email protected] http://www.localharvestdelivery.com Delivery of local, sustainable produce and grocery items to your door! Santa Barbara, California. We have a strong relationship with our local farmers. Shopping each Saturday at the farmers market. Gathering ordered produce. Talking with farmers about their land and what grows in abundance. Then delivered to your doorsteps... We are the only service that allows personalization of content with a No-list and Wish-list. Cancel anytime, Postpone when out of town and select between weekly or monthly billing. We offer 3 type of box between 25-45. Add-ons such as Bread, Olive Oil, Coffee, Fish, Beef, Cheese, Eggs, Honey, Nuts Seasonal fruits and Vegetables.

Marin Sun Farms 10905 Shoreline Highway One, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 Tel: 415-663-8997 Fax: 415-663-8987 Contact: David Evans [email protected] http://www.marinsunfarms.com Array of 100% grass-fed and pasture raised livestock (antibiotic and hormone-free) in Point Reyes. They also have a meat CSA.

McGrath Family Farm 1012 West Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA 93010 Tel: 805-983-0333 Contact: Phil McGrath http://www.mcgrathfamilyfarm.com/index.php Farming on the coast of Southern California for 5 generations is the finest blessing this Irish American Farm Family could ever hope for: the deepest topsoil, the best climate for producing a utopian garden farm. We grow a high diversity of year-round fruits and vegetables sustainable for our community. In March of 2008 we opened our farm center which includes: a seven day/week farmers' market, Restaurant deliveries throughout southern California, and a Community Supported Agriculture program. This is the heart of our farm. You can also find us at 7 different Farmers Markets located in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties: Tuesday(pm): Culver Blvd. (Culver City, CA) Wednesdays(am): 2nd and Arizona Streets (Santa Monica, CA) Thursday(pm): Westwood Village (Westwood, CA) Saturday(am): Old Downtown (Santa Barbara, CA)

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california guide: csa Sunday(am): Ivar and Selma Streets (Hollywood, CA) Sunday(am): Canyon/Wilshire Blvd (Beverly Hills, CA) Sunday(am): Big Tree/White Oak Blvd (Encino, CA) Agricultural education is a priority with us. We hope to preserve our farmland with Agricultural education offered on our farm tours. Please come visit our farm!

MM Livestock Co. 22155 Waite St, Wildomar, CA 92595 Tel: 951-259-2072 Contact: Megan McDowell [email protected] http://www.mmlivestockco.com MM Livestock Co. Offers 100% grass fed and finished beef and lamb by the whole animal, share or piece. Pastured Berkshire pork and Buff Orpington Chickens are available as well as Pastured Goat. Feeding and care practices are second to none. Certified Natural, and Humanely handled. Morning Song Farm 2120 Rainbow Glen Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028 Tel: 949-310-4870 Fax: 949-361-1668 Contact: Donna Buono [email protected] http://www.morningsongfarm.com/Welcome.html Morning Song Farm is a CCOF Certified Organic Farm located in Rainbow (Fallbrook), CA. We are a CSA and distribute in Santa Ana (Road Less Traveled), Costa Mesa (Old Vine Cafe and Coastal Children's Learning Center), Irvine (19 Goldenglow Street), San Clemente (Avenida Salvador and The Cellar on Avenida del Mar), Temecula (Temecula Olive Oil Co.), Encinitas (Art n Soul on 101) and on the farm in Rainbow (caretaker's home, across from chicken barn). Selection includes: Macadamias, Reed, Pinkerton, Bacon, Toro Canyon, Zutano and Hass avocados, Bearss limes, Satsuma mandarins, Nagami kumquats, Asian pears, Ollieberrie blackberries, Boysenberries, Fioja guavas, and several varieties of Figs. He have a few Pummello trees, Valencia, Navel and Moro Blood oranges, and assorted grapefruit, Dragon Fruit, Himylayan and Pakistani mulberries, Tropical Apricot, and Che, heirloom tomatoes, heirloom eggplant, wonderful beans in 3 colors, heirloom zucchini, and a mixture of baby lettuces. Mountain Meadow Farms PO Box 913, Mariposa, CA 95338 Tel: 209-966-8432 Contact: Brenda Ostrom [email protected] http://mountainmeadowfarms.org CSA which delivers to your DOOR! Veggie boxes range round 20 with a number of other product

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california guide: csa choices. MyFarm 522 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 Tel: 415-404-6866 Fax: 415-738-6035 Contact: Trevor Paque [email protected] http://myfarmsf.com MyFarm is a decentralized urban farm in San Francisco. We offer vegetables through our CSA program. Natural Trading Company 5841 Fruitvale Road , Newcastle, CA 95658 Tel: 916-409-9440 Fax: 916-409-9440 Contact: Bryan Kaminsky [email protected] http://www.naturaltradingco.com The Natural Trading Company is a small family-owned and operated certified organic farm located in Newcastle, California 30 miles north east of Sacramento, in the Sierra foothills. We grow a large variety of vegetables and fruit for our 175-member CSA. We also grow wheatgrass and sunflower greens for local juice bars and natural food stores. We grow using non-toxic methods including compost application, crop rotation and, when necessary, a combination of manual and natural pest control techniques that protect both environmental and human health. We never use any synthetic chemicals. Nor do we use any genetically modified or chemically treated seeds. We are certified by California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). The Natural Trading Company supplies Sacramento, Auburn and North Lake Tahoe area natural food stores with Organic Wheatgrass, Sunflower Sprouts and a variety of summer produce. Throughout the summer growing season we bring our surplus of produce, wheatgrass, sprouts and flowers to the Tahoe City and Rocklin farmers' markets: Auburn - Saturdays Kings Beach - Tuesdays Lincoln - Saturdays Tahoe City - Thursdays 8am to 1pm, May to October

Nevermore Farm 6620 Marine avenue, Arbuckle, CA 95912 Tel: 530-574-3597 Contact: Deborah [email protected] http://www.nevermorefarm.com/ Nevermore Farm grows and conserves a variety of unusual produce and poultry in partnership with

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california guide: csa Scofield Farms, a producer of extraordinary almond nutmeats. We offer CSA subscriptions, attend the Woodland Farmer's Market, and are willing to deliver our products to homes and businesses in the Woodland/Davis/Colusa area. The philosophy behind Nevermore Farm revolves around one central idea: that which creates sustainable, nutritious food. Please refer to website directions to visit the farm. Oak Park Farmer's Market Lindero Rd. and Kanan Rd., Oak Park, CA 91377 http://[email protected] Who knew an ear of corn or fresh tomato could improve your health, your community and the environment, all at the same time? Buying local Oak Park foods is a simple way to do all three. Local food doesn't suffer the "jet lag" of produce trucked across the country. It puts more money back into Oak Park's economy and saves a whole lot of gas. Organic-Now 606 Kansas Street, PO Box 410942, San Francisco, CA 94141 Contact: Marika Brussel [email protected] Organic-Now brings freshly harvested, locally grown crops to your table. Our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) delivery service means you can enjoy weekly deliveries of Certified Organic vegetables and naturally grown fruit from a local farm directly to your door all year round. With our SF bay area delivery service you can participate in a CSA and support local farms without having to drive to a pick-up location. Enjoy weekly deliveries of organic produce from a small local farm directly to your door.

Organic-Now 633 East 22nd st, Oakland, CA 94606 Tel: 415-296-6127 Contact: Marika Brussel [email protected] http://www.organic-now.net Independent CSA delivery! We work with one family farm to bring you the best of the season: from the farm straight to your door. Heirloom fruits and veggies too. Real free-range eggs and pickles to add on!! Paradise O 8504 Firestone Blvd., Suite 206, Downey, CA 90241 Tel: 562-229-2096 [email protected] http://paradiseo.com/ ParadiseO.com is committed to providing customers with quality organic produce at great prices in a fast and friendly way. They provide plenty of different choices for box size and contents (fruits, veggies, large, small, etc.), and deliver them quickly and without charge

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Patchworks Farm 350 Angela Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95405 Tel: 707-542-6700 Contact: Noel Schmidt [email protected] http://www.patchworksfarm.org Patchworks Farm is a program of Community Service Learning Connection (CSLC) a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation. Patchworks has been operating for ten years and is now concentrating solely on offering a pathway to sustainability through place-based education. We also sell produce at farm stands, please check the website for current locations. The CSLC credo is LEAP, an acronym for "Live simply, Educate for change, Advocate for justice and Practice saying thanks". We, like the frog in the French recipe, sit unnoticing as the temperature rises around us, and we, like the frog, will come to a quick end unless we wake up and muster the moral courage to leap.Patchworks Farm is a grass-roots community collaboration of schools, businesses, healthcare organizations, and agribusinesses all of whom support our mission of fostering earth-friendly, sustainable living. Our non-profit corporation has formed this collaboration to develop a beautiful 5 acre farm as our learning laboratory. We have a delightful, red barn set up as a classroom and are located near Ursuline and Cardinal Newman High Schools in Northern Santa Rosa. We engage hundreds of youth from elementary to community college age groups in various land-based sustainability oriented projects to help guide them to a more sustainable future. Current Projects Include: Sustainable farming classes for children through high school age Water conservation Organic food production Biodiesel fuel production Solar voltaic energy systems Bee production Composting Summer gardening classes for children A seed-to-table project for under-served kids Pedal Patch Community 90038 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048 Tel: 323-216-2198 Contact: Jason Eugene Boarde [email protected] http://www.pedalpatchcommunity.com Pedal Patch of PPC is a community supported social organization organized by people within a patchwork of communities. They offer program services such as Edible Landscaping, Habitat Landscaping and Garden-sharing, which supports their social programs for At-Risk-Youth, Seniors, Farm-to-School and growing food for the hungry. This cool, hip and social enterprise is also soon to offer an organic CSA program, which edibles are produce on several plots throughout the city. PPC

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california guide: csa is all about building healthy, sustainable communities. People's Grocery 909 7th St. , Oakland, CA 94607 Tel: 510-652-7607 http://www.peoplesgrocery.org/ People's Grocery is a community-based organization in West Oakland that develops creative solutions to the health problems in our community that stem from a lack of access to and knowledge about healthy, fresh foods. Our mission is to build a local food system that improves the health and economy of the West Oakland community. Petaluma Bounty 210 Fourth St Suite B, Petaluma, CA 94952 Tel: 707-775-3663 Fax: 707-769-5336 [email protected] http://www.petalumabounty.org Petaluma Bounty is working to create a sustainable Petaluma food system with healthy fresh food for everyone. Formed in summer 2006 with initial seed funding from the Hub of Petaluma Foundation, programs include: creating community gardens throughout Petaluma to increase food self-sufficiency and strengthen community; gleaning fresh, healthy surplus food from backyard gardens, farms and food businesses for distribution to food pantries and senior centers; and, creation of an educational urban farm to provide sustainably-grown food to low-income households at affordable prices, and to educate students and the public about the importance of a healthy local food system. In March, 2008, we launched the Bounty Box Food Club as a pilot program at McDowell Elementary School, providing weekly boxes of organic fruits and vegetables to low income-earning families at wholesale prices. We plan to expand the Bounty Box program to other schools and locations beginning in fall, 2008.

Primeval Gardens Animal Welfare Approved Listing 25140 Hwy 94, Potrero, CA 91963 Tel: 858-449-4843 Contact: Iris and Jason Gardner [email protected] http://www.dirtandveggies.com Chicken Eggs from Primeval Gardens are Animal Welfare Approved. Iris and Jason Gardner own and operate Primeval Gardens, a small family run CSA farm nestled amongst the shady oaks in eastern San Diego County. In addition to being a farmer, Jason is an active duty Navy SEAL, and Iris runs things full time when he is away from the farm. They pride themselves on growing only the highest quality, naturally grown produce possible. Chemicals are never applied to the land that Iris and Jason call home or to the food that they grow, and the comfort and freedom of their animals are top priorities. The farm has large vegetable and herb gardens in

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california guide: csa addition to an 80 tree fruit and nut orchard. It is also home to a menagerie of horses, chickens, guinea hens, peacocks, cats, dogs, a pig, and a tortoise. Iris and Jason provide free range eggs from their Animal Welfare Approved chickens and fresh, local, naturally grown vegetables and fruit to a number of families in east San Diego County. Raphael Gardens Rudolf Steiner College 9200 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Tel: 916-961-8727 ext.156 Contact: David Basile [email protected] http://www.steinercollege.edu Raphael Gardens is the center of education for Biodynamic Agriculture on the West Coast. Raphael Gardens hosts a series of workshops on Biodynamic Agriculture, Backyard Victory Gardening, and Natural Beekeeping as well as operating an apprenticeship program and a 40 share CSA. Re Rustica 1865 Herndon Avenue, Ste K 279, Clovis, CA 93619 Tel: 559-977-7539 Contact: Aaron Brachfeld or Mary Choate [email protected] http://www.rerustica.com Affordable farm fresh food, FREE home delivery through most of California and affordable shipping nation-wide! Pick your owns and free tours are informative and entertaining, covering everything from ecology to history, agricultural law, agricultural science and more! They grow 100's of crops, from staples like potatoes and beans and grains to treats like honey and grapefruit, nuts and mushrooms, and all the usual favorites. Red Earth Farm 13550 Algerine Wards Ferry Rd., Sonora, CA 95370 Tel: 209-206-0668 Contact: Larry Giles and Katie Johnson [email protected] http://www.redearthfarm.com We are a small, sustainable family farm producing vegetables, fruits, and eggs for people in our community. Our food is available at local farmers markets and natural food stores, through a CSA program, and occasionally at area restaurants. Riverdog Farm 7587 County Road 49, P.O. Box 42, Guinda, CA 95637 Tel: 530-796-3802 Contact: Tim Mueller and Trini Campbell [email protected] http://www.riverdogfarm.com/

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california guide: csa Our farm is certified by California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) and is located in the beautiful Capay Valley where rich creek-bottom soil, intense summer heat and winter frost make exceptionally tasty fruits and vegetables.

Partners Tim Mueller and Trini Campbell, along with their daughter and 50 full time employees, keep the farm going year-round. The seasonal, organic produce is available through Riverdog Farm's Organic Veggie Box Delivery Program (weekly boxes delivered to your neighborhood), wholesale distributors, select retail markets, and at all Berkeley Farmers' Markets. Sage Mountain Beef CSA 40630 Sage Road, Aguanga, CA 92544 Tel: 951-767-1016 Contact: Phil Noble [email protected] http://sagemountainbeef.com San Diego's premiere and premium local Green-Fed Beef CSA. Customers can purchase either Beef CSA shares or Beef Packages. Green-Fed Beef is superior to both Grass-Fed and Grain-Fed in both flavor and nutrition. Green-Fed is the new Red (meat, that is). Sage Mountain Beef is a small herd of Guernsey, Angus, and Holstein cattle. The animals are fed on a movable feast of grass and post-harvest crops (what Phil calls a "polyface approach"). No animals are ever given artificial growth hormones or stimulants and are guaranteed to be free of antibiotics. They guarantee their ruminant livestock are 100% green-fed and pasture raised their entire lives, with no consumption of grain, by-product supplements, or ever setting a hoof within a confinement feedlot. For more information, please visit our website. Sage Mountain Farm 40630 Sage Road, Aguanga, CA 92544 Tel: 951-767-1016 Fax: 951-767-1008 Contact: Phil Noble [email protected] http://www.sagemountainfarm.com We are Certified Organic growers, and are registered with the Riverside County and State of California Departments of Agriculture. We belong to an organization called Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF), and as a result host people from around the country and the world that come to share their experiences, to learn, and to work on our farm. All of our fruits and vegetables are grown on our family farm using our sparkling clean natural well water and healthy organic processes. At our high desert property, we also use pure organic guidelines to raise steers, chickens, pigs and goats, so that we can enjoy farming in the wilderness - away from all conventional type farms - and practice and maintain a sustainable lifestyle. Sage Mountain Farms is also part of the Inland Empire CSA. Seabreeze Organic Farm

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california guide: csa 3909 Arroyo Sorrento Road, San Diego, CA 92130 Tel: 858-481-0209 Contact: Stephenie Caughlin [email protected] http://www.seabreezed.com/ Family farm growing vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers for San Diego since 1988. We have a small flock of well-tended chickens and ducks for eggs. All products are available through our CSA program and we deliver directly to your home or office. Silveira Farms 731 E. Yosemite Ave, Suite B, #175, Merced, CA 95340 Tel: 209-722-6812 Contact: David Silveira [email protected] In addition to our CSA, we sell to Farmers Markets and select local stores in the same areas that our CSA members live. We grow some very unique tomato varieties. Silver Lake Farms Los Angeles, CA 90026 Tel: 323-644-3700 Contact: Tara [email protected] http://www.silverlakefarms.com The dream was to live off our land. In 2003 I decided to put our ½-acre garden to work and become a market farmer growing organic cut flowers in our backyard in Silver Lake, Los Angeles. The goal was to sell my flowers seasonally at local farmers' markets on the Eastside. It's hard to find organic, local flowers. Most of them are flown in from abroad and/or covered in pesticides. Over the years I added herbs, vegetables, fruit trees and vines as well as organic loofah sponges and cotton. In 2008, a lady living nearby invited me to grow on her estate. With a second growing ground, Silver Lake Farms slowly started taking shape. The dream seemed possible… I grow everything naturally and by hand. Our beautiful loamy soil needs no more digging. I use cover crops, rotation, homemade compost, teas and locally sourced manures and mulch to keep soil biologically fertile. I take a “whole” approach to growing, keeping things balanced with natural habitats and companion plants so nature can do its thing. No need for chemical fertilizers or pesticides. My husband, Beat, takes care of engineering and design, drip systems and rainwater harvesting. He figures out all the technical stuff and makes it “Tara-proof.” He cooks and builds; I grow and teach. We design and install vegetable gardens and create productive mini homesteads for clients. We also donate time for great causes in our community. In 2009, something incredible happened. After telling me it was legal, and after six years at market, LA City's Department of Building & Safety ordered me to stop selling my flowers or pay a fine/serve six months in jail. They said selling homegrown flowers is illegal after all because it's not considered "Truck Gardening."

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california guide: csa Truck Gardening is allowed in LA City residential zones but City Planning's codebook manual doesn't have any information on what Truck Gardening is. Officials consulted Webster's Dictionary for a definition of the term. Because Webster's definition of Truck Gardening only mentions vegetables, City Planning interpreted this to mean that it's illegal to sell anything grown in residential gardens unless it's a vegetable. Fruit, flowers, seedlings? Not allowed! Too bad that broccoli's a flower... Okay… so now I'm a vegetable farmer! To keep the dream alive, I partnered with another local farmer and launched a CSA. Read about my transition from flowers to vegetable farming in the Farm Blog section of my website. CSA-ers, this blog is for you, too! If you are interested in becoming a CSA shareholder, email me at [email protected] or call 323-644-3700. Membership is limited and pick-ups are Eastside only, for now. Meanwhile, supporters, friends and fellow urban farmers formed Urban Farming Advocates (UFA) LA to do something about updating City Planning's codebook. It was originally written in 1946. UFA's goal is to legitimize urban farming in the City of L.A. We think urban agriculture is the right way to go. If you agree, and would like to participate in changing the law, please go to the urbanfarmingadvocates.org website. Because Silver Lake Farms is in residential zones, we do not publish our address on this site. Thank you to all my loyal customers, who loved my flowers so much, and to all my wonderful friends for your love and support. Please visit urbanfarmingadvocates.org and help me change the law! Hope I see you soon! Tara

Singing Frogs Farm 1301 Ferguson Rd, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Tel: 707-829-1389 Contact: Paul and Elizabeth Kaiser [email protected] http://www.singingfrogsfarm.com We are blessed with a beautiful piece of land in the Atascadero Creek valley just north of Sebastopol. We have six spring-fed ponds, filled with joyous frogs for which our farm is named and from which we irrigate our farm. We have over 3 acres of a erse variety of vegetable crops which we grow for our CSA and an abundance of flowers. For company we have our Girlie Girls (hens) for eggs and a flock of Woolies. We have 2 orchards with apple, pear and various pit fruit trees. There are 200 established blueberry bushes plus blackberry and raspberry plants. We do our best to farm with, rather than against nature. We have created a bioerse landscape in which we farm, utilizing hedgerows and natural areas to increase wildlife habitat, especially pollinator habitat. We use no sprays. Last fall we were the recipients of the North American 2010 Farmer Rancher Award for Pollinator Conservation and Awareness Education!

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california guide: csa We look forward to meeting you on the farm, Elizabeth and Paul Kaiser - Owners and Farmers South Central Farmers Cooperative 1702 E. 41st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90058 Tel: 800-249-5240 Contact: Sarah Nolan [email protected] http://www.southcentralfarmers.com The South Central Farmers Cooperative (SCFC) is committed to providing quality organic produce in every box. We believe that all residents in every community are entitled to fresh, healthy food choices at an affordable cost. SCFC is committed to doing everything in our power to make this a reality. Currently, pick up locations include: Atwater Farmers Market, Leimert Farmers Market, Hollywood Farmers Market, Watts Farmers Market, Long Beach (near downtown), and Lebec. We will have active drop-offs by November 2008 in Pasadena, Culver City, and Santa Monica. If you are interested in starting a drop off location near you, find 10 friends or neighbors who would be interested and we can come your way. The SCF farm, located in Shafter, CA, is Certified Organic by the USDA and by California Certified Organic Farmers.

South Coast Organic Farms 32701 Alipaz , San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Tel: 949-661-9381 Fax: 949-661-9349 http://www.southcoastfarms.com Our Mission is to provide our community with the best tasting organic fruits and vegetables while farming as good neighbors both to the people we feed and the earth we share. South Coast Farms is proud to announce we have added USA Prairie Raised Certified Organic, Grass Fed Beef to our line of healthy, local Family Farms products. Sweetwater Nursery 4520 Thomas Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Tel: 707-566-8133 Contact: Elise Loveday Brown [email protected] Since 1977, Sweetwater Nursery has been whole-heartedly dedicated to providing organic herb, vegetable and flowering plant starts. To preserve biodiversity they specialize in both traditional and heirloom varieties well suited to particular microclimates. Most of the varieties they grow have been trialed on their certified organic farm in Sebastopol, California. They operate their business using sustainable practices, including: * Using biodiesel to fuel their delivery trucks * Using solar power to run the nursery * Earth friendly pots

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Tanaka Farms 5380 3/4 University Dr., Irvine, CA 92612 Tel: 949-653-2100 Contact: Glenn Tanaka [email protected] http://www.TanakaFarms.com Tanaka Farms is a family owned farm in the heart of Orange County. Located in Irvine in a drop back setting it is a beautiful scene to all the people that have come to visit us. We have farm tours almost year round including strawberry tours in the spring, watermelon tours in the summer, and pumpkin patch tours in the fall. We are the largest U-pick farm in Orange County, and we give tours to children and adults of all ages to learn how their food gets to the table. In addition to educational tours, we also have a Community Supported Agriculture program that acts as a fundraiser for schools and non-profit associations. We also harvest our pesticide-free fruits and vegetables for our produce stand all year round. Our store is located at the farm and is open 9-5 every day of the year. TandD Willey Farms 13886 Road 20, Madera, CA 93637 Tel: 559-674-2642 Contact: Tom and Denesse Willey [email protected] http://www.tdWilleyFarms.com We farm a 75 acre patch of the Central San Joaquin Valley in Madera, California. The San Joaquin is in the southern half of California's Great Central Valley. We have been farming since 1980 and certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers since 1987. We follow the four seasons of the mild Mediterranean climate to produce a year-round palette of bountiful vegetable production. CSA is a movement to bring farm producers and community members into a more direct and cooperative relationship. The concept migrated to the US from Japan in the mid-1980's. Community "members" subscribe to a weekly share of produce from a local farm, which is delivered to a convenient "site" in the member's neighborhood. This relationship facilitates both financial support for a small farm's community and provides supporting members with fresh and unique produce to which they would otherwise have less access. Tara Firma Farms 3796 I Street, Ext., Petaluma, CA 94952 Tel: 707-765-1202 Fax: 707-769-9295 Contact: Tara and Craig Smith [email protected] http://www.tarafirmafarms.com

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california guide: csa Environmentally sustainable, all natural, humane and fresh! A local farm that you are welcome to come and enjoy. To rest and relax or participate! A place community comes together. Working in harmony with land and animals, we offer our community real food that balances the needs of our environment with the needs of our nutrition. Terra Firma Farms, Inc. P.O. Box 836 , Winters, CA 95694 Tel: 530-795-2473 Contact: Paul E. Holmes [email protected] http://www.terrafirmafarm.com/ Terra Firma was started by Paul Holmes (Pablote) over seventeen years ago, with a old VW van and a rototiller -- a mile up the road and five hundred feet uphill from its present location, on less than an acre of land. Over the years, the farm moved down to the fertile alluvial soils along Putah Creek just west of Winters, at the hilly edge of the Sacramento Valley. In 1994, Paul was joined by Paul Underhill -- Pablito, and they began to organize friends and acquaintances in San Francisco who wanted to get fresh, local organic vegetables on a regular basis. The CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture project, started with about 50 people and has now expanded to feed over 700 people weekly. In the meantime, the farm has grown to include over 99 acres of fields and orchards, including walnuts, apricots, and citrus. Terra Firma, rare among California farms today, is as much about people as it is about produce. Our farm supports 30 employees, many of whom have been with us for five years or more. Some, like our delivery driver Hector Melendez, have been with Paul Holmes almost since day one. Valerie Engelman has been our CSA Coordinator, office manager and bookkeeper for ten years. People become part of the farm and their personlities come to define their jobs. A far cry from "migrant farmworkers", they have been essential in making our farm what it is today. Our customers also play an crucial role in helping our business succeed, and in inspiring us. Many of our subscribers have been with us since the beginning of the CSA, and they visit us each year at our fall farm day. Their kids have grown up with the memories of running through our fields and playing in our orchards, and they've grown up healthy while eating our vegetables. The Farmer's Kitchen 6605 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 220, Hollywood, CA 90028 Tel: 323-463-3171 Fax: 323-463-1062 http://www.hollywoodfarmerskitchen.org/ The main purpose of the Farmer's Kitchen is to link California small farmers with the urban population by extending the presence of the Hollywood Farmers' Market through the entire week. The Farmer's Kitchen will offer urban residents a convenient source of fresh produce and healthy meals made through the joint effort of local farmers and urban chefs and apprentices. The Farmer's Kitchen will also educate and train community members through nutrition classes and job training programs. Mothers and caregivers will learn to prepare nutritious meals on a budget using local produce through SEE-LA's successful "Good Cooking" classes. Job training will give participants food industry knowledge and skills; in a community with a high unemployment rate, the

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california guide: csa job training program will create career opportunities by linking graduates of its program with local chefs and food experts and by employing participants as apprentices in the Farmer's Kitchen during their training. Finally, the Farmer's Kitchen will create an additional venue for farmers to market their goods directly, thereby helping ensure the economic stability of local farmers. In addition to the weekly Hollywood Farmers' Market, farmers will benefit from sales of produce and value-added products for the retail component, for the "Good Cooking" classes, and for the Healthy Market Basket Program. Drawing on fifteen successful years of the weekly Hollywood Farmers' Market, the Farmer's Kitchen will be a permanent site for rural-urban exchange and will spur economic development to the benefit of both the community and local farmers. The Farmer's Kitchen will ultimately be a self-sustaining and permanent food security solution for Hollywood's population. Three Sisters Farm 30370 San Timoteo Canyon Road, Redlands, CA 92373 Tel: 909-795-7049 Contact: Abby and Jason Harned [email protected] Certified organic farm in the Inland Empire of California, specifically San Timoteo Canyon. Three Stone Hearth Community Supported Kitchen Animal Welfare Approved Chicken 1581 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 Tel: 510-981-1334 [email protected] http://www.threestonehearth.com/ Features Animal Welfare Approved chicken from Soul Food Farm (www.soulfoodfarm.com) Tierra Miguel Foundation and Farm 14910 Pauma Valley Drive, PO Box 1065, Pauma Valley, CA 92061 Tel: 760-742-4213 Fax: 760-742-1151 Contact: Beth Ann Levendoski [email protected] http://www.tierramiguelfarm.org A 501(c)3 charitable organization offering education programs for the renewal of the earth and humanity through agriculture, education, and the healing arts. The Foundation is actively involved in creating a demonstration farm where young and established farmers and the community can deepen their relationships to the earth. Our first step was to create a demonstration farm by transforming the existing monocrop of strawberries, which had already been planted when the Foundation began leasing the farm in September of 2000, into row crops suitable to begin a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. We have Summer, Fall and Winter CSA programs (see the website for more information). The first Saturday of every month we have an open house. All ages are welcome. Please bring a dish to share, closed toe shoes, a hat and water. If you have a larger group or want to do a special event please contact the farm. The open house includes a farm tour, volunteer project, and potluck

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california guide: csa lunch. Our farm stand will also be open. Non-profit Tierra Vegetables 651 Airport Boulevard, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Tel: 707-837-8366 [email protected] http://www.tierravegetables.com/index.html In addition to growing a diversified market garden, Tierra Vegetables also grow over 20 varieties of chiles and sweet peppers. The produce is sold through their CSA program, at the Farm Stand and on Saturday mornings at the San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market. The truly outstanding flavor of Tierra Vegetables produce is derived from a combination of excellent climate conditions and the sustainable agricultural practices that are used: no pesticides or herbicides are ever applied to the chiles. Please enjoy it all. We do! Two Small Farms PO Box 2065, Watsonville, CA 95077 Tel: 831-786-0625 [email protected] http://www.twosmallfarms.com/ Two Small Farms is a collaboration between High Ground Organics and Mariquita Farm in Watsonville and Hollister. We grow organic produce for our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) members in Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Francisco counties, and Silicon Valley. Valley End Farms 6300 Petaluma Hill Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 Tel: 707-585-1123 Fax: 707-585-1123 Contact: Sharon Grossi [email protected] http://www.valleyendfarm.com/ Centrally located kitty corner to Sonoma State University, Valley End Farm is within easy driving distance of Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Penngrove, Cotati, and Petaluma. Our location allows our CSA members to conveniently pickup their freshly picked, USDA and CCOF Organic Certified produce at our beautiful farm which has been family owned and operated since opening in 1996. Take a peak at our website for upcoming farm events and pictures of adorable chicks! Our products Beans: Beet Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cabbage

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california guide: csa Cauliflower Corn Sweet Pop, Ornamental Eggplant: White/Purple Garlic Gourds Lettuce Melon Mesclun Okra Onion Pea Pepper: Green/Red/Yellow/Purple/Habanera Potato: Red/Russet/Sweet/White Sweet/Yukon Pumpkin Radish Shallots Spinach Summer

More information at www.ValleyEndFarm.com Zoey Farms 3355 Char Mar Circle, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Tel: 530-676-4744 Contact: Eric Leafstone [email protected] http://www.zoeyfarms.wordpress.com We are a family-run farm, growing natural, pesticide-free produce. You can rest assured knowing that your money is being spent with a local, conscientious business whose goal is to provide you with quality pesticide-free produce while keeping small sustainable family farms farming. Our quality standards are high and you are guaranteed the best of what we grow. While we are not certified organic, we grow as if we are, because we wouldn't have it any other way.

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california guide: educational centers Amy's Farm 7698 Eucalyptus Avenue, Ontario, CA 91762 Tel: 909-393-2936 Fax: 909-393-2936 Contact: Amy Owen [email protected] http://www.amysfarm.com Amy's Farm is a real working farm that provides hands-on, guided tours to school children of all ages. We have been giving tours for the last 10 years, proudly serving the San Bernardino, Riverside, Los Angeles, and Orange counties. Over 120,000 students have visited our farm! Our friendly service, competitive prices, and educational activities are why our customers keep returning. We look forward to your patronage. We at Amy's Farm strive to provide the highest quality produce for our customers. We practice organic techniques and grow many heirloom varieties. Taste and see the difference! Please check our website for current produce lists. We also offer a special Life Coaching Program which utilizes gardening and the natural environment to promote health and healing. Visit our Holistic Gardening page to learn more. Blosser Urban Garden 915 S. Blosser Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93458 Tel: 805-878-1456 Contact: Alejandra Mahoney [email protected] We are organic urban farmers who are sharing our delicious harvest with our community through our CSA. Our mission is to be a sustainable, small scale organic farm in an urban setting providing food and hands-on education to our community. We also offer Farm Camp and Art in the Garden during the summer as well as cooking and nutrition classes. We invite you to visit our Urban Garden. Blue Sky Blueberries 8822 Southworth Rd, Valley Springs, CA 95252 Tel: 209-610-3212 Contact: JJ Gonsalves [email protected] http://www.blueskyblueberries.com Farm fresh blueberries as a part of an integrated ecological enhancement system. Center for Informed Food Choices PO Box 16053, Oakland, CA 94610 Tel: 510-465-0322 Contact: Michele Simon [email protected] http://www.appetiteforprofit.com/mission.html The Center for Informed Food Choices (CIFC) advocates for a diet based on whole, unprocessed, local, organically grown plant foods. CIFC believes that: placing these foods at the center of the plate is crucial for promoting public health, protecting the environment, and assuring the humane treatment of animals and food industry workers.

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california guide: educational centers Connecting the personal to the political, CIFC educates the public about how our industrial food system, along with corporate-influenced government policies, is the root cause of a host of preventable public health, environmental, and social justice problems. CIFC believes that making personal dietary improvements is just one component of social change. We advocate for social and political reforms that will support people in making healthy food choices over the long term, as well as in creating a more just, humane, and sustainable food system.

Center for Land-Based Learning Farm on Putah Creek 5265 Putah Creek Road, Winters, CA 95694 Tel: 530-795-1520 Fax: 530-795-4687 Contact: Mary Kimball [email protected] http://www.landbasedlearning.org The Center for Land-Based Learning's Farm on Putah Creek is an educational farm focused on wildlife-friendly farming practices, local, sustainable food production, and habitat restoration. We welcome all ages to the Farm, from preschool to college students, and from farmers to agency staff. T

he Farm is a great place to get practical experience in the basics of sustainable agriculture and food production; build compost piles, learn about native pollinators and their habitat, sow cover crops, plant native trees and shrubs along Putah Creek, cook in our outdoor kitchen, or build and install barn owl boxes (just to name a few activities). Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens 598 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta, CA 93117 Tel: 805-967-7369 Fax: 805-967-0188 Contact: Linda Halley [email protected] http://www.fairviewgardens.org The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is a California non-profit organization established in 1997 to preserve and operate the historic farm where our products are grown.

On our twelve and a half acres, we produce one hundred different fruits and vegetables, as well as free-range eggs from our heritage hens. We also nourish the community in less tangible ways through festivals, workshops, tours, lectures, cooking and gardening classes, internships, and outreach and consutation to schools and communities nationwide. The bulk of our food is sold at the farm's produce stand, at area farmers' markets, and to members of our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) harvest share program. The farm also wholesales a

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california guide: educational centers limited amount of produce to restaurants in San Francisco and Los Angeles, and sells at farmers' markets in those cities. Conexions 1023 Corporation Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 Tel: 650-938-9300 Fax: 650-938-9301 Contact: Susan Stansbury [email protected] http://www.conexions.org Conexions offers educational events, a local food guide, and runs a community garden in Palo Alto. They also provide technical assistance to school gardens. Cooking with Julie 1039 La Quinta Ct, Napa, CA 94559 Tel: 707-227-5036 Contact: Julie Logue-Riordan [email protected] Napa Valley cuisine reflects a deep appreciation for nature and the seasons, and paired with world-famous wines. At Cooking with Julie, you'll learn to cook delicious meals with authentic wine country style. Step off the beaten path and discover Napa through its food.

Highlighting the best each season has to offer, our fine ingredients come mostly from local small family farms, who provide us with everything from fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs to artisanal cheeses, wine vinegars and olive oils. We use organic milk, and cream from local dairies, as well as sustainable free-range chicken, beef and lamb from nearby ranches. The menus are paired with wines from Napa Valley and beyond.

Convivial classes are taught by Julie and special guest chefs. Afterward, the cooking class becomes a special culinary keepsake, as you use your new found expertise to prepare memorable meals for family and friends. We invite you to join us and savor a fresh taste of the Napa Valley. EarthWorks Community Farm A Program of the LA Conservation Corps 1209 Lerma Rd, South El Monte, CA 91733 Tel: 323-224-2550 x 202 [email protected] http://www.ewent.org EarthWorks Community Farm, a program of the San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps (SGVCC), provides training in job & life skills, nutrition & organic farming, and offers leadership development for SGVCC youth participants. At our 4-acre organic urban farm, located in the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area in South El Monte, California, participants learn how to grow high quality, fresh organic vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers, and provide excellent customer service at our weekly produce stand. The ultimate goal is to transform our youth into leaders and productive community members. We increase the health of the community through the sales and donations of our organic

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california guide: educational centers produce and through nutrition education outreach. As a community urban farm and orchard, we bring the community together to support health and well-being of people and the planet. Edendale Farm 2131 Moreno Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90039 Tel: 323-454-EGGS [email protected] http://edendalefarm.com Our objective is to raise healthy wholesome food for the local community. Train farmers in permaculture principles and in the process teach gardeners to farm, restore and build soil fertility, reduce waste and foster community economics and relationships. The ultimate goal is to create a model that can be replicated in any urban center. In June 2oo6, Edendale farm was born, located on 1/2 acre urban site in Silver Lake, near the historic Edendale suburb famous for silent movie studios in the early 1900's. Using the universal ethics and principles of permaculture and Utilizing farming practices that build soil, conserve water and support healthy ecosystems. Foodia 236 8th St. , Suite A, San Francisco, CA 94103 Tel: 650-537-6701 Contact: Claudia Pesce [email protected] http://www.foodia.org Foodia is working to connect customers to the items available at Bay Area farmers' markets. Foodia analyzes the cost, availability, healthfulness and sustainability of food, and then puts that information directly at our users' fingertips through web and mobile applications. Users can stay informed of what is available at local farmers' markets, and access information on the healthfulness and sustainability of those products. In addition, users can receive recommendations from the Foodia community about similar products they might enjoy.

Full Circle Farm 1055 Dunford Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 [email protected] http://fullcirclesunnyvale.org Full Circle Farm is an 11-acre sustainable, educational farm nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley. Gardenerd Christy Wilhelmi P.O. Box 661647 , Los Angeles, CA 90066 Tel: 310-391-3949 Contact: Christy Wilhelmi [email protected] http://www.gardenerd.com Classes - In formats ranging from 2-hour workshops to 4-week courses, Gardenerd covers the

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california guide: educational centers basics of organic gardening on a seasonal basis. Classes can be taught indoors or out in the garden; both publicly and for private groups. See Latest News for upcoming class times and locations. Coaching/Consulting - Need some hand-holding? The Gardenerd will make a house call and help sort out your garden with you. Whether you need help pruning your roses, or problem solving with your soil, Christy will leave you feeling confident and knowledgeable in as little as just one visit. Hourly rates apply. Food Garden Design - Want an organic vegetable garden but don't know where to start? Let Gardenerd do it for you. We'll scout out your space for the prime location, help you decide what to grow, plan out your whole garden, and even install it if you want. Project rates apply.

Golden Nectar Farm 6364 Starr Road, Windsor, CA 95492 Tel: 707-838-8189 Fax: 707-838-8189 Contact: Ana and John Stayton [email protected] http://www.goldennectar.com/index.htm Golden Nectar Farm is a 2.5 acre ever-evolving model of a sustainable lifestyle with more than 150 varieties of fruit, extensive gardens and food production, a PV solar system, a straw bale retreat hut, an outdoor cob kitchen, a "hen mobile", and an intentional community process. Golden Nectar Farm is a living laboratory for sustainable habitation, ecological agriculture, and restorative community. Good Humus Produce 12255 County Road 84A, Capay, CA 95607 Tel: 530-787-3187 Contact: Jeff & Annie Main http://www.goodhumus.com/ Good Humus Produce is a small family farm, owned and run by Jeff and Annie Main. We farm 20 acres of certified organic land in a little valley called the Hungry Hollow in Northern California. We started farming in 1976 after we both graduated from UC Davis and decided we wanted to start something BIG.

The love of growing food, living on the less traveled path and doing something meaningful came from generations of strong-minded individuals. Cooperation, communities, social change, food movement and land stewardship have been our guiding beliefs in one form or another since the 1970's.

We have been selling at the Davis Farmers Market, to wholesalers in the Bay Area, and to the Davis and Sacramento Food Coops since 1976. In 1993 we started our Community Supported Agriculture program which has helped to continue our commitment to direct and local marketing.

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california guide: educational centers We have been working for the last 28 years to build from the ground up a family farm that provides food for people in our community. We have realized that if often takes lifetimes to developed a farm infrastructure, the buildings and processes that characterize a mature, viable farming unit.

Through luck, help, and hard work we have been able to do most of the work of creating such a farm, but much is still yet to be accomplished. We are now in the process of permanently preserving Good Humus Farm through an Agricultural Easement . This will facilitate a future of not only ongoing stewardship and healthy local food production, but also a commitment to community and place.

Good Humus welcomes researchers to conduct short- and long-term research projects at our farm. In the past we have had agronomists, biologists, ecologists, and entomologists conducting research on our farm.

Farm Hours: Wed: 4:30pm-8:30pm Sat: 8:00am-1:00pm Green Oaks Creek Farm and Retreat 2060 Cabrillo Highway, Pescadero, CA 94060 Tel: 650-879-1009 Contact: Paul Pfluke [email protected] http://www.green.oaks.home.att.net We run an organic, educational farm and retreat center on an historic farm near Año Nuevo State Reserve. We farm with our draft horses to raise 3 acres of mixed vegetables, herbs, flowers, and strawberries. We also have a small flock of Shetland sheep and a llama.

Our retreat center includes a campground with a tipi, an outdoor kitchen and hot water shower, hiking trails, a yurt, and a beautiful medicinal herb and flower garden that is perfect for weddings. We also offer overnight stays in our yurt. Gus' Meat Locker 412 W. Olive Ave, Madera, CA 93637 Tel: 559-674-6247 Fax: 559-674-4535 Contact: Scott or Melissa Chase [email protected] We are a full service meat market and deli. We offer custom butchering of beef, lamb, hogs, and wild game. We also offer catering. In our meat counter we are offering locally grown grass fed beef. On Thursdays we make a variety of fresh sausages. We will soon be offering butcher classes for those who want to learn this lost art.

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Hidden Villa Farm and Wilderness 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 Tel: 650-949-8647 Contact: Jason McKenney [email protected] http://www.hiddenvilla.org Hidden Villa is a 1653 acre, non-profit education center with a 105 member CSA. CCOF Certified since 1987, Hidden Villa has about 7 acres of vegetables and a 1/4 acre of fruit trees. We have a produce stand at the entrance. Our educational program hosts school classes during the school year (20,000 students per year) and during the summer our multi-cultural summer camp is in session. Hidden Villa is open to the public Tuesday-Sunday. Lisa's Counter Culture 645 Barron Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Tel: 650-858-1148 Contact: Lisa Herndon [email protected] http://www.lisascounterculture.com Organic Local Sustainable Cooking Workshops with focus on fermentation Host to several CSAs and Coops 2 bee hives, 4 chickens (eggs) Live Earth Farm, Surfside Chicken/Eggs, Happy Girl Kitchen, Evergreen Acres Goat Farm, Garden Variety Sheep Milk Dairy, Sierra Farm Lamb

LoBue Organics Chef Nicole LoBue 846 Shotwell St #2, San Francisco, CA 94110 Tel: 415-722-3934 Contact: Nicole LoBue [email protected] http://www.lobueevents.com/ Wonderful private chef service who ALSO offers Cooking classes Private instruction Retreat or gathering meals Pre and post natal meals and Catered events . LoBue events offers delicious sustainable -local - organic fare with style . Nicole also teaches classes on themes such as food and healing,Nourishing traditions and tailored classes to suit your needs! Nicole has been a chef for 12 years and has cooked in NYC,The bay area and across the globe. She has an eye for foods that really nourish all the senses with a refined touch!

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Loma Rica Ranch Organic Farm 10980 Brunswick Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Contact: Nell Scannon [email protected] http://www.lomaricaranch.com We are a 20 acre CCOF certified farm. We produce from May until December. Berries, Beans, peppers, broccoli, radishes, eggplant, beets, tomatoes, melons, orchard fruit, corn, pumpkins and much more. Many rare and heirloom varieties; eggs are new in 2008. Our Farm Stand is open from May through December from 9 to 6. We also sell local wine and other value-added products. The Farm is the beginning of a sustainable, Smart Growth neighborhood. Loma Vista Farm 150 Rainier Ave., Vallejo, CA 94589 Tel: 707-556-8765 Contact: Rita LeRoy [email protected] http://lomavistafarm.org Loma Vista Farm's mission is to educate students of all ages about nature and nutrition in a farm based setting. The Farm is open to the public and tours are available for groups. McGrath Family Farm 1012 West Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA 93010 Tel: 805-983-0333 Contact: Phil McGrath http://www.mcgrathfamilyfarm.com/index.php Farming on the coast of Southern California for 5 generations is the finest blessing this Irish American Farm Family could ever hope for: the deepest topsoil, the best climate for producing a utopian garden farm. We grow a high diversity of year-round fruits and vegetables sustainable for our community. In March of 2008 we opened our farm center which includes: a seven day/week farmers' market, Restaurant deliveries throughout southern California, and a Community Supported Agriculture program. This is the heart of our farm. You can also find us at 7 different Farmers Markets located in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties: Tuesday(pm): Culver Blvd. (Culver City, CA) Wednesdays(am): 2nd and Arizona Streets (Santa Monica, CA) Thursday(pm): Westwood Village (Westwood, CA) Saturday(am): Old Downtown (Santa Barbara, CA) Sunday(am): Ivar and Selma Streets (Hollywood, CA) Sunday(am): Canyon/Wilshire Blvd (Beverly Hills, CA) Sunday(am): Big Tree/White Oak Blvd (Encino, CA) Agricultural education is a priority with us. We hope to preserve our farmland with Agricultural education offered on our farm tours. Please come visit our farm!

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Native Foods Costa Mesa 2937 Bristol St, The CAMP, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Tel: 714-751-2151 http://www.nativefoods.com In order to move in a positive direction for the future of our children, animals, planet health and consciousness, the western diet should be directed toward an organic vegetarian / vegan diet. At Native Foods we have fused ethnic cuisine and healthy cooking to offer you bright colors, full flavors, and great textures in a quick service, stylish, fresh and fun way. Our menu concept unites both the vegetarian and the traditional diner, and in doing so we specialize in introducing alternative tasty textures, which include tempeh and seitan. These foods have ancient origins and are an artisan craft in their making; which we do from scratch. Our talent is in artfully exceeding one's expectations of vegetarian cuisine. Wishing you a prosperous lifestyle in harmony with the balance of nature and its energy through the wonders of food. Core Values - A commitment to promoting greater human health, compassion to all living beings and environmental preservation with the utmost integrity. - To serve and set the standard on what delicious, fresh, organic and artful vegetarian / vegan meals should be and to make them convenient and affordable to all. - Ultra clean and stylish presentation of food, people and products. - Utmost customer service by enthusiastic and hard working individuals while creating a respectful "family" of staff and customers. - Provide a fun environment with financial, career and lifestyle opportunities for our employees and their families. - Proving that we can do all the above profitably so that our shareholders receive a fair return on their investment and share in our joy and pride. Native Foods seeks to be a value enterprise. Through our efforts and expertise, we seek to provide value to our customers, employees and shareholders. In this way, we will create sustaining and increasing value to everyone. Thank you for having the courage to try something new!

Native Foods Palm Springs Smoke Tree Village, 1775 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264 Tel: 760-416-0070 http://www.nativefoods.com In order to move in a positive direction for the future of our children, animals, planet health and consciousness, the western diet should be directed toward an organic vegetarian / vegan diet. At Native Foods we have fused ethnic cuisine and healthy cooking to offer you bright colors, full flavors, and great textures in a quick service, stylish, fresh and fun way. Our menu concept unites both the vegetarian and the traditional diner, and in doing so we specialize in introducing alternative tasty textures, which include tempeh and seitan. These foods have ancient origins and are an

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california guide: educational centers artisan craft in their making; which we do from scratch. Our talent is in artfully exceeding one's expectations of vegetarian cuisine. Wishing you a prosperous lifestyle in harmony with the balance of nature and its energy through the wonders of food. Core Values - A commitment to promoting greater human health, compassion to all living beings and environmental preservation with the utmost integrity. - To serve and set the standard on what delicious, fresh, organic and artful vegetarian / vegan meals should be and to make them convenient and affordable to all. - Ultra clean and stylish presentation of food, people and products. - Utmost customer service by enthusiastic and hard working individuals while creating a respectful "family" of staff and customers. - Provide a fun environment with financial, career and lifestyle opportunities for our employees and their families. - Proving that we can do all the above profitably so that our shareholders receive a fair return on their investment and share in our joy and pride. Native Foods seeks to be a value enterprise. Through our efforts and expertise, we seek to provide value to our customers, employees and shareholders. In this way, we will create sustaining and increasing value to everyone. Thank you for having the courage to try something new!

Native Foods Palm Desert 73-890 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Tel: 760-836-9396 http://www.nativefoods.com In order to move in a positive direction for the future of our children, animals, planet health and consciousness, the western diet should be directed toward an organic vegetarian / vegan diet. At Native Foods we have fused ethnic cuisine and healthy cooking to offer you bright colors, full flavors, and great textures in a quick service, stylish, fresh and fun way. Our menu concept unites both the vegetarian and the traditional diner, and in doing so we specialize in introducing alternative tasty textures, which include tempeh and seitan. These foods have ancient origins and are an artisan craft in their making; which we do from scratch. Our talent is in artfully exceeding one's expectations of vegetarian cuisine. Wishing you a prosperous lifestyle in harmony with the balance of nature and its energy through the wonders of food. Core Values - A commitment to promoting greater human health, compassion to all living beings and environmental preservation with the utmost integrity. - To serve and set the standard on what delicious, fresh, organic and artful vegetarian / vegan meals should be and to make them convenient and affordable to all. - Ultra clean and stylish presentation of food, people and products. - Utmost customer service by enthusiastic and hard working individuals while creating a respectful "family" of staff and customers. - Provide a fun environment with financial, career and lifestyle opportunities for our employees and

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california guide: educational centers their families. - Proving that we can do all the above profitably so that our shareholders receive a fair return on their investment and share in our joy and pride. Native Foods seeks to be a value enterprise. Through our efforts and expertise, we seek to provide value to our customers, employees and shareholders. In this way, we will create sustaining and increasing value to everyone. Thank you for having the courage to try something new!

Native Foods Aliso Viejo Aliso Viejo Town Center, 36705 Aliso Creek Rd, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 Tel: 949-831-1926 http://www.nativefoods.com In order to move in a positive direction for the future of our children, animals, planet health and consciousness, the western diet should be directed toward an organic vegetarian / vegan diet. At Native Foods we have fused ethnic cuisine and healthy cooking to offer you bright colors, full flavors, and great textures in a quick service, stylish, fresh and fun way. Our menu concept unites both the vegetarian and the traditional diner, and in doing so we specialize in introducing alternative tasty textures, which include tempeh and seitan. These foods have ancient origins and are an artisan craft in their making; which we do from scratch. Our talent is in artfully exceeding one's expectations of vegetarian cuisine. Wishing you a prosperous lifestyle in harmony with the balance of nature and its energy through the wonders of food. Core Values - A commitment to promoting greater human health, compassion to all living beings and environmental preservation with the utmost integrity. - To serve and set the standard on what delicious, fresh, organic and artful vegetarian / vegan meals should be and to make them convenient and affordable to all. - Ultra clean and stylish presentation of food, people and products. - Utmost customer service by enthusiastic and hard working individuals while creating a respectful "family" of staff and customers. - Provide a fun environment with financial, career and lifestyle opportunities for our employees and their families. - Proving that we can do all the above profitably so that our shareholders receive a fair return on their investment and share in our joy and pride. Native Foods seeks to be a value enterprise. Through our efforts and expertise, we seek to provide value to our customers, employees and shareholders. In this way, we will create sustaining and increasing value to everyone. Thank you for having the courage to try something new!

Native Foods Westwood 1110 1/2 Gayley Ave., Westwood Village, Los Angeles, CA 90025 Tel: 310-209-1055 http://www.nativefoods.com

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california guide: educational centers At Native Foods we have fused ethnic cuisine and healthy cooking to offer you bright colors, full flavors, and great textures in a quick service, stylish, fresh and fun way. Our menu concept unites both the vegetarian and the traditional diner, and in doing so we specialize in introducing alternative tasty textures, which include tempeh and seitan. These foods have ancient origins and are an artisan craft in their making; which we do from scratch. Our talent is in artfully exceeding one's expectations of vegetarian cuisine. Wishing you a prosperous lifestyle in harmony with the balance of nature and its energy through the wonders of food.

Patchworks Farm 350 Angela Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95405 Tel: 707-542-6700 Contact: Noel Schmidt [email protected] http://www.patchworksfarm.org Patchworks Farm is a program of Community Service Learning Connection (CSLC) a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation. Patchworks has been operating for ten years and is now concentrating solely on offering a pathway to sustainability through place-based education. We also sell produce at farm stands, please check the website for current locations. The CSLC credo is LEAP, an acronym for "Live simply, Educate for change, Advocate for justice and Practice saying thanks". We, like the frog in the French recipe, sit unnoticing as the temperature rises around us, and we, like the frog, will come to a quick end unless we wake up and muster the moral courage to leap.Patchworks Farm is a grass-roots community collaboration of schools, businesses, healthcare organizations, and agribusinesses all of whom support our mission of fostering earth-friendly, sustainable living. Our non-profit corporation has formed this collaboration to develop a beautiful 5 acre farm as our learning laboratory. We have a delightful, red barn set up as a classroom and are located near Ursuline and Cardinal Newman High Schools in Northern Santa Rosa. We engage hundreds of youth from elementary to community college age groups in various land-based sustainability oriented projects to help guide them to a more sustainable future. Current Projects Include: Sustainable farming classes for children through high school age Water conservation Organic food production Biodiesel fuel production Solar voltaic energy systems Bee production Composting Summer gardening classes for children A seed-to-table project for under-served kids Pedal Patch Community 90038 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048 Tel: 323-216-2198 Contact: Jason Eugene Boarde

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california guide: educational centers [email protected] http://www.pedalpatchcommunity.com Pedal Patch of PPC is a community supported social organization organized by people within a patchwork of communities. They offer program services such as Edible Landscaping, Habitat Landscaping and Garden-sharing, which supports their social programs for At-Risk-Youth, Seniors, Farm-to-School and growing food for the hungry. This cool, hip and social enterprise is also soon to offer an organic CSA program, which edibles are produce on several plots throughout the city. PPC is all about building healthy, sustainable communities. Peña Pachamama 1630 Powell St., San Francisco, CA 94133 Tel: 415-646-0018 Fax: 415-646-0018 Contact: Quentin Navia [email protected] http://www.pachamamacenter.org Bolivian cuisine with organic meat and fish, vegetarian and vegan items. Raw living organic dishes available nightly, as well as on Sundays for an exclusive, all Raw Brunch from 10am-2:30pm. The restaurant features live music and dance shows 5 nights a week. People's Grocery 909 7th St. , Oakland, CA 94607 Tel: 510-652-7607 http://www.peoplesgrocery.org/ People's Grocery is a community-based organization in West Oakland that develops creative solutions to the health problems in our community that stem from a lack of access to and knowledge about healthy, fresh foods. Our mission is to build a local food system that improves the health and economy of the West Oakland community. Petaluma Bounty 210 Fourth St Suite B, Petaluma, CA 94952 Tel: 707-775-3663 Fax: 707-769-5336 [email protected] http://www.petalumabounty.org Petaluma Bounty is working to create a sustainable Petaluma food system with healthy fresh food for everyone. Formed in summer 2006 with initial seed funding from the Hub of Petaluma Foundation, programs include: creating community gardens throughout Petaluma to increase food self-sufficiency and strengthen community; gleaning fresh, healthy surplus food from backyard gardens, farms and food businesses for distribution to food pantries and senior centers; and, creation of an educational urban farm to provide sustainably-grown food to low-income households at affordable prices, and to educate students and the public about the importance of a healthy local food system. In March, 2008, we launched the Bounty Box Food Club as a pilot program at McDowell Elementary School, providing weekly boxes of organic fruits and vegetables to low income-earning families at

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Pie Ranch 2080 Cabrillo Highway, PO Box 363, Davenport, CA 95017 Tel: 650-879-0995 Contact: Jared Lawson, Nancy Vail [email protected] http://www.pieranch.org/ Pie Ranch is a center for education and social change. Through hands-on learning about the full cycle of food production - from seed and shoot to scrumptious meal to steaming compost - we inspire people to build a healthier food system. While much of our activity is based on the farm, we also work in the city with individuals, organizations, businesses and public agencies to foster stronger relationships between urban and rural communities. We are also working to protect and restore the old Green Oaks Ranch - a historically, agriculturally, and ecologically significant farm on the San Mateo coast - as the permanent home for our rural education and production.

Raphael Gardens Rudolf Steiner College 9200 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Tel: 916-961-8727 ext.156 Contact: David Basile [email protected] http://www.steinercollege.edu Raphael Gardens is the center of education for Biodynamic Agriculture on the West Coast. Raphael Gardens hosts a series of workshops on Biodynamic Agriculture, Backyard Victory Gardening, and Natural Beekeeping as well as operating an apprenticeship program and a 40 share CSA. Re Rustica 1865 Herndon Avenue, Ste K 279, Clovis, CA 93619 Tel: 559-977-7539 Contact: Aaron Brachfeld or Mary Choate [email protected] http://www.rerustica.com Affordable farm fresh food, FREE home delivery through most of California and affordable shipping nation-wide! Pick your owns and free tours are informative and entertaining, covering everything from ecology to history, agricultural law, agricultural science and more! They grow 100's of crops, from staples like potatoes and beans and grains to treats like honey and grapefruit, nuts and mushrooms, and all the usual favorites.

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california guide: educational centers Shone Farm 6225 Eastside Road, Forestville, CA 95436 Tel: 707-887-1187 http://www.santarosa.edu/ag The Shone Farm serves primarily as an outdoor laboratory site for agriculture and natural resource classes. A full complement of farm equipment exists on the farm for use by the staff and students. Facilities include everything from equipment sheds to livestock barns and corrals. We have a small farm stand on campus. Sierra Foothills Meat Buying Club 11477 E Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603 Tel: 530-889-7390 Contact: Roger Ingram [email protected] http://ceplacer.ucdavis.edu/Meat_Buyers_Club/ Our goal is to provide delicious, locally grown meats to the residents of Placer and Nevada Counties. Your meat purchases provide you with a quality product and supports local farms and ranches. The producers are local, family-owned operations. Livestock are raised on Sierra Foothills range and pasture and produced with no hormones or antibiotics. The pasture-raised eggs are certified organic. Slide Ranch 2025 Shoreline Hwy., Muir Beach, CA 94965 Tel: 415-381-6155 [email protected] http://www.slideranch.org Slide Ranch is an environmental education center with an agricultural focus. It is a working farm located on the West side of Highway 1 between Muir Beach and Stinson Beach. They use their mission statement, Every bite of food connects us to the soil, sun, water, and air, and to the people who work to feed us, to teach respect and responsibility for sustaining connections to our environment and our agricultural community. Spork Foods Silverlake, Los Angeles, CA 90026 Tel: 323-284-8733 Contact: Heather Goldberg [email protected] http://www.sporkfoods.com Spork Foods is a Los Angeles-based gourmet vegan food company owned and operated by sisters Jenny and Heather Goldberg. Our delicious, innovative cuisine emphasizes organic, local, and seasonal ingredients. We offer cooking classes, food consultation, and catering. Tanaka Farms 5380 3/4 University Dr., Irvine, CA 92612

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california guide: educational centers Tel: 949-653-2100 Contact: Glenn Tanaka [email protected] http://www.TanakaFarms.com Tanaka Farms is a family owned farm in the heart of Orange County. Located in Irvine in a drop back setting it is a beautiful scene to all the people that have come to visit us. We have farm tours almost year round including strawberry tours in the spring, watermelon tours in the summer, and pumpkin patch tours in the fall. We are the largest U-pick farm in Orange County, and we give tours to children and adults of all ages to learn how their food gets to the table. In addition to educational tours, we also have a Community Supported Agriculture program that acts as a fundraiser for schools and non-profit associations. We also harvest our pesticide-free fruits and vegetables for our produce stand all year round. Our store is located at the farm and is open 9-5 every day of the year. Tara Firma Farms 3796 I Street, Ext., Petaluma, CA 94952 Tel: 707-765-1202 Fax: 707-769-9295 Contact: Tara and Craig Smith [email protected] http://www.tarafirmafarms.com Environmentally sustainable, all natural, humane and fresh! A local farm that you are welcome to come and enjoy. To rest and relax or participate! A place community comes together. Working in harmony with land and animals, we offer our community real food that balances the needs of our environment with the needs of our nutrition. Temecula Olive Oil Company 28653 Old Town Front Street, Temecula, CA 92590 Tel: 951-693-0607 [email protected] http://www.temeculaoliveoil.com We are family-owned and operated, committed to using only California olives of the highest quality. On our ranch, we practice sustainable agriculture, growing and harvesting a wide variety of olives, which we hand press using traditional methods to produce fresh, full-flavored 100% extra virgin olive oil. The Children's Garden One Shields Avenue, Dept of Plant Sciences, Davis, CA 95616 Tel: 530-752-7033 Contact: Carol Hillhouse, Program Coordinator [email protected] http://childrensgarden.ucdavis.edu/ Part of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of California Davis.

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california guide: educational centers The Children's Garden is a working farm that hosts field trips each spring for elementary school classes and offers support to educators working on school garden projects. The Cooking Apprentice PO BOX 288, Brentwood, CA 94513 Tel: 1-800-684-0208 Fax: 925-634-4728 Contact: Grace or Xavier Clerc [email protected] http://www.thecookingapprentice.com Established on October 2010, The Cooking Apprentice LLC es up SF Bay Area's historic Brentwood, named one of the Best Communities for Young People, with an array of interactive cooking workshops, private cooking events and social catering service for children, individuals and families alike. We are family owned and operated serving Brentwood, CA and neighboring areas of East Contra Costa. The Edible Schoolyard 1781 Rose Street, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, Berkeley, CA 94703 Tel: 510-558-1335 [email protected] http://www.theedibleschoolyard.org The Edible Schoolyard, in collaboration with Martin Luther King Junior Middle School, provides urban public school students with a one-acre organic garden and a kitchen classroom. Using food systems as a unifying concept, students learn how to grow, harvest, and prepare nutritious seasonal produce. Experiences in the kitchen and garden foster a better understanding of how the natural world sustains us, and promote the environmental and social well being of our school community.

The Farmer's Kitchen 6605 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 220, Hollywood, CA 90028 Tel: 323-463-3171 Fax: 323-463-1062 http://www.hollywoodfarmerskitchen.org/ The main purpose of the Farmer's Kitchen is to link California small farmers with the urban population by extending the presence of the Hollywood Farmers' Market through the entire week. The Farmer's Kitchen will offer urban residents a convenient source of fresh produce and healthy meals made through the joint effort of local farmers and urban chefs and apprentices. The Farmer's Kitchen will also educate and train community members through nutrition classes and job training programs. Mothers and caregivers will learn to prepare nutritious meals on a budget using local produce through SEE-LA's successful "Good Cooking" classes. Job training will give participants food industry knowledge and skills; in a community with a high unemployment rate, the job training program will create career opportunities by linking graduates of its program with local chefs and food experts and by employing participants as apprentices in the Farmer's Kitchen during their training. Finally, the Farmer's Kitchen will create an additional venue for farmers to market their goods

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california guide: educational centers directly, thereby helping ensure the economic stability of local farmers. In addition to the weekly Hollywood Farmers' Market, farmers will benefit from sales of produce and value-added products for the retail component, for the "Good Cooking" classes, and for the Healthy Market Basket Program. Drawing on fifteen successful years of the weekly Hollywood Farmers' Market, the Farmer's Kitchen will be a permanent site for rural-urban exchange and will spur economic development to the benefit of both the community and local farmers. The Farmer's Kitchen will ultimately be a self-sustaining and permanent food security solution for Hollywood's population. Tierra Miguel Foundation and Farm 14910 Pauma Valley Drive, PO Box 1065, Pauma Valley, CA 92061 Tel: 760-742-4213 Fax: 760-742-1151 Contact: Beth Ann Levendoski [email protected] http://www.tierramiguelfarm.org A 501(c)3 charitable organization offering education programs for the renewal of the earth and humanity through agriculture, education, and the healing arts. The Foundation is actively involved in creating a demonstration farm where young and established farmers and the community can deepen their relationships to the earth. Our first step was to create a demonstration farm by transforming the existing monocrop of strawberries, which had already been planted when the Foundation began leasing the farm in September of 2000, into row crops suitable to begin a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. We have Summer, Fall and Winter CSA programs (see the website for more information). The first Saturday of every month we have an open house. All ages are welcome. Please bring a dish to share, closed toe shoes, a hat and water. If you have a larger group or want to do a special event please contact the farm. The open house includes a farm tour, volunteer project, and potluck lunch. Our farm stand will also be open. Non-profit Waldorf School and Farm 655 Willowside Road , Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Tel: 707-575-7194 Fax: 707-575-3217 [email protected] http://www.summerfieldws.org/ Is a preschool through high school that is also a working biodynamic farm. Hosts summer day camps for one-week sessions for children ages 4-5 and 6-9.

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california guide: farmers 99 Cherry Orchard U-Pick 2627 Rockville Rd., Suisun Valley, CA 94585 Tel: 510-710-1380 http://www.suisunvalley.com We offer fun in the sun U-Pick cherries. Enjoy our family farm with your friends and family while you experience picking your own fresh cherries right from the trees. Our trees are kept short for easy picking, so come out and pick by the bucket full! We also offer other seasonal fresh fruits for sale. Try our coffee and baked treats. A Cozzolino Nursery 12001 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Tel: 650-726-4371 Cut flowers, fresh herbs, peas, potted plants, pumpkins and roses are all available from Cozzolino Nursery - find them at the San Mateo and Belmont Farmers' Markets or visit their farm stand. A. Nagamini Nursery 2783 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, CA 95076 Tel: 831-724-1282 Contact: Glen Nagamini

A.V. THOMAS PRODUCE PO BOX 286, Livingston, CA 95334 Tel: 209-394-7514 Contact: Ermelindo (JR) Silva [email protected] http://www.avthomasproduce.com A.V. Thomas Produce grows, packs and ships fresh conventional and certified organic sweet potatoes and yams year round. We are a farm direct wholesale sweet potato and yam produce supplier. Located in Livingston, California - the heart of the San Joaquin Valley - our company has been family-owned and operated since 1960.

A lot has changed, but our commitment to providing customers across the United States with the finest quality sweet potatoes and yams has remained a priority. Abbott Ranch PO Box 1322, Carpinteria, CA 93014 Tel: 805-684-2259 [email protected]

Abundant Harvest Organics 38694 Road 16, Kingsburg, CA 93631 [email protected] http://www.abundantharvestorganics.com

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california guide: farmers Just like many of you, our family has been on a journey to live and eat healthy. Which, much to our dismay, we discovered is extremely expensive to accomplish.

We decided that that was unacceptable especially if we had the ability to improve this struggle for enhancing health. Thus, our desire for affordable, chemically unaltered food led us to develop Abundant Harvest Organics. We have uncovered an approach to natural food distribution that will deliver organic produce at conventional prices within hours of harvest.

Who We Are Abundant Harvest Organics is an alliance of small family farmers in Central California dedicated to growing superior organic produce and getting it to you in the simplest manner possible; that is, without the use of chemicals or packaging materials. We grow locally and supply locally, cutting the need for expensive and wasteful fuel and packing resources. Here is what we do best: * Organic produce only; we don′t substitute! * Unparalleled taste; varieties are chosen and harvested for taste and nutritional value rather than shelf-life and aesthetics * Superior quality and value; fairly priced significantly below retail value of same product from grocer * Locally grown; investing in our community's people, its resources, and its physical, as well as economic health * Fresh, fresh, fresh; from the soil to your dinner table in a day!

Alemany Farm and Market 700 Alemany Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94110 Tel: 415-913-7420 Fax: 415-913-7421 [email protected] http://www.alemanyfarm.org Alemany Farm is a project of the Alemany Resident Management Corporation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving conditions in the Alemany Community, a 165-unit public housing development beset by high unemployment and recurring violence.

The Alemany Resident Management Corporation believes that we can address the root causes of violence by providing youth with meaningful opportunities for advancement. Our fiscal sponsor is Renaissance Parents of Success, a Bayview Hunters Point organization with a strong track record of helping at-risk teens.

To help fulfill our goals, we are working with volunteer gardeners from throughout San Francisco who are helping to share horticulture skills with Alemany residents.

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california guide: farmers The Alemy Farmer's Market is open year round on Saturdays from 6:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Alexandre Family EcoDairy Farms 8371 Lower Lake Road , Crescent City, CA 95531 Tel: 707-487-1000 Fax: 707-487-1001 http://www.ecodairyfarms.com/ We are a dairy family, producing organic milk in Crescent City, Smith River and Ferndale California. We are pasture grass based, grazing our organic cows on organic pasture all year long. We also have organic eggs from pastured poultry, grass-fed beef and pastured pork. We care about our kids, cows, critters, and community, the land, the water and YOU, our customers. We at Alexandre Family Farms strongly believe that dairy cows raised on a grass fed diet and free to roam in the pasture, produce one of the most healthful foods known to man: milk. We so believed in the nutrition benefits of animal products raised on grass that we started raising laying hens, steers and pork all on grass!! We are a Certified Organic Milk Producer by CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers). CCOF Alexandre Family Farms consist of of irrigated organic pasture with cool-season grasses in Del Norte & Humboldt Counties in Northern California. We raise organic dairy cows, steers, laying hens, and pork all on our organic pastures.

Alfieri Farms 19465 South Carrolton, Ripon, CA 95366 Tel: 209-599-7382 Contact: Gary Alfieri [email protected] http://www.alfierifarms.com Alfieri Farms is re-known for its almonds and table grapes, and also offers a wide variety of excellent nuts and dried fruits. You may order through our website and we will deliver, for free, to San Francisco addresses on market Tuesdays. Alhambra Valley Pear Farms PO Box 2091, Martinez, CA 94553 Tel: 925-228-6560 Contact: Darryl Pereira [email protected]

Alhambra Valley Ranch 5371 Stonehurst Dr., Martinez, CA 94553 Tel: 925-366-8463

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california guide: farmers Contact: Thomas Powers [email protected] http://www.alhambravalley.com We grow grapes and olives and summer vegetables; we press our own olive oil. We are open on weekends for visits and sampling. AllStar Organics PO Box 19, Woodacre, CA 94973 Tel: 415-488-9464 Fax: 415-488-0600 Contact: Marty Jacobson & Janet Brown http://www.allstarorganics.com/index.htm Our certified organic herbs and spices are grown, dried, and processed on the farm. Allstar Herbal Salts are made with certified organic (in Nature and Process) grey, unrefined, hand raked, wind dried, French sea salt. The herbal sugars are made with a fine, certified organic, Certified Fair Trade, evaporated cane juice.

Essential oils distilled from plants grown on the farm give our salts and sugars an exceptionally aromatic, 100% natural, flavors and fragrance. Allston Farms 1010 Hwy 99 W, Orland, CA 95963 Tel: 530-865-2666 Contact: Linda Alston [email protected] http://alstonfarms.com Allston Farms is a small, family-run business. Though we have farmed wheat, oats, alfalfa, traditional beef for 30 years, we now raise grassfed, pasture-based beef. The beef is grassfed and grassfinished, given only minimal grain prior to 6 months to enable better utilization of grasses as they grow. We raise Jersey Beef, which is rated #1 for tenderness. Our cuts are smaller but generous. The beef is also raised without hormones or antibiotics. They feed on pastures in a stress free environment. Alma de Luna Dairy Animal Welfare Approved Listing 4201 Bloomfield Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472 [email protected] http://www.almadeluna.com Animal Welfare Approved goat cheese is sold through Redwood Hills. Alta Dena 17637 E. Valley Blvd., City of Industry, CA 91744 Tel: 800-535-1369 Fax: 626-854-4287 http://www.altadenadairy.com/

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california guide: farmers Raw milk supplier. Great Diet All our milk comes from family farmers under contract to Alta Dena Dairy. Our farmers feed their cows a nutritious diet including wholesome alfalfa hay, which increases milk nutrition and flavor. Pure, Natural Ingredients Since your health is a major focus for us, we offer many All Natural products. We use ingredients accepted by the Natural Food Industry, such as natural sweeteners (honey, fructose, fruit juice) and natural flavors without artificial colors, flavors or stabilizers. Superior Milk Taste We never fortify our milk with powdered milk, only specially condensed fresh milk for superior fresh-tasting milk. Alta Dena Beliefs & Mission At Alta Dena satisfying people who expect their dairy products to have superior taste, the highest standards of quality and absolute freshness is our number one focus. For 50 years we have produced the highest quality products with a level of service that's superior to anyone else in the business. It's the Alta Dena Difference. Pure and Simple. Alta Dena & The Community Alta Dena Dairy has been a member of the community for over 45 years. Our Sampling Van travels to dozens of events yearly, offering delicious Alta Dena Dairy products for folks to try. Keep your eyes peeled, because you never know where our van will show up - at sporting events, fairs, movie openings, grocery stores and more! Always Enough Ranch 22719 N Sowles Rd, P O Box 59 -Lockefort, CA, Acampo, CA 95220 Tel: 209-712-5551 Contact: Bob and Gayla Roberts [email protected] We run this small operation ourselves and raise Boer goats for meat and show, chickens, vegetables and fruits as naturally as possible. We love the variety of heirloom seeds that are available from all over the world. This year we have over 15 varieties of melons, more than 18 varieties of heirloom tomatoes along with 5 varieties of potatoes and 6 kinds of onions. We love variety! Neighbors have been buying our produce, meat and eggs since we moved to this location. We use no chemicals in our garden, just good organic amendments. We believe that our customers buy from us because they don't want to be without the delicious produce they can buy at the peak of ripeness and freshness! We are now selling USDA Naturally Raised Goat Meat . This has been really well received at the Farmers Markets! We have plenty of recipe ideas and pre-seasoned meat for those not familiar with cooking goat meat. It is delicious and the only cardioligist approved red meat! We have closed the farm stand and are selling produce, meat and eggs Farmers Markets only. We sell at the Amador Farmers Markets (Jackson and Pine Grove) at the Valley Springs Farmers Market and the West Point Farmers Market. This lets us concentrate our farm time on the farming and we can concentrate on the needs of our customers at the markets. Please contact us for more information. We also sell naturally raised goat meat for feeding your pets a raw diet. Amanda's Organic Eggs

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california guide: farmers 8497 Hwy 1, Olema, CA 94950 Tel: 415-663-1362 Contact: Amanda Wisby Amanda Wisby started raising laying hens for large brown organic eggs when her grandfather began to complain that he missed the eggs used to taste. Today, Amanda offers her extra eggs in limited quantities to the general public. Eggs can be picked up at the farm from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with advance notice only! Amaro Cattle Ranch P.O. Box 1967, Twain Harte, CA 95383 Tel: 209-532-5573 Fax: 209-533-1280 Contact: Austin Amaro [email protected] Compared to most other livestock, the cattle of Amaro Cattle Ranch probably live the finest lives of all. They roam freely amongst a stunning, 160-acre stretch of pasture and pine in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, just outside of Yosemite National Park. Fresh grasses and the occasional alfalfa supplement compose their entire diet. Antibiotics are administered if an animal falls ill, yet medications are never given on a routine basis. Amaro Cattle Ranch is a small operation, so availability of beef is limited. Beef is processed on a seasonal basis at a clean, local, and reliable processing plant. American Valley Growers Quincy , CA 95971 Tel: 530-927-9127 Contact: Lorne McQuarrie [email protected] http://americanvalleygrowers.com American Valley Growers is a large market garden located in Quincy Ca. We are blessed fertile valley soil, and exceptionally clean water. Musclin mix and garlic are what we do best. Our market focus is the Reno Nevada area. We are Certified Natural Grown. Amy's Farm 7698 Eucalyptus Avenue, Ontario, CA 91762 Tel: 909-393-2936 Fax: 909-393-2936 Contact: Amy Owen [email protected] http://www.amysfarm.com Amy's Farm is a real working farm that provides hands-on, guided tours to school children of all ages. We have been giving tours for the last 10 years, proudly serving the San Bernardino, Riverside, Los Angeles, and Orange counties. Over 120,000 students have visited our farm! Our friendly service, competitive prices, and educational activities are why our customers keep returning. We look forward to your patronage. We at Amy's Farm strive to provide the highest quality produce for our customers. We practice organic techniques and grow many heirloom varieties. Taste and see the difference! Please check

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california guide: farmers our website for current produce lists. We also offer a special Life Coaching Program which utilizes gardening and the natural environment to promote health and healing. Visit our Holistic Gardening page to learn more. Andante Dairy Petaluma, CA 94952 Tel: 707-769-1379 Contact: Soyoung Scanlan [email protected] Pursuing the finest expression of milk and craft. Andersen's Organic Vegetable Farm & Pumpkin Patch 4588 Bodega Avenue, Petaluma, CA 94952 Tel: 707-763-3119 Contact: Rodney Andersen Our 16 acre certified organic vegetable farm is located a few miles outside of downtown Petaluma. We grow over 25 varrieties of organic vegetables and herbs including tomatoes, corn, melons, potatoes, carrots, broccoli, lettuces, and much more! We pick what we grow fresh daily so our customers buy the freshest quality organic available. Wholsale is availible for our lettuces. Call Rodney Andersen at 707-529-1279 for details. In October, our farm transforms into a pumpkin patch that features giant pumpkins, holiday activities, including our new corn maze! (School and group farm tours by appointment) We now have a second produce stand located on Petaluma Blvd. North accross the street from the Outlet Mall. Call Ellie at 763-3119 for details. Anderson Almonds 6401 Hultberg Rd, Hilmar, CA 95324 Tel: 209-667-7494 Contact: Glen Anderson [email protected] http://www.andersonalmonds.com We are producing organic almonds on 12 acres of land and sell direct to the public from our farm. Andreotti Family Farm 329 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Tel: 650-726-9151 They sell vegetables such as artichokes, cauliflower, Swiss chard and zucchini at the Half Moon Bay, San Mateo and San Carlos weekly markets. Farm tours available by appointment. Andy's Orchard 1615 Half Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Tel: 408-782-7600 Contact: Andy Mariani [email protected] http://AndysOrchard.com/cart/index.php?_a=viewDoc& Largest selecion of stone fruit in California and hosts several fruit tastings and orchard tours during

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california guide: farmers the peak of the season. Many hard to find, heirloom varieties of apricots, peaches, plums, cherries and other stone fruits.

Family owned farm for over 50 years, located in Santa Clara Valley (once known as the "Valley of Hears Delight" when it was covered with orchards, instead of pavement). Old-fashion Country Store where they sell other locally grown fruits and unusual varieties of vegetables.

Dried nuts, dried fruit, jam, and other gourmet food items. Old fashion confections and candies that have dried fruits and nuts. Andy is a noted fruit expert for the Calif. Rare Fruit Growers organization and is a member of the Calif. Cherry Advisory Board Research committee. Has been featured in the San Francisco Chronicle, Gourmet Magazine, Sunset Magazine and more. Angus Acres 7615 Lansing Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 Contact: Beverly Franklin-Atkinson [email protected] http://www.suburbanchicken.org/ Farm Fresh, Pastured Raised, Vegetarian Fed, Free Range Hand gathered twice a day from: Cuckoo Maran, Domique, Buff Orpington, Black Australorp, Barred Plymouth Rock, Delaware. Most of these are heritage breeds listed on the American Conservancy List. All shades of brown eggs - from latte to dark chocolate brown.

They're happy & healthy (never medicated) as they are able to peck, scratch, roam, and have variety to eat: grass, herbs, seeds, veggies, and supplemented vegetarian feed offered. Thank you for supporting local sustainable agriculture.

$5/dozen Apple-A-Day 13128 Occidental Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Tel: 707-823-0538 Contact: Ken Ratzlaff [email protected] We sell Gravenstein, Golden Delicious,and Rome apples August-February, Bartlett Pears from August to November, and apple juice all year. Our juices are available at many fine local groceries, including Whole Foods, Berkeley Bowl, and Andronico's. Archie's Acres Small-Scall Organic Farming Colin and Karen Archipley, Escondido, CA 92025 Tel: 800-933-5234 [email protected] http://www.archisacres.com/index.html Welcome to the home of Archi's Acres. We are a small-scale farm located in Valley Center,

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california guide: farmers California, just outside of San Diego. We pride ourselves in growing immaculate herbs, vegetables and fruit using sustainable and bio-organic techniques. Most of our herbs and veggies are grown using bio-hydroponics, a form of growing which relies on organic tea nutrients mixed with pure, filtered water. All the water is contained and is re-circulated into the Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) growing tables, provided by Innovative Growing Solutions. Our hot houses use less water than an average home, while producing a nutritious product in a fraction of the normal growing time. You can find our products at Jimbo's Naturally and Whole Foods Market, as well as the following Certified Farmers Markets: Escondido from 2:00pm to 6:00pm every Tuesday Poway from 8:00am to 12:00am every Saturday Solana Beach from 2:00pm to 5:00pm every Sunday Archi's Acres is also the home of Archi's Acres Veterans Sustainable Agriculture Training (VSAT), a training program for returning veterans. The program is a cooperative effort of Archi's Acres and the San Diego Veterans Affairs Healthcare System's Compensated Work Therapy. It is designed to give the returning veterans an opportunity to transition back into the private sector, employment opportunities, as well as professional training in sustainable agriculture. Atlas Peak Olive Oil Napa, CA 94559 Tel: 707-246-8011 [email protected] http://www.atlaspeakoliveoil.com This 100 percent virgin olive oil is made in small batches to retain its fresh potency. The olive trees on the land have been producing since 1882. Today, the 5th generation Hammond family (Jeff, Cathy and J.J. still farm figs, apples and olives on their land. Avalos Organic Farm PO Box 1252, Hollister, CA 95024 Tel: 831-970-5129 Contact: Efren Avalos [email protected] I run a small farm and sell all my fruits and vegetables at Farmers Markets. I sell many items, but my customers say that my tomatoes and strawberries are the best. You can meet me at the Farmers Markets listed on this site. B-Z Bee Pollination Services P.O. Box 699, Esparto, CA 95627 Tel: 530-787-3044 Contact: John Foster [email protected] http://www.bz-bee.com/contact.html We sell bees to hobbyists and professionals. Honey is also occasionally available. We are a member of Capay Valley Grown.

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california guide: farmers Bacchini's Fruit Tree 554 Sundale Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513 Tel: 925-634-3645 Contact: Ken Hagan [email protected] http://www.brentwoodfruit.com Bacchini's Fruit Tree is a family operated Picked and U-Pick fruit stand. We are located in beautiful Brentwood, California. Just 60 miles east of San Francisco. Growing premium quality fruits since 1945. Our trees are grown low for virtually ladder-free picking where fruit is easier to reach from the ground. Look for the little yellow fruit stand on the corner of Walnut Blvd. and Concord Ave.

Check our web site for daily updates, directions and availability of fruits in season. Open Daily May and June: (when fruit is available): 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Now accepting VISA and MASTERCARD. Barrett Farms P.O. Box 151, Finley, CA 95435 Tel: 707-263-4211 Contact: Michael Barrett [email protected] http://barrettfarms.com/ Barrett Farms is located in Lake County, California, an area conducive for growing great tasting walnuts. Our farm is certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). Poe is the variety of walnuts we grow. The Poe variety was developed for and in Lake County. It is considered to be the best tasting walnut around. We also have layer hens. Many of our customers tell us that they are addicted to By Cracky Its Jackies Farm Fresh Eggs.

Our Certified organic chickens are traipsing around in a lush green pasture. We have Rhode Island Reds and Red Stars. Both are prolific brown egg layers. Our chicken eggs are very popular not only in Lake County but also in Mendocino County in California. A hen requires about 24 to 26 hours to produce an egg.

Barrett Farms also have a boisterous crew of Guinea Fowl. They lay a pointed thick shelled egg that weighs on average 1.4 ounces each between May and September. The Guinea egg shell is much thicker than the chicken egg shell. When we say œYou really have to whack them to crack them,• we mean it. The yolk is dark in color and large for the size of the egg.

Barrett Farms products are currently sold at a number of local farmers' markets. Bates Nut Farm 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center, CA 92082 Tel: 760-749-3333 Fax: 760-749-9499 [email protected] http://www.batesnutfarm.biz/

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california guide: farmers Pumpkin patch and pick your own nuts! Store features all types of nuts, dried fruit, candy, homemade fudge and gourmet food items. We ship anywhere in the USA; picnic area and petting zoo. Open daily 9am-5pm. Bauer Unlimited Farm 5680 Marlatt St., P.O. Box 985, Mira Loma, CA 91752 Tel: 951-360-1153 Contact: Sjana Bauer [email protected] http://www.bauerunlimited.com/ We are located in Southern California, Riverside County. Our goats have been lovingly raised with human attention and have interacted with children, other goats, chickens, ducks, cats, dogs, and some have even been raised around horses & llamas! We vaccinate, disbud, deworm, and AVID microchip our goats. All male goats are wethered (neutered), unless they are registered and are being used specifically for breeding to prepetuate and maintain a pure-breed of goat. We spot check test our goats regularly for CAE, CL, & Johnes and are on the USDA Voluntary Scrapie Certification Program. Be Wise Ranch San Diego 9018 Artesian Road, San Diego, CA 92127 Tel: 858-756-3088 Fax: 858-756-1410 Contact: Bill Brammer [email protected] http://www.bewiseranch.com/ Be Wise Ranch is a certified organic farm that has been growing organic produce since 1977 in the Santa Fe Valley, just twenty miles north of San Diego. Be Wise Ranch organic vegetables and fruits are known nationally for their delicious flavor and fresh, sun-ripened quality. We offer a wide selection of CCOF certified organic fruit and vegetables for wholesale distribution throughout the country, including vine-ripe heirloom tomatoes, strawberries, squash, and melons. Situated in a coastal zone about eight miles from the ocean, Be Wise Ranch's unique microclimate allows us to grow year-round, and to specialize in early and late season vegetables.

We also have a produce delivery service, the Be Wise Ranch Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, in which subscribers receive identical weekly boxes of organically grown Be Wise produce delivered to pick-up points throughout San Diego County. Read more about how to subscribe on our How CSA Works page.

Be Wise Ranch Escondido 20505 San Pasqual Road, Escondido, CA 92025 Tel: 760-746-6006 Contact: Ellen

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california guide: farmers [email protected] http://www.bewiseranch.com Be Wise Ranch is a certified organic farm that has been growing organic produce since 1977 in the Santa Fe Valley, just eight miles east of San Diego. Be Wise Ranch organic vegetables and fruits are known nationally for their delicious flavor and fresh, sun-ripened quality. We offer a wide selection of CCOF certified organic fruit and vegetables for wholesale distribution throughout the country, including vine-ripe heirloom tomatoes, strawberries, squash, and greens. Situated in a coastal zone about eight miles from the ocean, Be Wise Ranch's unique microclimate allows us to grow year-round, and to specialize in early and late season vegetables. Bear River Valley Beef PO Box 342, Ferndale, CA 95536 Tel: 707-786-9460 Fax: 707-786-9460 Contact: Hugo Klopper [email protected] http://www.BestGrassFedBeef.com Small Family Farm located in Humboldt County, Northern California, producing All Natural 100% Grass Fed Beef. Ordering online available. Our beef has a robust flavor, is tender and succulent. We practice environmentally friendly agriculture, which helps to sustain our small Family Farm and promotes a healthy ecosystem. Our cattle are born and raised on our farm and are on grass all the time. We handle our cattle in a low stress and humane manner. We do not use feed lots and do not finish with grains. Visit our website for retail outlets and Farmers Market locations we attend. You will find lots of great recipes on our website too as well as detailed information on the health benefits of eating 100% grass fed beef. Bee Serve California 920 Pinedale Ave., Sacramento, CA 95838 Tel: 916-764-4551 Contact: Peter Nicolayou A honey producer and seller. Beekind Honey Shoppe and Apiary 921 Gravenstein Highway South, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Tel: 707-824-2905 Contact: Katia Vincent [email protected] http://www.beekind.com Sonoma County honey and tasting bar. We sell many different types of honey and honey products, including beekeeping supplies and classes. Apiary tours are also available. Bella Viva Orchards 3019 S Quincy Rd, Denair, CA 95316 Tel: 209-883-4146 Contact: Victor Martino [email protected]

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california guide: farmers http://www.bellaviva.com We were among the first farmers who helped start the Alemany Farmers Market 50 years ago, the first modern Farmers Market in San Francisco. We grow a variety of stone fruits and other fruits, all which are available dried. Belle Farms 233 Peckham Rd., Watsonville, CA 95076 Tel: 831-728-9125 Contact: Steve and Marguerite Remde [email protected] http://www.bellefarms.com Belle Farms is a small family run farm located in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Our 100% estate grown, Santa Cruz County Extra Virgin Olive Oil is produced from a blend of Tuscan olives that are hand-picked, cold pressed and unfiltered. Bernier Zinyards 1720 Canyon Rd, Geyserville, CA 95441 Tel: 707-433-3272 Contact: Yael Bernier [email protected]

Big Bluff Ranch 12480 Colyear Springs RD, Red Bluff, CA 96080 Tel: 530-529-2291 Contact: Tyler Dawley [email protected] http://www.bigbluffranch.com/

We are a family owned and run ranch in the foothills of northern California. Since our family bought this ranch in the 1960's, we have transitioned from a conventional farming operation to a natural sustainable ranching operation. As we have made this transition, the products that the ranch can produce grew and changed. We are proud to offer our products to the public, because we have tested each of them, and know that they are of the very best quality. Big Ranch Farms 2056 Big Ranch Rd, Napa, CA 94558 Tel: 707-738-9852 Contact: Mark Haberger [email protected] Their summer vegetables - chilis, eggplant, tomatoes, and summer squash - can be found at Napa Valley farmers' markets. Black Hen Farm 5413 Branciforte Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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california guide: farmers Tel: 831-459-7568 Contact: Cheryl Potter [email protected] http://www.blackhenfarm.com Chickens are more advanced than people think. Research shows they are as intelligent as some primates. We think they are no different than common household pets, such as dogs and cats.

We provide great homes for these intelligent and friendly creatures. They are believed to have been domesticated as early as 3200 BC, around the same time as the domestic cat.

Following are some links about the farm and about how our poultry are treated. Bloom Ranch 16881 County Road 59, Brooks, CA 95606 Tel: 530-796-3357 Contact: Mike Bloom [email protected] http://www.bloomranch.com We are proud to be the seventh generation of farmers in the Bloom family. We employ two permanent and three seasonal workers to cultivate almonds, walnuts, pistachios, peaches and mandarins on 300 acres of land.

The majority of Bloom Ranch's production is sold through retail sales. Customers can purchase products in Mendocino, Solano, and Yolocounties at various retail stores. Bloomfield Bees Honey 1295 Bloomfield Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Tel: 707-823-2804 Contact: Kathy and Frank Cox [email protected] http://www.bloomfieldbeeshoney.com/ From the Wine Country in Northern California, Bloomfield Bees bring you fresh, raw, unheated, unfiltered gourmet honey from bees raised without chemicals, with what we like to call 'Beeyond Organics.'

Our girls are foraging all over Sonoma and Marin counties and bringing us very tasty varieties of honey. We have honeybees in an apple orchard, that make a spring honey that is tart and has hints of apples. The next crop the bees pollinate is blackberries, which is a hands down favorite!

In Sebastopol, Spring Wildflower has the most light, unique honey taste. And there are so many more - wildflower, star thistle, orange blossom, lavender, blueberry, apple blossom and clover.

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california guide: farmers Blosser Urban Garden 915 S. Blosser Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93458 Tel: 805-878-1456 Contact: Alejandra Mahoney [email protected] We are organic urban farmers who are sharing our delicious harvest with our community through our CSA. Our mission is to be a sustainable, small scale organic farm in an urban setting providing food and hands-on education to our community. We also offer Farm Camp and Art in the Garden during the summer as well as cooking and nutrition classes. We invite you to visit our Urban Garden. Blossom Bluff Loewen Farms 17564 E Clayton Ave, Parlier, CA 93648 Tel: 559-638-6008 Contact: Fran Loewen [email protected] http://www.blossombluff.com/ In addition to being certified organic (and family run since the 1930's), Blossom Bluff Orchards is a member of California Clean, an organization started in the early 1980's by Central Valley small family farmers committed to environmentally responsible farming. Their main criteria for selecting new varieties is flavor, and most fruit is picked at the highest maturity. Blue Acres 4675 Fruitvale Rd., Newcastle, CA 95658 Tel: 916-543-0996 Fax: 916-543-0996 Contact: Merril and Althea Frankel [email protected] http://www.blue-acres.com Blue Acres is a family-owned and operated blueberry patch, serving the west Placer County area through local Certified Farmers' Markets. We are also registered organic and will continue to provide to you the benefit of these wonderful fruit. Our goal is to produce a high quality crop suitable for both eating and baking. All of our blueberries are grown only with natural fertilizers, mulches, and soil conditioners, in order to produce as natural and healthy a crop as possible. In the warm harvest season our blueberries are available at the Auburn Farmers Market and we open our farm to visitors on weekends, Saturdays 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Please call or check the website for updated availability. Blue Heron Farm Bed and Breakfast 5910 Camino Baja Cerro, Fallbrook, CA 92028 Tel: 760-643-0092 [email protected] http://blueheronfarmbandb.com/index.htm

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california guide: farmers The Blue Heron Farm Bed & Breakfast, is located on an organic farm, nestled in the hills, 7 miles east of the Oceanside Pier, in a lovely, little-known agricultural area, in Fallbrook, California. Our Hacienda style B&B has decks, patios and a tree-shaded lawn for relaxation, as well as walks through the farm and along riparian areas. Deer and coyotes are frequent visitors, and bobcats occasionally drop by. All produce is grown organically on Blue Heron Farm, Peterson Specialty Produce features over 20 varieties of fresh, certified organic baby lettuce; wild honey; and other seasonal fruits including passion fruit, raspberries, strawberries, mangoes, and pomegranates. The lettuce is served in select restaurants and is available in various stores and markets and stores. Like the wild honey and organic fruit, the fresh baby lettuce is also available at various Southern California Certified Farmers Markets. Blue Heron Farm/Dream Gourds 2739 Rumsey Canyon Road, Rumsey, CA 95679 Tel: 530-796-3799 Contact: Gretchen Ceteras [email protected] Using certified organic production practices, Blue Heron Farm uses seasonal workers to cultivate and harvest Washington navel oranges, Valencia oranges, Clementine and Satsuma mandarins, Hartley and Chandler walnuts, Black Mission figs, Early Girl and Sun Gold tomatoes, as well as other tomato varieties on 20 acres in Rumsey. Not only do John and Gretchen Ceteras produce fruits and vegetables, but Gretchen has been growing and woodburning her Dream Gourds for over 25 years. Blue House Farm 2601 Cloverdale Rd., Pescadero, CA 94060 Tel: 650-879-0704 Contact: Ned Conwell [email protected] http://www.bluehousefarm.org We are a diversified community farm growing fresh vegetables and flowers for local markets and CSA. Our farm is on 4 acres in Pescadero, Ca. The farm is run by 2 farmers, seasonal interns, and community volunteers.

We use organic techniques that care for and sustain healthy soil, encourage plant, insect and wildlife biodiversity and are ecologically sustainable for both the farm and its surrounding open space. By using these techniques we are able to offer a product that is consistently flavorful, beautiful, and healthy for its consumers. Blue Moon Organics 770 Del Valle, Aptos, CA 95003 Tel: 831-247-0399 Contact: Patrick DeYoung [email protected] http://bluemoonorganicsfarm.com/

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california guide: farmers Blue Moon Organics is dedicated to the production of premium fruits and vegetables grown exclusively for flavor, using principles of sustainable agriculture. Blue Sky Blueberries 8822 Southworth Rd, Valley Springs, CA 95252 Tel: 209-610-3212 Contact: JJ Gonsalves [email protected] http://www.blueskyblueberries.com Farm fresh blueberries as a part of an integrated ecological enhancement system. Blue Sky Gardens 19505 Walnut Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422 Tel: 805-438-5801 [email protected] http://blueskygardens.sanityonline.com/ The U-Pick Blackberry Season is in June and the Pumpkin Season with the Corn Maze is in October. Throughout the summer we have fresh heirloom tomatoes, white sweet corn and many other fresh vegetables. Fresh, range-free eggs are available throughout the year. Bring your family and friends and come join us for some farm fun. Bodega Artisan Cheese PO Box 223, Bodega, CA 94922 Tel: 707-876-3483 Fax: 707-876-3483 [email protected] http://www.bodegaartisancheese.com/index.html Our family farm has been producing handcrafted cheeses since 1984. This year (2008) we are applying for CCOF certification. In keeping with farmstead tradition around the world, these “country” cheeses are produced in small 50-gallon batches from 1-2 day old milk and then immediately turned into cheese. This seals in the fresh, mild flavor, even in the aged cheeses. They are brought to farmer's markets, natural food stores and fine restaurants soon after they are made. Following the cheese from the pasture to the market, and overseeing each step, insures its integrity. We are responding to the rigorous demands of California gourmet shoppers who want to know where their food has come from and how it has been handled. By vacuum packing and freezing our cheese, we can address the issues of shipping and perishability. We offer eco-tours and tastings for up to 40 people: $15/person, $75 minimum. We also offer consulting and apprenticeships. Bodega Pastures 600 Salmon Creek Road, Bodega, CA 94922

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california guide: farmers Tel: 707-876-3402 Contact: Hazel Flett [email protected] http://www.bodeganet.com/BodegaPastures/index.html Bodega Pastures is a beautiful 1000-acre sheep ranch located in west Sonoma County just outside of Bodega, California. Bodega Pastures Sheep are managed in an organic and humane way. We research and utilize grazing and management methods that protect both sheep and the native coastal prairie ecosystem. We rotate our flock to avoid damage to land, maintain healthy pastures, and avoid predators. Our sheep live a good life on pasture, eating grass and drinking spring water that flows from high on our ridges. They are not confined. We farm ecologically; we do not overstock our land and we have fenced our sheep out of our creeks. We do not spray our fields for weed control nor do we dip our sheep for parasites. We do not inject our sheep with hormones to increase their rate of weight gain or to make them breed out of season. We do not routinely give our sheep medication of any kind. Instead we practice natural, ecological, ethical, sustainable ranching. Our sheep eat grasses, clover, and forbs. Prior to our midwinter lambing, we supplement our ewes' feed with hay, which is grown on our ridge spines and bottom fields. Around the time of birth, we also feed our sheep organic alfalfa hay from California and Oregon, according to the ewes' and lambs' needs. Columbia, Corriedale, Romney, Suffolk, and Churro breeds are represented in our flock. Our mixed flock is bred for wool color and texture, hardiness and meat quality. Our wool is prized by handspinners, knitters and weavers. The meat is tender and delicious.

Borba Farms 68 Corey Rd, Aromas, CA 95004 Tel: 831-726-3443 Contact: Ron and Cindy Borba [email protected] We are a family run farm that has been in the family for two generations. Our own children have been working with us and continuing the tradition. We grow many things but specialize in our wide selection of berries as well as sweet peppers and summer squash - we grow eight varieties of each!

Borello Farms 986 White Cloud Drive, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Tel: 408-710-7069 Contact: Stanley Borello

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california guide: farmers Tel: 831-674-3200 Contact: Matt Hayes [email protected] Send mail to P.O Box 2310. Bovolo 106 Matheson Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448 Tel: 707-431-2962 Fax: 707-887-0416 Contact: Duskie Estes [email protected] http://www.bovolorestaurant.com BOVOLO is a salumeria, gelateria, enoteca, and pizzeria. BOVOLO is the Italian word for “snail," the symbol of the SLOW FOOD movement. The food at BOVOLO is all made with that intention, “slow food… fast.” John Stewart cures all his own salami and bacon (TAKE HOME A PACK!) and makes his own hand-crafted gelati. Also check out our sister restaurant, Zazu Restaurant & Farm, in Santa Rosa. “TOP 40 CHEAP EATS in the U.S. … wine list … with hard-to-find half-bottles worthy of a serious wine geek.” - www.ot.com “best slow food in healdsburg” - ZAGAT 2009 on the pork cheek sandwich: “TOP 5 sandwiches of the Bay Area” - San Francisco Magazine “slow food temple BOVOLO…” - North Bay Bohemian “Pizza and ice cream - it doesn't get much better than that… everyone should walk away with a cup of gelato in hand…” Michael Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle Braga Organic Farms 10668 Road 26 1/2, Madera, CA 93637 Tel: 559-675-1743 Contact: Mike Braga [email protected] http://www.buyorganicnuts.com We are a small family farm in central CA. We grow organic pistachios on 40 acres. We are certified organic by CCOF. Please visit our website, http://www.buyorganicnuts.com to try the freshest, local organic nuts available. Also, try our other organic food from our website! Brandt Beef The True Natural PO Box 118, Brawley, CA 92227 Tel: 845-661-3451 Fax: 866-389-9262 Contact: Tom McAliney [email protected] http://www.brandtbeef.com

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california guide: farmers Family owned, vertically integrated ,all natural cattle company. Raising cattle without the use of antibiotics or growth hormones with alfalfa from our sustainable ranches and midwestern corn. Branigan's Turkey Farm 39621 Co Rd. 24A, Woodland, CA 95695 Tel: 530-662-4205 Fax: 530-662-7784 [email protected] http://www.braniganturkey.com/ Branigan's Turkey Farm truly raises turkeys the old-fashioned way. Established in 1942, they've been raising turkeys under organic standards before anyone had ever heard of organic. For that reason, and because the farm has established a reputable name for itself amongst customers, retailers, and chefs, they have decided to forego organic certification. Branigan turkeys are raised in a free-range setting and feed on certified organic grain. Turkeys can be picked up from the farm or at various retail outlets throughout central California. Bravo Farms 36005 Highway 99, Traver, CA 93673 Tel: 866-898-MILK Contact: Bill Boersma & Jonathan Van Ryn [email protected] http://www.bravofarms.com/ Working with nature, we use fresh raw milk from our family's farm, created without the use of hormones or antibiotics. All of our cheese are handcrafted in small batches using the finest natural ingredients. This creates a truly unique and flavorful cheese that we know you will love. Brentwood Olive Oil 2610 Empire Avenue, Brentwood, CA 94513 Tel: 800-798-0114 [email protected] http://www.brentwoodoliveoil.com With 500 young trees, and groves of 50 to 60 year old trees, Brentwood Olive Oil Company offers a variety of certified extra virgin olive oils, flavor-infused olive oils, balsamic vinegars, wines, gourmet foods, kitchen wears, and handmade soaps. Brookside Farm 130 Eureka Ave, Brentwood, CA 94513 Tel: 925-634-1630 Contact: Anne Tom [email protected] Brookside Farm is completely family-operated. Our produce is strictly seasonal, sold locally only, directly from us, and as fresh as possible. Bullseye Farms Woodland, CA 95776 Tel: 530-666-5375

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california guide: farmers Contact: Tim Beeman Send mail to P.O Box 120. Cabrillo Farms PO Box 355, Moss Beach, CA 94038 Tel: 650-728-8311 Artichokes, Brussels sprouts, English peas and other mixed vegetables are grown at Cabrillo Farms. Call for details about on-farm sales. Cache Creek Lavender 3430 Madrone Street, Rumsey, CA 95679 Tel: 530-796-2239 Contact: Charles Opper [email protected] http://www.cachecreeklavender.com/ We are a family owned lavender farm in the beautiful Capay Valley. We sell a wide selection of lavender products from our fields. Cache Creek Nursery PO Box 85, Rumsey, CA 95679 Tel: 530-796-2511 Contact: Ben Kane http://www.cachecreeknursery.com We grow a wide variety of California native plants, exotic ornamentals, drought-tolerant species selected to do well in our warm northern California climate, and a vast array of organically grown herb and vegetable plants.We also have a 5 acre organic orange grove, and an organic vegetable farm, currently managed by Quetzal Farm of Sebastopol. Cakebread Cellars PO Box 216, Rutherford, CA 94573 Tel: 800-588-0298 [email protected] http://www.cakebread.com The Cakebread family, owners of Cakebread Cellars in Rutherford, is among the most creative and successful winery families in California's famed Napa Valley.

Since its founding in 1973, the winery has developed a reputation for producing world-class wines. Its success is built on quality, consistency and continuity, characteristics which apply equally to the grapes, the wines, the people and the operation of the winery. Cal Poly Farms California Polytechnic State University , San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 Tel: 805-756-2224 [email protected]

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california guide: farmers http://www.calpolyorgfarm.com/ Everything is grown on Cal Poly's campus. Everything is picked fresh directly for our customers. Growing fruit in the beautiful San Luis Obispo Mediterranean climate allows us to grow a wide variety of high quality fruit and produce. We have over 50 acres of citrus, avocado, stone fruit, nuts, berries, apples, pears, honey, vegetables and more. Our wide variety is sure to fit anyone's needs! Cal Yee Farms 5158 Clayton Rd, Suisun Valley, CA 94585 Tel: 180-022-5933 [email protected] http://www.calyee.com Dried fruits: pears, apricots, peaches, cherries, raisins, dates, figs. Dried nuts: walnuts, pecans, almonds. Trail mixes, party mixes, specialty items and gift baskets. Available for retail, wholesale and mail order. Calico Ranch 4200 Highway 78, Julian , CA 92036 Tel: 858-586-0392 [email protected] http://www.spencervalley.com/ Calico Ranch is a family-run apple and pear orchard located near the historic town of Julian. The farm has remained in production since it was first planted in the early 1930's. The Young family has owned the 30 acre orchard for more than nineteen years. As one of the last remaining apple orchards in the Julian area where the public can enjoy the fun of picking their own fruit, Calico Ranch offers the possibility of a unique family experience. Hours of Operation - The "El Nino" rains this year have created an optimal growing environment and we are looking forward to a bountiful 2010 apple season. Our picking season typically begins around the end of September and lasts through the month of October. Please check back with us as the season approaches for an updated schedule. See you in the fall! About Our Apples - More than 130 varieties of apples are grown on-site as well as several varieties of pears. At Calico Ranch, we implement an integrated pest management system which is a safer, minimized and wiser use of pesticides and herbicides. We offer a different variety off apples and pears each weekend depending on which become ripe at that particular time of the season. Whether you come for the U-Pick experience or just to visit our Easy-pick fruit stand, we hope that your visit will be a memorable one. Getting There - Take Hwy 67 or 78 through Ramona to Santa Ysabel. Proceed through Santa Ysabel to Wynola. Watch for signs on the left after Wynola Pizza. We are located on Hwy 78 before Calico Ranch Road. Come and see us when you visit Julian. Thank you, The Youngs California Organic Flowers

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california guide: farmers 2044 Oak Way, Chico, CA 95973 Tel: 530-891-6265 Contact: Marc Kessler [email protected] http://www.californiaorganicflowers.com Celebrate winter with fresh organic flowers shipped directly from our California farm to any location in the continental United States. All our flowers are shipped Priority Overnight for only $14.95 regardless of location. ($22.95 for Saturday deliveries) California Vegetable Specialties, Inc. Rio Vista, CA 94571 Tel: 707-374-2111 Contact: Rich Collins [email protected] http://www.endive.com California Vegetable Specialties is a specialty farming company dedicated to the consistent production of highest-quality California Endive. With growing fields throughout Northern California, the company is headquartered in the town of Rio Vista, in the historically rich agricultural region of the Sacramento River Delta. We produce white and red endive, as well as several specialty products for chefs, Endigia and Pissenlit.

Send mail to: P.O Box 638. Camino Acres Produce 2630 Kingfisher Lane, Camino, CA 95709 Tel: 530-644-2322 Contact: Debbie Horton [email protected]

Camp Joy Gardens 131 Camp Joy Rd, Boulder Creek, CA 95006 Tel: 831-338-3651 [email protected] http://www.campjoygardens.org/ Camp Joy is a small organic farm in the Santa Cruz mountains. Started in the early 1970s by former UCSC garden apprentices, the farm has enjoyed thirty plus years of training young hopefuls in the ways of organic farming. The farm accepts several apprentices each season as well as integrating workshops and tours for people of all ages. Camp Joy has used many different types of marketing and currently have a 25 member CSA. Capay Canyon Ranch PO Box 508, Esparto, CA 95627

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california guide: farmers Tel: 530-662-2372 Contact: Leslie Barth [email protected] http://www.capaycanyonranch.com

Carlsbad Strawberry Cannon Road and Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92018 Tel: 760-603-9608 Contact: Matt Neehaus [email protected] http://www.carlsbadstrawberrycompany.com U-pick strawberries at the farm and four farm stands located across Carlsbad. Our strawberries have been growing at the Cannon Road location in Carlsbad for over 40 years. The field is approximately 80 acres in size and borders the Batiquitos Lagoon to the east and Interstate 5 to the west. Our temperate climate in Carlsbad and the proximity to the Pacific Ocean makes for ideal strawberry growing conditions. The cool marine layer allows us to harvest our berries into the summer, sometimes until the end of July. Rain affects strawberry production, as does wind, freeze and hail. All of these elements also affect the picking conditions. There are many different aspects to growing a successful crop, and weather is just one of them. We use a minimal amount of pesticide- and a mild fungicide after times of rain to prevent problems with moisture. We also use an Integrated Pest Management system to reduce the use of chemicals. We monitor every aspect of the farm very carefully, and spray only when absolutely necessary. Casalegno Family Farm 3700 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel, CA 95073 Tel: 831-476-8032 Contact: Matt Kotila Vi Casalegno [email protected] http://casalegnofarm.blogspot.com/

Ceago Vinegarden 5115 East Highway 20, Nice, CA 95464 Tel: 707-274-1462 Contact: Josh Metz [email protected] http://www.ceago.com/

At Ceago, our mission is to craft small lots of wine from estate grown organic and biodynamic grapes using the best of Old and New World winemaking techniques.

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california guide: farmers Ceago is derived from a Pomo Indian word (spoken "Shee-ye-ho") that meant "grass-seed valley". Like the Native Americans who were here before us, we believe that people must interact with the land in an essential, nurturing fashion, to assure long-term quality and prosperity.

We believe that the first and foremost step in making great wine is growing top-quality grapes without cutting corners. Ceago concentrates on sound farming practices using Biodynamic and organic methods which balance the needs of the grape with the capability of the land to produce distinctive, high quality fruit. The character of the grapes and the taste of our wines must be experienced to be understood and appreciated. We feel that our world class wines are a living testament to our strict but ultimately important farming standards.

Ceago's Mission At Ceago, our mission is to craft small lots of wine from estate grown organic and biodynamic grapes using the best of Old and New World winemaking techniques. Ceago Means Ceago is derived from a Pomo Indian word (spoken "Shee-ye-ho") that meant "grass-seed valley". Like the Native Americans who were here before us, we believe that people must interact with the land in an essential, nurturing fashion, to assure long-term quality and prosperity. Ceago's Commitment We believe that the first and foremost step in making great wine is growing top-quality grapes without cutting corners. Ceago concentrates on sound farming practices using Biodynamic and organic methods which balance the needs of the grape with the capability of the land to produce distinctive, high quality fruit. The character of the grapes and the taste of our wines must be experienced to be understood and appreciated. We feel that our world class wines are a living testament to our strict but ultimately important farming standards. Ceago Today Ceago Vinegarden is classified as a prium boutique winery with annual case production of 8,000. Our world class wines are made exclusively from top quality estate grown Biodynamic grapes. Ceago's estates include "Del Lago", 163 acres on the northern shore of Clear Lake in Lake County and the 132 acre "Camp Masut," the original home ranch in neighboring Mendocino County. Aside form grapes, the estate produces delicious mouth-watering vegetables, fruits, herbs, kiwis, olives, walnuts, figs, and fragrant lavender.

Cecchini & Cecchini 5301 Orwood Rd., Brentwood, CA 94513 Tel: 925-634-4400 Contact: Angel Cecchini We sell asparagus, in season, at many Farmers Markets throughout the area.

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california guide: farmers Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens 598 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta, CA 93117 Tel: 805-967-7369 Fax: 805-967-0188 Contact: Linda Halley [email protected] http://www.fairviewgardens.org The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is a California non-profit organization established in 1997 to preserve and operate the historic farm where our products are grown.

On our twelve and a half acres, we produce one hundred different fruits and vegetables, as well as free-range eggs from our heritage hens. We also nourish the community in less tangible ways through festivals, workshops, tours, lectures, cooking and gardening classes, internships, and outreach and consutation to schools and communities nationwide. The bulk of our food is sold at the farm's produce stand, at area farmers' markets, and to members of our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) harvest share program. The farm also wholesales a limited amount of produce to restaurants in San Francisco and Los Angeles, and sells at farmers' markets in those cities. Chaffin Family Orchards 606 Coal Canyon Rd, Oroville, CA 95965 Tel: 530-533-1676 [email protected] http://www.chaffinfamilyorchards.com/ For over 75 years Chaffin Family Orchards has been producing products naturally and marketing them directly from the farm. This is food that tastes as it should; fruits are picked daily and never placed in cold storage, animals live in healthy, natural environments on clean pastures producing exceptional, grass fed, beef, lamb, goat (chevon), poultry and eggs. Our unique location allows us to produce orchard fruits year around. Our heritage and heirloom varieties of stone fruits and citrus have been selected for taste and sweetness.

Our animals are kept on clean grass pastures. In addition to pasture, our poultry receives certified organic feeds. The livestock and poultry work together to help us manage the orchards, providing natural land clearing, pest control and fertilization.

This symbiosis allows us to improve the land and add to it while raising crops and livestock that improve health. Our attention to detail and refusal to cut corners is the reason people have enjoyed Chaffin Products for so many years.

THE FARMSTAND IS OPEN 365 DAYS A YEAR DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS. ORDERS CAN ALSO BE PLACED AND SHIPPED THROUGH THE WEBSITE.

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california guide: farmers Chaffin Family Orchards Animal Welfare Approved Listing 606 Coal Canyon Road, Oroville, CA 95965 Tel: 530-533-1676 [email protected] http://www.chaffinfamilyorchards.com This Animal Welfare Approved farm sells AWA beef, lamb, goat, and eggs. The farm buying club delivers every two months in San Francisco Bay Area; twice a year in Pasadena/Southern California. Contact the farm for more details. Chaffin Family Orchards got its start in the early 1900s, when founder Del Chaffin bought land from his alma mater, University of California, Berkeley. Looking for a place he could grow a wide variety of fruit year round, he found the microclimate of his Oroville farm perfect for raising orchard crops, cattle, sheep and other animals in an environmentally sensitive way. “It's an ideal location; the climate is mild all year and the soil is rich,” says Carol Albrecht, Del's granddaughter, who runs the farm with her husband Kurt and sales manager Chris Kerston. The Albrechts are especially proud of the way the orchards and animals are managed in harmony with nature to the benefit of the land, the animals, and the environment. According to Chris, “We use the goats to prune the orchards, cows and sheep to mow and then send in the chickens to debug and fertilize. We estimate we've been able to reduce our tractor use by about 85%.” Everything is farmed according to organic standards (although they are not certified), the ruminants are 100% grassfed and the family uses a rotational grazing system to keep the pastures and animals healthy. With over 2,000 acres comprised of over 40 different orchard crops and four classes of livestock and almost the entirety of their products being direct marketed in a face to face consumer transaction, Chaffin Family Orchards is one of the few farms of their size leading the way on selling direct to the eater sustainably.

Chan's Fruit Stand 2500 Walnut Blvd., Brentwood, CA 94513 Tel: 925-325-0640 Contact: Tern Chan Picked and U-Pick Strawberries. Very easy to pick for younger folks. Also available pre-picked: Red Onions and Blackberries and more! Call for availability and conditions. Open Every Day in Season. Charter Oak Style Meats 1470 Eureka Lane, Templeton, CA 93465 Tel: 805-434-1577 Contact: Debra Paver [email protected] http://www.charteroakstylemeats.com/ Charter Oak Style Meats raises Angus beef, lamb, pork without the use of hormones or antibiotics. All of the animals are raised humanely and naturally, with plenty of access to the outdoors and

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Charter Oak Style Meats are available at the Templeton Farmers' Market held Saturday mornings in the Templeton Community Park or by home delivery. Call for more information. Chileno Valley Ranch 5105 Chileno Valley Road, Petaluma, CA 94952 Tel: 707-765-3936 Contact: Mike Gale [email protected] http://chilenobeef.com/ Mike and Sally Gale run a highly diversified operation on their 600 acre parcel in Chileno Valley. The land has been in Sally's family since 1862 when her great-great grandfather purchased it from Abraham Lincoln's Chief of Staff, Henry Haleck.

The Gales do much more than raise some of Marin's finest grass-fed beef however. They also have a half-acre orchard of heirloom apples and pears. Mike and Sally are interested in growing great tasting fruit, and so have chosen time-honored but little-known apple varieties like William's Pride, Mutsu and Zestar.

The local deer always appreciated the Gale's taste in fruit and came by regularly for their share in the harvest. But it wasn't until Sally began planting what was to become a collection of over 200 rose bushes that Mike built a fence around the property. The Gales also run a BandB in their early 20th century farm house, and their spectacular property is the site of painting workshops, many weddings and the occasional film shoot. Chinchiolo Farms Ripon, CA 95366 Tel: 209-599-4960 Contact: Steve Chinchiolo We sell fresh tasty fruits at various Farmers Markets in the Bay Area, including eight varieties of cherries!

Send mail to: P.O Box 606. Chino Valley Ranchers 5611 Peck Rd, Arcadia, CA 91006 Tel: 800-354-4503 [email protected] http://www.chinovalleyranchers.com Chino Valley Ranchers has been producing quality eggs for more than 40 years. During this time we have constantly improved our ability to achieve the highest quality egg for you, our customer. We

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california guide: farmers focus a great deal of attention on the care and feeding of our flocks. Our aim is to keep our chickens healthy, happy, and stress-free.

Chino Valley Ranchers has been in business since 1953. Feeding our hens a strict vegetarian diet, we give them no antibiotics, no steroids, no animal by products and no hormones. Our organic grain fed hens live on a Free Range farm in the high desert where air is fresh and clean, and free from city pollutants. In this environment they are able to eat, exercise, and socialize to their health's contents. Eggs are gathered daily, washed, and hand packed in 100% recycled and recyclable material. Claravale Farm 345 Kliewer Ln., Watsonville, CA 95076 Tel: 831-722-7779 Contact: Ron Garthwaite [email protected] http://claravaledairy.com/ Located on the south coast of Santa Cruz County, Claravale Farm has been in operation since 1927. We continue to use old-fashioned, time-honored dairying methods to provide you with fresh, high quality, natural, unprocessed milk and other dairy products.

Claravale Farm is a small dairy, milking fewer than 50 cows. Our small size allows us to control every step of the process ourselves, and assures that you will receive the freshest, highest quality milk available. Clarence Van Hook 5961 Hwy 16, Guinda, CA 95637 Tel: 530-796-2286 [email protected]

Clark Summit Farm PO Box 105, Tomales, CA 94971 Tel: 707-876-3516 Contact: Liz Cunninghame and Dan Bagley [email protected] Clark Summit Farm is located in North West Marin. We are a small fourth generation farm. We raise our grass fed cattle, hogs and laying hens with the greatest of care.

We strive to reach the diversification and sustainability of my Grandfather's farm and the environmental awareness of our own generation. We are located a few miles inland from the ocean, between Tomales and Bodega Bays. The fog mists shroud the land frequently, extending our green grazing season, and keeping our livestock comfortable within the moderate marine layer.

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california guide: farmers Our chicken and eggs are certified organic, as will our pork be in the 2006 season. Our cattle are raised on organic pasture, fed organic hay in the winter and are free of antibiotic or hormone treatments. They live their lives contently in the peacefulness of gentle rolling hills. We sell our delicious grass finished beef by the split quarter, half and whole; our pastured hogs by the half and whole and our free-range organic chicken eggs by the case (15 dozen). We also offer, free range organic spring and stewing chickens. Clary Ridge Ranch PO Box 979, Fair Play, CA 95685 Tel: 530-620-3821 [email protected] http://www.claryridgeranch.com Our Certified Naturally Grown walnuts are grown in choice mountain soil that has been farmed by our pioneer family for over 100 years. We grow primarily Franquette variety, which bloom later and make them well suited to our climate in the foothills of California's gold country.

They are naturally high in anti-oxidants and omega-3 oils. We harvest mature walnuts in October and November, depending on conditions. We also offer green walnuts from mid-June to mid-July, which are used in many old-world recipes such as nocino and vin de noix. Classic Organic 2323 Old Coast Hwy, Gaviota, CA 93117 Tel: 805-714-4420 Contact: Helmut [email protected] http://www.classicorganic.org Nature's true tastes and fresh-picked nutrition are available daily at the Classic Organic Farm and Produce Stand, owned and operated by Helmut Klauer, a classic organic farmer.

A variety of lettuces, tomatoes, carrots, watermelons, strawberries, cubers, winter and summer squash, peppers, fennel, spinach, asparagus, onions, garlic and pumpkins are just a sampling of the many crops grown in season. Homestead Orchard fruit, kitchen herbs, and organically produced, free-range, hormone- and biotic-free eggs are also available.

Classic Organic Farm and Produce Stand is located 40 miles north of Santa Barbara & 4 miles south of Buellton, just off of Hwy 101. Traveling either North or South on Hwy. 101, watch for the small brown freeway sign that reads: "Nojoqui Park." The turnoff puts you on Old Coast Highway, an historic country road running through the farm. Classic Organic Farm and Produce Stand is just 400 yards down Old Coast Highway, after the turnoff from Hwy 101. Classic Organic Farm & Market Animal Welfare Approved Listing 2330 Old Coast Hwy , Gaviota, CA 93117 Tel: 805-714-4420 [email protected]

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california guide: farmers http://www.localharvest.org/farms/M18470 Eggs from Classic Organic Farm and Market are Animal Welfare Approved. Clayon Valley Pumkin Farm and Christmas Trees 1060 Pine Lane, Clayton, CA 94517 Tel: 925-672-5198 Contact: Sharon Osteen [email protected] http://www.cvpumpkinfarm.com Clayton Valley Pumpkin Farm and Christmas Trees started as a U-Pick Vegetable stand in 1980. Pumpkins seemed to be the popular purchase of customers. Owners David and Sharon Osteen decided to expand on that idea. As the years passed, the pumpkin farm expanded and grew. Clover Stornetta Farms, Inc. 5401 Old Redwood Hwy, Petaluma, CA 94954 Tel: 707-778-8448 Fax: 707-778-0509 Contact: Joanie Benedetti [email protected] http://www.cloverstornetta.com Clover Stornetta Farms is a dairy processing plant that practices sustainable agriculture with 16 local dairy ranches. Clover produces conventional as well as organic dairy products. Their products do not have the hormone rBST added, and was the first dairy in the U.S. to be awarded the American Humane Association's Free Farmed label for humanely produced dairy products. Coastways Ranch, Inc. 640 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero, CA 94060 Tel: 650-879-0414 Contact: Tim Hudson [email protected] http://www.well.com/user/dmsml/coastways Coastways Ranch is 476 acres of which 65.5 are under cultivation. Another 60 acres are pasture and support a few beef cattle. We have three U-PICK crops; the Olallie blackberries in June, the pumpkin and winter squash in October, and the kiwifruit and Christmas trees in November through January weather and crop availability withstanding.

We also grow Green Globe Artichokes, English Peas, and beans. (Green, Yellow Wax, Cranberry, and Fava) We participate in three farmers markets. Coastways has been in our family since my Grandfather bought it in 1917. Coffee Pot Ranch 4225 Karchner Rd., Sheridan, CA 95681 Tel: 530-633-0814 Contact: Bob Sorensen [email protected]

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california guide: farmers Located at the base of the Sierra Foothills, the Coffee Pot Ranch has been operating since 1995. Even though the ranch is only a decade old, Bob and Shirley were both raised on farms and the Coffee Pot brand dates back to the late 1800's with Dexter Field's ranch on the Coffee Pot Range. We are unique in that we raise the three major species of livestock: beef, pork and lamb.

Our beef are registered and commercial Angus. The sheep are registered Hampshire and Dorset. The hogs are registered Hampshire and Yorkshire. We market our livestock as seedstock, 4-H and FFA project animals, feeder animals and our major market is Coffee Pot Ranch Premium Cuts, USDA Inspected meats. Our livestock are raised free of hormones, steroids, and antibiotics.

We will be selling at the various locations of the Foothill Farmers Market Assoc. We will begin March 4th at the Auburn Farmers Market located on High St. from 8 to noon. We also sell off the farm - just call to make an appointment. We enjoy giving the farm tours and letting people become aware of their food and the connection to the farming community. Coke Farm PO Box 60, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045 Tel: 831-726-3200 Contact: Dale Coke [email protected] http://www.cokefarm.com Certified organic since 1981. Very diversified crop mix, growing year-round. Many specialty crops available. We've grown organic vegetables and fruit since 1981.

We grow a wide variety of unusual crops and aim to keep ourselves and our customers curious about the food we produce and the many delicious ways to eat it. Cole Canyon Farm PO Box 311, Aromas, CA 95004 Tel: 831-726-3990 Contact: Pamela Mason [email protected] http://www.colecanyonfarm.com For the home gardener, Cole Canyon Farm offers a very wide selection of common and hard to find seedlings and small plants. Most all of our plants have culinary value and are appropriate for planting in the home garden year round here on the Central Coast of California.

We offer plants on sale at local farmers markets that are ready for planting out in the season they are offered. Featured are many varieties of heirloom and hybrid plant stock plus hundreds of ethnic and unique varieties, including such rare items as Vietnamese coriander, West Indian lemongrass, mouse melons from Mexico, tomatoes from Czechoslovakia, and a host of Mediterranean herbs.

So whether you garden in a large outdoor space, in a greenhouse, in containers on your deck or

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california guide: farmers patio, or on a sunny windowsill, Cole Canyon Farm offers young plants that will thrive in your environment. Cole Farm 7399 Hwy 99 E, Oroville, CA 95965 Tel: 530-343-0916 [email protected] A steaming hot cup of coffee...our own specially prepared clam cakes...homemade baked beans and hot dogs...fried Maine shrimp...scrumptious Indian pudding topped with our own ice cream...

These are just some of the home style favorites that keep our loyal customers coming back time and time again to Cole Farms in Gray, Maine. For 50 years, Cole Farms has kept a tradition of offering delicious foods, at low, reasonable price. Condor's Hope Ranch 144 De La Costa Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Tel: 831-429-5360 Contact: Steve Gliessman [email protected] http://www.condorshope.com Condor's Hope is a family owned and operated ranch that uses the concepts and principes of agroecology to grow dry-farmed wine grapes and olives. Nestled at the foot of the Sierra Madre Mountains where condors soar once again, our grapes and olives are grown in ways that respect and protect the natural surroundings.

We head-prune our vines and train our olives for hand picking. We direct market our products to the consumer through our webpage, at our Farmers Market, and through direct contact. Family, friends, and neighbors form an important community network. Copeland Family Farms 1912 Timmons Road, Grenada, CA 96038 Tel: 530-436-2348 Fax: 530-436-9819 Contact: Bob and Dusty Copeland [email protected] http://www.goatmeats.com The Copeland Family has been ranching in Siskiyou County, California since the 1870's. In all that time we have believed and been taught to preserve and respect God's creation. Our motto is "Raising our children and livestock to the Glory of God."

We sell USDA goat meat that is raised all naturally on high mountain grasses and naturally grown hays. We do not, as a rule, grain our goats, and they are fat and slick. We do use all natural alfalfa pellets for our milk goats. In addition to goat, we also sell naturally grown Mediterranean Lamb, 100% grass-fed beef and all-natural bison. We also supply a fine line of all natural raw pet foods

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All orders are placed online only. We ship our USDA meats coast to coast. We do not sell anything we would not be proud to serve ourselves. Costa de Oro Winery and Marketplace Gary Burk 1331 S. Nicholson Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93454 Tel: 805-310-3727 Fax: 805-925-5856 Contact: Gary Burk [email protected] http://www.cdowinery.com We are a winery and farm with a tasting room and marketplace on Hwy 101 in Santa Maria, CA. Our farmers market-style patio has locally grown, seasonal produce including strawberries, sweet corn, broccoli, artichokes, avocados and more! Our estate grown grapes go into our award winning chardonnays and pinot noirs and can be tasted inside our elegant room with a view of the Santa Maria Valley and Sierra Madre Mountains. Local and sustainable! Country Lake Ostriches 6906 N. Cox Road, Linden, CA 95236 Tel: 877-999-7969 Contact: Donna Dold

County Line Harvest 5112 D St. Ext., Petaluma, CA 94952 Tel: 707-769-1802 Contact: David Retsky [email protected] County Line Harvest grows specialty lettuces, specialty salad greens, baby spinach, chicory mixes, radishes, turnip mixes, carrots, cippolini onions, baby leeks, fennel, mixed baby summer squash, basils, parsley and sage. Covelo Organic Vegetables 23090 Hopper Lane, Covelo, CA 95428 Tel: 707-983-6562 Contact: Tom Palley [email protected] http://www.greenmac.com/coveg Covelo Organic Vegetables and Flowers has been delivering produce to families since 1989.

We grow our food organically - without pesticides or other chemicals -because we believe that organic methods produce the most healthful food, the best soil quality for sustainable yields and the

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We use compost made on our farm, as well as purchased compost and CCOF organically approved materials including fish emulsion, kelp meal, oyster shell flour and soft rock phosphate.

Our annual cover crops and system of crop rotation are giving us increased organic matter in our soil and prevent the spread of pests and diseases on our farm. Crane Melon Barn 4947 Petaluma Hill Road,, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 Tel: 707-795-6987 [email protected] The Crane Melon is a Sonoma County traditional favorite. Available only in the short period of September to October, the Crane melon is still grown on the farm and by the family which developed the melon, almost 100 years ago. The Crane melon barn itself is a Sonoma County Historic landmark. It was built in 1868 entirely out of redwood and has been completely restored. Creekside Gardens PO Box 328, Bolinas, CA 94924 Tel: 415-868-1247 Contact: Susan Martinelli [email protected] Fruits are Susan Martinelli's specialty, including raspberries and strawberries, apples, persimmons, pears and lemons. From the sweet -smelling fruits to the beautiful lavender, ginger flowers, roses and sweet peas, her one acre farm is a feast for all the senses.

Forty Maran chickens, known for their unique brown speckled eggs, also call Susan's farm home. Susan jams, cans and creates delicious preserves using the fruits she grows, as well as her range of vegetables. Crows Pass Farm 39615 Berenda Rd , Temecula, CA 92591 Tel: 951-676-8099 http://crowspassfarm.com/ Crows Pass Farm grows and supplies the highest quality fruit and vegetables for restaurants for the San Diego, Temecula and Southern California region. Situated in Temecula CA, in the heart of the wine district, Crows Pass Farm is a respected supplier of quality fruits and vegetables for the catering and restaurant industries, with the finest produce direct to chefs, picked the same day. Crystal Bay Farm 40 Zils Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 Tel: 831-763-3604

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california guide: farmers Contact: Jeff and Lori Fiorovich [email protected] Certified Organic by CCOF since 1997 We are a small family farm open to the public with a beautiful view of Monterey Bay. We operate a self-serve farm stand, U-Pick berries, a pumpkin patch, and farm tours, all sizes, from pre-school to adults. We have forty different varieties of winter squash and pumpkins. So come on out, we look forward to seeing you out in our fields. David Hatanaka Farming 13605 County Road 88 E, Esparto, CA 95627 Tel: 530-787-4970 [email protected] We produce a wide range of products including: alfalfa, hay, wheat, corn, melons, sunflower seeds, bell peppers and a variety of vegetables on 9,000 acres of land. We use conventional and sustainable production practices including IPM and No Till or Minimum Till. DC's Extraordinary Cherries 1594 Cherry Blossom Court, Brentwood, CA 94513 Tel: 925-516-3771 Contact: Len Del Chiaro [email protected] U-Pick Cherries: Bing, Utah Giant, Sweet Anne, Rainier (White), Van and more. Unique European style planting makes them EASY TO PICK. No ladders to climb. Lots of off-street parking. Toddlers and handicapped can pick here. Phone (925) 516-4495. One mile west of Walnut Blvd. on Marsh Creek Road. Open Every Day including Memorial Day, 8:00 am to 5 pm during season. De Luz Farms 41911 5th St. Ste 202, Temecula, CA 92590 Tel: 951-676-5154 http://www.deluzfarms.com/ "Located on 12 acres in Temecula, California our certified organic farm enjoys a Mediterranean type climate that rarely gets a hard frost. This allows us to grow a number of tropical fruits and vegetables year round.Our main tree crops are avocado, star ruby grapefruit, feijoas (pineapple guavas), pomegranates, jujubes, oranges and figs. We also have a number of other tropical varieties.We grow a limited amount of row crops such as artichokes, eggplant, summer and winter squash.We have a computer controlled, 5800 sq ft greenhouse in which one half is dedicated to our certified organic transplant production and the other half is a aquaponic NFT (nutrient film technique) organic herb growing system. Nutrient for the aquaponic system is happily supplied by our Koi fish."

Dean Dolan 145 Beechnut, Hercules, CA 94547 Tel: 510-799-6333 Contact: Dean Dolan

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california guide: farmers I grow many exotics: Figs, guava, dragonfruit (pitaya), pineapple guavas, pluots, cactus (prickly pear and nopales), mushrooms, lebanese stuffing zucchini, stavia, goumi and gogi, jujube, loquats, rhubarb, and Cornelian cherries, among others. Defanti Ranch 4960 A Diamond Mountain Road, Greenville, CA 95947 Tel: 530-284-7114 Contact: David or Maria [email protected] Our herd, bred exclusively for beef and according to sustainable organic agricultural practices, is a closed herd to maximize animal health and well-being. Because we keep our animals healthy and happy, they produce a healthy and tasty meat. And because our animals are grass-fed, the meat is lower in calories than meat from grain-fed steer. Grass-fed beef is also rich in heart supporting Omega-3 fatty acids, and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), found to help prevent and fight cancer.

Our herd is comprised of Black Angus and Murray Grey breeding stock and calves, selected for generations for their superior qualities and well-marbled, savory, tender beef. To assure the healthiest beef you can eat, we treat each of our animals kindly and with respect, keeping detailed records for each one of them. Our beef is produced the healthy way -- on a family farm, from a healthy herd, for a local market, at a fair price. That's how it's good for you, good for the community and good for the land.

Our meat is available in the late summer and fall. Purchases may be made or information obtained by calling our ranch or by e-mail. Advance orders may be taken during the year and are available by half, whole or multiples, cut to your specifications. It is also available seasonally at a local store.

Deja View Farm and Vineyard 201 Leal Lane, Corralitos, CA 95076 Tel: 831-763-2001 Contact: David or Natalain Schwartz [email protected] http://www.dejaviewfarmandvineyard.com Deja view is a small family farm on the outskirts of Santa Cruz in the fertile growing region of Corralitos, California. We are dedicated to growing quality produce with sustainable practices. We strive to conserve the biodiversity and the natural resources of our farm by use of cover crops and minimal tillage. Maintaining existing habitats on the property such as native grassland, grassed waterways and woodland perimeters go hand in hand with the success of our vegetables, herbs and fruits that we produce using natural methods.After ten years of raising chickens and sheep, we have decided to focus on fruit and vegetable production. Del Rio Botanical 20030 Old River Road, West Sacramento, CA 95691 Tel: 916-919-1843 Contact: Suzanne Ashworth [email protected]

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Denevan Apples 1070 Happy Valley Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Tel: 831-427-3662 Contact: Bill Denevan [email protected] I grow organic Fuji apples, Newton pippins, and dry-farmed Bartlett pears. Devil's Gulch Ranch PO Box 557, Nicasio, CA 94946 Tel: 707-953-0923 Contact: Mark Pasternak [email protected] http://www.devilsgulchranch.com Devil's Gulch Ranch, a diversified family farm located in California's North Coast, raises rabbits, grows premium wine grapes, and offers other livestock and produce for retail sales and to high-quality restaurants (eggs, poultry, lamb, pork, asparagus and watercress). We also grow many other fruits and vegetables for personal consumption.

The Pasternak's also breed performance Quarter Horses which have been shown successfully at many cutting and other events.We believe in sustainable agricultural practices; organic, whenever possible.Devil's Gulch Ranch offers an Agricultural Summer Camps for both youth and families and offers Agricultural and Traditional Skills Workshops. Diablo Creek Apiary P.O. Box 189, Clayton, CA 94517 Tel: 925-634-3990 Contact: Thad Shirley I raise bees locally. They are raised for honey, not for pollination. Diestel Family Turkey Ranch P.O. Box 576, Sonora, CA 95370 Tel: 209-532-4950 Fax: 209-532-5059 Contact: Timothy Diestel [email protected] http://www.diestelturkey.com/ Since 1949, the Diestel Family has produced all-natural, free-range turkey. Diestel Family Turkey Ranch offers range turkey that is antibiotic and hormone free, cage free, and 100% vegetarian. It also has organic turkey and organic heritage turkey.

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california guide: farmers Diestel Family Turkey Ranch is located approximately 2 1/2 hours east of San Francisco in the picturesque Sierra Nevada Foothills. Regular salesroom hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.p. Monday through Friday, but hours vary during the holiday season. Diestel turkeys are also available for sale at a number of stores in the Western United States; visit the farm's website for a directory. Dixon Ridge Farms 5430 Putah Creek Road, Winters, CA 95694 Tel: 530-795-4619 Contact: Kathy Lester [email protected] http://www.dixonridgefarms.com At Dixon Ridge Farms, we grow, buy, and process California organic walnuts. Established in 1979, we are proud to continue a century-long tradition of family farming.

We feel good about the way we grow our walnuts and the way we treat the Earth. Dixon Ridge Farms Organic Walnuts are available for purchase at Trader Joe's (under the name "Trader Joe's Organic Walnuts") and also in bulk at The Natural Grocery Company in El Cerrito, CA and Berkeley, CA. Dos Pasos Ranch 4330 Santa Rosa Creek Rd. , Cambria, CA 93428 Tel: 805-924-1008 [email protected] http://www.dospasosranch.com/ We are a small family farm located near Cambria on the central California coast. We grow avocados, lemons, oranges and a variety of other citrus as well as heirloom pumpkins and winter squash, gourds, prickly pears and assorted fruits and vegetables. Our produce is available at the ranch daily in the month of October. We also sell at nearby farmers' markets from mid-summer through January. Our products can be seen at Farmers' markets: Paso Robles Tuesday 3pm to 6pm, Cambria Friday 2:30pm to 5:30pm, and Templeton Saturday 9am to 12:30pm. Douglass Ranch 6252 County Road 9, Orland, CA 95963 Tel: 530-865-5905 Contact: Shannon Douglass [email protected] http://www.douglassranch.com Producers of natural beef and pork. They deliver halves directly to customers and sell and farmer's markets. Dragon's Lea Farm 738 Justeson Road, Gridley, CA 95948 Tel: 530-846-4444 Contact: Eileen Burke-Trent

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california guide: farmers Located in Northern California between Chico and Yuba City on Rt-99 east of I-5. We practice Sustainable Agriculture and are in the process of being certified as Fully Organic. We offer pasture fed, free-range eggs in Easter egg colors by heritage breed hens; delightfully sweet, all-natural Italian/French plums (great for wine-making, tarts, drying, cooking, and eating); naturally grown herbs; and gift baskets to order from $25-$250. A Celtic meditation labyrinth walk is under construction for 2006. Internships are available for approved high school and university students. Close to Butte College, CSUC and Yuba College. Visits by appointment only. Drake's Bay Family Farms 17171 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Inverness, CA 94937 Tel: 415-669-1149 Contact: Kevin Lunny http://drakesbayfamilyfarms.com/ We practice sustainable, environmentally friendly farming on Pt. Reyes, with an oyster farm and grass-fed beef. Visit our website for more information! Drakes Bay Oyster Farm Animal Welfare Approved Listing 17171 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Inverness, CA 94937 Tel: 415-669-1149 http://drakesbayfamilyfarms.com/ Sells Animal Welfare Approved beef from Lunny Ranch Grassfed Beef www.lunnyranch.com Draper Farms 11 Sacramento Avenue, San Anselmo, CA 94960 Tel: 415-457-3431 Contact: Jerry Draper [email protected] http://www.onthefarm.com Three generations of Draper men have been farming this one-acre plot on the outskirts of San Anselmo since 1995. Jerome Chester Draper Jr., 83, is the hired hand, works half a day, for an annual salary of one dollar. Jerome Chester Draper IV, 19, tends the chickens and works on the farm when he can.

Jerome Chester Draper III, 54, does whatever else needs to be done and pays all the bills. Members of Draper Farms CSA pitch in too - by picking their own produce.The Drapers take advantage of San Anselmo's warm summers by growing a wide variety of produce including green beans, corn and some of the season's first tomatoes.

They also plant lots of delicious and fun-sounding varietals such as purple peacock beans, lipstick

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california guide: farmers peppers, bull's blood beets, hillbilly potato leaf tomatoes and 8 ball summer squash. Dry Creek Peach and Produce 2179 Yoakim Bridge Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448 Tel: 707-433-8121 Contact: Brian Sullivan [email protected] http://www.drycreekpeach.com We are a certified organic peach farm. We have over 40 varieties of peaches, plums, nectarines and other stone fruits. Organic jams. Come visit our store! Dwelley Farms P.O. Box 1081, Brentwood, CA 94513 Tel: 925-634-8101 Contact: Mark Dwelley Patrick Johnston [email protected] Growing in Brentwood since 1921, The Dwelley family has taken great pride in offering a large variety of premium fruits and vegetables to its local and commercial customers.

Best known for their Sweet Corn and Green Bean varieties, Dwelley Farms' Conventional and Organic produce can be found at our local fruit stand or at retail outlets across the Bay Area. Picnic area available, Groups must call in advance. Open Every Day in Season. Call in advance for availability and conditions. Earthbound Farm World's Largest Organic Farm 1721 San Juan Highway, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045 Tel: 800-690-3200 [email protected] http://www.ebfarm.com/ When Drew and Myra Goodman came to California's Carmel Valley in 1984, they were determined young transplants from Manhattan, drawn to the natural beauty and richness of the land. Even before they turned over their first shovels full of soil, they believed strongly in doing the right thing. They settled on a 2.5-acre raspberry farm and decided that doing the right thing meant committing to farming this spectacular land organically, producing food they would want to eat themselves and would feel good about serving their families, friends, and neighbors. Their labor of love became Earthbound Farm. It wasn't long before Earthbound Farm was doing a lot of the right things. Undaunted by those who said it couldn't be done, in 1986 we became the first company to successfully launch prewashed, packaged salad for retail sale. When we introduced our mixed baby greens or “spring mix” to restaurants and supermarket produce aisles, we started a salad revolution. Today, gourmet salad greens and packaged salads have become staples of grocery baskets everywhere. We've been farming for 25 years now, and we've become the world's largest grower of organic

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california guide: farmers produce. But our roots remain strong: our founders still guide the company, and our original commitment to farming organically has never wavered. We're dedicated to bringing the benefits of organic food — fresh, flavorful, and healthy — to as many people as possible. At Earthbound Farm, our unwavering commitment to organic farming comes from our concern for health. Farming organically helps keep our consumers and our environment healthy by avoiding the use of harmful chemicals. Organic farming focuses on building the fertility of the soil with natural materials, resulting in rich, vital field ecosystems that produce fruits and vegetables as pure and healthy as they were intended to be. Our farm-fresh organic salads, fruits, and vegetables are chosen by millions of people every day in supermarkets across North America and beyond — we're delighted to be sharing our passion with you in every delicious bite of Earthbound Farm organic produce. Earthbound Farms 7250 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93923 Tel: 831-625-6219 [email protected] http://www.ebfarm.com/OurFarmStand/index.aspx The hub of our 30-acre organic Carmel Valley development farm offers fresh organic produce and flowers, gourmet groceries, a Cut-Your-Own Herb Garden, and more. EarthWorks Community Farm A Program of the LA Conservation Corps 1209 Lerma Rd, South El Monte, CA 91733 Tel: 323-224-2550 x 202 [email protected] http://www.ewent.org EarthWorks Community Farm, a program of the San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps (SGVCC), provides training in job & life skills, nutrition & organic farming, and offers leadership development for SGVCC youth participants. At our 4-acre organic urban farm, located in the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area in South El Monte, California, participants learn how to grow high quality, fresh organic vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers, and provide excellent customer service at our weekly produce stand. The ultimate goal is to transform our youth into leaders and productive community members. We increase the health of the community through the sales and donations of our organic produce and through nutrition education outreach. As a community urban farm and orchard, we bring the community together to support health and well-being of people and the planet. East of Adin Ranch P.O Box 15, Adin, CA 96006 Tel: 530-299-3173 Contact: Ken and Kirsten Thompson [email protected] East of Adin Ranch, our family ranch, is committed to holistic bison ranching. We raise our animals in harmony with the land to bring our customers the healthiest, most delicious meat possible.

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california guide: farmers Our bison are born on the ranch and roam beautiful high country meadows that are watered by fresh spring-fed springs. Naturally healthy and delicious, our buffalo provide the even greater nutrition and health benefits of being totally grass-fed-and-finished.

East of Adin Ranch can supply you with many custom choices of our delicious bison, cut and wrapped by a USDA approved facility. Orders should be placed in advance, with a specification of amount needed, from individual cuts to whole, halves, and quarters. We also will be happy to assist you with cooking suggestions, recipes and health facts about our superb bison! Edendale Farm 2131 Moreno Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90039 Tel: 323-454-EGGS [email protected] http://edendalefarm.com Our objective is to raise healthy wholesome food for the local community. Train farmers in permaculture principles and in the process teach gardeners to farm, restore and build soil fertility, reduce waste and foster community economics and relationships. The ultimate goal is to create a model that can be replicated in any urban center. In June 2oo6, Edendale farm was born, located on 1/2 acre urban site in Silver Lake, near the historic Edendale suburb famous for silent movie studios in the early 1900's. Using the universal ethics and principles of permaculture and Utilizing farming practices that build soil, conserve water and support healthy ecosystems. Edendale Farm Animal Welfare Approved Listing 2131 Moreno Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90039 Tel: 3234543447 [email protected] http://www.edendalefarm.com Raises Animal Welfare Approved chicken eggs. Edge of Heaven Animal Welfare Approved Listing 14111 Rancho Heights Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028 Raises Animal Welfare Approved dairy goats EGB Farms PO Box 204, Ripon, CA 95366 Tel: 209-599-5031 Contact: Ed Chavez We sell fruits and nuts at many Bay Area farmer's markets. Elkhorn Farm & Mercantile 8850-B Highway One, Moss Landing, CA 95039

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california guide: farmers Tel: 831-633-4768 Contact: Cheryl Worthy [email protected] http://www.bestroadsidestop.com Our mission is to bring you products you're unlikely to find anywhere else in Central California - all under one roof. Although we are committed to offering locally grown produce (organic whenever possible), fine foods, and home wares, we scour the country for the unusual, the unique and the exquisite.

If we wouldn't eat it, wear it or use it, we won't sell it! We do our level best to bring you these delights at the best possible prices. This is definitely not your garden-variety roadside stop!

Ask about Club Veg, our weekly organic produce box, with drop-off locations on the Monterey Peninsula. Now offering select Monterey and Santa Cruz County wines. Emu Gold Country Store 2081 Hidden Ranch Road, Somerset, CA 95684 Tel: 916-663-9759 Contact: Scott Jordan http://www.emugold.com/ Our family small farm produces natural products for healthy living trademarked as "Emu Gold". 100% pure AEA certified Grade A, Ultra Refined, extra strength emu oil and emu oil softgels (balanced source of omega 3,6 &9-a natural anti-inflammatory), and therapeutic natural skin care products without laureth sulfate and parabens. We sell to specialty markets, cooperatives, health food stores and consumers through mail order. For complete product list, please contact us. Year round. Erickson Ranch Produce Stand and Dahlia Garden 2482 Cordelia Rd., Suisun Valley, CA 94585 Tel: 707-864-0557 Contact: Ray or Victoria [email protected] http://www.ericksonranch.com/story.php Bring the family to the Ranch! Opens in late June with Blenheim apricots and Dahlias. Over 20 varieties of peaches and nectarines. U-pick tomatoes, peppers, herbs, watermelon, pumpkins and flowers. Have your peppers roasted. From Our Garden to Your Table! Estancia Beef 210 Fell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 Tel: 415-703-0681 Fax: 415-276-4548 [email protected] http://www.estanciabeef.com We believe in grass-fed beef. The world's demand for protein is growing, and the environmental and

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california guide: farmers human health costs of feedlot beef, factory chicken, vast monocrops like soy, and commercial fishing are proving to be unsustainably high. We are committed to providing our customers with complete transparency from pasture to plate, so you know exactly what you are getting when you eat Estancia Beef. We also believe it is important to educate customers by providing academic studies, newspaper articles, and research that demonstrate the benefits of producing beef the Estancia way. The more informed you are, the more you'll understand how good our beef is.

Everett Family Farm PO Box 308, Soquel, CA 95073 Tel: 831-566-0472 Contact: Rich and Laura Everett [email protected] Everett Family Farm is a family owned and operated farm that specializes in growing and selling only the "bestin organic fruits and veggies. The farm is managed by Kirsten Roehler, graduates of the University of California Organic Farm Program.During the Spring and Summer we have a selection of over 20 different types of produce. Our newest plantings ready in 2008 will be our fresh certified organic and pastured raised eggs along with strawberries and rasberries!

The farm also boast numerous orchards that include persimmons, apples, pomegranates, pears, and plums.Everett Family Farm produce and flowers can be found at the farm stand which is located at 2111 Old San Jose Road in Soquel, California. In addition in 2008 we can be found at the Westside Farmers Market (Wrigley parking lot at Mission and Western), the Live Oak Famers Market (Sundays), and in the winter at the Santa Cruz Downtown Farmers Market (Wednesdays).

You can also find our beautiful produce at local restaurants such as Theo's, Michael's on Main, The River Cafe and Cheese Shop and The Buttery, as well as Shoppers Corner, Deluxe Foods, Food Bin and Aptos Natural Foods. In San Francisco, we can be found at Rainbow Grocery in San Francisco..This past season we hosted the "Outstanding in the Fieldsdinner in which 160 guest enjoyed a white linen 5 course meal right in the fields! We also participate in numerous wine and food events at local restraunts, have auctioned off meals in the fields at various charity and school events like the Santa Cruz Cancer Fund.

We actively try to give back to our community as much as possible. You can check us out in the Feb 2008 issue of Conde Nast Travel Magazine and the front page of the Santa Cruz Sentinel newspaper dated April 14,2008.Make sure to check back regulary to see what special events are happening this season. Please call the farm if you have any questions or need directions. Everything Under the Sun Winters, CA 95694 Tel: 530-681-1374 Contact: Bill Crepps [email protected]

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california guide: farmers http://www.underthesunfoods.com We produce a variety of unique and high quality products, but being a small farming operation we don't produce a high volume of any one product. Our products are seasonal and available only until we sell out each year, but by not trying to do large volumes we can insure that we are only drying those fruits that are fully ripe and ready.

We encourage you to visit our website where you can see pictures of the farm and order any of our dried fruits, including our famous dried kiwi.

Send mail to: P.O Box 663. Fair Oaks Angus Ranch 7365 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Tel: 805-238-3811 Contact: Coco Collelmo [email protected] http://www.forbeef.com Fair Oaks Ranch has been my family's home business since 1959, yet it was only in 2001 that a unique opportunity presented itself to me.

This is when I joined forces with David Foss, a New Zealand rancher with 28 years experience in the cattle industry and the former manager of Turihaua Angus.

Turihaua is the most renowned Angus cattle producer in his country, earning their reputation with over 100 years experience selectively breeding cattle that produce choice beef, fed solely on grass and clovers. David was given my number through a dear friend of his wife's and after only two weeks his call from New Zealand resulted in our partnership. David was looking for a home for his finest Angus herd, and I was looking for a cattleman with experience in ranching from the soil up. Fairfax Fresh 53 Ridge Rd., Fairfax, CA 94930 Tel: 415-453-5634 Fax: 415-454-6246 Contact: Margaret Elliott [email protected] http://www.fairfaxfresh.com/ Fairfax Fresh is a small citrus orchard in Fairfax, California. We sell organically grown Meyer lemons in addition to: Figs, Herbs, Artichokes, Berries, Cut Flowers, Lavender, Nursery Crops, Chicken and goose eggs. Family owned and operated, we are located in a prime citrus growing area with summer heat as well as a coastal influence.

The orchard is on a south-facing slope with wonderful soil.Our water is supplied by Marin Municipal

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california guide: farmers Water District and is constantly monitored to insure high quality. We have open space and watershed land all the way to the ocean, nine miles to the west.

As a small local grower we believe in using organic farm practices; from starting cuttings, to composting, to the feed and range provided to our poultry. Organically grown trees will produce healthy fruit with increased nutritional value.

We have found that sustainable agriculture is the best way to both enhance and utilize this wonderful spot. All our fruit is hand picked the same day it is ordered and carefully packed in tubes for shipping or baskets/large glass jars for local delivery. This insures quality and freshness as well as convenience to our clients. Family Farm Fresh McKellar Farms, Inc. 32985 Rd. 164, Ivanhoe, CA 93235, Ivanhoe, CA 93235 Tel: 559-798-0557 Fax: 559-798-2615 Contact: Bob McKellar or Pam Estrada [email protected] http://www.familyfarmfresh.com Farmers Market delivered to you door weekly, bi weekly, or at your request. A CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) coalition of small, Valley farmers who weekly distribute baskets of fruit, vegetables, cheese, eggs, milk, honey, olive oil and farm products to members in Tulare County, CA. They offer a range of basket sizes as well. They do not use sprays and are to a large degree sustainable. You can choose the basket size that best suits your family. You can choose from four different size baskets ranging in price from $21.75 a week, up to the large family basket at $51.75 per week, plus a modest delivery charge. You can sign up online at their website and make your payment online using your credit card or paypal account. Or you can register by mail or fax: To join by mail, download an application form from their website. Mail to: P.O Box 189, Ivanhoe, CA 93235 Fax to: (559) 798-2615 Please identify your delivery area: * Area One: For residents of Visalia, Tulare, Ivanhoe, Woodlake, Exeter, Lemon Cove,. Porterville, Lindsay, Elderwood, Pixley, Strathmore, & Farmersville * Area Two: For residents of Cutler, Hanford, Lemoore, Orosi, Three Rivers, Springville, Dinuba, & Kingsburg

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california guide: farmers Tel: 831-728-5469 Contact: John Garrone [email protected] http://farwestfungi.com Our goal is to provide a year round supply of high quality, organic mushrooms (Shiitake, Tree Oyster, Lions Mane, Maitake, and King Oyster) throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and California. At our Ferry Building store you can buy mushroom growing kits, dried mushrooms, and other fungi-related products. Faria Farms 785 Travers Lane, Watsonville, CA 95076 Tel: 831-728-4177 Contact: Brandon Faria [email protected] Faria Farms is a 30-acre farm tucked into the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. We have over 1000 heirloom fruit trees and 65 varieties of apples. Farm Fresh To You Store San Francisco One Ferry Building #9, San Francisco, CA 94111 Tel: 415-834-9981 http://www.farmfreshtoyou.com As people are becoming increasingly interested about where their food comes from and how it was grown, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is becoming a popular alternative for getting high quality food from a trusted local farm. Currently over 6,000 families are participating in our family farm's CSA, Farm Fresh To You. By joining our CSA these families are connecting directly to our farm, Capay Organic, and are receiving regular deliveries of nutrient rich, mouth watering, organic produce delivered directly to their home or office. See how it works or why join Farm Fresh To You.

Farm Store at Kellog Ranch 4102 S. University Drive, Pomona, CA 91768 Tel: 909-869-4906 [email protected] http://www.csupomona.edu/~farmstore/ This is the store connected to the Cal Poly Pomona College of Agriculture 700 acre farm. It is located at Agriscapes, a center that integrates and showcases farming and urban landscaping practices that are sustainable- environmentally beneficial, economically viable, and technologically sound. In addition to produce and meat products from the campus it features a full deli, local and California fruits and vegetables, organic and health foods and other non-food items. It has state of the art cooling and storage facilities to keep products as fresh and wholesome as possible. There is also seasonal pick your own strawberries and an October pumpkin festival. Hours are Monday through Friday 10-6 and Saturday 8-6. Farmer John's Pumpkins 850 Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

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california guide: farmers Tel: 650-726-4980 [email protected]_ Daylight Farms, a family run farm that has been in business since 1947, is now open to the public under the name of Farmer John's Pumpkin Farm so more people can share in the farm experience. Farmer's Daughter Brentwood, CA 94513 Tel: 925-634-4827 Contact: Meredith Nunn [email protected] Send mail to: P.O Box 687. Fentiman Farms 10808 Reidy Canyon Trail, Escondido, CA 92026 Tel: 760-746-1420 Persimmons and other exotic fruits and vegetables for sale directly at the farm. Fenton Family Farm 2229 Riverview Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028 Tel: 760-451-8859 Contact: Michael Fenton [email protected] A Family Run Sustanable Orchard and Farm, Certified Naturally grown, internships availible. Interested in Starting a CSA inquiries welcome.

7 Days a week by Appointment. Located in the beautiful Deluz Valley Northern San Diego County in between Fallbrook and Temecula. Ferndale Farms 1787 Howe Creek Road, Ferndale, CA 95536 Tel: 707-845-0752 Contact: Jill Hackett [email protected] Ferndale Farms is a diversified family owned and operated farm located in the lush Eel River Valley in Humboldt County, California. Our goal is to produce the best animals under the most natural conditions.

We are dedicated to using sustainable farming methods and providing quality products. We have high animal welfare standards and practice low stress livestock handling. We offer 100% grass-fed, pasture-raised beef and lamb without added hormones or antibiotics. In 2006, we added goat to our farm, which should be ready by the fall.

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california guide: farmers Our animals are not fed animal by-products, and all animals are born, raised and finished on our farm. Our products are offered on a pre-order basis only, with pick-up scheduled at the farm. Fiddlers Green 18265 County Rd. 70, Brooks, CA 95606 Tel: 530-796-2184 Contact: Jim Eldon Fiddlers Green Farm produces certified organic vegetables year round on 30 acres in the Capay Valley. Filaki Farms PO Box 903, Oregon House, CA 95962 Tel: 540-692-8613 [email protected]

First Light Farm CSA Bollinger Lane, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Tel: 707-480-5346 Contact: Nathan Boone [email protected] http://www.firstlightfood.com First Light Farm CSA is a new organic/biodynamic farm in Sebastopol, California dedicated to healing through vibrant produce grown with love, devotion and a deep commitment to whole food nutrition.

First Light Farm is a proud supplier of produce to The Ceres Community Project which provides meals for people in recovery from serious illness. If you are on a healing journey or are looking for a deeper connection with the source of vibrant health, I invite you to join our CSA and receive what your body, heart and spirit are calling for.

CSA season: June - December

COST: Full share: $20 per week

PAYMENT OPTIONS: Annual Payment; 3 installment payments; or monthly credit card auto-charge (via Paypal) Fitz Fresh, Inc. P.O. Box 1450, Freedom, CA 95019 Tel: 831-763-4440 Contact: Patrick Jay Fitz [email protected]

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california guide: farmers http://www.fitzfresh.com Operating on 20 acres of farmland, Fitz Fresh produces three varieties of mushrooms: white button, cremini, and portobello. All water used at the farm is recycled and reused in the farming process. Five Oaks Durocs 11200 West Rd., Potter Valley, CA 95469 Tel: 707-743-2345 Contact: Walter Barr [email protected] We raise naturally-grown Duroc project pigs, breeding stock, and some markey hogs. We sell pork by the half of whole pig, slaughtered and delivered to Superette or other local processors. We will soon have organic certification. Floodgate Farm 2400 Hwy 128, Philo, CA 95466 Tel: 707-895-2512 Contact: Bill Taylor [email protected] Floodgate is a small market garden. It is under an acre, including fruit trees, with a 45-by-30 foot intensive garden at a warm-night site just east of Boonville, and limited harvests from a third site, all registered organic. A specialty is wild salad mix with herbs, flowers and flavorful greens. Flora Bella Farm PO Box 898, Three Rivers, CA 93271 Tel: 559-561-3130 Contact: James Birch [email protected] http://www.florabellafarm.net Flora Bella Farm has been a California Certified Organic Farm since 1991. We are dedicated to providing fresh, hand picked, highly nutritious, certified organic fruits and vegetables for your family's enjoyment. Flora Bella Farm is dedicated to providing you with healthy organic produce that only nature and tender loving care can provide. Throughout the year, we adapt to the natural seasonal changes and are able to offer a wide selection of freshly picked, highly nutritious, certified organic produce. You benefit by getting fresh, certified organic fruits and vegetables at a low price because you are buying directly from James Birch, the certified organic farmer. You can purchase our certified organic produce directly from James, Dawn, Jaci, or Eric at the Santa Monica and Hollywood Farmer's Markets. Everyone who works at our market stand has also weeded, planted, watered and picked in our fields so feel free to ask any questions you may have. Farmers' Markets served: Wednesday and Saturday Mornings - Santa Monica Sunday Mornings - Hollywood Farmers' Market

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california guide: farmers Flower Child Farms 747 Ishi Pishi, Orleans, CA 95556 Tel: 530-627-3512 Contact: Teri Chanturai

Flower Child Farms is located on the Klamath River in Orleans, Ca. The farm is managed organically with help from our friendly flock of ducks, a few strong backs, and the Kubota tractor. We grow exceptionally beautiful flowers, garlic, veggies and healthy starts that are for sale locally spring, summer and fall. We also produce seed for our favorite peppers, tomatoes and other crops and make these available for sale and trade. Dried flower wreaths and garlic braids are hand crafted once the rains begin and sold at winter fairs in the area and by mail order. Flowers by the Sea 6551 South Highway One, PO Box 89 (mailing), Elk, CA 95432 Tel: 707-877-1722 Fax: 707-877-1721 Contact: Kermit Carter [email protected] http://www.fbts.com/ Our Plants Will Grow for You - Guaranteed! Every variety we offer for sale has been extensively tested in our own gardens. Only those plants that thrive and that are the best of their type make it to this site. These are all plants that you can count on to be healthy & well grown and from a source you can trust. Our goal is to help you make your garden a success. We are proud of the quality of what we offer, and Unconditionally Guarantee your complete satisfaction with everything we sell. Flying Frog Farm 6033 Volkerts Rd, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Tel: 707-823-5198 Contact: Joleen Steinberg [email protected]

Flying Mule Farm 11515 Joeger Rd., Auburn, CA 95602 Tel: 530-305-3270 Contact: Dan and Samia Macon [email protected] http://www.flyingmulefarm.com/ Flying Mule Farm is a small, diversified market garden and livestock operation in Auburn (in the heart of California's Gold Country). We farm vegetables on approximately 3 acres in Auburn. We also raise pastured chickens in Auburn and grassfed lambs in Colfax, California. We use organic production methods, but we are not currently certified. We are moving toward using true horsepower

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california guide: farmers (or mule power, in our case) in our vegetable operation -- we are in the process of training a team of mules to use in tillage and cultivation.

Our chickens are available for pick up from the farm; customers can order whole fryers (4-5 pounds) or roasters (7-8 pounds). Grassfed lamb is available seasonally; customers can order whole or half lambs or 12 pound variety boxes. Our products are available through Foothill Farmers Markets, directly at the farm, and through subscriptions. Call for prices and details! Foggy River Farm Eastside Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448 Tel: 707-483-1894 Contact: Lynda Browning or Emmett Hopkins [email protected] http://www.foggyriverfarm.org Our family farm is small and sustainable, focusing on high quality heritage produce and livestock. We use absolutely no pesticides (not even organic ones) on our produce, and we try to keep our purchases as local as possible -- for instance, we buy our drip tape at small, independent farm supply stores. We raise our livestock holistically with tender loving care, and give each animal individual attention. Our laying hens free-range on pasture along with our goats and sheep, and eat their fill of bugs, weeds, grass, organic grain, black oil sunflower seeds, crushed oyster shell (for strong egg shells and bones) and our organically grown produce. We are just starting up a herd of Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats and expect our first kids and milk in the Spring of 2010. Forni-Brown Gardens 1214 Pine Street, off Lincoln Ave, Calistoga, CA 94515 Tel: 707-942-6123 Fax: 707-255-2200 Contact: Lynn Brown [email protected] Forni Brown provides vegetables to some of the country's finest restaurants. Not open to the public, except for their annual Spring Garden Sale every April, but you can phone in advance for special orders throughout the year. Forni-Brown's produce is so well regarded it's listed on restaurant menus as the source. They grow for flavor, not transportability, and provide locals with their produce every spring. Fouch Farms 5610 French Camp Road, Mariposa, CA 95338 Tel: 209-966-7315 Contact: Jesse Fouch [email protected] http://www.fouchfarms.com Fouch Farms is a pastured based farm guided by organic and sustainable principles to raise healthy and humane products. We raise grass-fed/grass-finished beef, pastured pork, pastured goats, pastured poultry, and free-range eggs. We are located in the foothills of Mariposa County.

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california guide: farmers This Animal Welfare Approved farm offers beef through on farm sales, online, or by phone. Fouch Farms Animal Welfare Approved Listing 5610 French Camp Road, Mariposa, CA 95338 Tel: 209-966-7315 Contact: Jesse Fouch [email protected] http://www.fouchfarms.com This Animal Welfare Approved farm offers beef through on farm sales, online, or by phone. Jesse and Hannah Fouch run a cattle operation in California where some might say they do the impossible. “Our goal is to produce quality products while improving our environment at the same time,” Jesse explains. This means they take a holistic approach to ranching, from keeping their farm in the family to raising heritage breed Dexter cattle. Their entire herd is raised on pasture, even when they are being finished for market. They graze in harmony with the land producing lush landscapes on the farm, and are given the lowest stress living environment possible. Jesse and Hannah like to sell their products locally, direct to consumers, to ensure its quality as well as to support the local economy. For a sustainable future they feel local, healthy food needs to be available to communities and they plan to continue offering humane, pasture-raised meat in Mariposa County to meet that demand.

Four Eagles Farm 9211 5th Ave. East, Montague, CA 96064 Tel: 530-459-3707 Contact: Devon Strong [email protected] http://www.redearthdescendants.org/home/business/four-eagles-farm Small, brand new farm, experienced owner in biodynamics and traditional ceremony for raising health and help in the community. Animal skills(farrier, shearer), recycling and alternative lifestyles for the common person. Local sales/services only, no credit cards, wholesale, or mass marketing. We raise our own seed, animals, starts and soil fertility on a small sustainable scale. heritage breeding of bison and some sheep for triple purpose(lamb,milk,wool) developing value added products for local sales(wool and bison crafts) looking for a couple of interns a year( camping,board and stipend) Fowler Creek Farm Animal Welfare Approved Listing 1220 Fowler Creek Rd, Sonoma, CA 95476 [email protected] http://fowlercreekfarm.com/ Produces Animal Welfare Approved chicken eggs. Nick Rupiper and his partners Ross Cannard and DeeAnn Freitas raise Animal Welfare Approved laying hens at Fowler Creek Farm in Sonoma, CA. Fowler Creek raises mostly Australorps, Buff Orpingtons, Cuckoo Marans and Americanas, all breeds producing a variety of beautifully colored

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california guide: farmers eggs. Nick says the different egg colors are a hit with their customers and they make sure they put a variety of egg colors in each carton. Often times the colorful eggs may be on display at such restaurants as Chez Panisse in Berkeley and Boulette's Larder in San Francisco. When asked how most farmers got their start there is usually a link to childhood or history of farming in the family, but Nick's entry into the farming world was much more spontaneous. In fact, Nick hadn't even considered getting chickens until the morning he actually went out and purchased four chickens. Two days later he got eight more chickens. Soon he found himself with 150 chickens and now Fowler Creek is on its way to having nearly 1,000 laying hens! While Nick's beginnings in the chicken world may sound a little out of the ordinary, he credits his start as a “backyard chicken guy” or “chicken enthusiast” with giving him a closer connection to his chickens. He looks at how his farm operates from the chickens' perspective in order to make sure they're the happiest they can be. Nick, Ross and DeeAnn designed the farm with the intention of giving the chickens the ability to roam in a variety of environments - woodlands, orchards and fields. Nick says, “The bottom line isn't about money, it's about making the chickens the happiest.” On his reasons for applying for AWA certification, Nick said, “They're doing what I want to do. And these people are chicken obsessed too. Those are strict standards…They give my enthusiasm for chickens some validity. Nick went on to say, “It seemed like no one else was helping out the smaller farmer. That's why I was really attracted to AWA… I wanted to be part of a bigger scheme and spread the word.” Nick Rupiper is not only a chicken enthusiast/farmer. He is also a drummer in “The Farm Band.” There was a time when his chickens conflicted with band practice. Nick would say, “I can't go to band practice because I have to put the chickens away!” Luckily, Nick was able to convince his band mates that they couldn't very well call themselves “The Farm Band” if they weren't going to accommodate his chicken schedule. Now band practice is scheduled around the chickens' needs. To see Nick drum, visit www.Thestrongsauce.com, to see him farm, visit http://fowlercreekfarm.com/, and to see him blog visit http://nixchix.wordpress.com/. Fowler Family Farm 14561 Clover Ridge Lane, Penn Valley, CA 95946 Tel: 530-477-6878 Contact: Alana Fowler [email protected] http://www.fowlerfamilyfarm.com We are small family farm in Nevada County, California. We started raising pastured broilers and layers in January 2008. On occasion we have beef and pork available. Brad and Alana grew up in Nevada County and here is where we decided to raise our family. We have three daughters (Macey, Molly and Morgan with twins due to joins us in October 2009) who enjoy helping around the farm. We are dedicated to see Nevada County agriculture thrive and volunteer with the Nevada County Farm Bureau and Nevada County Grown. Foxglove Farms

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california guide: farmers 5280 Gravenstein Highway North, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Tel: 707-887-2759 Foxglove Farm is a certified organic farm offering a variety of fruits and vegetables, including green beans, corn, tomatoes, squash, herbs, figs and apples. In the fall, they sell foxgloves, for which the farm is named. Foxglove Farms also features hand-made crafts in its gift shop. Not only is the farm certified organic, but the farmers also only grow those crops that can easily be accommodated in Sonoma county's Mediterranean climate. The farm is open Monday-Saturday 10-6 except Wednesdays, and Sundays from 12-6, July through October. Foxwhelp Farms 4395 Westside Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448 Tel: 707-433-6802 [email protected] We grow apples, pears, plums, and pumpkins and sell most of them to the Downtown Bakery and Creamery in Healdsburg. France Ranch PO Box 712, Porterville, CA 93258 Tel: 559-781-7419 Contact: John France [email protected] Buy Fresh. Buy Local. Franklin Farm Capay Valley, Esparto, CA 95627 Tel: 530-787-4755 Contact: Barbara Franklin [email protected] We are a very small family farm in the beautiful hills of Capay Valley, surrounded by almond orchards. We primarily grow English walnuts and almonds. Fraser Family Farm 23756 Howard St., Covelo, CA 95428 Tel: 707-983-6723 Contact: Dustin Fraser [email protected] Mail to P.O. Box 571. Frazier Lane Organics 78221 Frazier Lane, Covelo, CA 95428 Tel: 707-983-6010 Contact: Christine [email protected]

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california guide: farmers Ours is a diverse, small family farm producing a wide range of food. Our mission is to be a "self-contained farm where all plants and animals are "born,fed, raised, and butchered here. FreeHeart Farm 24203 County Rd 22, Esparto, CA 95627 Tel: 530-787-4444 Contact: Larry Rolston [email protected] http://www.freeheart.com Candied almonds in five flavors: Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Chocolate Jordan Almonds, Mint Chocolate and Truffle Almonds. Plus bulk (1-25 lbs containers) non-pariel, butte and caramel almonds. Freewheelin' Farm 5221 Coast Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Tel: 831-426-6515 Contact: Amy Courtney [email protected] http://www.coastroad.net/FreewheelinFarm Freewheelin' Farm is a one woman and many volunteers operation. We do not use any synthetic fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides and take care to preserve the quality and quantity of the soil and groundwater on the land.At just one cultivated acre, Freewheelin' Farm is smaller than most farms, making it possible to give careful attention to the ecosystem we are creating while maximizing the use of our resources. Because the farm is just 5 miles north of Santa Cruz, you get the freshest possible produce delivered right to your door within hours of harvest.

All deliveries are made by bicycle and trailer and I carefully consider the pros and cons of each gallon of petroleum product used in the farming process. While the farm is not petroleum free (yet) I try to use as little as possible. I aim to provide just prices in an effort to make eating healthy and local an affordable option for everyone. Freitas Ranch 555 Hoffman Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513 Tel: 925-634-5461 Contact: Denise Freitas [email protected] http://www.freitasranch.com We are one of the few ranches to feature Coral Champagne Cherries! Come and pick cherries fresh from the trees, we provide ladders and buckets. Cherries cost $2.50 per pound. French Laundry 6640 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599 Tel: 707-944-2380 http://www.frenchlaundry.com/ The French Laundry offers two menus that change on a daily basis. The 9-course Chef's Tasting

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california guide: farmers Menu and the 9-course Vegetable Tasting Menu which are designed by Chef Keller and his staff to showcase the best seasonal products available. Fresh Edibles CSA 2339 West Hammer Lane, PMB 181, Stockton, CA 95209 Tel: 209-406-3100 Contact: Bob Whitaker [email protected] http://www.freshedibles.org Fresh Edibles is a CSA located in French Camp, CA. Modest in size, it offers members nearly 50 "edibles," including culinary herbs, free-range eggs, strawberries, melons, and heirloom vegetables of all varieties. The CSA delivers to dropoff points throughout the San Joaquin Valley twice weekly and offers two share sizes: full/family (4 people) or half (2 people). Family owned and operated, they are in their third season and still growing! Fresh Origins Microgreens 570 Quarry Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069 Tel: 760-736-4072 Fax: 760-736-4079 Contact: David Sasuga [email protected] http://www.freshorigins.com Fresh Origins Farm produces MicroGreens, PetiteGreens, TenderGreens and Edible Flowers in the North San Diego County town of San Marcos. Fresh Run Farm PO Box 237, Bolinas, CA 94924 Tel: 415-868-2313 Contact: Peter Martinelli [email protected] Peter's beets, kale, collards, and chard grow alongside flowers, strawberries and potatoes on two bowl-shaped plots ringed by wild blackberry bushes. These bushes are heavy with fruit by midsummer and become just another of the many products that Peter purveys.

There are also chickens, goats, plenty of dogs and even a few alpacas on the farm. In addition to growing over 40 kinds of fruit, vegetables and flowers, Peter also collects nettles, mushrooms, watercress and other treats from the wild. Friend's Ranches 15150 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023 Tel: 805-646-2871 Contact: Emily or Tony Thacher [email protected] http://www.friendsranches.com We have been farming citrus in the Ojai Valley for over 100 years. Our specialty is mandarins,

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california guide: farmers including the famous Ojai Pixie Tangerine. We truly are a small family farm, operated by 4 family members, 4 employees, as well as the input of the our new fifth generation of tangerine eaters (little Matthew and Andrew)! Feel free to peruse the links to the left to find out more about our farm and our family. Fritz Durst Farming 1769 Woodside Dr, Woodland, CA 95695 Tel: 530-308-5271 [email protected]

Frog Hollow Farm 11435 Brentwood Blvd, Brentwood, CA 94513 Tel: 925-634-2845 Contact: Alfred Courchesne [email protected] http://www.froghollow.com Frog Hollow Farm is a thriving 120-acre organic farm located in Brentwood, California on the Sacramento River Delta (just one hour from San Francisco). The farm produces 25 varieties of peaches, nectarines, cherries, apricots, pluots, plums, Asian and European pears, and table grapes.

From Hollow Farm's produce and pastries are available at a variety of Farmer's Markets in the San Francisco/Berkeley area (see website for details and times), as well as shipped through their website. Produce, chutneys, and pastries are available individually (in packs of 6-12), or as part of a several-month delivery. Frog's Leap 8815 Conn Creek Road, Rutherford, CA 94573 Tel: 707-963-4704 [email protected] Using organically grown grapes and traditional wine making techniques, Frog's Leap produces red, white and pink wines. They're powered entirely by solar energy. Full Belly Farm P.O. Box 251, Guinda, CA 95637 Tel: 530-796-2214 Contact: Judith Redmond [email protected] http://www.fullbellyfarm.com Full Belly Farm is a 200-acre certified organic farm located in the beautiful Capay Valley of Northern California, an hour northwest of Sacramento. Full Belly has been farmed using organic practices since 1985 and is certified by California Certified Organic Farmers.

The farm owners are Andrew Brait, Paul Muller, Judith Redmond, and Dru Rivers. With help from

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california guide: farmers about 25 to 30 employees, the farm produces an amazing diversity of vegetables, herbs, nuts, flowers, and fruits year-round. The farm also has a flock of chickens, a herd of sheep, and several cows.

Full Belly's system includes: growing and marketing over 80 different crops; providing year-round employment for farm labor; using cover crops that fix nitrogen and provide organic matter for the soil; developing innovative marketing strategies; and planting habitat areas for beneficial insects and wildlife.

This set of strategies allows the farm to integrate farm production with longer-term environmental goals.Full Belly products are marketed both wholesale and retail. We sell to restaurants, at farmers markets and through a Community Supported Agriculture project, or CSA.

Both the CSA and the farmers markets forge a direct connection between the farm and the people who buy and eat its produce. Through the CSA, individuals can receive a weekly share of produce through the year.

By belonging to the CSA, members support organic farming practices that are healthful for people and the environment. They also have the opportunity to eat the freshest, most nutritional produce available.

CSA members receive boxes of fresh produce delivered to convenient neighborhood locations in the East Bay, South Bay, and San Rafael, as well as in Sacramento, Davis, Woodland, and Esparto. For a small additional fee, boxes can also be delivered right to a member's door on Tuesday and Wednesday in selected East Bay locations.Full Belly is also home to many outreach activities, including educational tours, school group visits, and the much-acclaimed annual Hoes Down Harvest Festival.

The Hoes Down Festival celebrates rural life and educates the public about growing food in a sustainable manner. Through such programs to the general public, Full Belly seeks to create awareness of farm realities and to stress the importance of farms in the fabric of our society. Full Circle Farm 1055 Dunford Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 [email protected] http://fullcirclesunnyvale.org Full Circle Farm is an 11-acre sustainable, educational farm nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley. Full Moon Produce Kelseyville, CA 95451 Tel: 707-245-5779 Contact: Sean Mooney, Doug and Judi Mooney [email protected] http://fullmoonproducefarms.com/

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california guide: farmers Send mail to: P.O Box 1654. G. Berta's Produce Highway 92, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Tel: 650-712-0661 Ray and Eugenia Chiesa have operated G. Berta, the little farm and produce stand on Highway 92, for over three decades now. G. Berta sells peas, beets, Swiss chard, and carrots, all grown on just 13 acres. Pumpkin fields open in October.

Located one mile east of Half Moon Bay. Gabriel Farm 3175 Sullivan Rd., Sebastopol, CA 95472 Tel: 707-829-0617 Contact: Lucy and Torrey Olson [email protected] http://www.gabrielfarm.com Gabriel Farm is the definition of a traditional "family farm." This is where we live, work and raise our family. As organic farmers, we are devoted to the idea of sharing the process of raising our fruit with the folks who ultimately will eat our fruit.

With this in mind, we encourage everyone who eats our fruit to come visit our farm, at least once, to see how we go about raising what we hope is a most delicious piece of fruit. Gaea's Garden 1866 South Villa Ave., Palermo, CA 95968 Tel: 530-534-9817 Contact: Bettie Ann Hough Originally planted to mission olives 100 years ago, 6 acres were planted in Kiwi's in 1981. Since then we have added grapes, figs, artichokes and summer vegetables. Tomatos and cucumbers are our specialty. Although our soil is not class 1 type, we have worked hard to restore life & fertility to it. It has been a labor of love . Our wealth is the food that we produce and our customers are our friends. Galaxy Farm 21024 County Rd 95, Woodland, CA 95695 Tel: 530-668-7940 Contact: Susan Pelican [email protected] A small family farm that utilizes production methods that are friendly toward wildlife. Genesee Valley Organic Beef 4130 Genesee Road, Taylorsville, CA 95983 Tel: 530-284-6371

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california guide: farmers Fax: 530-284-6343 Contact: Michele or Alicia [email protected] http://www.geneseevalleyorganicbeef.com Raised on lush green native USDA certified Organic grass our organic beef is 100% grass fed. Certified Organic our beef never receive growth hormones, antibiotics or feed that has been exposed to pesticides.

Our gourmet grass fed beef is Dry Aged 21 days, "the old fashioned way" for the high quality, flavorful fork tender cut every time We offer individual cuts, roasts, hamburger, value packages and half and 1/8 steer options. Shipped directly from our home to yours proves we're in control of the entire process from start to finish! George Bianchi, Inc 3151 Pepper Road, Petaluma, CA 94952 Tel: 707-762-0446 Contact: Bill, George and Susan Bianchi We are a family dairy; we have a small ranch in Sonoma county and sell certified organic milk to a Wallaby Organic Yogurt. Giacomini Dairy Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company P.O. Box 9, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 Tel: 800-591-6878 Fax: 415-663-8881 [email protected] http://www.pointreyescheese.com Point Reyes Farmstead is the home of Original Blue, California's only classic style blue cheese. Bob Giacomini began milking cows on his Point Reyes dairy in 1959. Over the years, Bob and his wife Dean, together with their four daughters, Karen, Diana, Lynn and Jill, developed a shared vision of bringing an all-natural farmstead product directly from their ranch to the consumer's table. This dream was realized in August, 2000 when they founded Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company and produced the first vat of Original Blue.

Produced from a closed herd of Holstein cows that graze freely year-round on green pastures overlooking the Tomales Bay, the cheese is made within hours of milking and then aged for six months.

The company's mission is plain and simple: to produce the nation's premier brand of high-end, blue table cheese. Point Reyes Farmstead cheese is available at stores and restaurants across California, or customers can order directly from the dairy. Visit the website for more information. Gibson Canyon Farm Stand 6609 Gibson Canyon Road, Vacaville, CA 95688

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california guide: farmers Tel: 707-448-1871 Contact: Tish Tomlinson [email protected] http://www.gibsoncanyonfarmstand.com GCFS opening day is June 5 2010. We are a seasonal farm stand featuring local, organic and sustainably farmed produce. We this year we will also sell products grown and raised on our 18 acre farm including black walnuts, tomatoes, pumpkin, squash, chickens, eggs and pigs. Our logo will be ready at the end of this week. Giusti Farms 1760 Cabrillo Hwy S, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Tel: 650-726-9221 Find their produce on the menu at local restaurants, including Cetrella. Giusti Farms specializes in artichokes. Gizdich Ranch 55 Peckham Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 Tel: 831-722-1056 Contact: Vince and Nita Gizdich http://www.gizdich-ranch.com Treat yourself to a day on the Gizdich Ranch from 9am-5pm, 361 days per year. Glaum Egg Ranch LP 3100 Valencia Rd., Aptos, CA 95003 Tel: 831-688-3898 Contact: Steve Glaum [email protected] http://www.glaumeggranch.com/ Our family farm has been selling fresh eggs directly to customers since 1953. Our ranch is a 100% cage free environment. Vegetarian fed Cage free white Eggs, all sizes, and Certified Organic (CCOF) brown eggs, XL and LL. Glen Ivy Farms 25005 Glen Ivy Road, Corona, CA 92883 Tel: 951-675-0774 Contact: Megan Baldwin Farm Manager [email protected] Organic Orchards And GardensThere are 20 acres of certified organic fruit orchards at Glen Ivy. Over 1,400 trees yield a year-round abundance of peaches, walnuts, citrus and avocados, to name just a few. Careful stewardship creates a healthy, vibrant food supply and a sense of care for the land that is tangible.

Glen Ivy has a community-wide recycling program and we compost much of our kitchen waste and

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california guide: farmers landscaping trimmings. These materials are returned to the land to enrich the soil, which is the base for everything that grows here.

Our commitment to care for our planet includes two solar panel arrays, making us the largest private solar energy source in Riverside County. Goat's Leap Cheese 3321 St. Helena Hwy, St Helena, CA 94574 Tel: 707-963-2337 Contact: Rex or Barbara Backus [email protected] http://www.goatsleap.com/ In 1972 our family moved from Los Angeles north to Napa Valley exchanging the smoggy car culture of our urban existence for starry nights and acres of dirt, rock and brush.

We invited dairy goats of the tiny earred LaMancha breed to browse the hillside chaparral and provide us with milk and entertainment. They are still doing that and, as such things evolve, we licensed - in 1992 - a tiny farmhouse cheese "factory."

Click on the buttons for descriptions of our goats and their cheese. "Info" will direct you to our on going history of the LaMancha breed - "Tale of the Ear." Godfrey Family Farms 2683 Walnut Ave, Marysville, CA 95901 Tel: 530-632-7125 Contact: Brian Godfrey [email protected] http://www.godfreyfamilyfarms.com Our family is committed to raising healthy animals outside, where they belong. We nurture our animals and allow them to express their natural selves believing that fresh air, exercise, and nutritious food will produce meat that is healthy and delicious for our family and for yours. Golden Nectar Farm 6364 Starr Road, Windsor, CA 95492 Tel: 707-838-8189 Fax: 707-838-8189 Contact: Ana and John Stayton [email protected] http://www.goldennectar.com/index.htm Golden Nectar Farm is a 2.5 acre ever-evolving model of a sustainable lifestyle with more than 150 varieties of fruit, extensive gardens and food production, a PV solar system, a straw bale retreat hut, an outdoor cob kitchen, a "hen mobile", and an intentional community process. Golden Nectar Farm is a living laboratory for sustainable habitation, ecological agriculture, and restorative community.

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california guide: farmers Golden State Managment LLC Mentone, CA 92359 Tel: 951-830-1323 Contact: Jim Guthrie [email protected] http://www.gsmproduce.com Send mail to: P.O. BOX 195. Good Humus Produce 12255 County Road 84A, Capay, CA 95607 Tel: 530-787-3187 Contact: Jeff & Annie Main http://www.goodhumus.com/ Good Humus Produce is a small family farm, owned and run by Jeff and Annie Main. We farm 20 acres of certified organic land in a little valley called the Hungry Hollow in Northern California. We started farming in 1976 after we both graduated from UC Davis and decided we wanted to start something BIG.

The love of growing food, living on the less traveled path and doing something meaningful came from generations of strong-minded individuals. Cooperation, communities, social change, food movement and land stewardship have been our guiding beliefs in one form or another since the 1970's.

We have been selling at the Davis Farmers Market, to wholesalers in the Bay Area, and to the Davis and Sacramento Food Coops since 1976. In 1993 we started our Community Supported Agriculture program which has helped to continue our commitment to direct and local marketing.

We have been working for the last 28 years to build from the ground up a family farm that provides food for people in our community. We have realized that if often takes lifetimes to developed a farm infrastructure, the buildings and processes that characterize a mature, viable farming unit.

Through luck, help, and hard work we have been able to do most of the work of creating such a farm, but much is still yet to be accomplished. We are now in the process of permanently preserving Good Humus Farm through an Agricultural Easement . This will facilitate a future of not only ongoing stewardship and healthy local food production, but also a commitment to community and place.

Good Humus welcomes researchers to conduct short- and long-term research projects at our farm. In the past we have had agronomists, biologists, ecologists, and entomologists conducting research on our farm.

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california guide: farmers Wed: 4:30pm-8:30pm Sat: 8:00am-1:00pm Gospel Flat Farm 140 Olema/Bolinas Road, Bolinas, CA 94924 Tel: 415-868-0921 Contact: Don and Mickey Merch [email protected] Don Murch has been farming for years and now his son Mickey is taking over the 10 acre organic property and offering the Bolinas community a first rate CSA - a box of delicious, fresh organic vegetables delivered to your door each week or picked by the customer, depending on what plan works best for each person. Mickey is dedicated to creating things from start to finish - from growing the corn to building the oven and creating tortillas made there on the farm. Grandpa Jack's Farm 9502 Pine St., Napa, CA 94559 Tel: 707-287-7366 Contact: Brad Morgan [email protected] We are a small farm with a CSA and a presence at local Farmers Markets. We grow over 200 different vegetables and fruits. Green Beef 1194 Calle Maria, San Marcos, CA 92069 Tel: 888-524-1484 Fax: 888-524-1484 Contact: William Kubitschek [email protected] http://www.EatGreenBeef.com Our family has been raising grass fed beef on our 7 Springs Farm since 1968. We are fully dedicated to sustainable agriculture. Our beef is raised on quality grass pasture year round, never confined in a feed lot, and we do not finish our cattle on corn. Since our beef is 100% GRASS FED and GRASS FINISHED it has a very healthy Omega-3 to Omega-6 ratio. We do not use pesticides or chemical fertilizer on our pasture, we do not give our steers growth hormones, and they are not pumped full of antibiotics. We are committed to providing a superior product that is healthier for you and your family to eat. Green Gulch Farm 1601 Shoreline Highway, Sausalito, CA 94965 Tel: 415-354-0420 Contact: Sarah Tascher [email protected] http://www.sfzc.org Green Gulch Farm is a five-acre agricultural oasis located on the Green Gulch Zen Center in Muir Beach. Since all the farmhands are practicing Buddhists, a typical day here starts with the crew gathering at 5am to meditate. After breakfast and a short break, they're off to the fields by 8:30 and

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Depending on the season, between four and twelve people will be in the fields each day and one of them is sure to be Farm Manager Matt Vivrett. Organically certified since 1985, this carefully-tended land produces an abundance of lettuces, potatoes, chard and green garlic. About half of what is grown here is sold at the San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, and the other half is divided between Greens Restaurant in San Francisco and the 50-100 meals they serve each day at Green Gulch.

Eventually, all the kitchen scraps from the practice center, plus all of those from Greens Restaurant, return to the farm and are made into compost, where they will be reborn as next year's crop. Green Oaks Creek Farm and Retreat 2060 Cabrillo Highway, Pescadero, CA 94060 Tel: 650-879-1009 Contact: Paul Pfluke [email protected] http://www.green.oaks.home.att.net We run an organic, educational farm and retreat center on an historic farm near Año Nuevo State Reserve. We farm with our draft horses to raise 3 acres of mixed vegetables, herbs, flowers, and strawberries. We also have a small flock of Shetland sheep and a llama.

Our retreat center includes a campground with a tipi, an outdoor kitchen and hot water shower, hiking trails, a yurt, and a beautiful medicinal herb and flower garden that is perfect for weddings. We also offer overnight stays in our yurt. Green String Farm 3571 Old Adobe Road , Petaluma, CA 94954 Tel: 707-778-7500 [email protected] http://www.greenstringfarm.com/index.html Green String is a 140 acre farm, with 50-60 acres in cultivation, in Petaluma, CA. The farm produces vegetables and fruits for a number of restaurants in the Bay Area, and maintains a farm store year-round. While the farm is not certified organic, we hold ourselves to sustainability standards that we believe well exceed organic standards. Green String is the act of farming sustainably and naturally so that we provide a healthy future for generations to enjoy. Sustainability in the farming context is defined as healthy, local, socially responsible, simple living and control. We make every effort to reduce soil erosion, pesticide dependency, loss of biodiversity, resistance to natural predators, and other harmful ecological impact. We create a self-nourishing system where less human intervention yields better quality crops. Greenhearts San Francisco Bay Area

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california guide: farmers 989 Oak Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 Tel: 831-801-0611 Contact: Paul Oscar Hamilton [email protected] http://www.greenheartsfamilyfarm.com Are you an epicurious locavore? Greenhearts Family Farm is the San Francisco Bay Area's most convenient way to get premium organics delivered right to your door. Every week, Greenhearts farmers deliver the ripest fruits, the freshest vegetables and, if you like, grass fed beef, pork, chicken and eggs straight from the farm to offices and homes all over the Bay Area. If you're concerned about the carbon cost of large scale agriculture, if you're alarmed by conventional feedlots, then consider eating at the Greenhearts table. No pesticides, no anti-biotics, no half measures. The Greenhearts CSA is truly natural food grown on local small organic farms. Love fresh greens and ripe berries? Our weekly box is always filled with a variety of old favorites and new discoveries. You'll look forward to opening your box each week and discovering what's inside... heirloom varieties of strawberries, stone fruits, apples, fingerling potatoes, artisan greens and tomatoes, to name just a few. Greenhearts Family Farm Pastured Poultry and Eggs 16305 Avery Lane, Prunedale, CA 93907 Tel: 831-801-0611 Contact: Paul Hamilton [email protected] http://www.greenheartsfamilyfarm.com The Bay Area's Premium Pastured Poultry! Artisan quality, truly free ranging, organic, pastured poultry and eggs. Greenheart's Family Farm offers blue, green, shades of brown and white eggs and healthy, plump fryers for sale at Bay Area farmer's markets, on-site sales and through the only Bay Area CSA offering it's own chicken, eggs and fruits and vegetables, delivered to your door! No contracts, no drop-off locations, no hassles. Get what you want, when you want it. Our poultry based crop rotation method means naturally fertilized fields full of abundant, healthy produce, and well fed, happy chickens. Our omega rich eggs are rich in calcium and delight with their spectacular colors. Call us today or visit the website. You've tried other CSA's- and you're tired of cabbage! Try the Bay Area's premium direct to door delivery of the finest artisan natural foods straight from the field! Grgich Hills PO Box 450/1829 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford, CA 94573 Tel: 800-532-3057 [email protected] Grgich Hills grapes are certified organic and biodynamically grown, and the winery transitioned to solar power in 2006. Grossi Farms 6652 Petaluma Hill Road, Penngrove, CA 94951 Tel: 707-664-1602

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california guide: farmers Grossi Farm is an organic farm which grows a variety of produce including ten varieties of squash, plus beans, cucumbers, beets, onions, garlic, radishes, potatoes, corn, tomatoes, lettuce and carrots. The farm also raises herbs like dill, cilantro, basil, parsley and rosemary on its 15-20 acres, (acreage under cultivation varies from season to season), and started a nursery While Grossi Farms grows produce organically, it also emphasizes picking fruits and vegetables when they are exactly ripe. In the summer the farm has a pick your own strawberry patch, and in the falll features a Halloween pumpkin patch, decorations, hay rides and corn mazes. Grossi Farms is open 9:00-6:00 every day from April-November. Parking is plentiful. Contact owner Ed Grossi at 707.664.1602. Dogs are not allowed. Farm is also quite family-friendly.

Guy Ritter Honey 2552 Oakwood Ct., Napa, CA 94558 Tel: 707-257-2274 Contact: Jan Dalluge Our honey is available at several North Bay Farmers Markets and at our Cash and Carry in Napa. H. Naraghi PO Box 7, Escalon, CA 95320 Tel: 209-577-5777 Contact: Wendell Naraghi [email protected]

Haag Farm--Walnuts 16200 County Road 87, Esparto, CA 95627 Tel: 530-787-3603 Contact: James Haag [email protected] http://www.walnuts.us Retail sales of green, red, and conventional tan walnuts, in shell or shelled, 100% insecticide-free, gluten-free, and peanut-free. Hain Pastured Chickens 608 Bolado Rd., Tres Pinos, CA 95075 Tel: 831-628-3390 Fax: 831-628-3899 Contact: Paul and Lettie Hain [email protected] Paul and Leticia Hain produce and market CCOF certified walnuts, pastured poultry, and heirloom tomatoes. Please visit our ranch to see how your food is grown!

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california guide: farmers Pastured poultry are raised on the ground, in movable, bottomless pens. Every few days the pens are moved to give the chickens new ground. The chickens are not jammed into the pens and don't show signs of being stressed.

Send mail to P.O. Box 549. Hanson Family Ranch Farmstand 3360 Merritt Rd, Kelseyville, CA 95451 Tel: 707-279-4761 Fax: 707-279-4761 Contact: Greg Hanson [email protected] http://hansonfamilyranch.com/ Hanson Family Ranch Farmstand provides a sustainable option for local fruit and vegetables that are in season, 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Happy Boy Farms Freedom, CA 95019 Tel: 831-476-3276 Contact: Todd Champagne [email protected] http://www.happyboyfarms.org We cultivate over 200 acres across 4 counties delivering direct to restaurants and Farmers Markets from Monterey to San Francisco year round.

Send mail to: P.O Box 1076. Happy Farms P.O. Box 1073, Clayton, CA 94517 Tel: 925-672-4464 Contact: Dave Buck [email protected] http://www.happyfarms.org It is the mission of Happy Farms to engage our local community in natural, organic agriculture as a model of healthy sustainable living which demonstrates and teaches the integrated, interconnected, and interdependent nature of life on "spaceship earthand to be staunch proponents of the five "Rs"-Respect, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, and Recycle. Happy Quail 804 Green St., East Palo Alto, CA 94303 Tel: 650-325-0823 Contact: David Winsburg [email protected] http://www.happyquailfarm.com

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Harley Farms Goat Dairy 205 North Street, Pescadero, CA 94060 Tel: 650-879-0480 Fax: 650-879-9161 Contact: Dee Harley [email protected] http://www.harleyfarms.com Here at Harley farms, we take pride in using traditional methods to make the freshest goat cheese you will ever want to eat...

We strongly believe that the only way to produce our quality goat cheese is to have happy, healthy goats. We started with only 6 American Alpine goats, and we now have a herd of 220! They are lovingly dubbed "The Cheese Makers," as they are the ones who provide us with their rich, sweet milk.

During the day the goats enjoy grazing freely in our bountiful pastures to their hearts content. We milk the goats twice daily, in the early morning and early evening. Before the evening milking, the goats relax in a spacious paddock where they enjoy their favorite mix of grains.

Harley Farms Goat Cheese can be purchased at the farm's store on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by mail order. Farm tours are also available from time to time. Harmony Hill Ranch PO Box 3, Santa Ysabel , CA 92070 Tel: 760-782-9202 Contact: Celia Lawley Harmony Hill Ranch is a sustainable farm that works to lower the carbon footprint of agriculture. We use recycled products for buildings, composts organic matter, and all produce is grown with no sprays or pesticides. We currently sell fruits, vegetables, and flowers to local restaurants and residents. Contact Celia Lawley by phone to place an order.

Hat Creek Grown, LLC 41363 Opdyke Lane, Hat Creek, CA 96040 Tel: 530-335-7016 Fax: 530-335-7315 Contact: Pam or Henry Giacomini [email protected] http://www.hatcreekgrown.com Premium, natural, grass fed and finished beef done the right way! Humanely and naturally. Our

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california guide: farmers angus genetics and abundant grass lands finish our cattle perfectly. All cuts available, dry aged and processed at a small certified organic USDA inspected facility. Hayground Organic Gardening 567 N. Bronson, Los Angeles, CA 90004 Tel: 323-216-0379 Contact: Jimmy Williams [email protected]

Healdsburg Farm Fresh Eggs and Produce 321 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg, CA 95448 Tel: 707-433-5567 Fax: 707-433-5532 Contact: John T. Kearns [email protected] Healdsburg Farm Fresh Eggs and Produce is a family-owned farm that specializes in fresh free range ranch eggs from happily pastured hens. They grow sustainably farmed produce such as heirloom tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and zucchini. In place of any chemicals or pesticides they use is the sun from the sky and the water from the ground.

Check the "Healdsburg Farm Fresh Eggs & Produce" fan page on facebook.com for current updates about production and availability.

Our eggs and produce are sold at the Healdsburg Farmers Market and served at local restaurants such as; Barndiva, Relish Culinary Adventures, Dry Creek Kitchen, Simi. Healthy Family Farm 6780 Wheeler Canyon Rd, Santa Paula , CA 93060 Tel: 805-525-3904 Contact: Sharon Palmer [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/pages/Santa-Paula-CA/Healthy-Family-Farms/218618885695 Healthy Family Farm is a 123 acre farm in Santa Paula just north of Ventura, California. Owner Sharon Palmer, a corperate executive who fled the business world for the farm, keeps 140 goats and makes milk yogurt and cheese sold at area farmers markets. Healthy Family Farm also features humanly raised varieties of poultry including certified organic free-range Cornish Rock Hens, Turkeys, chickens and Peking ducks, as well as pasture raised lamb. Heavenly Acre Family Farm 471 E Avocado Crest Rd, La Habra Heights, CA 90631 Tel: 714-420-0291 Contact: Karissa Lystrup [email protected] http://www.heavenlyacre.com

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california guide: farmers We are a family farm on 1 acre in La Habra Heights, CA. We offer pesticide-free produce, raw goat dairy products for pet consumption, soy-free and organic eggs, goat milk soap, whole-grain baked goods and much more. Visit our website for more info. Heirloom Organics 743 Shore Rd, Hollister, CA 95023 Tel: 831-637-8497 Contact: Grant Brians [email protected] http://www.heirloom-organic.com Heirloom Organic Gardens is a diversified specialty vegetable and fruit producer. We grow only varieties that are the most flavorful we can find and focus on the "heirloomexperience of bringing back the types of flavors people remember and/or would like to have experienced.

To this end we grow mostly Heirloom varieties and any non-Heirloom varieties are tested to be the best possible flavor varieties in our climate. We also assure our fertility and plant health practices are optimized for flavor. Despite the diversity of production, we are a small farm operation. Hicks Ranch 20176 S. Mountain Road., Santa Paula, CA 93060 Tel: 805-525-1447 Contact: LaRoyce Hicks Here at Hicks Ranch we have 9 acres of valencia oranges, 3 acres of young avocados. Garden vegtables are grown in between the rows of baby avocados Hicksville acres 7375 Ridge Rd., Newcastle, CA 95658 Tel: 916-663-2025 Contact: Robert Hicks [email protected] We are a family owned and operated farm practicing all natural farming methods. Nestled in the Sierra foothills heart of California's gold country growing 4 types of apples, 2 types of seedless table grapes along with beans, peppers, cucumbers and herbs, etc. There are no chemicals used in our production.

Our CSA will start first week of June and are excepting new members through March. There are no fees to join or prepay for the boxes The cost of a box is $22.00 a week and will have enough for a family of four. You can order more for an extra charge. E-mail me for more details. Hidden Star Orchards 12601 North Clements Road, Linden, CA 95236 Tel: 209-483-8990 Contact: Johann Smit [email protected] http://www.hiddenstarorchards.com

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california guide: farmers Three generations of the Smit family pitching in to help grow apples, cider, and stone fruits in an environmentally sensitive way. Hidden Villa Farm and Wilderness Hostel 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 Tel: 650-949-8650 Fax: 650-948-4159 [email protected] http://hiddenvilla.org Hidden Villa is a nonprofit educational organization that uses its organic farm, wilderness, and community to teach and provide opportunities to learn about the environment and social justice. Hidden Villa stretches over 1600 acres of open space in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, about 40 miles south of San Francisco. Our mission is to inspire a just and sustainable future through our programs, land and legacy. Hidden Villa was founded by Frank and Josephine Duveneck, who purchased the land in 1924 and offered it as a gathering place for discussion, reflection, and incubation of social reform. Over the following decades, the Duvenecks established the first Hostel on the Pacific Coast (1937), the first multiracial summer camp (1945), and Hidden Villa's Environmental Education Program (1970). The Trust for Hidden Villa was established as a nonprofit in 1960. Every year 30,000 people participate in one of our formal programs. An additional 20,000 visitors come to our preserve annually to explore our farm and gardens or to hike on our eight miles of trails. Our constituents cover a wide spectrum of age, physical ability, geography, ethnicity, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and our organic farm, rustic barns, newer sustainable structures and pristine riparian, woodland and chaparral wilderness provide opportunities to experience the beauty of our environment on a first hand basis.

High Ground Organics 521 Harkins Slough Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 Tel: 831-786-0286 Contact: Stephen Pedersen [email protected] http://www.highgroundorganics.com We are a small family farm based in Watsonville, specializing in organic vegetables and speciality cut flowers. Highland Hills Farm 216 F Street PMB #124, Davis, CA 95616 Tel: 530-908-5672 Contact: Ted Fuller [email protected] http://www.highlandhillsfarm.com Raises heritage, premium scotch highland beef and sells it at Berkeley Farmers Markets. Is also

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california guide: farmers beginning a meat CSA, with deliveries every two weeks. Hoffman Farms 2125 Silverado Tr., Napa, CA 94558 Tel: 707-967-8938 Contact: John Hoffman http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/2006/08/29/hoffman-farms-a-hidden-napa-u-pick-farm/ We have been farming north of Napa for over 50 years. Our fruits and nuts are available only from our farm stand or with U-pick! Hoffman Game Birds 21398 S. Oleander Avenue, Manteca, CA 95337 Tel: 209-823-4028 Contact: Joe Hoffman At their family-run farm in the San Joaquin Valley, the Hoffmans raise about 100,000 birds a year: chickens, turkeys, ducks, quail and pheasants. The feed is milled by a local feed mill to the Hoffman's specifications from fresh whole grains that contain no steroids or antibiotics. The birds are free to roam and can also forage on native weeds and grasses that can grow up to 3-feet high. Holding Ranch 9534 Swigart Road, Montague, CA 96064 Tel: 530-459-3102 [email protected] http://www.holdingranch.com HOLDING RANCH offers beef that is wholly raised on grass, never receiving any supplements, antibiotics, corn or other feeds that are unnatural to ruminant animals. For 12 years, Holding Ranch cattle were raised in the LaMorinda Hills as well as in Danville using rotational grazing practices designed to optimize the health of the native grasslands using natural methods. We handle our animals humanely, using techniques developed by leading animal behavior experts.

The beef is processed and inspected by the USDA at a small, family-owned plant. It is dry-aged for approximately 30 days, then cut, wrapped and frozen. Holding Ranch uses its portable freezer facility to transport the beef directly to farmers markets in Walnut Creek, Moraga, Orinda, Montclair, and Pleasanton. Hollyhock Farms 200 Hollyhock Lane, Templeton, CA 93465 Tel: 805-239-4713 Fax: 805-239-4713 Contact: Dick or Kim Rogers [email protected] http://www.hollyhock-farm.com Hollyhock Farm is a certified organic farm featuring heirloom tomatoes, cantaloupe, watermelon, peaches, pluots, fingerling potatoes, table grapes and more. We maintain an honor system roadside stand, have a u-pick flower field, and provide organic eggs. Farm tours are available on

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california guide: farmers request. Hollyhock Farm also features a farm stay cottage, which is a wonderful part of our operation. We host couples (or singles) who wish to experience the peace and quiet of rural living. Homegrown Meats/Mendenhall Cattle Animal Welfare Approved Listing PO Box 247, Palomar Mountain, CA 92060 Tel: 760-484-8921 [email protected] http://www.homegrownmeats.com Animal Welfare Approved Beef. Call or email for information on purchasing. Look for the "Homegrown Meats" label. Homeless Garden Project PO Box 617, Santa Cruz, CA 95061 Tel: 831-426-3609 Contact: Dawn Coppin [email protected] http://www.homelessgardenproject.org The Homeless Garden Project, founded in 1990, provides training and transitional employmentwithin a community supported organic garden enterprise- to homeless and formerly homeless people in Santa Cruz County. House of Green Stables 1601 E. La loma Ave., Somis, CA 93066 Tel: 805-290-5670 Contact: Nick Schillace [email protected]

Huasna Valley Farm 5420 Huasna Townsite Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Tel: 805-473-3827 Contact: Jenn or Ron Skinner [email protected] http://www.huasnavalleyfarm.com/Home.html At Huasna Valley Farm (HVF) we grow dry-farmed grains, fruits, and vegetables, including many heirloom varieties, in San Luis Obispo County and sell mainly through the CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) model where members prepay for a share of the harvest. We grow without synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides or fungicides and use natural and sustainable methods, though we are not certified organic. Locavores and slow food advocates should note that we are one of the only sources of local grain products around. See below for information on current offerings.

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california guide: farmers Tel: 530-257-7262 Fax: 530-257-7262 Contact: Hannah Tangeman [email protected] Perhaps the most appropriate word to describe Hulsman Ranch would be continuity. The ranch has been in the same family since 1862; ownership can be traced through Hannah Tangeman's mother all the way back to her great-grandfather. This same theme of continuity can be applied to the animals as well. In keeping with a true closed system, or as Hannah calls it œa continuous chain,• all of the sheep and cattle are born and raised on the farm. Nothing, aside from the occasional bull for breeding, is brought in from off-site.

Not much has changed since the ranch's founding. The animals are raised in much the same way as they would have been over a century ago “ out on pasture, feasting on their natural diet of native grasses. In the winter, they even eat hay produced on the ranch. They are never fed grain and are never supplemented with hormones or antibiotics.

Grass-fed beef and lamb are available for purchase from farmers' markets in Quincy (Thursdays, 5pm to 8pm) and Susanville (Saturdays, 8am to noon). The meat is sold frozen and vacuum packed in a wide variety of cuts from steaks to roasts to stew meats to just about anything else you can think of. Customers are welcome to place special orders. Humble Pie 10045 main Street, Penngrove, CA 94951 Tel: 707-664-8779 Contact: Miriam or Josh [email protected] http://sites.google.com/site/humblepiepenngrove2/home The Humble Pie serves Sonoma county farm food, fresh from the farm and fields, in the happy little town of Penngrove, where tattooed beauties and elegant bikers mingle. We reside in a crooked old building that never really changes.There once was a bar, a restaurant, and a hotel here. People flirted, laughed and ate well! It's been about a 100 years since the good times began, and guess what! There is still a bar, and there is still a restaurant, there are still rooms upstairs! Come join us for supper! We have been slaving over a hot stove all day...and your gonna love it!

Humboldt Grassfed Beef P.O. Box 313, Fortuna, CA 95540 Tel: 707-845-7188 Contact: Leland Mora [email protected] http://humboldtgrassfedbeef.com

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california guide: farmers Humboldt Grassfed Beef produces cattle on the North coast of California. The long feed growing season of this area provides us with the unique opportunity to raise high quality grassfed beef and supply our markets with a fresh product on a weekly basis all year round. Our cattle are selected for traits such as temperament, confirmation, and disease immunity. We raise them using a strict quality assurance program without antibiotics, synthetic hormones, or other feed additives commonly used in the commercial cattle feeding industry.

Humboldt Grassfed Beef sells meat primarily to restaurants and retail outlets. Although, customers are welcome to purchase a whole or ½ carcass straight from the farm. Meat is available year-round and it is requested that interested customers call at least thirty days ahead of time to place an order. Customers are responsible for arranging the processing of the meat into cuts. Hunter Orchards 14431 Old Westside Road, Grenada, CA 96038 Tel: 530-436-2532 Contact: Kirsten Olson [email protected] http://www.hunterorchards.com/ Hunter's Orchard offers certified organic peaches, nectarines, apples, pumpkins and other fruits and vegetables, and are a family friendly farm to visit. Iacopi Farms 408 Spruce Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Tel: 650-726-4510 http://www.cuesa.org/markets/farmers/farm_50.php Louis began farming in 1962. Find the Iacopi's dry beans, butter beans, fava beans, English shelling peas and other mixed vegetables at the Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market. III Doc's Almond Ranch 17255 CR 59 , Brooks, CA 95606 Tel: 530-796-4141 Contact: Jane Stalling janestalling@earthlink Thirty years of quality Non-sprayed almonds.

Send mail to: P.O Box 55. Inland Empire CSA PO Box 2208, 22250 Corte Bonita, Temecula, CA 92593 Tel: 951-693-0272 Contact: Gary Leavitt [email protected] http://www.inlandempirecsa.com Our CSA is unique because we combine two farms, Sage Mountain Farm and De Luz Farms and

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california guide: farmers Nursery, each with their own different growing climates and products. This gives our CSA a much better selection all year round.

At this time we sell only produce, but will start selling our honey (both farms maintain bees on the property) in the near future.

Inland Orange Conservancy PO Box 188, Mentone, CA 92359 Tel: 909-794-4484 Contact: Bob Knight [email protected] http://www.inlandorange.org/ A CSA providing locally grown citrus to the residents of the Inland Empire, SoCal. Their objectives: 1. save grove (by eating), 2. educate on citrus, and 3. feed the needy (by gleaning). J & P Farms 4977 Carter Ave, San Jose, CA 95118 Tel: 408-264-3497 Contact: Phil Cosentino http://jandpfarms.com/J%26P_Farms/Welcome.html

J Brand Cattle Company Animal Welfare Approved Listing 538 B Martin Ave., Rohnert Park, CA 94928 [email protected] Produces Animal Welfare Approved beef J&K Farley Farms 512 N. 7th Ave., Kingsburg, CA 93631 Tel: 559-897-7112 Contact: Keren Farley Jonathan Farley [email protected] http://www.upickgrapes.com Bring the family and enjoy a unique experience. Our vinyard is open to the public during August through Labor Day. Pick your own grapes right off the vine.

We, also, have super tasty tomatoes available. Clipping supplies and boxes are provided free of charge. Fresh, ready to go, produce available. Enjoy a picnic on the grass. See our many farm animals. J.E. Perry Farms 4604 Mayfield Drive , Fremont, CA 94536 Tel: 510-790-2659

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california guide: farmers Fax: 510-790-1776 Contact: Doug Perry [email protected] http://www.perryfarmsorganic.com/ This is a local family, that has been in the farming business for over a 100 years. They specialize in organic produce from their farm and local growers at their Produce Stand at the entrance to there farm. A farm, and a produce stand, specializing in certified organic produce J.R. Organics Farm 31030 Rodriguez Road, Escondido, CA 92026 Tel: 714-235-3219 Fax: 888-488-8404 [email protected] http://www.jrorganicsfarm.com/ J.R. Organics began over 50 years ago with Joe Rodriguez, Sr. on the beautiful rolling hills of Valley Center. Now farmed by Joe, Jr., 4th generation farmer, who in 1986 received his Certified California Organic Farm Certification (CCOF). Joe participated in the Earth Day celebrations for several years, where his booth brought public awareness to the benefits of organic food production. For five years Joe attended various seminars at Mira Costa College regarding the latest in organic growing techniques such as soil fertility, beneficial insects and composting. The produce you receive from J.R. Organics is grown using some of the best organic techniques available, including crop rotation, green manures, contour plowing, etc. In addition to compost, the fertilizers include rock phosphate, green sand, worm castings and minerals. You are assured that the produce you receive from this CSA program is richer in vitamins, minerals and flavor than most vegetables, herbs and fruits you could obtain anywhere else. Together, Joe, Sr. and Jr., have over 100 years of farming experience and work to bring you the highest quality organic produce. Jack Creek Farms Highway 46 West, 6 miles West of 101 , Templeton, CA 93465 Tel: 805-238-3799 Contact: Tim Barlogio [email protected] http://www.jackcreekfarms.com Jack Creek Farms is a small 5th generation family farm. Our farm is nestled in the coastal foothills of Central California 6 miles west of Templeton and Paso Robles. Our farm stand is located directly off of scenic Highway 46 West, in the heart of San Luis Obispo County wine country. We have RV and tour bus parking with easy highway access.

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california guide: farmers Folks who visit our farm are invited to take a few moments to reconnect with simpler times past. Stroll through our demonstration gardens and antique farm equipment display. Pick a sunflower, olallieberries or a basket of sun kissed vine ripe tomatoes. Discover long forgotten heirloom varieties of fruits and vegetables enjoyed many generations ago. Let your kids plant a sunflower seed in a pot to take home with them. Try your hand at throwing a lasso and rope "Bailey" our mascot roping steer. Pump our old-fashioned water pump barrels or sit down and enjoy a leisurely game of checkers. In the fall kids love our u-pick pumpkin patch. Sample apple cider slushees and pomegranate juice granitas. Browse our country store or visit with the farm animals. Enjoy a freshly made caramel apple or a honey ginger cookie from our on-site bakery. We use our own free-range ranch eggs, honey, freshly ground whole wheat flour, apples, peaches, olallieberries, walnuts, pumpkins, etcetera, that are grown on our farm in our delicious baked goods. If you like fudge, we make what we believe will be the best you have ever tasted. Best of all . . . take home a memory! We use naturally grown farming methods and believe firmly in being good stewards of the land. We provide you with an opportunity to put a face on your farmer, and to learn where your food comes from. We plant, tend, and harvest by hand which results in a high quality product. Summer produce is picked fresh daily and at its peak of ripeness. We are pleased to offer you fresh and wholesome foods, old-fashioned hospitality, and a true taste of country each time you stop by. Check out the links to the left to learn about the many activities and products we have available from our farm's roadside stand. We host group tours which can include lunch or cider and cookies. Our tour focus changes with the seasons - Herbs & Veggies in the summer and Gourds & Pumpkins in the fall. With your support we hope to continue to supply our visitors and community with fresh and wholesome fruits, vegetables, wheat berries, wheat flour, juice and baked goods. By supporting small family farms, you have helped to not only preserve our rural character and cherished open space, you have also helped to preserve our family traditions and heritage. Thank you and see you soon!!! Jacobs Farm P.O. Box 508, Pescadero, CA 94060 Tel: 650-879-0580 Fax: 831-460-2646 [email protected] http://www.jacobsfarm.com/ Founded in 1980, Jacobs Farm grows culinary herbs, edible flowers, beets, carrots, peas, fava beans and blackberries. Find their products at Whole Foods and Trader Joes. Jacqro Farm 5125 Foster Road, Paradise, CA 95969 Tel: 530-872-8925 Contact: Jacques Williams [email protected]

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James Durst Farming 26100 County Road 16, Esparto, CA 95627 Tel: 530-787-3390 Contact: James Durst [email protected] http://www.organicharvestnetwork.com/growers/durst.html Grower, shipper, packer of organic fruit and vegetables in Yolo county, marketing throughout California. Jerry M.Seibert Farms 4375 N Westlawn, Fresno, CA 93722 Tel: 559-276-7454 Contact: Jerry Seibert [email protected] Buy Fresh. Buy Local. Jim's Produce 2636 Spenceville Road, Wheatland, CA 95692 Tel: 530-633-4490 Contact: Jim Muck [email protected] My farm is very small (less than five acres) and is certified organic. I raise about forty different crops a year that I distribute primarily through a community supported agriculture.

In addition my produce can be found at the Yuba City, and Granite Bay Farmer's Markets.The land I farm has been in my family for five generations. I am the fifth generation of my family and am reinventing this farm as an organic farm. Joe Gotelli and Sons 2819 E. Woodbridge Rd, Acampo, CA 95220 Tel: 209-608-5555 Contact: Missy Gotelli [email protected] We are a family farm with friendly workers and top notch fruit. We sell numerous types of cherries including specialty and experimental varieties.Our goal is to bring great quality cherries to market at the peak of quality.

In season, we pick our cherries daily and get them to the market within 24 hours of being picked. Joe Rodriguez 31030 Rodriguez Rd., Escondido, CA 92026 Tel: 714-235-3219

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california guide: farmers Fax: 760-749-7061 Contact: Joan E Marrero [email protected] Organic vegetable farm selling produce in several farmers' markets throughout southern California. Farm has been in business for over fifty years. CCOF certified in 1986. CSA Program serving all of San Diego County and parts of Orange and Los Angeles counties. Joe Tresch Dairy 1170 Walker Rd, Petaluma, CA 94952 Tel: 707-762-7951 Contact: Joe Tresch

John Givens Farm 720 Ward Drive, Santa Barbara , CA 93111 Tel: 805-964-4477 Contact: John Givens [email protected] http://www.johngivensfarm.com John Givens started John Givens Farm in the Goleta Valley under the “Something Good” label in 1980 with 1 acre. Over the years, John Givens Farm grew slowly to its present size of 180 acres in 12 locations stretching over 30 miles. Our goal is to provide fresh, local, organic produce of excellent quality all year long. Our seasons for many items are extended due to the diverse microclimates on our land. We use innovative methods for cultivating produce, such as nurturing tomatoes in cold frames in the winter, which dramatically extends their availability into the cooler months. We plant many varieties of produce every week of the year. This gives us timely arrivals of seasonal products with extended growth terms.

John's Natural Products 5455 Log Cabin Dr, Murphys, CA 95247 Tel: 209-728-0505 Contact: John or Mary [email protected] http://johnsnaturalproducts.seamagicco.com/ John's Natural Products provides local consumers with high quality grass fed beef raised on our second-generation family owned and operated ranch in the Gold Country of Northern California. Our cattle graze on well tended pastures scattered with native oak trees and are never confined to crowded and unsanitary feed yards. They live peaceful and natural lives. We tend them with humane, low stress methods to insure that their health and nutrition are the best. Our beef eat only grass with occasional small amounts of hay. They are not fed grain, antibiotics, hormones or other growth stimulants. When you taste our delicious, tender, and juicy USDA inspected beef, you can be assured that you and your family are receiving the best nutrition and healthiest food available.

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california guide: farmers We finish our beef on natural spring grasses, only haravesting one time per year. This maximizes the grass fed benefits. Johnny's Garden 60505 Rimrock Canyon Rd., Anza, CA 92539 Tel: 951-541-1001 Contact: John Burgan [email protected]

Johnson Farm 3231 7th St, Hughson, CA 95326 Tel: 209-883-4867 Contact: Neale Johnson We are a family farm that grows peaches, almonds, and feed for dairymen. Join the Farm! 4720 E. Hueneme Road, Oxnard, CA 93033 Tel: 805-246-1070 Contact: Sarah Nolan [email protected] http://www.jointhefarm.com Join the Farm! CSA is a unique partnership between DeBusschere Family Farms and the Abundant Table Farm Project (ATFP), a land-based ministry associated with CSU Channel Islands campus ministry program. Paul DeBusschere and five ATFP interns are farming five out of a total of ten acres of certified organic land. We have CSA drop-offs throughout Ventura County, and sell at area farmer's markets as well. See our website or contact us to subscribe, and join the farm! K and J Orchards 9196 Gaddini Road, Winters, CA 95694 Tel: 530-795-3014 Contact: James Beutel [email protected]. http://www.kjorchards.com/ We grow many varieties of fruits and supply both fine restaurants and our customers at our Farmers Market stalls. We farm sustainably. Kashiwase Farms 9681 West Ln., Minton, CA 95388 Tel: 209-394-2246 Contact: Steven Kashiwase [email protected] We sell a wide variety of certified organic fruits at numerous Farmers Markets in the Bay Area.

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california guide: farmers Katz Farm 101 S. Coombs, Napa, CA 94559 Tel: 800-676-7176 Contact: Albert Katz [email protected] http://www.katzandco.com We are the Suisun's only olive oil producer. We make five types of olive oil, available through our website, or at our Napa showroom. Kennedy Farms 5052 Tully Rd., Modesto, CA 95356 Tel: 707-446-7705 Contact: Mike Salinas

Kikas Farm 1013 Pepper Place, Watsonville, CA 95076 Tel: 831-818-2132 Contact: Santiago Renteria [email protected] Family owned and operated. Growing 25 acres of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. Always fresh always ripe! KMK Farms 11493 E. Stroud Ave., Kingsburg, CA 93631 Tel: 559-897-7264 Contact: Kyle and Michele Reynolds [email protected] K.M.K. Farms is a 38 acre organic, family owned farm located in Kingsburg, Calif. We sell at local farmers markets, 2 CSA's and to local restaurants. We grow alittle of everything! 11 varieties of avocados, 8 of these varieties are thin skinned so you do not have to peel these! Really cool and they have a much better flavor than the store bought kind! We also have lots of old heirloom fruit trees. Apricot , peach, white nectarines, plums, pluots, cherries, we just planted 25 candystriped figs this year and we let our fruit ripen on the trees before picking! We grow year round vegetables. We look for the more unusal things to grow like purple cauliflower or french breakfast radish. Our little kingsburg gold cherry tomatoes have made us famous in this area, they are to die for! We have 3 dogs, 6 cats, 1 parrot, 90 chickens and a barn owl that lives in one of our avocado trees. Knightsen Honey 9255 Byron Highway, Knightsen, CA 94548 Tel: 925-634-4584 Contact: Debbe Holeman [email protected] We sell honey, beeswax, and beeswax products from our farm in Knightsen.

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california guide: farmers Knoll Farms 12510 Byron Highway, Brentwood, CA 94513 Tel: 925-634-5959 Contact: Kristie Knoll [email protected] http://www.knollorganics.com We are a small, diverse family farm whose mission and mantra is "Local, Seasonal and Fresh. Our primary focus is the soil, which is the basis for the health of our plants, our customers and ourselves. We serve Brentwood, Walnut Creek, Orinda, Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco, South San Francisco and a limited number of locations on the Peninsula with two wholesale deliveries and one farmer's market per week. Koral's Tropical Fruit Farm P.O. Box 13, Vista, CA 92085 Tel: 760-631-0200 Contact: Barry Koral [email protected] Barry Koral, a longtime organic food grower, distributes fruits by season to the Little Italy and Hillcrest Farmers Markets. Fruit selection includes: avocados, figs, guavas, lemons, limes, passionfruit, persimmons, pomegranates, tangerines, and tomatoes. Best to contact by phone. Kozlowski Farms 5566 Gravenstein Hwy 116, Forestville, CA 95436 Tel: 800-473-2767 Fax: 707-887-9650 http://www.kozlowskifarms.com/ Produce and ship their own jams, sauces and pies from locally grown fruits and vegetables, sell their products at local grocery stores and online and via catalog (mail order). La Clarine Farm PO Box 245, Somerset, CA 95684 Tel: 530-306-3608 Contact: Henry & Caroline Beckmeyer / Hoel [email protected] http://laclarinefarm.com/ We make wine as naturally as possible, adding no yeast, sulfur dioxide, oak chips, enzymes or concentrates in the cellar, and no chemicals, fertilizers or tillage in our vineyard. We allow fermentations to occur naturally, and allow them to complete in their own time (this can take up to 6 months!). Every vintage has its own rhythms. We age our wine in neutral containers, never in new oak, and let the wine develop without sulfur additions or excessive racking.

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california guide: farmers We bottle when the wine is "complete" (when a wine eventually "comes together" and is harmonious). We then add a minimal amount of sulfur then to ensure the bottles you receive are safe from the rigors of travel and fluctuating temperatures. La Milpa Organic Farm Salinas PO box 6264, Salinas, CA 93912 Tel: 831-758-1469 Contact: Maria Reyes

La Milpa Organica Farm Escondido 9928 Protea Gardens Rd, Escondido, CA 92026 http://www.milpaorganica.com/index.html La Milpa Organica Farm is an edible paradise located five miles north of Escondido where we grow an array of organic vegetables, greens and herbs. The farm delivers to local restaurants, CSA members and sells at farmers markets in the San Diego area.

La Noria Ranch 228 Sutton way , # 129, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Tel: 530-798-0013 Contact: Aaron Crew [email protected] La Noria Ranch is a small grass fed lamb operation in Nevada County, California. Lamb is available by the cut, as well as custom slaughter July-November. La Tercera PO Box 507, Bolinas, CA 94924 Tel: 415-868-0831 Contact: Annabelle Lenderink [email protected] http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/datastore/detailreport.cfm?usernumber=36&surveynumber=235 Annabelle has an affinity for trying new things. Long before dino kale was popular, Annabelle was growing it and convincing people to buy it. They realized she was right. Unusual squashes, fun varieties of pumpkins, delicious greens and a range of herbs are all growing on Annabelle's four acre organic farm in Bolinas and a list of the names is sounds like a tour of Europe - Galeuase v'Eysines, Marina d'Chioggia, and Musquee d'Provence. Delicious and unusual, her produce has captured the imagination of chefs and restaurants throughout the Bay Area. La Vigne Organics P.O. Box 2890, Fallbrook, CA 92088 Tel: 760-723-9997

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california guide: farmers Fax: 760-728-2710 [email protected] http://www.lavignefruits.com/index.html Fruits used for La Vigne products are grown in our own Organic and Biodynamic grove. All our fruits are certified by both Demeter Association and CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers Certification). Our grove is devoted to less-mainstream fruits, including kumquats, persimmons, cherimoyas, minneolas and blood oranges. Currently sells online and through Jimbo's Naturally and Whole Foods stores in San Diego. Lagier Ranches 16161 S. Murphy Rd, Escalon, CA 95320 Tel: 209-982-5618 Contact: John Lagier [email protected] http://www.lagierranches.com Lagier Ranches provides quality food, from the soil to the consumer. Lagier Ranches recognizes its responsibility as a steward of the Earth. This value is reflected in environmentally conscious use of water, energy, and other resources with our organic farming practices. This is a socially responsible organization based on a sound ethic of fairness to customers, employees, regulatory agencies, and our community. Laguna Farm 1764 Cooper Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Tel: 707-823-0823 Contact: Scott Matheison [email protected] http://www.lagunafarm.com The farm is located on 30 acres adjacent to the Laguna de Santa Rosa, northern California's largest freshwater marsh. Using sustainable farming methods that protect soil resources and water quality, we help to preserve our adjoining wetlands, as well as the larger community.

Our method of growing stewards the earth as a living system and connects us with nature. Community support connects us with each other. We feel that living and practicing agriculture based on this interconnectedness can lay the foundation for physical, cultural, intellectual and spiritual growth.

Laguna Farm has been providing organically grown produce to the Sonoma County area for over 20 years through direct sales at farm markets, retail stores and fine restaurants. Lake County Community Coop P.O. Box 6306, Clearlake, CA 95422 Tel: 707-993-4270

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california guide: farmers Contact: JoAnn Saccato, Chair [email protected] http://www.lakeco-op.org/ Guided by the International Cooperative Principles, the Lake County Community Cooperative envisions cultivating an evolving community by nurturing values of social, economic and environmental responsibility. Farmers market held on Friday nights at the corner of Olympic Dr and Lakeshore Dr. in Clearlake. Lake Sutherland Farms 20625 Sutherland Dam Road, Ramona , CA 92065 Tel: 760-788-4360 [email protected] Open: Thurs, Friday, Saturday and Sun; blackberry and raspberry picking season is the month of August. Directions: Take Hwy 78 5 miles east of Ramona on the way to Julian. At intersection of Hwy 78 and Sutherland Dam Road, follow the signs that indicate "Lake Sutherland". Lakeside Organic Gardens 577 Judd Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 Tel: 831-761-8797 Contact: Dan Cheetam [email protected] http://www.lakesideorganic.com/ Lakeside Organic Gardens is dedicated to quality, sustainability, farming integrity, and satisfied customers. We started with 55 organic acres in California's Pajaro Valley and have expanded to over 1200 organic acres in the Pajaro Valley and El Centro, California. Our growing practices are good for the Earth and the crops we produce are good for the consumer. We hope to see everyone eating more organic vegetables in the future and living longer healthier lives. Our goal is to be the quality leader in the organic produce industry and customer satisfaction is our top priority Larry's Produce Suisun Valley Rd. and Ledgewood Rd., Suisun Valley, CA 94585 Tel: 707-864-8068 Contact: Larry or Lisa [email protected] http://www.larrysproduce.com/ We are located at the corner of Suisun Valley Rd. and Ledgewood Rd. in Fairfield, California. We are open from June through December. Larry's offers local peaches, apricots, plums, pears, sweet corn, melons and much more. U-Pick crops available including tomatoes, pickling cucumbers, eggplants, hot chiles, peppers...you'll find everything you need at Larry's. Wagons and wheelbarrows are available to help you with your shopping..

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california guide: farmers Lazy 69 Ranch P.O. Box 345, Round Mountain, CA 96084 Tel: 530-355-3451 Contact: Dan Martin [email protected] http://www.lazy69ranch.com The Lazy 69 Ranch is a family owned and operated ranch located in Northern California where the Sierras meet the Cascade Range, between Mt. Lassen and Mt. Shasta, less than an hour east of Redding, CA.

We take an organic, environmentally responsible approach to raising natural, grass-fed beef without the use of hormones, antibiotics or additives.

Our cattle thrive on native pastures and fresh spring water in a humane, stress free environment. We optimize our land and water resources while providing the animals with a healthy, grass diet. Grass-fed beef is good for the land and good for you!

Our beef is dry aged, the old fashioned way, at least 21 days for full flavor and tenderness. Each cut is then hand carved and vacuum packed under USDA inspection. You can order Lazy 69 Ranch USDA Grass-Fed Beef by the quarter (100 lbs), half (200 lbs) or whole beef (400 lbs). For those with limited freezer space, we offer a convenient tenth beef pack (40 lbs). Le Bonne Terre 271 Bailhache St., Healdsburg, CA 95448 Tel: 707-433-6883 Contact: Mary Villemarie [email protected] We have a very small farm where we grow all our vegetables in French-style raised beds. Ledgewood Creek Winery 4589 Abernathy Rd., Fairfield, CA 94534 Tel: 707-426-4424 Contact: Rick http://www.ledgewoodcreek.com/ We produce wines from our own locally grown vineyards. Taste award winning wines in our tasting room and enjoy our picnic grounds. Chilled wines are available. The winery is available for special events and parties. Please call for more information. LeftCoast Grassfed LLC (TomKat Ranch) Animal Welfare Approved Listing PO Box 726, Pescadero, CA 94060 Tel: 650-879-2147 [email protected] http://www.leftcoastgrassfed.com

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california guide: farmers Produces Animal Welfare Approved Beef. Call or email for information about purchasing. TomKat ranch is dedicated to the health and preservation of their land and community. Located in the lush, rolling hills of Pescadero and San Gregorio, just a few miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, TomKat cattle are raised according to the highest welfare standards. Their animals have free access to natural forages, and consume a 100% perennial grass diet. Originally used as a conservation and land-management tool, the decision to begin raising their cattle for beef was not taken lightly. TomKat ranch set the highest priority on guaranteeing to potential customers that the cattle were raised in the most socially aware, morally conscientious, sustainable grass-pasture environment possible. The result: delicious, healthy, and tender LeftCoast™ Grassfed Angus beef. TomKat ranch and LeftCoast™ Grassfed are very proud to be Animal Welfare Approved!

Leisen Family Farm Animal Welfare Approved Listing 5152 Wikiup Bridgeway, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 Tel: 707-545-3858 [email protected] Produces Animal Welfare Approved eggs. Eggs available for purchase on-site. Please email [email protected] or call 707-545-3858 to inquire. Lennon Ranch P.O. Box 80, Lookout, CA 96054 Tel: 530-294-5835 Contact: Gail Lennon [email protected] http://organic-beef-4u.com/default.aspx Gail Lennon has been raising cattle at Lennon Ranch for over 35 years. It's taken her that long, she says, to develop the high quality, certified organic beef she has today. Starting with just one Guernsey cow, the herd has now grown to a good size that provides certified organic beef year-round to customers. Although she's been certified since 2002, the operation has basically been organic since it first began- never using hormones or routine antibiotics and raising the cattle out on pasture.

Customers are invited to pick-up their orders from the farm directly. Beef is usually sold in half and quarter cuts. It is suggested that orders be placed at least a month in advance. Leonardis Organics 1010 Argonaut Rd, Lakeport, CA 95453 Tel: 707-483-4004 Contact: Jim Leonardis [email protected]

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california guide: farmers Certified organic 40 acre farm, CCOF, featuring seasonal vegetables, walnuts, and fruit. Contact for latest availability and to arrange a visit. Lindencroft Farm 900 Pedro Ave., Ben Lomond, CA 95005 Tel: 831-206-7126 Contact: Linda Butler [email protected] http://www.lindencroft.com Lindencroft Farm is a small, family run, CCOF-certified organic farm located in Ben Lomond, California. We lovingly grow the highest quality vegetables, herbs, fruit, and flowers. When you buy a share in our CSA program, you get a weekly box of the finest seasonal produce picked at the peak of ripeness. Lindner Bison 27060 Victoria Lane, Valencia, CA 91355 Tel: 866-247-8753 Fax: 661-254-0224 Contact: Kathy & Ken Lindner [email protected] http://www.lindnerbison.com Lindner Bison is committed to improve the quality of life and educate others about sustainable agriculture and family farming through respectful production of grassfed and grass-finished bison. Lindner Bison uses and strives to improve ethical food production methods which embrace - humane animal husbandry - sustainable agriculture - earth-friendly practices - superior flavor & nutrition - freedom from added hormones, antibiotics and animal byproducts Lindner Bison Animal Welfare Approved Listing CA Tel: 661-254-0200 Fax: 661-254-0224 [email protected] http://www.lindnerbison.com Raises Animal Welfare Approved bison Little Farm PO Box 1296, Culver City, CA 90232 Tel: 310-836-8437 Contact: Patsy Flanigan [email protected]

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california guide: farmers Little Farm is a Certified Organic Farm selling fresh Fuyu Persimmons to grocery stores and additive -free dried Persimmon slices at http://www.flaniganfarms.com Little Italy Mercato Little Italy Farmers' Market Date Street from Kettner to Union, San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: 619-233-3769 [email protected] http://www.littleitalymercato.com The Little Italy Mercato is the city market for downtown San Diego residents and visitors with more than 70 booths lining Date Street from Kettner to Union offering farm fresh produce, artisan foods and specialty items. CERTFIED FARMERS MARKET fruits and vegetables, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheese and more from more than a dozen certified California producers on Date Street between India and State FOOD PURVEYORS fish, bread, sauces, olives, pasta, coffee, pastry and more FLOWERS and PLANTS orchids, fresh flowers, bedding plants DINING rotisserie chicken, crepes, paninis, smoothies, Italian ices, coffee drinks and local chefs' specialties to enjoy along with the LIVE MUSIC at the Mercato. At the top of the market from State Street to Union, check out the MercARTo artisans, crafts and specialty gifts, and PET PLACE Natural pet foods and accessories, custom collars, and doggie day care at the top of Date Street near Amici Park Open Saturdays 9am to 1:30 year round.

Little Organic Farm 1855 Tomales Road, Petaluma, CA 94952 Tel: 707-773-1338 Contact: David Little [email protected] David Little grows some of the best potatoes you have ever tasted. He dry farms them, which means he uses no supplemental irrigation at all so as the plants mature, their natural sugars become concentrated. He and his canine assistant, Dottie Mae, divide their time between 5 separate plots located in West Marin and southern Sonoma County. In addition to more than a dozen different kinds of potatoes, he grows onions, melons, sunflowers, corn and tomatoes. You can find David at the farmer's market in San Rafael and in San Francisco's Ferry Plaza Building where he often sells out of produce before the day's end. Live Earth Farm PO Box 3490, Freedom, CA 95019 Tel: 831-763-2448 Contact: Thomas Broz [email protected] http://www.liveearthfarm.net/ Constance and Thomas, their children, David and Elisa, and a committed crew of helpers invite you to join our farm and connect with the land and the people who grow your food.

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california guide: farmers Live Earth Farm is a small family farm where our commitment is to grow the most delicious, beautiful, high quality organic fruits and vegetables the earth is able to offer. We've always farmed organically. Organic for us does not only mean refraining from the use of synthetic chemicals.

We treat our farm as a living organism where we try to develop a deeper connection with the earth, the community, and environment around us. The farm is nestled in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains near Watsonville, overlooking the beautiful Pajaro Valley. The coastal climate in this area allows us to grow a large variety of produce almost year round.By joining our Community Supported Agriculture program, you can receive a box of freshly harvested delicacies every week. Live Oak Farm P.O. Box 73, Rumsey, CA 95679 Tel: 530-796-4084 Contact: Nina G Andres [email protected] Live Oak Farm is a 20 Acre certified organic farm located in the Capay Valley. We grow a wide variety of mixed vegables, fruit, walnuts, and olives for olive oil. Live Power Community Farms 25451 East Lane, Covelo, CA 95428 Tel: 707-983-8196 Contact: Gloria Decater [email protected] http://www.livepower.org Live Power Community Farm is a 40-acre, biodynamic/organic Community Sustained Agriculture (CSA) farm that provides fresh, high-quality food for 160 households in the San Francisco Bay Area and Mendocino County. We also host on-farm school visits, apprentice training, and farm-related workshops. Our innovative approach to farmland ownership, economics, and food distribution revitalizes the culture of land stewardship by creating a conscious, mutually supportive relationship between farmers, consumers, and nature. Loma Rica Ranch Organic Farm 10980 Brunswick Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Contact: Nell Scannon [email protected] http://www.lomaricaranch.com We are a 20 acre CCOF certified farm. We produce from May until December. Berries, Beans, peppers, broccoli, radishes, eggplant, beets, tomatoes, melons, orchard fruit, corn, pumpkins and much more. Many rare and heirloom varieties; eggs are new in 2008. Our Farm Stand is open from May through December from 9 to 6. We also sell local wine and other value-added products. The Farm is the beginning of a sustainable, Smart Growth neighborhood. Lone Willow Ranch/ Organic Heirlooms 11356 Rd 5 1/2, Firebaugh, CA 93622

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california guide: farmers Tel: 209-659-3622 Contact: John Teixeira [email protected] http://www.organicheirlooms.com Grower of over 300 heirloom tomato varieties,' mail order seeds and fresh produce. Long Meadow Ranch 1775 Whitehall Lane, Saint Helena, CA 94574 Tel: 707-963-4555 Fax: 707-963-1956 [email protected] http://www.longmeadowranch.com Instead of the "mono-culture" that has emerged in the Napa Valley, at Long Meadow Ranch we have developed an integrated farming system that relies on each part of the Ranch contributing to the health of the whole. Long Meadow Ranch is an innovative organic farming operation and purveyor of fine foods. Located high above the Napa Valley on the picturesque slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains, Long Meadow Ranch produces extraordinary red wine, extra virgin olive oil, grass-fed beef, organic eggs, and heirloom fruits and vegetables for Napa Valley's finest restaurants. We focus on raising outstanding breeding for our beef. Scotch Highland beef is considered by many to be the best in the world and is even raised by the British royal family for its own consumption. In keeping with Long Meadow Ranch's organic practices, our beef is chemical-free, hormone-free and antibiotic-free. We make our own fertilizers on the Ranch through an extensive composting operation that relies on organic material from each segment of the Ranch. Soil erosion is controlled, and new soils are built through the extensive use of permanent cover crops made up of carefully selected grasses, clovers, and legumes. We do not use herbicides or pesticides and all crops are produced in accordance with the California Organic Foods Act of 1990. Long Meadow Ranch beef and eggs are available for sale at the Saint Helena Farmers Market, through the ranch's website (beef only!) and also on Saturdays from April to October at the LMR Rutherford Gardens - an open air market located in Rutherford, owned and operated by Long Meadow Ranch. Love Apple Farm 9299 Glen Arbor Rd., Ben Lomond, CA 95005 Tel: 831-588-3801 Contact: Cynthia Geske [email protected] http://www.growbetterveggies.com/ Grower and farmstand seller of biodynamically grown heirloom tomatoes, both as seedlings in the spring and ripe tomatoes in the spring and fall. Over 100 varieties of tomato starts (baby plants) are available from March through end of May. The tomato stand is open, dependent on the whims of the season, from August through October. Go to our website and ask to be added to our email list to be

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california guide: farmers notified of when the tomato stand opens up for business and which new varieties we will offer as starts in the spring. Love Apple Farm is also host to numerous gardening and self-sufficiency workshops year-round, including Bee-Keeping, Tomato Growing, Peppers, Herb Growing, Summer Vegetable Gardening, Container Vegetable Gardening, Garden Bed Design & Construction, Backyard Chicken Keeping, Jam-Making, Drip Irrigation, Gopher Control, ad Winter Vegetable Gardening. Love Apple Farm is the exclusive kitchen garden for world-renowned Los Gatos restaurant, Manresa. The farm has been featured in Sunset Magazine, the New York Times, the Michelin Guide, Saveur Magazine, Gourmet Magazine, Food & Wine Magazine, Travel & Leisure Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, San Jose Mercury News, Los Angeles Times, In Wine Country television show, the Coastal Gardener television show, and Progressive Farmer Magazine. We are not yet Demeter certified, but do practice and integrate biodynamic tenets into our daily growing. Love Farms 15069 Grove Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448 Tel: 707-433-1230 Contact: Ron Love [email protected] http://www.lovefarms.com/ Love Farms has been growing and selling high quality organic products in Healdsburg since 1999, direct to you and also to Healdsburg's finest restaurants.

Ron and Bibiana Love invite you to come to the farm on Grove Street to experience the abundance of incredibly delicious fresh vegetables, herbs, flowers, plant nursery and u-pick strawberries.

We have opened a new produce outlet, "Love Farms Market." Hours: 10am to 6pm, Monday Saturday 126 North Street, across from the Old Raven Theater in Healdsburg. Currently selling our fantastic organic produce, salads to go, herbs, & more.

Love Farms is redefining what “good food” means. You can buy plant starts at the farm so that you can grow your own food at home! Enjoy your connection with the earth and remember that you are part of the big Love family. Lovers Lane Farm 810 Lovers Lane, Ukiah, CA 95482 Tel: 707-463-2658 Contact: Keith Feigin [email protected] http://www.loverslanefarm.com Lovers Lane Farm is a small, husband-and-wife food farming and beekeeping business on the outskirts of the city of Ukiah, the center of Mendocino County. We offer gourmet honeys, body care

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california guide: farmers products from the hive including goat milk and honey soaps, beeswax, pollination services, and free range, forest-fed Tamworth and other heritage breed pork. Lovers Lane Farm harvests small batches of gourmet honey from the mountains, valleys and orchards of rustic Mendocino County. By placing the hives strategically amongst the seasonal flower sources and numerous distinct climates within the county, we can harvest an array of flavorful honeys. Each batch tastes unique year after year depending on the weather, soil, and plants in the immediate area of the hive. We raise all of our pork without the use of hormones, antibiotics, steroids, or any other chemicals. We deliberately choose breeding stock that is hardy, self-sufficient, and expresses natural foraging behavior. Lucero Farms 3050 E. Morse Rd, P.O. Box 797, Lodi, CA 95241 Tel: 209-334-6136 Contact: Ben and Karen Lucero [email protected] We are a family owned and operated Organic Farm in Lodi, California.; where we offer a variety of Heirloom fruits and vegetables; from Long Stem Seascape Strawberries and Raspberries; to over 60 varieties of Heirloom Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant and Summer Squash. In May 2008 we began our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Program; where we offer two sizes of boxes ($19 Half Share and $29 Full Share), and can be picked up locally at our farm (every Wed.) or at several of our farmer's market locations throughout the week. We also have a local delivery service for those who live within 10 miles of the farm ($3 charge per delivery). At our farm, we use only organic growing practices to ensure our customers receive the highest quality of produce; which is 100% Certified CCOF Organic, and "fresh from our hands to yours..." Lundberg Family Farms 5370 Church Street, Richvale, CA 95974 Tel: 530-882-4551 Fax: 530-882-4500 [email protected] http://www.lundberg.com Since 1937, the Lundberg family has been growing healthy, great tasting rice while respecting and sustaining the earth. Today, the third generation carries on the family heritage by using eco-positive farming methods that produce wholesome, healthful rice, rice cakes, rice chips and risottos while improving and protecting the environment for generations to come. Lunny Ranch 17171 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Inverness, CA 94937 Tel: 415-662-9800 Fax: 415-669-1262 Contact: Kevin Lunny [email protected] http://drakesbayfamilyfarms.com/ Kevin Lunny grew up on the 1,500 acre ranch on the Pt. Reyes peninsula that he now shares with his parents Joe and Joan, wife Nancy and their teenage triplets. Back then it was a dairy, and Kevin, his two brothers and three sisters began working with cows as soon as they could walk. In the

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california guide: farmers 1970's Mr. Lunny Sr. converted the operation from dairy to beef, switching from milk to meat production. However, during the 1980's and '90s when economic pressures began squeezing the beef industry, the family was almost forced to leave the ranch.

Then, just a few years ago, Kevin decided to take a chance and convert the herd to grass-fed and organic. Today, Lunny Ranch holds the largest acreage of organic pasture in Marin County. In order to diversify his operation, he also planted 5 acres of artichokes, the very kind that used to grow in that region before it became a National Park.

Lunny Ranch's organic beef is sold at the Point Reyes Farmers Market, as well as directly from the Ranch. Call for more information about pricing and availability. Orders can be picked up at the ranch, or shipping can be arranged. Lunny Ranch Animal Welfare Approved Listing 17300 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Inverness, CA 94937 Tel: 415-669-1209 http://www.lunnyranch.com Beef is Animal Welfare Approved. Take on-farm orders at the oyster farm www.drakesbayfamilyfarms.com MacDonald's Farm 5730 Ross Branch Rd., Sebastopol, CA 95472 Tel: 707-887-7865 Contact: Bill MacDonald Farm History: We started farming 19 acres in 1983. Farming practices: We are in our 2nd year of Transitional Organic. Farming beliefs: We only pick fully ripened apples for the best quality and taste. Our specialty: We have 20 plus varieties of apples including Gravenstein, Jonathan, Pink Pearl, Standard Delicious, Wagners, Golden Delicious, Manas Ranch 25838 CR 21A, Esparto, CA 95627 Tel: 530-787-3228 Contact: Alice Manas [email protected] http://www.manasranch.com Our goal is to provide the best and freshest quality produce direct to the consumer for the greatest eating experience. Apparently that pays off, because in the mid 90's, an article was written about our ranch in Sunset Magazine, identifying Manas Ranch peaches as The Best Peaches in the West. We liked that, and made it our motto!We grow apricots, cherries, and five different varieties of peaches, and we are looking at adding other new varieties of stone fruits in the future.We also raise

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california guide: farmers cows and calfs for other ranchers. Mariani-Stonebarger dba Maristone P.O. Box 2094, Brentwood, CA 94513 Tel: 831-786-8674 Contact: Erick and Janna Stonebarger [email protected] http://www.maristone.com We grow pesticide and spray free herbs and greens in our Watsonville greenhouse. Marin Roots PO Box 74, Petaluma, CA 94952 Tel: 415-309-2474 Contact: Jesse Kuhn [email protected] http://www.marinroots.com Jesse Kuhn is one of Marin Organic's youngest growers. Farming only a few years, he has already established himself as a reliable source of tender baby lettuces with names like red velvet, tango, freckles and little gem. He also grows red, yellow and orange carrots, radishes, turnips, onions and lots of garlic, all of which he sells at farmers markets and restaurants around the Bay Area. He is always pushing the boundaries of interesting and new products that chefs are sure to enjoy.Jesse farms on 10 acres behind the Volpi goat ranch on Pt. Reyes-Petaluma Road which he found by putting an ad in the paper. He got a whole bunch of responses but he chose this particular piece of land because it had plenty of water and was close to markets and restaurants. It also had really healthy looking weeds and he knew that was a good sign. This is the kind of thing he learned from his grandmother, who always nurtured and encouraged the volunteers that sprouted up in her garden. Inspired by her, he studied agriculture at Humboldt State University. With what we've seen him do in the last two years, we're all looking forward to seeing what he's done by the time he's 40. Marin Sun Farms 10905 Shoreline Highway One, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 Tel: 415-663-8997 Fax: 415-663-8987 Contact: David Evans [email protected] http://www.marinsunfarms.com Array of 100% grass-fed and pasture raised livestock (antibiotic and hormone-free) in Point Reyes. They also have a meat CSA.

Marin Sun Farms and Butcher Shop 10905 Shoreline Highway 1, Marin Sun Farms Point Reyes Station Butcher Shop, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 Tel: 415-663-8997 Contact: David Evans [email protected] http://www.marinsunfarms.com

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california guide: farmers Marin Sun Farms is the extension of my family farm, nestled in the rolling grasslands of the Point Reyes National Seashore in Northern California. We are focused and committed to producing local, pasture based food for our Bay Area community with the aspiration of building a sustainable food model. We strive to allign our production with the natural principles that a holistic, connected, perception of the world provides. We understand that an approach that mimics natural processes is the key to maintaining the stable functioning of our ecosystem. To that end, we raise 100% grass-fed beef, lamb, goat, pasture raised chickens, pork and simply the best eggs you've ever had. We love to hear from like minded individuals and businesses with similar sustainable goals. Please feel free to contact us with any questions and comments. “Pasture based food, that is locally produced, invites and inevitably satisfies the desire for a real sense of place, it connects us with the seasons and the natural world, and ultimately, after invigorating the palate, fortifying the body, and stimulating conversation, resonates a genuine appreciation of life.” Mariquita Farms P.O. Box 2065, Watsonville, CA 95077 Tel: 831-761-8380 Contact: Julia [email protected] http://www.mariquita.com Mariquita Farm is a small family farm located near Watsonville, CA. We grow organic specialty vegetables, greens, strawberries and herbs for our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) members in Santa Cruz County, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco and for our San Francisco Farmers Market customers at the Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market. Markegard Family Grass-Fed Animal Welfare Approved Listing 20080 Cabrillo Hwy S, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Tel: 650-747-0205 [email protected] http://markegardfamily.com Raises Animal Welfare Approved beef cattle. Direct on farm sales, bulk and buying club. Weekly buying club deliveries around the Bay Area. Bulk shares offered couple times per year. Call or email the farm. Further details on the website (www.markegardfamily.com) Erik and Doniga Markegard raise Animal Welfare Approved grassfed Belted Galloway and Black Angus cattle in Half Moon Bay, CA. Erik started his own cattle ranch in 1985, but his family has been farming for six generations! And as a sixth generation cattle rancher, having a family owned and operated farm is extremely important. Erik and Doniga strive to include their kids in the business and hope to pass the family business on to the next generation. The Markegards are proud of their watershed stewardship and they consider keeping the soil and water clean to be foremost priorities in their farming practices. They don't use any herbicides or pesticides and they treat their animals humanely. Doniga says, “Improving wildlife biodiversity is

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california guide: farmers also very important to us. I come from a wildlife background. We think it's important to have wildlife corridors and to use the cattle as a tool to improve wildlife habitat.” When asked why they decided to become Animal Welfare Approved, Doniga said, “I just believe in all the practices and it's free,” she laughs. Doniga goes on to say, “It's great to have the label, but at this point in time we don't necessarily need any value-added because we sell out of our product immediately. But I'm looking towards the future. I know more and more people are asking for verification of farming practices. It's really important to have as many certificates of authenticity as possible. We want to show our customers that we're truly authentic.” In addition to selling to local restaurants, the farm's beef is sold direct from the farm, through a weekly or monthly buying club and also in bulk a couple times each year. You can visit the Markegard Family Grass-Fed Farm during its seasonal farm days. Look for details and dates for the farm days on the Animal Welfare Approved Facebook page and AWA's “upcoming events” page.

Marshall's Farm Natural Honey 159 Lombard Rd, American Canyon, CA 94503 Tel: 800-624-4637 Contact: Helene Marshall [email protected] http://www.marshallsfarmhoney.com We at Marshall's Farm have a hand-crafted approach to traditional honey production. Our Beekeeper Spencer Marshall Harvests small quantities of superior quality gourmet honey in the very special microclimates of the San Francisco Bay Area. Spencer searches out locations that support only a few hives but produce exceptional tasting honeys. The diverse and constantly changing seasonal blooms of the Bay Area (Eucalyptus, Star Thistle, Wildflower, Blackberry and others) produce floral nectars and pollens that differ greatly in taste, texture and color. Spencer harvests after each bloom, isolates the honey harvested from each apiary and thus creates the special flavor nuances and wonderful color variations in Marshall's Farm delectably delicious honey. Mary's Free Range Turkey 6567 N. Tamera Ave., Fresno, CA 93711 Tel: 888-666-8244 Contact: Rick and Mary Pitman [email protected] http://www.marysturkeys.com/ From the first juicy, satisfying bite of a Mary's Free-Range Turkey, you'll know that this bird is something special. Natural, Plump, Tasteful. That's a Mary's Free-Range Turkey. Since 1954, the Pitman Family has raised turkeys for the Thanksgiving holiday. We focus on quality, not quantity. Mary's perfect Free-Range bird begins life on a farm in the Central Valley. Home means lots of room, with four times more living area than you'll find at most commercial turkey farms. Every bird grows naturally with plenty of open space where it can grow healthfully in a caring environment. The Pitman family has built its reputation by growing fewer, but superior, Free-Range turkeys year after year.

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california guide: farmers Mary's Raw Goats Milk Apple Valley, CA 92308 Tel: 760-961-1290 Contact: Mary Erstad [email protected] http://www.marysrawgoatsmilk.com Free Range, Grass Fed Heritage goats. Whole, Raw Goats Milk. Masumoto Family Farm Fresno, CA 93710 [email protected] http://www.masumoto.com The Masumoto Family Farm is a beginning place. We are home to Certified Organic peaches, nectarines, and grapes (for raisins). Every year we share the fruit from our 80 acre farm south of Fresno with the hopes of bringing something good into the world. We are a real working farm: our muscles often ache, we plead with the weather gods, and we know the meaning of luck and loss. We are trying to grow more than produce. David Mas Masumoto is a third generation Japanese American artist farmer; he captures the stories of family and the land through "literary farming." His parents, wife (Marcy), and children (Nikiko & Korio) are integral to the farm. Annually we host an Elberta Peach Tree Adoption program in hopes of educating others about the joy of heirloom produce and the realities of organic farming. Through our work, we hope to create memories that convey the possibility and power of healthy bodies, a sustainable world, and shared stories. Masut Covelo P.O. Box 348, Redwood Valley, CA 95470 Tel: 707-983-9393 Contact: Ben Fetzer [email protected] http://www.masut.com Masut Organic Grass-Fed Beef is a family farm that produces certified Organic Black Angus beef that is 100% grass fed! Our animals are born and raised on our 7000 acre ranch in Round Valley, California.

The Cattle are raised organically in a closed herd on the valley portion of the ranch. All of the cattle are grass fed and finished. During the winter months the cattle are supplemented with hay harvested from our ranch, and during the rest of the year they graze from 2000 acres of valley floor. We believe that grazing rotation and minimum impact on the land are very important to keep the soil's fertility from declining. Compost is made from the manure that we gather from our feeder barn during the winter months.

Our meat is dry-aged for 3 weeks and is sold frozen in vacuum sealed packages. Whole, half and quarter animals are available at request. We serve Mendocino County. McCall Farm Bed and Breakfast 6250 Santa Rosa Creek Road, Cambria, CA 93428

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california guide: farmers Tel: 805-927-3140 [email protected] http://mccallfarmbandb.20m.com/ Nestled just 15 minutes from the village of Cambria, The McCall Farm Bed and Breakfast is a haven in every sense of the word. Built in approximately 1885 this historic bed and breakfast rests on 20 private acres among fruit trees and garden plots. Known for its relaxed country atmosphere, the McCall Farm Bed and Breakfast will soothe your soul!

McCoy Ranch 16201 Prasher Road, Linden, CA 95236 Tel: 209-931-5500 Contact: Gordon McCoy [email protected] http://www.mccoyranches.com/ We are a small ranch that grows mainly cherries and walnuts. You can find them at Rainbow Grocery in San Francisco and Sacramento Natural Foods. McDonald Orchards 20179 County Road 79A, Capay, CA 95607 Tel: 530-796-3821 Contact: Michael McDonald [email protected] We sell half our nuts and honey to wholesalers, and the other half in Yolo County. We sell at nearby Farmers Markets. We are members of Capay Valley Grown. McEvoy Ranch 5935 Red Hill Road, PO Box 341, Petaluma, CA 94953 Tel: 707-778-2307 Fax: 707-778-0128 Contact: Shari DeJoseph [email protected] http://www.mcevoyranch.com McEvoy Ranch sits on 550 acres in the rolling hills west of Petaluma in Northern California. Once a dairy farm, it has now been reincarnated as an organic olive tree orchard. McEvoy Ranch has been certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). Like most organic farmers, we at McEvoy Ranch believe in the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to protect and nurture the environment. Other facilities on the ranch include our Frantoio (Italian olive oil mill) and retail store, both of which are open to the public during tour season.

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california guide: farmers McFadden Farm 16000 Powerhouse Rd, Potter Valley, CA 95469 Tel: 1-800-544-8230 Fax: 707-743-1126 Contact: Guinness McFadden [email protected] http://www.mcfaddenfarm.com At McFadden Farm, all our garlic braids, bay leaf wreaths and certified organic cooking herbs are grown and crafted right here in quiet, pastoral Potter Valley, California. Each product reflects the unique qualities of our farm environment with an emphasis on flavor, beauty, and caring for the land. We also raise organic beef, which is sold by the pound and can be picked up at the farm. Call for more information. McGrath Family Farm 1012 West Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA 93010 Tel: 805-983-0333 Contact: Phil McGrath http://www.mcgrathfamilyfarm.com/index.php Farming on the coast of Southern California for 5 generations is the finest blessing this Irish American Farm Family could ever hope for: the deepest topsoil, the best climate for producing a utopian garden farm. We grow a high diversity of year-round fruits and vegetables sustainable for our community. In March of 2008 we opened our farm center which includes: a seven day/week farmers' market, Restaurant deliveries throughout southern California, and a Community Supported Agriculture program. This is the heart of our farm. You can also find us at 7 different Farmers Markets located in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties: Tuesday(pm): Culver Blvd. (Culver City, CA) Wednesdays(am): 2nd and Arizona Streets (Santa Monica, CA) Thursday(pm): Westwood Village (Westwood, CA) Saturday(am): Old Downtown (Santa Barbara, CA) Sunday(am): Ivar and Selma Streets (Hollywood, CA) Sunday(am): Canyon/Wilshire Blvd (Beverly Hills, CA) Sunday(am): Big Tree/White Oak Blvd (Encino, CA) Agricultural education is a priority with us. We hope to preserve our farmland with Agricultural education offered on our farm tours. Please come visit our farm!

McManigle Farms 1780 Rabbit Hill, Fallbrook , CA 92028 Tel: 619-701-7974 Contact: George McManigle [email protected] http://www.grovestand.net/

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california guide: farmers Our grove is located in Fallbrook, CA, the Avocado Capitol. Fallbrook is at the northern border of San Diego county. You can order your farm-fresh products (avocados, cherimoyas, grapefruit, pomegranates, guavas, lemons, passion fruit and other fruit) directly from us using your credit card or PayPal. We pick your fruit fresh. Seasonal limitations apply to all fresh fruits. Some fruit we offer is from a commercial nursery next door and we assure that it is of the same quality as our own produce. We select, pack and ship the fruit within hours of picking.

We do not use pesticides or treatments the fruit after picking; no diphenyl or waxing the fruits. We ship U.S. Priority Mail with tracking, everywhere in the U.S. Priority Mail is the fastest, least expensive, reliable shipping method. Figs and some other extremely delicate fruit requires Express Mail (over night) delivery to assure quality and freshness when delivered. When your mailing label is printed and the package is delivered to the Post Office, the Postal Service sends shipping confirmation with tracking information to you via email. Occasional pick up orders. Meadow Song Farm 1425 Cooper Rd, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Tel: 707-823-7390 Contact: Taylor Lampson [email protected] Situated on 5 acres that back up to the Laguna de Santa Rosa in Sebastopol,CA this family farm produces certified organic fruits and vegetables all year round. Specialty crops include chards, basil, and beets. Visitors are always welcome to call to set up a time to visit. Mee Cha Farm 7696 Beth St., Sacramento, CA 95822 Tel: 916-893-4241 We sell a variety of vegetables, like long beans, green onions, and mustard greens at the Fairfield Farmers Market. Mendenhall Cattle Co Homegrown Meats, LLC dba 7660 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 Tel: 858-454-6328 Contact: Joel Mendenhall [email protected] http://www.homegrownmeats.com/ We cordially invite you to come visit Homegrown Meats / La Jolla Butcher Shop, an old-school butcher shop with a modern, health-conscious twist. We'll be offering only the highest quality hormone- and antibiotic-free meats and produce. The highest quality beef, lamb, poultry, game, homemade sausages, custom cuts, dry aging and our specialty - our very own local grass-fed beef. We're committed to providing products that are healthy, environmentally sensible, humane and incredibly tasty.

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california guide: farmers Meyenberg Goat Milk Jackson-Mitchell, P.O. Box 934, Turlock, CA 95381 Tel: 800-891-GOAT Fax: 209-668-4977 [email protected] http://www.meyenberg.com/ Meyenberg Goat Milk is udderly delicious and the natural choice for those sensitive or intolerant to cow milk and/or soy milk. And, goat milk is a healthy addition to the diet of the whole family. he fatty acid and protein structure of goat milk is different than cow milk, making it very easy to digest. That's why many people who are lactose intolerant can drink goat milk. It contains only trace amounts of the cow milk protein that some people are allergic to. Meyenberg Goat Milk contains no preservatives and is free of antibiotics and Bovine Growth Hormones (rBGH/BST). Meyenberg Goat Milk contains more calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and potassium than cow milk. Miami Creek Farms 41887 High Point Court, Ahwahnee, CA 93601 Tel: 559-683-8108 Contact: Steve Ecklund [email protected]

Middle Mountain Farm 891 Isola Way, Ukiah, CA 95482 Tel: 707-688-4727 Contact: John Bailey [email protected] Small family farm specializing in melons, watermelons, and other hot season crops. Self serve farm stand in peak season. 10 minutes from Hwy 101. Middleton Farm 2651 Westside Rd., Healdsburg, CA 95448 Tel: 707-433-4755 Contact: Nancy Skall [email protected] http://www.middletonfarm.com/ We supply onions, tomatoes, garlic, beans, plus pears and peaches to top restaurants and consumers at Sonoma County Farmers Markets and our farm stand. Miguel Cisneros 258 8th St., Soledad, CA 93960 Tel: 831-758-1469 Contact: Miguel Cisneros [email protected] My family and I cultivate, we grow organic crops utilizing manual tools.

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california guide: farmers Mike Gikas 14022 S Austin Rd, Manteca, CA 95336 Tel: 209-484-8906 Contact: Mike Gikas We don't usually sell to the public, but I have been farming for over 50 years. Miyashita Nursery PO Box 1644, Freedom, CA 95019 Tel: 831-688-6244 Contact: David Miyashita [email protected] We are a tomato grower using a heated greenhouse and a hydroponic system to produce tomatoes for the fresh market. We use biological pest controls, mostly. MM Livestock Co. 22155 Waite St, Wildomar, CA 92595 Tel: 951-259-2072 Contact: Megan McDowell [email protected] http://www.mmlivestockco.com MM Livestock Co. Offers 100% grass fed and finished beef and lamb by the whole animal, share or piece. Pastured Berkshire pork and Buff Orpington Chickens are available as well as Pastured Goat. Feeding and care practices are second to none. Certified Natural, and Humanely handled. Molino Creek Farming Collective PO Box 210, Davenport, CA 95017 Tel: 831-818-2137 Contact: Joe Curry [email protected] http://www.molinocreek.com Our farm was founded by several families to preserve family farming and the beauty and exquisiteness of our land. Organic farming has allowed us to create a livelihood for ourselves and a source of nourishing food for us and our community. Since our founding, we have raised almost 2 generations of children here. Montrose Harvest Market 2200 Honolulu Ave., Glendale, CA 91208 Tel: 805-637-6635 Contact: Mark Sheridan http://www.shopmontrose.com/harvest-market.html The Montrose Harvest Market is traditional in style, serving you the best organic produce and quality fresh flowers from certified Southern California growers, nuts, berries and sprouts; Antiques, Collectibles, Artisans and an Interactive Children's Area. Check the Montrose General Calendar for scheduled special events. If you desire information about becoming a vendor in our Thieves' Market,

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california guide: farmers please check Thieves' Market for details. Morris Farms PO Box 310, Avenal, CA 93204 Tel: 559-386-5748 Fax: 559-328-1401 Contact: Douglas Morris [email protected] Our certified organic and 100% grass fed practices protect your family from the dangers of mass-produced beef. Our cattle are grass fed from start to finish and never fed grain or by-products at any time. This creates a tender and naturally tasty beef that is free from any of the diseases associated with mass-produced beef. We have been increasing our herd size by the addition of offspring only (except for the introduction of bulls) since the inception of our herd in the late 1800's. For over a century our cattle have grazed peacefully on the rolling hills of the Kettleman Plains. This ensures a healthy herd with superior genetics.

Morris Ranch is regulated by California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), so you can be confident that our beef is never fed animal by-products or supplements. Our beef is offered in halves and shipped frozen. Mosley Farm 45487 South Fork, PO Box 959, Three Rivers, CA 93271 Tel: 559-561-3637 Contact: Teriz or Don Mosley [email protected] Our family farm raises grass-fed beef and lamb. Mostly Natives Nursery 27235 Highway One, PO Box 258, Tomales, CA 94971 Tel: 707-878-2009 Fax: 707-878-2079 Contact: Margaret Graham [email protected] http://www.mostlynatives.com Longtime Marin Organic members Margaret Graham and Walter Earle have owned and operated Mostly Natives Nursery in Tomales since 1984. Before that, Margaret was a commercial fisherman and Walter did this and that, but when they began having children, they decided to go into the nursery business. So, they bought the ¼+ acre plot that their nursery now stands on and began cultivating organic vegetable starts and a diverse palette of both native and non-native plants. Although neither of them is a native Californian themselves, their knowledge of, and appreciation for plants that tolerate seven months of drought each year, is impressive and infectious. Posted at the nursery are lists of plants that do well in various situations such as near the ocean, in the shade, or in containers. In addition, their website provides a wealth of information on all sorts of things including gardening to attract hummingbirds or how to choose deer-resistant plants.People come from all over the Bay Area to buy starts here, mostly from the East Bay and the Peninsula, because, “It's hard to find natives,” says Margaret. One of only three “natives” nurseries in the wider Bay Area,

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california guide: farmers they were pioneer grower-retailers, which means they propagate the plants themselves and sell directly to the public instead of to wholesalers. Mountain Bounty Farm 14579 Blind Shady Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959 Tel: 530-292-3776 Contact: John Tecklin [email protected] http://www.mountainbountyfarm.com/ Mountain Bounty Farm is a 10-acre family farm located high on the forested contours of the San Juan Ridge. Through careful management, we achieve surprising yields of exceptional quality produce. 2010 is our 13th season. John, Angie, and our crew of 4 interns are passionate about farming, cooking and eating good food. We're committed to creating a bountiful, diverse, and delicious harvest to share with our CSA members. Visitors are welcome, please call ahead to schedule your visit. Mt. Barnabe Farm PO Box 468, Lagunitas, CA 94938 Tel: 415-488-4746 Contact: Diane Matthew [email protected] Diane Matthew has been growing raspberries, blackberries and garlic at her farm perched on the east side of Mt. Barnabe for 16 years. Before she became a farmer, Diane was a nurse who had always enjoyed gardening and figured she would just expand her garden. Diane also raises Navajo churro sheep, Dominique chickens (for eggs), a couple of pot belly pigs and three very happy dogs on her farm. Diane believes in the vision of many small farms producing for local consumption. Mt. Moriah 222 Argos Way, Lodi, CA 95240 Tel: 209-200-3805 Contact: Steve Smit [email protected] I grow many fruits, including the pluot (with which you are likely already familiar), the aprium (apricot-plum) and the amazing periclum (peach, apricot, and plum together!). We are at a point where technology and our sense of responsibility have finally made it feasible and necessary to go organic, to invest in tomorrow with our farming practices. MyFarm 522 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 Tel: 415-404-6866 Fax: 415-738-6035 Contact: Trevor Paque [email protected] http://myfarmsf.com MyFarm is a decentralized urban farm in San Francisco. We offer vegetables through our CSA program.

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california guide: farmers Myra House: Holistic Living Center 3643 N. Mills Ave., Claremont, CA 91711 Tel: 909-624-4648 Fax: 909-624-8615 Contact: Sung & Myra Sohn [email protected] http://www.myrahouse.com/ Myra represents a person who is stepping towards a new beginning- out of the fear, anger, despair and feelings of worthlessness resulting from authoritarian superiority, institutional tyranny, heavy materialistic pressure, constant cultural prejudice, and social and ecological injustice. The Myra House is a place of holistic dwelling that promotes ecological principles and supports an alternative life style in harmony with natural energy flows and spirituality- all within an organic, regenerative environment. Mission: -To advocate a simple, organic way of living by pursuing ecological principles -To protect the earth and to promote personal healing, well being and spirituality by providing an organically creative environment -To strive for holistic living through communal praying, gardening and educating present and future generations Vision: HLC recognizes the urgency of the earth's deterioration as well as human beings' excessive materialism in the fast-moving life style of our time. Therefore, HLC exists as an alternative environment (a spiritual healing home that encourages holistic living by pursuing ecologically sustainable principles that emphasize interaction and connection to all existing creatures). Guiding Principles: -We live according to ecological principles by emphasizing values in conservation and recycling. We practice organic gardening, applying the best scientific knowledge available. -We strive to live a simple life by avoiding fast moving patterns of life, by opposing selfish individualism, excessive consumption, oppressive materialism, and profit making. -We promote a co-operative fellowship by sharing an organic environment based on practice and theory for personal healing, well-being and spirituality as well as the expression of each individual's creativity. -We are responsible for earth care by committing ourselves daily to recycling waste and water, generating natural energy from the sun, wind, green waste and composting -We value sustainability by pursuing ecological principles that emphasize relations, interaction, and inter-connection among all existing creatures whether alive or deceased, encompassing nature and culture. -We strive for holistic living incorporating a communal way of praying and gardening, pursuing a simple, frugal yet joyous life toward healing and transformation.

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california guide: farmers About Myra House is a non-profit monastic living place offering a healing, renewing and transforming experience through communal living.

N. D. Muzzi Ranch PO Box 34, San Gregorio, CA 94074 Tel: 650-726-3994 Contact: Dominic Muzzi Strawberries, artichokes, and other local produce picked fresh daily. Open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. March to Nov. Natural Trading Company 5841 Fruitvale Road , Newcastle, CA 95658 Tel: 916-409-9440 Fax: 916-409-9440 Contact: Bryan Kaminsky [email protected] http://www.naturaltradingco.com The Natural Trading Company is a small family-owned and operated certified organic farm located in Newcastle, California 30 miles north east of Sacramento, in the Sierra foothills. We grow a large variety of vegetables and fruit for our 175-member CSA. We also grow wheatgrass and sunflower greens for local juice bars and natural food stores. We grow using non-toxic methods including compost application, crop rotation and, when necessary, a combination of manual and natural pest control techniques that protect both environmental and human health. We never use any synthetic chemicals. Nor do we use any genetically modified or chemically treated seeds. We are certified by California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). The Natural Trading Company supplies Sacramento, Auburn and North Lake Tahoe area natural food stores with Organic Wheatgrass, Sunflower Sprouts and a variety of summer produce. Throughout the summer growing season we bring our surplus of produce, wheatgrass, sprouts and flowers to the Tahoe City and Rocklin farmers' markets: Auburn - Saturdays Kings Beach - Tuesdays Lincoln - Saturdays Tahoe City - Thursdays 8am to 1pm, May to October

Nature's Bounty 5634 Weber Road, Vacaville, CA 95687 Tel: 707-693-0908 Contact: Ahmad Karaouni [email protected] http://nbmeats.com

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california guide: farmers Nature's Bounty is a CA state inspected meat facility located in Vacaville. We offer all-natural, farm-fresh lamb, goat and beef. All animals are treated humanely, free-roam and no chemicals are used in our processes. Nature's Bounty prides itself upon providing our society with a local source of high quality meats. Know what you are eating and where it came from, contact Nature's Bounty today. For more information, check out our website at nbmeats.com Naylor Organics 38781 Road 64, Dinuba, CA 93618 Tel: 559-824-3780 Fax: 559-591-6545 Contact: Mike Naylor [email protected] Certified organic fruit growers. Nevermore Farm 6620 Marine avenue, Arbuckle, CA 95912 Tel: 530-574-3597 Contact: Deborah [email protected] http://www.nevermorefarm.com/ Nevermore Farm grows and conserves a variety of unusual produce and poultry in partnership with Scofield Farms, a producer of extraordinary almond nutmeats. We offer CSA subscriptions, attend the Woodland Farmer's Market, and are willing to deliver our products to homes and businesses in the Woodland/Davis/Colusa area. The philosophy behind Nevermore Farm revolves around one central idea: that which creates sustainable, nutritious food. Please refer to website directions to visit the farm. New Carpati Farm 4241 Bartleson Road, Sebastopol, CA 95473 Tel: 707-829-2978 [email protected] Shitake mushrooms and other varieties grown organically. Limited medicinal herbs and raspberries. Please call before stopping by, tours are available with notice. Free tour with purchase of produce or $5 for adults and $1 for children over 12. U-pick and farm stays available. Hours: February November, by appointment only. New Natives 1255 Hames Road, Aptos, CA 95003 Tel: 831-728-4136 Contact: Sandra Ward [email protected] http://www.newnatives.com/

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california guide: farmers New Natives farm is nestled in a valley on the central coast of California. Over the last 20 years we have grown thousands of pounds of sprouts, using good organic seed, natural sunlight, clean water, and nothing more. Growing sprouts of high quality, using the natural elements is very important to us. We sell locally at farmers markets and natural food stores. New Natives sprouts are known for flavor, quality, and integrity. Nick Ranch Certified Organic Grass Fed Beef 13580 Avenales Ranch Road, Santa Margarita, CA 93453 Tel: 805-438-4875 Contact: Fred and Donna Nick [email protected] http://www.BeyondOrganicGrassFedBeef.com Family owned since 1918, the six generations affiliated with the Nick Ranch have been consistently producing beef cattle, and in addition, have provided breeding stock and herd sires for many other ranchers in the United States. We are Certified Organic and 100% Grass-fed. We are proud of the cattle we raise, and are pleased to finally offer our packaged grass fed beef to a select group of health conscious consumers.

We have been raising our own beef for our friends and family for many years. We knew that our beef had an exceptionally good flavor. We recently discovered that we have always been raising "health food"! It took us some time to fully understand the real benefits of 100% grass fed beef. Our cattle are never confined, nor are they ever given grain. Antibiotics, steriods and hormones are not used.

Nick Ranch beef can be ordered in 6 to 28 pound mixed boxes. Visit the website for more information. Nicolau Farms 4451 S. Carpenter Rd., Modesto, CA 95358 Tel: 209-595-7866 Contact: Walter Nicolau [email protected] http://nicolaufarms.com/our_farm.html Nicolau Farms is one of the last remaining goat farmsteads left in California milking around 50 goats. By farmstead we raise our own goats and produce our farmstead cheeses right on the farm. Our milk is sent directly from the goats to the cheese room where is stored and awaits the cheese making process. We also follow the natural breeding season of the goats which means they take a few months off during the winter to rest and prepare for their new kids in the spring. However we have some select chosen members of the heard which are milked once a day year round providing a select few customers with our fresh chevre on a year round basis. Now our chevre may vary throughout the year being Nicolau Farms is 100% All Natural and does not standardize or altar our milk or cheese in any way; we also use All natural cures and remedies on our goats using NO hormones, antibiotics or conventional medicines. This All Natural wholesome milk is what makes Nicolau Farms finished product so delectable and delicious.

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california guide: farmers Norman A. Kline PO Box 1345, Riverbank, CA 95367 Tel: 209-863-1224 Contact: Norman A. Kline [email protected] We sell dozens of varieties of stone fruits: peaches, plums, and nectarines. We have a farm stand in Modesto and sell to buyers of all sizes, and would love to sell more within the Bay Area. North Coast Native Nursery 2710 Chileno Valley Road, Petaluma, CA 94952 Tel: 707-769-1213 Contact: Roanne Kaplow [email protected] http://northcoastnativenursery.com/ The North Coast Native Nursery was established in 1989. This modern facility grows a wide variety of California native plants for restoration projects, natural landscapes, bioswales and living roofs. We sell plants at wholesale prices to commercial clients, as well as garden centers, schools and eligible non-profit organizations. We sell plants to retail clients at our nursery. Our summer sales hours are Monday through Friday 9AM to 2PM, and Saturday 10AM to 2PM. Other hours can be accommodated on an appointment basis.

North Valley Farms Chevre, Inc. Animal Welfare Approved Listing PO Box 698, Cottonwood, CA 96022 Tel: 530-347-7151 [email protected] http://www.northvalleyfarms.com Offers Animal Welfare Approved goat cheese. Deneane and Mark Ashcraft have farming in their blood. Both are sixth-generation California farmers and both feel a deep connection to their land and their animals. “I don't think we can't not farm,” laughs Mark. “It's in our blood.” The Ashcraft's farm is the first goat dairy to become Animal Welfare Approved in the United States. When Deneane first heard about Animal Welfare Approved at Slow Food, San Francisco, it seemed a natural fit for North Valley Farms. “The standards are comprehensive and deal with every aspect of the goats' lives. We get asked about the welfare of our animals a lot and the Animal Approved Welfare seal is a nice fit of us. It lets our customers know that our goats are out running around in the grass, being goats, and that we're not a confinement operation.” North Valley's goats are born and raised on the farm and Deneane, who is the goat keeper, puts their well-being first and foremost. “Our goats are so important to us and we want them to have as natural a life and as contented a life as possible,” she said. “And our goats are healthier, too. Their high standard of living means they live a longer, healthier life and produce longer.”

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california guide: farmers The Ashcrafts also make handcrafted farmstead goat cheeses, which are made in small batches and are free of hormones and antibiotics. Congratulations to Deneane and Mark Ashcraft! Their North Valley Farms soft goat's milk cheese was Best of Class at the 2009 U.S. Championship Cheese contest. The U.S. Championship Cheese contest is the “Superbowl of cheese” and was held in Green Bay, Wisconsin in March 2009. North Valley Farms cheeses were also Cheese Society Award Winners this year (2010)! Noyo Hill Farm 403 N Harbor Drive, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Tel: 707-357-2295 Contact: John Richardson [email protected] Our farm overlooks Noyo Harbor. With a combination of rich, fertile soil, John's expertise in farming, sustainable farming methods, and loving attention, we have grown and sold produce for coastal residents since 2003. Oak Hill Farm 15101 Sonoma Highway, P.O. Box 1989, Glen Ellen, CA 95442 Tel: 707-996-6643 Fax: 707-935-6612 Contact: Kelly Davis [email protected] http://www.oakhillfarm.net Oak Hill Farm grows produce and flowers on a beautiful piece of the Valley of the Moon. A 100-year old dairy barn houses The Red Barn Store where we sell our wears. Sustainably grown. Long history. Great variety. Monthly tours. Store open April-Christmas. Ocean View Blueberry Farm Crannell Road, Trinidad, CA 95570 Tel: 707-496-5115 Contact: Ray Christie [email protected]

Oils of Paicines PO Box 27, Paicines, CA 95043 Tel: 831-389-4263 Contact: Shelley Hartman Barbara Rever [email protected] http://www.oilsofpaicines.com Oils of Paicines is a small, family-run olive oil business nestled in the foothills of California's beautiful central coast in San Benito County. We produce an extra virgin, first cold press, certified organic olive oil that is both incredibly mellow and fruity in flavor and aroma. It's unforgettable finish lingers

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california guide: farmers without overpowering other ingredients, making it a delightful "dipping oilas well as a wonderful partner in salads, sautes and on the grill. Visit our website at: http://www.oilsofpaicines.com Buon Appetito! Old Creek Ranch 12520 Santa Rita Rd., Cayucos, CA 93430 Tel: 805-995-1164 Contact: Bob and Terri Blanchard [email protected] http://www.oldcreekranch.net Our beef, sheep, and goats are 100% grass fed and raised without the use of antibiotics or hormones. Animals that are pasture-raised in their natural environment produce meat that is full of flavor and nutritional benefits. Meat from grass fed animals is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids or good, heart healthy, fats.

Old Creek Ranch also grows Haas avocados and Valencia and Navel oranges without the use of pesticides or herbicides. Free-range, roaming chickens forage around the ranch, helping to control the pest population and fertilize the land at the same time. As an added bonus, fresh, natural eggs are available each day! Old School Organics 330 Dusty Trail Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 Tel: 831-761-8553 Contact: G. Roger Waddell Micro Family organic farm specializing in raspberries, strawberries, apples and vegetables. Oldani Family Farm PO Box 96, Brooks, CA 95606 Tel: 530-796-4143 Contact: Claire Oldani [email protected] Oranges, Apricots, Plums, Figs, Persimmons Olio Bello d’Olivo 3645 Willow Way, P. O. Box 550, Byron, CA 94514 Tel: 925-634-5051 Contact: Don & Gail Della Nina [email protected] http://www.belloolio.com All around the world there's an essential staple in many of our homes and villas where you'll find great quality, family owned/grown & produced 100% extra virgin olive oil that is readily available for our pantries. As you are aware and have become educated through family, friends & olive oil producers you have realize that it's good for you, your family and special people that come into your life!

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california guide: farmers With that said, if you're concerned about your health, well-being and enjoy good food products, you are already aware that a 100% extra virgin olive oil is a must in your "Cucina". Think about it, if you replace using butter, margarine, lard or everyday bottled oils with extra virgin olive oil each day in preparation of your meals, you could actually make yourself, family and friend's hearts, body & skin healthier. Our California "estate" grown extra virgin olive oil has been certified each year by the California Olive Oil Council (COOC) since 2005. Our olives are hand picked , cold pressed (aka first pressed) within hours of harvesting. When you purchase and try a bottle of Olio Bello d'Olivo, you are literally buying 100% extra virgin olive oil that you will enjoy as well as feel confident that you are using a quality product. Look for the COOC's "certified extra virgin" label, which ensures that the olive oil is free of defects, is truly 100% extra virgin, harvested and produced in "California" from "California" grown olives. If you want the guarantee of freshness and quality, look for the COOC Seal. The seal will help in narrowing down your choices of quality. We encourage growers/producers to join the COOC to learn more about olives, olive oil production and the management of your olive orchard/grove. We also have available for your culinary pallet 15 year and 25 year balsamic vinegars, imported from Modena, Italy; our own (made on the ranch) California Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine Vinegar (aged in American Oak barrels) - we offer a three (3) year and our most recent release is our "Aceto Forte" (very strong vinegar in Italian) which is four (4) years; California Gold Essence Vinegar - all natural and unfiltered - (Asian flare); Sweet Martini Delights (for the sweet tooth individual); assorted table gourmet stuffed olives; tapenades; Green Olive & Lemon Mustard with Roasted Garlic; and last our handmade olive oil soaps. We thank you for you continued interest and support for Olio Bello d'Olivo's 100% "estate" extra virgin olive oils and other fine products. Enjoy & good health to all. Oliveto Del Vecchio 12746 Pine Ave., Potter Valley, CA 95469 Tel: 707-743-1766 Contact: Theresa Reichert [email protected] http://www.olivetodelvecchio.com We grow olives, have our own olive press and produce organic olive oil. We have lots of varieties such as Tuscan, Arbequina, and lemon flavors. We have been certified by the California Olive Oil Council. We will press, bottle and label olive oil for other people. Orange Spring Ranch Animal Welfare Approved Listing 8093 Hunters Valley Road, Mariposa, CA 95338 Tel: 209-376-2382 [email protected] http://www.orangespringranch.com Orange Spring Ranch raises Animal Welfare Approved beef. Standing on the lush pastures of Orange Spring Ranch, onlookers are awarded a spectacular view

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california guide: farmers of the rich agricultural land of the Central Valley. Nestled against the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada Foothills, Orange Spring Ranch is home to a herd of Red Angus bulls. Amongst the oak trees, the cattle graze year round on grasses and clover. Orange Spring's cattle gain weight naturally and gradually, and never set foot in an auction house or feedlot. The result: juicy, tender meat harvested once a year, in the late spring, when grasses are at their richest and packed with essential nutrients. Orange Spring Ranch is proud to be Animal Welfare Approved, in accordance to its devotion to both the animals and the environment. Orangewood Farm PO Box 8, Rumsey, CA 95679 Tel: 530-796-3679 Contact: Bonny Scott [email protected] We sell transplants of native plants and organic vegetables. We also grow medicinal herbs and fruit. We are fun and energetic people who are passionate about growing quality plants and fruit! Orchard Farms 10951 Barnett Valley Rd., Sebastopol, CA 95472 Tel: 707-823-6528 Contact: Ken Orchard ken@orchard-farms http://www.orchard-farms.com I believe that responsible farming involves an intimate stewardship with the land. I work hard to improve my soil's viability while caring for my crops. When preparing soil, I first add well-rotted compost into the soil. I then blend in naturally occurring fertilizers, thus supplying vital nutrients needed for vigorous crop growth. I encourage beneficial insects by planting friendly perennials, and I deal with pests in an ecologically conscious fashion, without poisons or toxic chemical pesticides. The result is outstanding organic produce and soil that is in better condition at the end of each growing season. Organic Pastures Dairy Co., LLC Animal Welfare Approved Listing 7221 S. Jameson Ave., Fresno, CA 93706 Tel: 877-729-6455 [email protected] http://www.organicpastures.com Sells Animal Welfare Approved raw milk from Organic Pastures Dairy Company, LLC. Ask for other Organic Pastures Animal Welfare Approved products that may be available. Organic Pastures is a fourth generation, family owned and operated, vertically integrated organic farming operation. Their Grade A dairy is 100% organic and 100% pasture-based. Mark, Aaron, and Kaleigh McAfee, who work respectively as Founder and CEO, Operations Manager, and Marketing Manager, value the high quality of milk that comes from a humanely managed herd. Organic Pastures cows are never confined to feedlots and always graze freely on abundant grass pastures.

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california guide: farmers The McAfees never give their cows hormones, GMOs, antibiotics or other synthetic chemicals. They also decided that responsible herd management meant only using bull breeding, in place of artificial insemination by a veterinarian. To promote the health and vitality of their cows they prioritize genetic diversity, and keep a high percentage of Jersey, Guernsey, Normandy, Brown Swiss and Holstein cows in their herd. These European breeds are better adapted to graze the pastures than traditional Holstein cows, and make more butterfat so their milk is extra creamy. At Organic Pastures every cow has a name and a place in the heart of the family and employees, a relationship built through constant care and concern for the herd's well-being. All of the milk from the dairy is processed on site at the Organic Pastures farm creamery. In addition to producing raw, organic milk they make and sell value-added products including cream, butter, and cheese. These products are distributed by their own fleet of 13 trucks to over 300 retail locations (such as Whole Foods Market stores) in California, as well as 10 farmers markets. They are proud to have an 8 year track record of zero pathogens while never having to pasteurize, homogenize or otherwise denature their fresh milk. Organic Pastures offers free farm tours 7 days a week. Organic Pastures Dairy Company 7221 South Jameson, Fresno, CA 93706 Tel: 559-846-9732 [email protected] http://www.organicpastures.com/ Organic Pastures Diary Company raw milk is not pasteurized, homogenized, or standardized. This is natural milk coming directly from the cow. Organic Pastures' pasture-based mobile dairy produces milk which is naturally low in bacteria. There are no steel fences or concrete pathways that may injure the cows. The dairy design creates very little waste, eliminating manure-filled lagoons, which are present on traditional dairies. The Mobile Milking Parlor allows cows to remain in the pasture, instead of spending their lives in corrals filled with manure. None of the individually named cows are ever given antibiotics, hormones, or GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms). Only pasture, natural grains, and approved organic homeopathic methods are used to feed and care for the cows. The health of each cow is a high priority. Preventative healthcare keeps the herd healthy all year. Our Father's Farm 9548 Co. Rd. 87 (Box 33), Lookout, CA 96054 Tel: 530-294-1115 Fax: 530-294-1115 Contact: David Sims [email protected]

Owens Acres & Fortuna Farms 2137 Fortuna Mine Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Tel: 530-626-3587 Contact: Laura & Mike Owens [email protected] http://owensacres.com/ Owens Acres is Certified Organic (CCOF) and uses sustainable growing methods and specializes in

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california guide: farmers lavender, herbs, flowers, and heirloom vegetables. Products are handmade in small batches to ensure absolute freshness. Owens Acres makes herb & flower natural tisanes, organic soaps, healing salves, bath and beauty products for the whole family. Located on 13 Acres in Placerville, we're just half way between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe in the heart of California's gold country. Oz Farm PO Box 105, Point Arena, CA 95468 Tel: 707-882-3046 [email protected] http://www.oz-farm.com Oz Farm grows apples, pears and a large variety of vegetables. We have 17 acres certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF).Apples and pears are a special feature of the Oz Farming operation. We specialize in the production of unusual and antique apples that are "espaliered(trained on trellises in rows much like grapes in vineyards). Some of our most interesting varieties include: * Pink Pearl * Cox Orange Pippin * Jonagold * Braeburn * Belle de Boskoop * Spitzenberg * Ashmead's KernelOz also grows a selection of cider apples which we press into our own organic juice blends . Our customers include restaurants and natural food stores in San Francisco, the wholesale market, local farmers markets, and schools.Our market garden features a variety of vegetables including salad mix, potatoes, garlic, onions, herbs, and many other vegetables as well as flowers suited to our coastal climate. On Saturdays from May to October, Oz Farm sells its fresh organic produce at the Gualala Farmers Market. We also supply Pangaea restaurant in Gualala with seasonal produce. Pacific Star Gardens 20872 County Road 99, Woodland, CA 95776 Tel: 530-666-7308 Contact: Robert Ramming [email protected] http://www.freewebs.com/pacificstargardens/ We usually start the season around mid-April with U-pick strawberries (school groups welcome!). Apricots ripen in May (U-pick also). Our recent planting of blackberries, boysenberries, ollalieberries and marionberries will (hopefully) provide us with a crop this year in June and July (U-pick also).June, July and August feature our tomatoes (red and orange) and melons (cantaloupe, Juan Canary, Sharlyn, Ambrosia, Galia, and more) and watermelons (Tiger Baby and seedless red and yellow varieties). These and other vegetables are available at our farmstand.We enjoy showing our farm- group tours welcome (small fee). Paicines Ranch 13388 Old Airline Highway, P.O. Box 8, Paicines, CA 95043 Tel: 831-628-0288 Fax: 831-628-0289 Contact: Betsy Ketcham [email protected] http://www.paicinesranch.com When you purchase beef from our ranch you support local, sustainable agriculture in Northern California, and you know that you are eating food that is both safe and healthy.

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Our beef is grass-finished on our ranch South of Hollister in San Benito County, which means that the animals are fed only grass their entire lives- no corn or grain products. When cattle are fed grain to finish them, the composition of the animal fat changes dramatically, along with the amount of fat, or marbling. As compared to the average grain-finished feedlot beef, some of the benefits of our grass-finished product are:

Leaner Meat: one-third the amount of fat found in grain-finished beef or about the same fat content as a skinless chicken breast Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA: 3-5 times as much of this cancer-fighting compound as grain-fed Omega 3 fatty acids: 2-6 times as much as grain-fed Vitamin E: 2-4 times as much as grain-fed.

Our animals spend their entire lives living in a low-stress environment. They live in herds on pastures where we use no insecticides, pesticides, or herbicides. We never use growth hormones or sub-therapeutic antibiotics. We are proud of the way they are treated and the quality of the meat that results. All of our meat is processed in a small, custom USDA-certified processing facility in Orland, CA and is tracked to the animal.

We have a variety of cuts available. See the order page on the website for a list of cuts and prices. The meat is vacuum packaged and will last well in the freezer. Halves and split halves are also available. The weight is approximately 200 lbs. (half) or 100 lbs. (split-half). When you purchase this quantity, you can let us know whether you prefer a majority of ground beef or more roasts. This product is available seasonally. Product can be picked up in Paicines (near Hollister) or Saratoga (near San Jose). Contact us for further details. Paradise Valley Produce Box 382, Bolinas, CA 94924 Tel: 415-868-0205 Contact: Dennis and Sandra Dierks [email protected] Lettuce, spinach, kale, chard, onions, leeks, apples, strawberries, zucchini, cucumbers, potatoes, fennel, beets and herbs. All crops certified organic. Parker Farms 2991 Rockville Rd, Suisun Valley, CA 94585 Tel: 707-422-2915 Contact: Suzy or Walt [email protected] http://suisunvalley.com/plan-your-visit/farm-stands/parker-farms/ Produce includes heirloom tomatoes, 7 eggplant varieties, sweet bell peppers, hot chiles (including habañeros), super sweet corn, local fruits and U-Pick flowers. Enjoy the atmosphere and local

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california guide: farmers charm. Stop by and see Suzy!!! Patchworks Farm 350 Angela Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95405 Tel: 707-542-6700 Contact: Noel Schmidt [email protected] http://www.patchworksfarm.org Patchworks Farm is a program of Community Service Learning Connection (CSLC) a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation. Patchworks has been operating for ten years and is now concentrating solely on offering a pathway to sustainability through place-based education. We also sell produce at farm stands, please check the website for current locations. The CSLC credo is LEAP, an acronym for "Live simply, Educate for change, Advocate for justice and Practice saying thanks". We, like the frog in the French recipe, sit unnoticing as the temperature rises around us, and we, like the frog, will come to a quick end unless we wake up and muster the moral courage to leap.Patchworks Farm is a grass-roots community collaboration of schools, businesses, healthcare organizations, and agribusinesses all of whom support our mission of fostering earth-friendly, sustainable living. Our non-profit corporation has formed this collaboration to develop a beautiful 5 acre farm as our learning laboratory. We have a delightful, red barn set up as a classroom and are located near Ursuline and Cardinal Newman High Schools in Northern Santa Rosa. We engage hundreds of youth from elementary to community college age groups in various land-based sustainability oriented projects to help guide them to a more sustainable future. Current Projects Include: Sustainable farming classes for children through high school age Water conservation Organic food production Biodiesel fuel production Solar voltaic energy systems Bee production Composting Summer gardening classes for children A seed-to-table project for under-served kids Path to Freedom 631 Cypress Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 Tel: 626-795-8400 Fax: 626-844-4586 Contact: Jules Dervaes [email protected] http://www.pathtofreedom.com/ Path to Freedom is a grassroots, family operated, original urban homestead located in the midst of Pasadena Surrounded by urban sprawl and just a short distance from a freeway, the Dervaes Family have

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california guide: farmers steadily worked at transforming this ordinary city lot into an organic and sustainable micro-farm. This website documents the many steps the Dervaeses have taken and hopes to inspire fellow travelers on their own life-changing journey. Be inspired to take the first step... Pato's Dream Date Gardens 60-499 Hwy. 86, Thermal, CA 92274 Tel: 760-399-5669 Contact: Doug Adair [email protected] http://www.patosdreamdategardens.com/ Family farm selling certified organically grown dates by direct mail order, through localharvest.org, and at Alhambra Farmers Market on Sundays. Paul Horton Farming 9872 Dillard Rd, Wilton, CA 95693 Tel: 916-687-6477 Contact: Paul Horton

Payne Farm P.O. Box 4861, Modesto, CA 95352 Tel: 209-402-6268 Contact: Brad Payne

Peacock Family Farms PO Box 486, Dinuba, CA 93618 Tel: 559-591-5786 Contact: Scott Peacock [email protected] http://www.peacockfamilyfarms.com gourmet dried fruits and nuts for shipping; wholesale fresh produce available along central coast Pedal Patch Community 90038 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048 Tel: 323-216-2198 Contact: Jason Eugene Boarde [email protected] http://www.pedalpatchcommunity.com Pedal Patch of PPC is a community supported social organization organized by people within a patchwork of communities. They offer program services such as Edible Landscaping, Habitat Landscaping and Garden-sharing, which supports their social programs for At-Risk-Youth, Seniors, Farm-to-School and growing food for the hungry. This cool, hip and social enterprise is also soon to offer an organic CSA program, which edibles are produce on several plots throughout the city. PPC

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california guide: farmers is all about building healthy, sustainable communities. Pedrozo Dairy & Cheese Company Orland, CA 95963 Tel: 530-514-3837 Contact: John [email protected] http://www.realfarmsteadcheese.com/ Seasonal Raw Farmhouse Cheese. We use only the raw milk from our grass-fed cows, which means we have complete control of the quality of our cheeses from start to finish. Our cows are hormone and antibiotic free, and have as much access to pasture as nature will allow. Petaluma Egg Farm Petaluma, CA 94954 Tel: 707-763-2924 [email protected] http://www.petalumaeggfarm.com We're a local family farm and we serve Northern California exclusively with a variety of specialty eggs. Our eggs are the freshest because our hens are never more than a few hours from our customers. Not only do our eggs get to market faster, they get there with a lot less impact on the environment. We would rather put our resources into raising smaller, healthier flocks than spending it on fuel costs to haul our eggs to distant markets. When you think about it, it just makes sense. All our hens are treated the same, though their diets do vary. That means that none of our hens has ever seen a cage and they benefit from all the rest of the exacting standards required to raise and certify organic eggs. In fact, the entire ranch you see above is certified organic. The sheep, cattle, and vegetables we grow there are all raised for the organic market. Our business is eggs, but everything we do contributes to our goal of sustainable agriculture Simply put, we are committed to Petaluma Farms Judy's Family Farm 700 Cavanaugh Ln, Petaluma, CA 94952 Tel: 707-763-0921 [email protected] http://www.judysfarm.com/ We've been dedicated to producing the very best eggs possible for over 15 years.

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california guide: farmers * We promote sustainable agriculture * Our families have been producing eggs the old fashioned way for 3 generations * We control the the quality of our eggs - from the hen to your store * We're a family and care about our customers as well as our hens

Peter Worsley, Grower PO Box 319, Inverness, CA 94937 Tel: 415-663-1207 Contact: Peter Worsley [email protected] Individual crops grown or produced: Garlic, lettuce, salad greens, basil, broccoli, squash, scallions, carrots, beets, Asian vegetables, tomatoes, melons, peas, beans, dry beans, broccoli, apples, plums, figs, gooseberries, raspberries Organic crops available: Garlic, lettuce, salad greens, basil, broccoli, squash, scallions, carrots, beets, Asian vegetables, tomatoes, melons, peas, beans, dry beans, broccoli, apples, plums, figs, gooseberries, raspberries About our farm: Since 1997, leased three parcels on West Marin ranches, one home farm. Certified organic by Marin Organic Certified Agriculture, member Marin Organic. Peterson's Farm 636 Gossage Ave., Petaluma, CA 94952 Tel: 707-765-4582 Contact: Ettamarie Peterson [email protected] http://www.petersonsfarm.com Our prime objective at Peterson's Farm is to provide fresh, naturally grown farm products to visitors. We also want to share our knowledge and enjoyment of small scale family farming with everyone. We offer a fine selection of seasonal products such as pumpkins, honey, dried flowers, tomatoes and two kinds of persimmons, the hard and the soft varieties. This year we have lots of Cinderella pumpkins which are not only very beautiful but good eating, too! We enjoy giving you ideas and helpful hints on how to use our products. We welcome visitors that want to purchase quality, pesticide free farm products at reasonable prices. Peterson's Farm is an enjoyable, educational destination for families and schools. In the spring we give a talk about bees and how their life cycle is like the butterfly's. The children also get to see and feed the animals. School groups usually spend about an hour and a half here, more if they eat lunch in the picnic area. Our field trips are learning experiences, not just a day away from school!

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california guide: farmers Petit Teton 18601 Hwy 128, Yorkville, CA 95494 Tel: 707-895-3683 Contact: Nikki Ausschnitt [email protected] We have a farm and ranch, our practices are organic but not certified. Phil Foster Ranch PO Box 249, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045 Tel: 831-623-2806 Contact: Phillip Foster [email protected] http://www.pinnacleorganic.com Phil and Katherine Foster farm 250 acres of C.C.O.F. and I.F.O.A.M. certified organic vegetables, melons and fruit on two ranches near San Juan Bautista and Hollister, California. On our 50 acres in San Juan Bautista, we grow cool season crops (examples: lettuces, cabbage) and on our 200 acres near Hollister, we grow hot season crops (examples: sweet corn, bell peppers, garlic, onions). We have a diverse range of crops, marketing up to 60 produce items at the peak of the season. We sell at the farm on Saturdays, and also through Farmers Markets, local retail stores, local wholesalers, and through several national wholesalers. We strive to maintain the PINNACLE label's high quality by: * Paying our employees a fair wage and benefits, and treating them with respect. 20 workers are year-round while another 20 seasonal employees return each year. * Building the soil with cover crops and compost. We make all of the compost we need for our farm on 4 acres, which are dedicated for that purpose. Wood chips from San Francisco bay area cities are recycled through the composting process. * Practicing environmentally sensitive pest control by attracting beneficial insects, constructing owl boxes, planting hedgerows, spraying compost tea, and more. Our goal is to minimize spraying (even though the sprays are organic) whenever possible. We try to anticipate insect and disease problems, and use a multi-faceted approach to preventing them, using organic techniques. Biological control is always our primary goal. * Decreasing water consumption and protecting water quality by using drip irrigation whenever possible, and other water saving techniques. * Finding alternatives to fossil fuels. We have 53 kilowatts of solar panels, and intend to add more. We fuel most of our tractors and trucks with Biodiesel. We run all of our diesel delivery trucks, and our newer tractors, on 100% biodiesel (note: as of 2007, only 99% biodiesel is available). Pre-1990's tractors have natural rubber hoses and gaskets which may be ruined by biodiesel, but newer models utilize synthetic rubber which is relatively unaffected by biodiesel. * Seeking to improve farming methods through observation, talking with other farmers, soil and tissue testing, and keeping up with the latest research.

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california guide: farmers Contact: Eddie Piazza Grows apples, cherries, and walnuts. Pie Ranch 2080 Cabrillo Highway, PO Box 363, Davenport, CA 95017 Tel: 650-879-0995 Contact: Jared Lawson, Nancy Vail [email protected] http://www.pieranch.org/ Pie Ranch is a center for education and social change. Through hands-on learning about the full cycle of food production - from seed and shoot to scrumptious meal to steaming compost - we inspire people to build a healthier food system. While much of our activity is based on the farm, we also work in the city with individuals, organizations, businesses and public agencies to foster stronger relationships between urban and rural communities. We are also working to protect and restore the old Green Oaks Ranch - a historically, agriculturally, and ecologically significant farm on the San Mateo coast - as the permanent home for our rural education and production.

PL Bar Ranch 33795 Gloria Rd., Gonzales, CA 93926 Tel: 831-675-2419 Fax: 831-675-1917 Contact: Frank La Macchia [email protected] http://plbar.com We raise 100% grass-fed beef naturally with no hormones, no steroids, and no antibiotics. We sell to restaurants, grocery stores, and individuals at the ranch. Please call ahead of time for an appointment and pricing information. Plainfield Produce 25599 Road 96, Davis, CA 95616 Tel: 530-756-8391 Contact: Marc and Sasha Beoshanz We are a family farm that specializes in high quality, pesticide free produce. For the last five years we have been selling our produce from our own roadside stand, as well as supplying other larger, local produce stands . During the summer you can find us at both the Woodland Farmers Market and the Esparto Farmers Market. We currently provide weekly produce boxes for several neighbors and friends, too. Generally, we have 5 to 10 different seasonal vegetable crops and can put together a nice selection of mixed vegetables for our customers. Please call for availability and pricing. Pleasants Vally Iris Farm 7317 Pleasants Valley Rd, Vacaville, CA 95688 Tel: 707-451-3367

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california guide: farmers Contact: Mark and Kendall Richard [email protected] http://irisfarmer.com/ We carry over 400 varieties of bearded iris (mostly tall) including space age, rebloomers and a few very special medians. As varieties sell out, we remove them from the website. For the best selection, it's best to order early. We are family owned and operated farm located in beautiful Pleasants Valley just outside the city of Vacaville in Northern California. We welcome vistitors to our gardens, during our iris bloom seasaon (April/May). This year we will be open on the weekends from April 17 thru May 16 from 10-4. We hope you enjoy our website and thank you for choosing Pleasants Valley Iris Farm. Directions: From the Bay Area or Fairfield. Take I80 East, take the Pena Adobe exit (in Vacaville), Go left over the freeway, Turn Right on Pleasants Valley Rd. We are 6 miles down the road on the left. From Sacramento: Take I80 West, take the Alamo Dr. Exit in Vacaville, Turn left onto Alamo Dr., Turn left onto Foothill, Turn Right onto Pleasants Valley Rd., Drive 4 miles. We are on the left. Potter 8 Ranch Animal Welfare Approved Listing PO Box 508, Loyalton, CA 96118 Tel: 530-993-1199 [email protected] Raises Animal Welfare Approved beef cattle and sells beef off the farm. Call or email for more information. Shipping available. Potter 8 Ranch (named for the 8 members of the Potter family who all still help out on the farm) raise 100% grassfed Animal Welfare Approved cattle in Loyalton, CA in the largest high altitude valley in the U.S. And now that most of Arnold and Chris Potter's children are grown and living away from home, they all use their unique skills - from photography and farrier skills to website design - in order to help out on the farm. The Potters are proud that they grow all of their own feed and that they have figured out the best cow breed for their needs and the needs of their customers. Arnold says the Angus/Belted Galloway marbles really nicely and that their customers always comment about how great tasting the beef is. The Potters first became interested in grassfed beef because Chris had developed high cholesterol. Unfortunately, they found that the grassfed beef they were buying at the super market tasted like “crud.” They were inspired to raise their own grassfed cattle. Potter Family Farms Visalia, CA 93292 Tel: 877-733-6260 [email protected] We're happy to introduce you to our growing family of certified organic dairy products and

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california guide: farmers supernatural frozen yogurt mixes. A healthy family is a happy family. We don't want to feed our kids junk, or yours either. We offer our super natural and certified organic dairy products in the same spirit of goodness that fuels our company day to day. In addition to simple, nature-fresh ingredients, everything we make brings you a little bit o' love and a whole lotta yummy! Whether it's a chicken scratching in the yard, a cow grazing in her pasture, or a family farming their land, we believe in the health and happiness of all creatures great and small. And that includes you! Prather Ranch 42045 McArthur Road, Fall River Mills, CA 96028 Tel: 530-336-7007 Contact: James Rickert [email protected] http://www.pratherranch.com The Prather Ranch is an organic cattle and hay operation located in the shadows of Mt Shasta. Prather Ranch is committed to producing the highest quality certified organic beef in the north state.

Prevedelli Farms 260 Pioneer Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076 Tel: 831-724-9282 Contact: Geri [email protected] http://www.prevedelli.com Prevedelli Farms has over 50 years of agricultural experience. Our farm is a family tradition; we are a third generation family farm. Apples are our passion and we hope we can pass this passion on to you, the consumer. Over the years, we've mastered the art of growing apples to ensure our apples taste as good as they look. We grow the finest assortment of apples and pears. Each delectable assortment of apples range from vintage to new varieties to enhance the pleasure of the palate. Each apple and pear is individually hand picked to yield the finest and unique apples. Our produce is locally grown and sun ripened. Santa Cruz has unique growing conditions, which makes it ideal for producing the sweetest apples and pears available to the consumer. Our Mediterranean climate helps maximize sun ripening. Primeval Gardens Animal Welfare Approved Listing 25140 Hwy 94, Potrero, CA 91963 Tel: 858-449-4843 Contact: Iris and Jason Gardner [email protected] http://www.dirtandveggies.com Chicken Eggs from Primeval Gardens are Animal Welfare Approved. Iris and Jason Gardner own and operate Primeval Gardens, a small family run CSA farm nestled amongst the shady oaks in eastern San Diego County. In addition to being a farmer, Jason is an

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california guide: farmers active duty Navy SEAL, and Iris runs things full time when he is away from the farm. They pride themselves on growing only the highest quality, naturally grown produce possible. Chemicals are never applied to the land that Iris and Jason call home or to the food that they grow, and the comfort and freedom of their animals are top priorities. The farm has large vegetable and herb gardens in addition to an 80 tree fruit and nut orchard. It is also home to a menagerie of horses, chickens, guinea hens, peacocks, cats, dogs, a pig, and a tortoise. Iris and Jason provide free range eggs from their Animal Welfare Approved chickens and fresh, local, naturally grown vegetables and fruit to a number of families in east San Diego County. Quetzal Farm 2927 Llano Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Tel: 707-292-4599 Contact: Keith Ables [email protected] http://www.quetzalfarm.com/ Quetzal Farm (pronounced ket-sall) produces organic vegetables and fruit on seventeen acres in Santa Rosa and Occidental, California. Quetzal specializes in dry farmed tomatoes, sweet peppers, chilies and eggplant. We also grow apples, basil, cucumbers, squash, and other vegetables. Kevin McEnnis started the farm in Santa Rosa in 1999, giving it the name of the national bird of Guatemala, where he planted his first garden. The farm originally produced for farm market sales in Berkeley and Sonoma County, slowly building up its production and reputation each year. In 2004 Keith Abeles joined Quetzal Farm. He has helped build up the farm's wholesale and direct to store/restaurant sales. Quetzal Farm grows the highest quality produce in a location with good soils, and a climate that benefits from a mix of Santa Rosa heat and a prevailing cool marine influence. This unique environment allows us to grow lettuce and other cool season crops side by side with tomatoes and other heat loving plants. Vegetables mature slower in this particular climate, which increases quality and taste. Quetzal Farm is also growing on a 10-acre site in Occidental, California. Our new site has over 300 apple trees and fields for vegetables as well. There is better drainage and far less frost at this site. We aim to have product earlier and later in the year, as well as fruit from the orchard. Quetzal grows and dries its own chilies. These chilies offer many amazing culinary opportunities. Keep an eye out for our products at farmer's markets and in retail stores. Check out recipes on the website. Quetzal Farm uses sustainable farming practices. We build organic matter in our fields, restore habitat and plant hedgrows throughout the farm. This increases habitat for beneficial insects, birds, and other animals. It also helps us grow great food. We pride ourselves on producing the freshest, tastiest, high quality food and flowers. We keep a high standard when picking and packing produce, and our customers tell us this quality keeps them shopping for Quetzal items. We've thoroughly enjoyed getting to meet and know our customers over time. If you have not shopped with us already, we encourage you to.

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california guide: farmers You can find our goods at Bay Area Farmer's Markets, Whole Foods, grocery stores, restaurants, and beyond. Enjoy the Bounty! Rabb Cattle Co. Animal Welfare Approved Listing 21516 Ave. 380, Woodlake, CA 93286 Tel: 559-564-2312 Raises Animal Welfare Approved breeding stock cattle Rafter S. High Country Ranch P.O. Box 334, Bieber, CA 96009 Tel: 530-294-5285 Contact: Mike & Linda Sawyer [email protected] Rafter S High Country Ranch is a small family operation that raises beef and lamb on high quality pasture without antibiotics and hormones. Products are available at the California Certified Farmers markets in Redding, Susanville and Montgomery Creek, and at select retailers in Redding and Susanville. Orders can be taken by phone or email. Shipping is available on occasion. Rainbow Ranch Farms Rainbow Ranch Drive-Way, P.O. BOX 570, Pinon Hills, CA 92372 Tel: 760-868-6206 Contact: Poly Stone [email protected] http://www.rainbowranchfarms.com/ We are prepared to butcher, dress and package your Game Birds, Chickens & Turkeys. Same day processing is available. 10 days advance notice is required. We can also arrange for large livestock butchering, here at the farm, performed by a licensed butcher & we can transport your meat to a qualified custom cut and wrap processor or you may want to take your meat whole or in half, it is entirely up to you. Lambs, Pigs, Goats etc. 2 weeks advance notice is required. Rancho Alegre PO Box 607, Sunol, CA 94586 Tel: 877-586-3748 Contact: Sandi Bohner [email protected] http://www.ranchoalegre-lavender.com We grow over 4000 English lavenders and popular hybrids. They are available fresh, dried, or in a variety of soaps, lotions, balms, plus other bath and pet products. Rancho Arroyos 8880 Locust Avenue, Lucerne Valley, CA 92356 Tel: 909-584-1040 Contact: Chon & Anna Bribiescas

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california guide: farmers Organic produce, eggs, and turkey. Rancho Gordo 1755 INDUSTRIAL WAY, No.26, Napa, CA 94558 Tel: 707-259-1935 Contact: Steve Sardo [email protected] http://www.ranchogordo.com We only sell indigenous New World foods. We grow our chilis in Napa county and our beans in Sacramento county. Look for us at Farmers Markets and our retail warehouse in Napa! Rancho Notso Grande 5051 12th. Ave., Hanford, CA 93230 Tel: 559-269-1152 Fax: 559-589-0420 Contact: John Olivas [email protected] YOU PICK=FAMILY FUN or WE PICK=CONVENIENCE. "The home of nature's best antioxidants." Featuring: Blueberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, Boysenberry, Ollalie berry and Tay berry. Also, Peaches, White Nectarines, Walnuts, Pecans, Apricots, flowers and home made preserves. Open May thru August, Tues-Sat from 7AM-7PM with all other times by appointment. Southeast corner of 12th. Avenue and Excelsior Avenues in Hanford, CA. We are 7 miles north of Hanford and 25 miles south of Fresno. We are not yet certified for organic growing, but do not use pesticides on the vines so that you may eat your fill while picking. Tours welcome! For more information call John at 559-269-1152.

Rancho Papagallo Farms 39651 Via Cacho, Temecula, CA 92592 Tel: 951-491-5361 Contact: Jill Mann [email protected] http://www.ranchopapagallo.com Welcome to Rancho Papagallo! We are located in Southern California, tucked between the rolling hills and wineries just outside of Temecula. Here at our hacienda we run an intimate western-style horse boarding facility for up to 10 horses, we breed Pygora fiber goats and we sell farm fresh eggs from free-range pasture-fed hens. Rancho Papagallo means "rooster daddy ranch", and we have our resident rooster daddy struttin' around, too. So swing by the ranch and pick up some eggs, watch the baby goats play, take a full tour, or bring your spinning wheel and we'll sit and spin while we chat. Life is good at Rancho Papagallo!

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california guide: farmers Rancho Shiraz 31258 Via Puerta del Sol, Bonsall , CA 92003 Tel: 760-732-1069 Rancho Shiraz, located in Bonsall, CA, is a certified organic farm that practices sustainable methods of growth. Currently, our produce is sold at Jimbo's Naturally locations in San Diego. We run a small CSA and orders can be made by phone. The farm is open for visiting. Our selection includes: Avocados, Cherimoya, Figs, Guavas, Herbs, Lemons, Limes, Naval Oranges, Pomegranates, and various vegetables.

Randazzo Farms Lakeside, CA 92040 Tel: 619-448-3683 Contact: Mike Randazzo [email protected] http://www.randazzofarms.com/ns/ Randazzo Farms provides the most delicious produce available. We are Local, Sustainable and Pesticide Free. Randazzo Farms is a Hydroponic Farm in Lakeside, CA. We grow Lettuce, Tomatoes, Peppers and Herbs. Our largest crop is our Lettuce. It is sweet and delicious and we are able to grow all varieties of lettuce all year round. Even growing beautiful leaf lettuce during the hot summer months. Hydroponic growing uses no soil and uses 75% less water to grow our produce than a Traditional Farmer would need to use. We also use less square footage to grow a higher quality product. Our Greenhouses are temperature regulated with recycled water to keep a more consistent temperature day and night. These controls allow for a more consistent product in the end. Currently sells at Ocean Beach Farmers Market: Wednesday: 4 pm - 7 pm (Winter) 4 pm - 8 pm (Summer) Delivery available for restaurants in San Diego County and local orders in Lakeside. Range Brothers 2471 Trevino Way, Fairfield, CA 94534 Tel: 707-399-8356 [email protected] http://www.rangebrothers.com/index.htm We operate a pasture-based farm in the Capay Valley in Northern California. We have recently launched a line of fresh pork cuts, sausages, as well as hardwood smoked bacon and ham (with no added nitrites). You can count on us to keep our ingredients natural and as simple as possible. We are a bunch of guys...so simple is good. Raphael Gardens Rudolf Steiner College 9200 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

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california guide: farmers Tel: 916-961-8727 ext.156 Contact: David Basile [email protected] http://www.steinercollege.edu Raphael Gardens is the center of education for Biodynamic Agriculture on the West Coast. Raphael Gardens hosts a series of workshops on Biodynamic Agriculture, Backyard Victory Gardening, and Natural Beekeeping as well as operating an apprenticeship program and a 40 share CSA. Re Rustica 1865 Herndon Avenue, Ste K 279, Clovis, CA 93619 Tel: 559-977-7539 Contact: Aaron Brachfeld or Mary Choate [email protected] http://www.rerustica.com Affordable farm fresh food, FREE home delivery through most of California and affordable shipping nation-wide! Pick your owns and free tours are informative and entertaining, covering everything from ecology to history, agricultural law, agricultural science and more! They grow 100's of crops, from staples like potatoes and beans and grains to treats like honey and grapefruit, nuts and mushrooms, and all the usual favorites. Real Food Farms Animal Welfare Approved Listing 5260 China Hill Rd, El Dorado, CA 95623 [email protected] Produces Animal Welfare Approved eggs Red Dog Ranch 44525 Gualala Rd., Gualala, CA 95445 Tel: 707-884-9640 Fax: 707-884-9640 Contact: Richard Fesler [email protected] http://www.reddogranch.com/

Richard & Victoria Fesler own and manage Red Dog Ranch™ and farm the land over 14 hours a day. Both Richard & Victoria have a 20 year history from the Silicon Valley. Richard with a multi-disciplined engineering background, Victoria as a dot com executive. Richard has a passion for cooking -Victoria, a passion for eating his cooking. Both share the passion of hard work, farming, and growing chemical-free fruits & vegetables for their family's healthy lifestyle. The Feslers share their ranch with their two sons, three red Boxers, and an occasional bear and mountain lion.

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Red Earth Farm 13550 Algerine Wards Ferry Rd., Sonora, CA 95370 Tel: 209-206-0668 Contact: Larry Giles and Katie Johnson [email protected] http://www.redearthfarm.com We are a small, sustainable family farm producing vegetables, fruits, and eggs for people in our community. Our food is available at local farmers markets and natural food stores, through a CSA program, and occasionally at area restaurants. Redtail Ranch PO Box 55, Laytonville, CA 95454 Tel: 707-272-1893 Contact: John Sipila [email protected] A Four-acre CCOF certified organic orchard and farm. They have been farming for fifteen years and their product line is diverse, and includes cherries, asparagus, shitake mushrooms and honey in addition to the apples and more common vegetables they bring to market. Redwood Hill Farm 2064 Gravenstein Hwy N, Building 1 Suite 130, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Tel: 707-823-8250 Contact: Sharon Bice [email protected] http://www.redwoodhill.com For over 30 years, Redwood Hill Farm has been committed to producing the best tasting and least processed goat milk products available anywhere. As a family farm in Sonoma County, we utilize a natural approach to animal husbandry to hand craft award -winning goat milk cheese and delicious goat milk yogurt. Reinhold Ranch 351 Lagunita Drive, Soquel, CA 95073 Tel: 831-462-2301 Contact: Michael Reinhold The Reinhold Ranch is a four-acre farm on a south face overlooking the ocean. We focus on Meyer lemons and avocados. The quality of our fruit reflects the beauty of our environment. Renee's Garden Seeds 6116 Highway 9, Suite 1, Felton, CA 95018 Tel: 831-335-7228 Contact: Renee Shepherd [email protected] http://www.reneesgarden.com

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california guide: farmers Renee's Garden offers you the finest seeds of heirloom and cottage garden flowers, aromatic herbs, and gourmet vegetables from around the world. Rich Field's Farm 36189 Road 30, Davis, CA 95616 Tel: 530-758-8847 Contact: Judith Eash [email protected] http://atm.ucdavis.edu/~grotjahn/personal/farm.html Our primary crop is pistachios. The farm is registered organic by Yolo County. We grow other items on a smaller scale, such as: seasonal tree fruits, dried flowers, wool.We can be found at the Davis Farmers Market, on Wednesdays, from October or November through January. Ridge Vineyards 17100 Monte Bello Road, Cupertino, CA 95014 Tel: 408-867-3233 [email protected] http://www.ridgewine.com In Bordeaux, in Burgundy, or in California, most fine producers use the same techniques as others in their region. Ridge is an exception, differing fundamentally from most California makers. These differences go back to Prohibition, which severed California's connection with its winemaking past. The post-Prohibition generation turned to the agricultural universities to learn how to make wine. Chemists re-invented winemaking technologically, independent of traditional techniques developed over centuries in Europe—and later pre-Prohibition California—which were based on empirically acquired knowledge. Though born in the sixties to this new world of California winemaking, Ridge turned to the natural rather than the technological. The approach is straightforward: find the most intense and flavorful grapes, guide the natural process, draw all the fruit's richness into the wine. Ridge wines are fermented using wine yeasts naturally present in the vineyard. Red wines are fermented in small-capacity fermentors to assure full extraction and intensity. The juice is drawn off, gently aerated, and pumped over a floating cap of grape skins. Once pressed, all wines complete a natural secondary (malolactic) fermentation. Chardonnay is whole-cluster pressed, barrel fermented, and held on its lees for an average of eleven months. In November, as malolactics move toward completion, we assemble each zinfandel from small lots kept separate according to varietal and vineyard parcel, choosing those that best accentuate the distinctive character of each site. The wines are then racked, unfiltered, to air-dried american oak. Almost all the thirty-some small, separate lots of Monte Bello go to new, air-dried oak barrels (approximately 95% american, 5% french) for malolactic. In early February they are blind-tasted, and a first selection is made. Assemblage is usually complete by May. Decisions on when to pick, when to press, when to rack, what varietals and what parcels to include and—finally—when to bottle, are based on taste. To retain the nuances that increase complexity, we handle the grapes and wine as gently as possible. As with raising a child, there are no recipes, only attention and sensitivity. Ridgeline Farms 364 Alpine Heights Rd, Alpine, CA 91901 Tel: 619-722-1031 Contact: Mark Ridgeline Farms offer fruits, vegetables, herbs and eggs directly to its customers. Produce is grown

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Orders can be picked up on Saturday mornings from 8AM-1PM or by appointment.

Rising C Ranches Inc. 5800 S Buttonwillow Ave, Reedley, CA 93654 Tel: 559-637-9546 Contact: Eric Christensen [email protected] http://www.ripetoyou.com specializing in unique citrus; wholesale purchase available Ritter Ranch 565 Santa Ana Valley Road, Hollister, CA 95023 Tel: 831-637-1356 Contact: Allen Ritter [email protected] Part-time specialty crop farmer (African Horned Melons only). I also grow seed crops for vegetable seed companies and dry farm some grain hay. Riverdance Farms 12230 Livingston-Cressey Rd, Livingston, CA 95334 Tel: 209-761-0081 Contact: Bill Thompson [email protected] This diverse family farm, bordered by the Merced River, blends organic fruit, nut and hay production with wildlife habitat and public education and enjoyment. Call for U-pick appointments from late May till early July.Come join us on the farm for the 2008 Heartland Event: Pick and Gather at Riverdance Farms on May 31st and June 1st, 2008! More information is available at http://pickandgather.wordpress.com or call Cindy at (209) 761-0081. Riverdog Farm 7587 County Road 49, P.O. Box 42, Guinda, CA 95637 Tel: 530-796-3802 Contact: Tim Mueller and Trini Campbell [email protected] http://www.riverdogfarm.com/ Our farm is certified by California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) and is located in the beautiful Capay Valley where rich creek-bottom soil, intense summer heat and winter frost make exceptionally tasty fruits and vegetables.

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california guide: farmers Partners Tim Mueller and Trini Campbell, along with their daughter and 50 full time employees, keep the farm going year-round. The seasonal, organic produce is available through Riverdog Farm's Organic Veggie Box Delivery Program (weekly boxes delivered to your neighborhood), wholesale distributors, select retail markets, and at all Berkeley Farmers' Markets. Rocking Chair Ranch Corporation 16349 E Saginaw, Reedley, CA 93654 Tel: 559-897-4165 Contact: Jack Martin [email protected] buy fresh, buy local Rocky Canyon Farm Naturally-Raised Beef & Pork El Camino Real and East Mall, Atascadero, CA 93422 Tel: 805-466-0150 Rocky Canyon is a farm committed to pasture-range, grass-fed cattle and pigs, in Atascadero, CA (north of Santa Barbara off the 101). The owner, Greg Nauta, runs the stand at the Hollywood Farmers' Market, and has coolers full of any cut of pork or beef you might want, plus homemade sausages and bacon. You can purchase Rocky Canyon naturally-raised beef and pork at the folling Farmers' Market location: Atascadero Farmers' Market Wednesdays from 3-6 pm, in the beautiful Sunken Gardens. Directions: El Camino Real, 1/4 mile north of Highway 41 at the intersection of El Camino Real and East Mall. Rocky Road Farms 9441 Rocky Road, Weed, CA 96094 Tel: 530-938-4089 Contact: Mike and Tana Macy [email protected] We are a small alpine farm supplying local restaurants and families with a variety of vegetables spring through fall.We also have goats milk and cheese, fresh lamb meat and goat meat. chicken eggs and meat. Rodoni Farms 4 miles North of Santa Cruz off HWY 1, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Tel: 831-426-6438 Contact: Siri Rodoni [email protected] http://www.rodonifarms.com Rodoni Farms is a u-pick pumpkin patch open everyday in October. We offer many differnt varieties

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california guide: farmers of pumpkins, winter squash, brussels sprouts, artichokes and leeks. Schools welcome.Great Corn Maze! Ronald Nunn Farms / Nunn Better 741 Sunset Road, Brentwood, CA 94513 Tel: 925-634-2148 Contact: Ron Nunn [email protected] We have U-pick cherries, corn and apples in season. Visit us in Brentwood; Olive oil gift boxes available. Picked produce only sold by the case. Ronsse Farms P.O. Box 117, Chicago Park, CA 95712 Tel: 530-346-2918 Contact: Jim Ronsse [email protected] We sell both wholesale and directly from our farm. We're 3 1/2 miles from I-80 on Hwy 174. Please call before visiting, since our farm stand is only open to the public on certain days. We grow Red Delicious apples, Golden Delicious, Fuji's, Hauer apples, and Red Rome Beauties, Arkansas Blacks, and wine saps. We also sell mission figs and chestnuts. It's a beautiful drive up to our farm just outside Colfax, CA. Route 1 Farms 849 Almar Ave. Suite C #128, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Tel: 831-426-1075 [email protected] http://www.route1farms.com/ Our farmland encompasses beautiful coastal valleys along the San Lorenzo river and Wadell Creek in north Santa Cruz County. Our goal is to provide the finest quality produce at the best value while respecting the land, the people and the surrounding environment Royal Hawaiian Honey P.O. Box 21291, Oakland, CA 94620 Tel: 510-601-5632 Fax: 510-428-9610 Contact: Rebeca Krones [email protected] http://www.tropicaltradersfoods.com/ Royal Hawaiian Honeys are 100% raw, single-source varietal honeys harvested by a family-owned apiary on the Big Island of Hawaii. One of the only certified organic honeys produced in the United States, they are also certified Carbonfree (TM), meaning all carbon emissions generated in the production and shipping of the honeys are offset by investing in renewable energy, reforestation and energy efficiency projects. Rue and Forsman Ranch, Inc.

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california guide: farmers 2640 Hoffman Road, Marysville, CA 95901 Tel: 530-632-6784 Fax: 530-633-2545 Contact: Michael Bosworth [email protected] http://www.nextgenfoods.com Rue and Forsman Ranch, Inc. was formed in 1946 by Frank Rue and John Forsman. They began raising beef cattle in the 1940's after graduating from UC Davis (Frank) and Stanford (John). Soon after forming the partnership, they bought a ranch approximately 10 miles south of Marysville, CA. At that time, the ranch consisted of irrigated and dry land pastures. Frank and John raised cattle here for nearly 50 years, until the time they both passed away in the early 1990's. Frank Rue raised his family on the ranch and his son, Michael Rue, decided to come back to the ranching business after finishing his undergraduate and law degrees at UC Davis in the early 1970's. Upon his return to the family business, Michael decided that the clay soils on the ranch would be suitable for rice production and he began farming rice on the ranch in 1974. The soil turned out to be perfectly suited for rice production and over the years, the pastures were converted to rice fields and we began to shift our focus from cattle to rice. In order to diversify our farming operation, we began farming rice organically in 1997. Today we have 477 acres certified organic by the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) certification agency. We rotate our rice with vetch every other year. This allows us to enrich the soil with organic matter and nitrogen naturally and suppress many of the aquatic weed and grasses that can be a problem when growing rice organically.Although Frank and John are no longer with us, their legacy lives on with Rue and Forsman Ranch, Inc., which is owned and operated by our family. Currently, we are selling our organic, medium grain white rice in the Sacramento area. We are committed to building long-term relationships with our customers and providing them with a great product and unparalleled customer service. Please contact us anytime if you have any questions or if you would like to visit the farm. S&B Farm 125 Lynch Road, Petaluma, CA 94954 Tel: 707-763-4793 Contact: Sylvia Mavalwalla [email protected] Sylvia Mavalwalla and her husband Bajun bought their property in 1979. Today, S&B Farm is a small, diversified farm, raising a small herd of cattle, Barbardo sheep, many kinds of goats including Boer goats, pigs, chickens, geese and turkey. All animals, with the exception of the geese and turkey, are sold live from the farm. S&B Farm will arrange delivery of the animal to the customers processing facility of choice, and all costs of processing will be the customer's responsibility. Call for availability and pricing information. Most meats are variable year-round. Saechao Family Farm 2707 Rockville Rd, Suisun Valley, CA 94585 Tel: 510-832-4625 http://www.suisunvalley.com/ Suisun Valley's summer treat, Strawberries. Sweet and picked daily. Enjoy our locally grown strawberries and other garden vegetables like squash, beans, blackberries, raspberries and walnuts too.

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california guide: farmers Sage Mountain Beef CSA 40630 Sage Road, Aguanga, CA 92544 Tel: 951-767-1016 Contact: Phil Noble [email protected] http://sagemountainbeef.com San Diego's premiere and premium local Green-Fed Beef CSA. Customers can purchase either Beef CSA shares or Beef Packages. Green-Fed Beef is superior to both Grass-Fed and Grain-Fed in both flavor and nutrition. Green-Fed is the new Red (meat, that is). Sage Mountain Beef is a small herd of Guernsey, Angus, and Holstein cattle. The animals are fed on a movable feast of grass and post-harvest crops (what Phil calls a "polyface approach"). No animals are ever given artificial growth hormones or stimulants and are guaranteed to be free of antibiotics. They guarantee their ruminant livestock are 100% green-fed and pasture raised their entire lives, with no consumption of grain, by-product supplements, or ever setting a hoof within a confinement feedlot. For more information, please visit our website. Sage Mountain Farm 40630 Sage Road, Aguanga, CA 92544 Tel: 951-767-1016 Fax: 951-767-1008 Contact: Phil Noble [email protected] http://www.sagemountainfarm.com We are Certified Organic growers, and are registered with the Riverside County and State of California Departments of Agriculture. We belong to an organization called Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF), and as a result host people from around the country and the world that come to share their experiences, to learn, and to work on our farm. All of our fruits and vegetables are grown on our family farm using our sparkling clean natural well water and healthy organic processes. At our high desert property, we also use pure organic guidelines to raise steers, chickens, pigs and goats, so that we can enjoy farming in the wilderness - away from all conventional type farms - and practice and maintain a sustainable lifestyle. Sage Mountain Farms is also part of the Inland Empire CSA. Saint Anthony Farm Foundation 11207 Valley Ford Road, Petaluma, CA 94952 Tel: 707-794-7133 Contact: Jim Kehoe [email protected] http://www.stanthonysf.org/ St Anthony Farm provides a free residential drug and alcohol recovery program for 29 men and 14 women. On a 315-acre farm outside of Petaluma, participants have the opportunity to address destructive

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california guide: farmers patterns in their lives while in a safe, supportive, and structured environment. The work component of the Farm is vital to the recovery process. More than 250 cows are milked twice daily at the organic dairy, producing over 1800 gallons of organic milk that are sold commercially to Clover-Stornetta. Salle Orchards 3947 Wheatland Road, Wheatland , CA 95692 Tel: 530-870-7724 Fax: 530-633-0815 Contact: Nicole Salle [email protected] http://salleorchards.com Salle Orchards is dedicated to providing consumers with a small family farm experience, increasing the community's support for local agriculture products, and contributing to the viability of their rural community by integrating ecological friendly farming and processing practices. Located in the heart of the Califiornia Valley, Salle Orchards carry various flavors of gourmet candied walnuts and sun dried specialty fruits in addition to year round product lines of fresh fruits, vegetables, and raw walnuts. All produce and products are produced using sustainable methods, including ecological farming and processing practices, and utilizing natures resources such as the sun. In continuing efforts of improvement, Salle Orchards works closely with Burchell's Nursery (a leader in plant-hybrid technologies), and is a test grower for UC Davis. Such collaborations have yielded access to many specialty varieties unavailable elsewhere. So come experience farming at its finest at Salle Orchards! Salmon Creek Ranch PO Box 266, 1400 Bay Hill Rd, Bodega, CA 94922 Tel: 707-876-1808 Contact: Lesley Brabyn [email protected] http://www.salmoncreekranch.com Salmon Creek Ranch is a 400 acre family owned and operated organic farm raising grass-fed muscovy duckling, Kiko goats for goat meat and certified organic duck eggs. Sam L. Mann & Co. 2930 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, CA 95076 Tel: 831-724-0394 Contact: Sam [email protected] Sam L. Mann and Co. has grown apples since 1954. Except for the fruit we share with friends, it all goes to Martinelli's for juice.We also represent California and Washington nurseries, providing fruit and nut trees to California growers.In addition to the number supplied above, we may also be reached at our toll-free number: 1-800-643-2462 ext. 293. Sancén Organic Farms PO Box 526, Salinas, CA 93902 Tel: 831-771-1650 Contact: Alejandro Sancén

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california guide: farmers [email protected] We believe in the power to convert the land and the people to the organic movement and we enjoy sharing our efforts with you for a better health. Sanctuary-Much 17246 Chatsworth Street, Granada Hills, CA 91344 Tel: (818)429-9663 Contact: Michael Barbour [email protected] http://www.sanctuary-much.com/ Welcome to Sanctuary Much, a realm of transformation for body, mind and spirit. If you are seeking inner healing, this is your Sanctuary. If you are seeking to connect to a higher consciousness, this is your Sanctuary. If you are seeking positive change within yourself and your life this is your Sanctuary, your Sacred Space. Welcome Home. Santa Cruz Local Foods 1900 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Tel: 707-599-2804 Contact: Noah and Eleanor [email protected] http://www.santacruzlocalfoods.com/ Santa Cruz Local Foods is a year-round online marketplace formed to bring light to the abundance of foods available locally. We source our foods from small-to-medium sized producers who employ organic methods or use organic ingredients and who operate within 100 miles of Santa Cruz, unless noted. Through the convenience, ease of use, and transparency of our system, we intend to make the localization option more accessible to the public, and further encourage the growth of our local food based economic system. Sartori Farms PO Box 328, Tomales, CA 94971 Tel: 707-878-2428 Contact: Russ Sartori [email protected] http://www.sartorifarms.com The Sartori family has been in the agriculture business for over 100 years. Located on 800 acres in beautiful Tomales, California, the ranch served as home to a large dairy operation until 1999. Now, the rich bottomlands and pure spring water are yielding up juicy, sweet organic strawberries along the cool, temperate West Marin coast. Russell Sartori and family have been growing strawberries for five years, and have seven certified organic acres under rotation for Seascape varieties. Sawmill Creek Farms 1590 Sylvan Way, Paradise, CA 95969 Tel: 530-877-5734 Contact: Brian Marshall [email protected]

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california guide: farmers Two acres. Two people. Two much work. Here at Sawmill Creek Farms we're attempting local, sustainable, small-scale agriculture where the suburbs meet the pines. Spring production includes vegetable, herb and flower starts, along with salad mixes, cole crops and cut flowers. In summer, we offer seasonal favorites like heirloom tomatoes, specialty peppers, beans, squash and garlic. Come fall, we usually collapse. We currently share our bounty at several local farmers markets, as well as Stratton's Market, a well-loved Paradise institution. We hope, in the upcoming years, to offer a CSA program, and create a website where we can sell our dried tomatoes, paprika powders, and other specialty products. Scenic Valley Boers 9698 Scenic Valley Dr., Valley Springs, CA 95252 Tel: 209-786-9038 Contact: Stephanie and Jack Morris [email protected] http://www.rattailranch.com I have operated here since 1999 as a meat goat operation. My South African Boer goats are a meat breed that provides a larger carcass weight. My herd grows fat on natural graze hay grown without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers and a small amount of grain is fed to pregnant and lactating does. My animals are hormone free, while antibiotics are used with discretion and then only when necessary and we never use chemical pesticides. We also provide project animals for 4-H and FFA. Seasonally we have brown eggs, rabbits, and poultry (chicken, turkey, geese, and guineas) available. Visits to the farm are available by appointment only. Schaner Farms Valley Center, CA 92082 Tel: 760-749-9376 Contact: Peter Schaner [email protected] Schaner Farms raises all-natural, heritage breed Bourbon Red and Standard Bronze turkeys. Customers interested in purchasing a bird for the holidays should contact Schaner Farms by August at the latest. It is anticipated that 200 turkeys will be available for the 2005 holiday season. Turkeys can be picked up year-round at farmers' markets in both Los Angeles and San Diego. Scott River Ranch Animal Welfare Approved Listing 1138 E. Callahan Road, Etna, CA 96027 Tel: 530-467-3407 [email protected] http://www.scottriverranch.com Sells Animal Welfare Approved beef. Seabreeze Organic Farm 3909 Arroyo Sorrento Road, San Diego, CA 92130 Tel: 858-481-0209 Contact: Stephenie Caughlin [email protected] http://www.seabreezed.com/

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california guide: farmers Family farm growing vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers for San Diego since 1988. We have a small flock of well-tended chickens and ducks for eggs. All products are available through our CSA program and we deliver directly to your home or office. Seko Ranch 1594 Cherry Blossom Court, Brentwood, CA 94513 Tel: 925-634-3771 Contact: Len Del Chiaro [email protected] U-Pick and Picked Bing CherriesPicked only: Burlat and Mono CherriesPhone orders accepted. Phone (925) 634-3771. Open Every Day during Season: 8:00 am to 5 pm. Serendipity Farms 455 Canyon Del Rey Blvd #303, Monterey, CA 93940 Tel: 831-726-9432 Contact: Jamie Collins [email protected] http://www.serendipity-organic-farm.com Serendipity Farms specializes in heirloom tomatoes and cut flowers. We have a U- Pick tomato patch on Saturdays during the summer and have many on-farm events which include local chefs and school tours. See website for event dates. Community Supported Agriculture Serendipity Farms is now taking subscriptions for the 2010 season for weekly shares of certified organic vegetables, fruit and flowers. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) supports your local farmer and provides you with a weekly box of fabulous produce all grown in Carmel and Carmel Valley. Convenient pick up locations throughout Monterey County. Shamrock Artisan Goat Cheese 24225 Reynolds Hwy., Willits, CA 95490 Tel: 707-459-2363 Contact: Ana and Gilbert Cox [email protected] http://www.shamrockartisangoatcheese.com We have been raising Dairy Goats since 1972. We have been in the Cheese and Dairy business since 1983. We moved our business to beautiful Mendocino County in 2001. Mendocino County is a wonderful pro-agriculture county that has welcomed our business with open arms and great enthusiasm. We at Shamrock Artisan Goat Cheese are thankful for your support and are committed to maintaining a family farm and producing high quality artisan cheese, as an alternative to industrialized, mass-produced, chemically altered foods. Your purchase is an investment in the future of safe and healthy food, in a day that has witnessed an unprecedented loss of family farms.

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california guide: farmers Shaw Family Farm 12654 Samuel Drive, Truckee, CA 96161 Tel: 530-582-5293 Fax: 530-579-3388 Contact: Barbara Shaw [email protected] http://shawfamilyfarm.com A family owned, sustainable farm in Truckee, CA providing clean, local food to the area. Shelly's Garden 175 Diablo Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513 Tel: 925-550-6300 Contact: Shelly McMahon [email protected] Culinary herbs, eggs and specialty crops. Shelton's Poultry, Inc. 204 N. Loranne, Pomona, CA 91767 Tel: 909-623-4361 Fax: 909-623-0634 [email protected] http://www.sheltons.com Shelton's Poultry produces free range and antibiotic-free chickens, turkeys, and ducks as well as many poultry based products. Products are available on-line and nationwide in health food stores and natural foods supermarkets. Please note that Shelton's Poultry offers several lines of naturally-raised poultry products, some of which, but not all, are certified organic. Shone Farm 6225 Eastside Road, Forestville, CA 95436 Tel: 707-887-1187 http://www.santarosa.edu/ag The Shone Farm serves primarily as an outdoor laboratory site for agriculture and natural resource classes. A full complement of farm equipment exists on the farm for use by the staff and students. Facilities include everything from equipment sheds to livestock barns and corrals. We have a small farm stand on campus. Sierra Azul Nursery and Gardens 2660 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville, CA 95076 Tel: 831-763-0939 Contact: Jeff Rosendale [email protected] http://www.sierraazul.com Sierra Azul Nursery and Gardens is located in the Pajaro Valley, at the edge of Watsonville, adjacent to the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Our winter weather is mild and summer is tempered by frequent fogs from Monterey Bay. The Pajaro Valley is known for its favorable

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california guide: farmers agricultural and horticultural climate and is home to many nurseries and farms. We grow most of the plants we sell. We specialize in plants from the five mediterranean climate zones in the world. Manzanita, Ceanothus, sage, flowering currant, toyon, and iris are some of the native plants that we feature. Other Mediterranean plants that grow very well in local gardens are: rockrose, sunrose, rosemary, lavender cotton, lavender, and thyme. Several shrubs originate in Chile. We grow many proteaceous shrubs from Australia and South Africa: grevilleas, banksias, proteas, leucadendrons, and pincushions as well as other unusual treasures. A wide variety of sages are available throughout the year and we have many grass-like plants. In addition to a retail sales area, our nursery features two acres of demonstration gardens. This garden allows customers to see plants as they look full-sized in a garden setting. In keeping with our philosophy of water conserving plantings, we water only monthly during the summer months. Our demonstration garden is a favorite place for our customers to walk through and enjoy. People come for ideas and inspiration for their own gardens. Landscapers bring their clients. Homeowners come to see what a particular plant looks like mature, and to follow the seasonal progression of the garden. Artists come to paint, bird watchers for the birds, teachers bring classes, families come for picnics, and beleaguered workers come for mental health breaks. We hope our gardens will inspire gardeners and turn homeowners into garden enthusiasts. Sierra Orchards 9264 Boyce Rd, Winters, CA 95694 Tel: 530-795-3824 Contact: Julie McNamara [email protected] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZItQMewUoM Sierra Orchards employs a number of innovative water management practices including buried drip irrigation on all new plantings, tailwater recovery ponds, and sediment trapping ponds. Cover crops both fertilize the fields as well as retain winter moisture and runoff. They have also created over two miles of hedgerows and riparian habitat on their farm. In order to stabilize the creek banks and eliminate soil erosion, they have planted over ten acres of native upland oak forest. Efforts to restore the watershed have been greatly enhanced by partnerships with willing organizations- Audubon California, local Resource Conservation Districts, the Xerces Society, and the local Stream Keeper.

Sierra Valley Farms 1329 County rd. A-23, Beckwourth, CA 96129 Tel: 530-832-0114 Contact: Gary Romano [email protected] http://www.sierravalleyfarms.com Sierra Valley Farms is a 65-acre certified organic farm and native plant nursery situated on the Middle Fork of the Feather River in the majestic Sierra Valley. The farm, located at 5,000 feet elevation, in Beckwourth California, has one of the most unique growing climates in the West. Sierra Valley Farms was first established as a native plant nursery in 1990 and broadened its diversity to growing certified organic produce in 1999.

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california guide: farmers The family farm is owned and operated by Gary and Kim Romano, and their son Joey. Sierra Valley Farms diverse operation includes growing and production of native plants, a wide range of cool-season vegetables and some fruits, micro greens, herbs, wasabi, and value-added condiments. The farm hosts an "on-farm" farmers market, restaurant CSA's, and a "Dinners in the Barn" summer series. Sierra Valley Farms markets most of their products byway of Farmers Markets in the Reno/Tahoe area, and hosts the only on-farm Certified Farmers Market in California. The farm products are very popular with the community markets and also popular is the unique CSA program, community-supported agriculture, just for restaurants. The historic farm once owned by Gary's grandparents goes back three generations in Sierra Valley and hosts corrals with many years of composted manures and organic matter. The Romanos utilize the natural dynamics of cover crops, rotation of crops, wildlife intrusion, and the four seasons to enhance the already fertile soil. This, along with the cool summer climate produces some of the finest quality organic vegetables in the world. Sierra Valley has one of the harshest climates in the Sierras with winter temperatures of sometimes below zero and only 60-70 frost-free days per year. The summers daily temperatures can fluctuate as much as 50 degrees with morning lows in the 30's and afternoon as high as the 80's-90's. This climate is also perfect for the propagation of Sierra native plants. The nursery retails and wholesales native plants along with contract growing for public agencies and private contractors for re-vegetation and restoration projects. Sierra Valley Farms is proud of their commitment to the sustainability of the family farm. They continue to diversify their farm operations and support agro tourism with the many events held on the farm. Silveira Farms 731 E. Yosemite Ave, Suite B, #175, Merced, CA 95340 Tel: 209-722-6812 Contact: David Silveira [email protected] In addition to our CSA, we sell to Farmers Markets and select local stores in the same areas that our CSA members live. We grow some very unique tomato varieties. Silver Lake Farms Los Angeles, CA 90026 Tel: 323-644-3700 Contact: Tara [email protected] http://www.silverlakefarms.com The dream was to live off our land. In 2003 I decided to put our ½-acre garden to work and become a market farmer growing organic cut flowers in our backyard in Silver Lake, Los Angeles. The goal was to sell my flowers seasonally at local farmers' markets on the Eastside. It's hard to find organic, local flowers. Most of them are flown in from abroad and/or covered in pesticides.

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california guide: farmers Over the years I added herbs, vegetables, fruit trees and vines as well as organic loofah sponges and cotton. In 2008, a lady living nearby invited me to grow on her estate. With a second growing ground, Silver Lake Farms slowly started taking shape. The dream seemed possible… I grow everything naturally and by hand. Our beautiful loamy soil needs no more digging. I use cover crops, rotation, homemade compost, teas and locally sourced manures and mulch to keep soil biologically fertile. I take a “whole” approach to growing, keeping things balanced with natural habitats and companion plants so nature can do its thing. No need for chemical fertilizers or pesticides. My husband, Beat, takes care of engineering and design, drip systems and rainwater harvesting. He figures out all the technical stuff and makes it “Tara-proof.” He cooks and builds; I grow and teach. We design and install vegetable gardens and create productive mini homesteads for clients. We also donate time for great causes in our community. In 2009, something incredible happened. After telling me it was legal, and after six years at market, LA City's Department of Building & Safety ordered me to stop selling my flowers or pay a fine/serve six months in jail. They said selling homegrown flowers is illegal after all because it's not considered "Truck Gardening." Truck Gardening is allowed in LA City residential zones but City Planning's codebook manual doesn't have any information on what Truck Gardening is. Officials consulted Webster's Dictionary for a definition of the term. Because Webster's definition of Truck Gardening only mentions vegetables, City Planning interpreted this to mean that it's illegal to sell anything grown in residential gardens unless it's a vegetable. Fruit, flowers, seedlings? Not allowed! Too bad that broccoli's a flower... Okay… so now I'm a vegetable farmer! To keep the dream alive, I partnered with another local farmer and launched a CSA. Read about my transition from flowers to vegetable farming in the Farm Blog section of my website. CSA-ers, this blog is for you, too! If you are interested in becoming a CSA shareholder, email me at [email protected] or call 323-644-3700. Membership is limited and pick-ups are Eastside only, for now. Meanwhile, supporters, friends and fellow urban farmers formed Urban Farming Advocates (UFA) LA to do something about updating City Planning's codebook. It was originally written in 1946. UFA's goal is to legitimize urban farming in the City of L.A. We think urban agriculture is the right way to go. If you agree, and would like to participate in changing the law, please go to the urbanfarmingadvocates.org website. Because Silver Lake Farms is in residential zones, we do not publish our address on this site. Thank you to all my loyal customers, who loved my flowers so much, and to all my wonderful friends for your love and support. Please visit urbanfarmingadvocates.org and help me change the law! Hope I see you soon! Tara

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california guide: farmers 2510 Taylor Lane PO Box 399, Byron, CA 94514 Tel: 925-634-2304 Contact: Dianne Simoni http://www.brentwoodsweetcorn.com/ We go to extremes in growing and caring for the Best & Sweetest White & Yellow corn in Northern California. Smith Family Farms 4430 Sellars Avenue, Brentwood, CA 94513 Tel: 925-625-5966 Contact: Kenneth Smith http://www.smithfamilyfarm.com We have U-pick tomatoes and pumpkins, plus Christmas trees and lots of fun farm activities all fall! Snow's Citrus Court PO Box 1316, Newcastle, CA 95658 Tel: 916-663-1884 Contact: Ralene Snow [email protected] http://www.snowscitrus.com/homepagewelcome.html Snow's Citrus Court is a family owned & operated citrus grove in Newcastle, California, located in the Sierra foothills. The first Owari Satsuma Mandarin orange trees in our grove were planted in 1974. Additional crops have been added throughout the years: Meyer lemons, Bearss limes, Pummelo, Oro Blanco grapefruit, kumquats, Sanguinelli oranges, pomegranates, persimmons and figs. We are proud and prudent stewards of the land, using sustainable farming practices, farming without pesticides or chemicals. Our fruit is grown naturally, never stored, treated on or off the tree. The fruit is all premium quality, carefully inspected but not size graded. Every bag or box of fruit is hand packed. We are conscientious caretakers of the land and appreciate the bounties harvested. Using fruit raised on our farm, citrus inspired family recipes were developed, creating value added gourmet products that are available year round. We feel it is important to shop locally and to get to know your farmers. We take pride in being local providers, and benefit greatly by being local consumers of the abundance of PlacerGROWN commodities. Sustainable agriculture is a necessary element of the quality of our life. All Artisan Products are available year round at select stores and at local Farmers' Markets. Snowy Peaks Christmas Tree & Berry Farm PO Box 268, 30100 Foresthill Rd., Foresthill, CA 95631 Tel: 530-367-3766 Fax: 530-367-3766 Contact: Ginger or Jim Armstrong jima @ mlode.com http://www.snowypeaksfarm.com

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california guide: farmers We sell U-Pick We-Pick hydroponic strawberries from mid June until frost. Our vertical hydroponic system makes picking fun with no bending or kneeling. Our naturally organic berries are juicy and delicious and of course naturally ripe. Sol y Luna Organics 102 Yosemite St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Tel: 408-406-0665 Contact: Victor Almazan [email protected] Start up organic operation currently growing cucumbers, bell peppers, sunburst squash and sweet corn. Sonoma County Poultry Liberty Ducks P.O. Box 140, Penngrove, CA 94951 Tel: 707-795-3797 Fax: 707-795-3797 Contact: Jim Reichardt [email protected] http://www.libertyducks.com Sonoma Country Poultry was founded in 1992 by Jim Reichardt, a fourth generation duck farmer, in response to chefs looking for a larger, meatier, more flavorful duck. Jim discovered a strain of Peking Duck that had been developed in Denmark, which had just the properties the chefs wanted.

He found that these ducks, "Liberty Ducks" benefited from the more leisurely pace of growth in that it allowed them to be less stressed by too rapid growth. This allows for a market age of about 9 weeks as opposed to six weeks. Sonoma County has the perfect climate for raising ducks in this style. The combination of temperate year around climate allows the raising of the ducks on straw litter in an open environment with a minimum of intrusion.

Liberty Ducks receive no antibiotics or hormones and are fed a diet that consists of mostly corn and other grains. The combination of all these factors provided for the best, most flavorful duck available in the USA today.

In addition to supplying the finer Bay Area Restaurants with their fresh duck needs, Sonoma County Poultry ships directly to restaurants and individual customers across the United States. In the western US the shipping is accomplished economically using UPS “ further east we must ship next or two-day ship at a higher cost. Liberty Ducks are also available locally at select stores and butchers. Call for details. Sonoma Direct 6675 Petersen Rd , Petaluma, CA 94952 Tel: 707-795-1283 Fax: 707-676-9182 Contact: Marissa Guggiana

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california guide: farmers [email protected] http://www.sonomadirect.com/ Sonoma Direct is a butcher shop specializing in all-natural, grass-fed, hormone-free meat that comes from family farms committed to raising animals humanely and promoting sustainability. Sophie's Five Acres 1083 Vine St. #282, Healdsburg, CA 95448 Tel: 707-431-9300 Contact: Joan Conway and Horace Criswell [email protected]

Sorensen Farms 2239 W Bailey Ave, Merced, CA 95341 Tel: 209-383-1606 Contact: Emily Lindsey [email protected] http://www.allnaturalsheep.com We are a family run operation of naturally raised, grass-fed lamb and wool. We raise purebreed Romney sheep on our pasture where our family has been for over 30 years; now on the second generation. We do not use hormones or anti-biotics and the sheep are never fed grain products. Other than pasture the sheep are raised with organic alfalfa pellets to maintain wool cleanliness and kelp; a rich nutrient source. We sell lambs whole or half, live or processed as well as odds and ends. Flock maintenance is based on a strict keep and cull routine for sheep we want to keep for breeding and we utilize what we know works best for health such as garlic and diatomaceous earth. Come by for a tour, call with questions or recipe suggestions, and pick up some wonderful lamb that is naturally low fat, high in protein and iron, zinc, and B vitamins and since it is grassfed very high in conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)! We look forward to being your family farmer. Soul Food Farm 6046 Pleasants Valley Rd., Vacaville, CA 95688 Tel: 707-365-1798 Contact: Alexis and Eric Koefoed [email protected] http://www.soulfoodfarm.com/ We raise pastured chickens for both eggs and meat. We turn sunlight, grass, bugs, and high-quality domestic feed into animals that live a healthy and humane life, free to roam in fresh air and peck and take dust baths, and then into delicious and healthy food. Here at Soul Food Farm we are driven by the belief that "You are what you eat.…and what you eat, eats." It informs everything, from the way we manage our pasture to how we manage the birds' health and the general care of the farm. All these "inputs" and much more result in eggs and chicken that will elevate your cooking and eating experience each time. Learn more about us through the links above — or pick up some of our eggs from the self-service fridge at the end of the our driveway, and taste the soul of our philosophy in their deep orange yolks. Soul Food Farm

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california guide: farmers Animal Welfare Approved Listing 6046 Pleasants Valley Road, Vacaville, CA 95688 Tel: 707-365-1798 [email protected] http://www.soulfoodfarm.com Alexis and Eric Koefoed raise Animal Welfare Approved pastured laying hens, turning sunlight, grass, bugs, and high-quality domestic feed into animals that live a healthy and humane life — free to roam in fresh air and peck and take dust baths — and then into delicious and healthy food. Soul Food Farm is driven by the belief that "You are what you eat.…and what you eat, eats." It informs everything, from the way we manage our pasture to how they manage the birds' health and the general care of the farm. All these "inputs" and much more result in eggs and chicken that will elevate your cooking and eating experience each time. South Central Farmers Cooperative 1702 E. 41st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90058 Tel: 800-249-5240 Contact: Sarah Nolan [email protected] http://www.southcentralfarmers.com The South Central Farmers Cooperative (SCFC) is committed to providing quality organic produce in every box. We believe that all residents in every community are entitled to fresh, healthy food choices at an affordable cost. SCFC is committed to doing everything in our power to make this a reality. Currently, pick up locations include: Atwater Farmers Market, Leimert Farmers Market, Hollywood Farmers Market, Watts Farmers Market, Long Beach (near downtown), and Lebec. We will have active drop-offs by November 2008 in Pasadena, Culver City, and Santa Monica. If you are interested in starting a drop off location near you, find 10 friends or neighbors who would be interested and we can come your way. The SCF farm, located in Shafter, CA, is Certified Organic by the USDA and by California Certified Organic Farmers.

South Coast Organic Farms 32701 Alipaz , San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Tel: 949-661-9381 Fax: 949-661-9349 http://www.southcoastfarms.com Our Mission is to provide our community with the best tasting organic fruits and vegetables while farming as good neighbors both to the people we feed and the earth we share. South Coast Farms is proud to announce we have added USA Prairie Raised Certified Organic, Grass Fed Beef to our line of healthy, local Family Farms products. Specialty Produce 10440 Albertsworth Ln, Los Altos, CA 94024 Tel: 650-279-5949

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california guide: farmers Contact: Pete Trembois [email protected] Specialty Produce farms 86 acres in San Benito County, growing an incredible variety of vegetables, specializing in root crops and leafy greens. In the spring they grow artichokes and asparagus while in the winter they grow sweet potatoes and cauliflower. But it is in the summer that you can see the wide variety of vegetables grown by Specialty Produce: seven kinds of beans., five kinds of potatoes, five kinds of onions, six kinds of cucumbers, three kinds of beets, five kinds of kale and six kinds of radishes. And don't miss the three kinds of peas that Specialty is famous for! Spomer Turkey Breeding Farm Kingsburg, CA 93631 Tel: 559-897-2573 [email protected]

Spring Hill Cheese Co. 4235 Spring Hill Road, Petaluma, CA 94952 Tel: 707-762-3446 Contact: Sylvie Lemome [email protected] http://www.springhillcheese.com We produce estate cheese from our very own cows in Sonoma County. Look for it at Farmers Markets and in quality grocery stores. Spring Hill Creamery 621 Western Avenue, Petaluma, CA 94952 Tel: 707-762-3446 Fax: 707-762-3455 Contact: Larry Peter [email protected] http://www.springhillcheese.com/ Located in Sonoma County, California, a herd of 400 Jersey cows provides the milk for Spring Hill Jersey Cheese's growing line of farmstead cheeses.

Larry Peter began his dairy in 1987, and started producing Spring Hill Jersey Cheese in 1998. The homestead, artisan cheese produced by Spring Hill is made entirely from the milk of pasture-grazed Jersey cows. Over the last two years, Spring Hill has developed a broad line of cheeses, including, Quark, Ricotta, and a range of Cheddars and Jacks, which are offered, in addition to their traditional forms, in a variety of natural herb and spice flavors including garlic, pepper and sage. Spring Hill's White Cheddar and its Sage Cheddar each won an award at the 2000 American Cheese Society.

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Spring Hill also produces a number of fresh, specialty cheeses, including Fresh Curd, Gianna, Dry Jack, Old World Portuguese, Spring Hill Breeze, and Dry Brie. Spring Hill Jersey Cheese has established a name for itself at the Farmer's Markets of Northern California, and is now developing a presence in your specialty retail grocer. Spring Hill Cheese is completely all-natural, made from 100% fresh cultured grade A Jersey milk, salt, and enzymes...that's it! No artificial hormones. St Helena Olive Oil Co 8576 St Helena Hwy, Rutherford, CA 94573 Tel: 800-939-9880 Fax: 707-967-1001 [email protected] http://www.sholiveoil.com/store/ Whether it be grapes, olives or lavender, the harvests of the Napa Valley never grow old. We are fortunate enough to live within this magic and would like to share as much of the energy with you as possible. Follow our harvest blog and meet our producers....stay up to date on crop news (we may sneak in grapes every now and then)..and become entranced with the life that mother nature has provided. Stackhouse Brothers 13501 Cogswell, Hickman, CA 95323 Tel: 209-988-0800 Contact: Rodney Stackhouse Markets: Aptos, Del Monte, and Monterey Products: Stone fruit, persimmons, almonds, flavored almonds. History/Philosophy: Our parents came to California during the Depression and worked in orchards and canneries. My dad started the farm and myself, Rod and my brother Don, expanded the farm as time went on. Our goal is to provide high quality fruit at good prices for all people to enjoy. Certifications: Not certified but not traditional. We use compost and manures for fertilizer. Star Ranch Winery 35355 Highway 18, Lucerne Valley , CA 92356 Tel: 760-248-2228 Contact: Deborah Post [email protected] A pick your own 10 acre farm with 1000 forty year old pistachio trees, 2000 grapevines and a diverse selection of other fruit trees like peach, pear, persimmon, fig, mulberry, lemon, cherry and others. Visitors are welcome to pick grapes and pistachios; other produce is available for purchase. Grape leaves can be picked for stuffing, pistachio skin goes great on a salad and pistachio leaves are great in a tea. All unique products that you can only get on the farm! Star Route Farms 95 Olema-Bolinas Road, Bolinas, CA 94924

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california guide: farmers Tel: 415-868-1658 Contact: Warren Weber [email protected] http://www.starroutefarms.com Warren Weber, owner of Star Route Farms, operates the oldest continuously certified organic farm in California. He began farming 5 acres in Bolinas in 1974 with a horse-drawn plow and a lot of "long-haired ambition". He's long since cut his hair and grown his acreage, and now produces some of the Bay Area's most sought after leafy greens, herbs, edible flowers, legumes and tender seasonal vegetables. Weber says that from the beginning "we have really been in business for the people who consume our products, rather than in business for the yield." Stella Cadente Olive Oil Co. 17451 Jade Court, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Tel: 800-305-1288 Contact: Julia Conway [email protected] We are an artisan, award-winning olive oil producer with olive groves in the Anderson Valley. We grow organically but are not currently certified by CCOF. We hand-pick our olives to prevent bruising and crush the olives on a stone crushed (the old fashioned way.) Our flavored oils are all "crushedoils - the fruit or herbs are crushed together with the olives in a simultaneous action, giving a much more fruity aroma and taste. Stone Buhr Flour Company PO Box 77321, San Francisco, CA 94107 Tel: 415-999-0322 Fax: 415-704-3406 Contact: Josh Dorf [email protected] http://www.stone-buhr.com/ Stone-Buhr is the first major flour brand that is certified sustainable. We source our wheat from family farms dedicated to sustainable farming practices that have been Food Alliance certified. With our innovative tool Find the Farmer, you can look up the local family farm that grew the grains in your flour. Storrs Winery Old Sash Mill, 303 Potrero Street, #35, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Tel: 831-458-5030 Contact: Pamela Storrs [email protected] http://www.storrswine.com Terroir- the inspiration behind Storrs Winery and each of its spectacular wines… Since beginning their winery in 1988, Steve and Pamela Storrs have created wines that reflect the Santa Cruz Mountains unique growing conditions, and have succeeded beyond compare in the international arena.

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california guide: farmers Terroir- literally translated as earth in French- drives their winemaking style to reflect each vineyard's unique soil, climate, clonal heritage. U sing the finest oak barrels and sustainably-farmed grapes, they create renowned vineyard-designated Chardonnay, Merlot and BXR- their flagship Bordeaux-red- as well as old vine treasures of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Grenache. Straus Family Creamery PO Box 768, Marshall, CA 94940 Tel: 707-776-2887 Contact: Brett Spillane [email protected] http://www.strausfamilycreamery.com We are a small, family-owned dairy farm nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of western Marin County, just north of San Francisco. We have been farming here for over 60 years. We consider ourselves both farmers and stewards of the land. We are deeply committed to: * producing milk and dairy products that are organic and healthful for the general public, and * developing sustainable, environmentally sound practices in farming.We raise our cows without use of any synthetic substances to deliver to our customers the highest quality product and the healthiest. Our products are certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). Our milk is so rich and fresh-tasting that it is a surprise for most folks to taste. Our European Style Butter, European Style Yogurts and organic Ice Cream are wonderfully tasty - we've won gold medals at the Los Angeles County Fair, The American Cheese Society and the California State Fair as well as being named the best butter in America by House and Garden Magazine and called "extraordinary" by Martha Stewart who has featured our dairy and creamery on her television show. Straus Family Creamery (Blakes Landing Farms) Animal Welfare Approved Listing 22188 HWY 1, Marshall, CA 94940 Tel: 707-776-2887 [email protected] http://www.strausfamilycreamery.com/ Produces Animal Welfare Approved milk, ice cream, yogurt, and butter Striking A Livestock PO Box 332, Vina, CA 96092 Tel: 970-290-4969 Contact: Amber Leininger [email protected] http://www.strikingalivestock.com Grass fed beef from healthy, happy cows. Certified by the American Grassfed Association. Stubbs Vineyard

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california guide: farmers 1000 Marshall Petaluma Road, Peteluma, CA 94952 Tel: 707-486-3152 Contact: Mary Stubbs [email protected] http://www.stubbsvineyard.com Stubbs Vineyard is a 600-acre parcel of heaven at the crest of Wilson Hill Road in West Marin. Here the Stubbs grow 11 acres of chardonnay and pinot noir grapes from which they get about 600 cases of each type of wine each year. Their land was one of the very first MALT easements back in the early 80's and in 1996 they started growing grapes. They also have 1,000 Frantoio olive trees, a small flock of sheep, a small herd of llamas to guard the sheep and a rottweiler named Fluffy.Tom, who grew up in England, takes care of the agricultural side of the operation, while Mary, who has a degree in viticulture, does sales, marketing and label design. When they first began growing grapes, they sold their crop to other vintners. Later, they decided to partner with local winemaker Dutton Goldfield, and in 2002, released their first vintage. They hope to someday have their own home-based operation where they can oversee the wine from field to table. Stueve Certified Organic Dairy 4548 Bentley Rd, Oakdale, CA 95361 Tel: 209-847-2401 Contact: Lloyd and Guy Stueve The Stueve family are organic farmers whose land is nestled on the up-slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains. The Stueve cows have an advantage they can't get anywhere else in the country access to pasture and the outdoors nearly 365 days a year. "The secret," says Stueve, "is grass management. We raise grass as a crop, not as a parking lot." Pasturing nourishes the land, recycles nutrients and reduces erosion. Summers Past Farms 15602 Olde Hwy 80, El Cajon, CA 92021 Tel: 619-390-1523 Contact: Marshall and Sheryl Lozier http://www.summerspastfarms.com All different types of herbs, herbal soaps, teas and seeds. Also features a pumpkin patch and corn maze. Sunny Slope Orchard 3574 Cantelow Rd, Vacaville, CA 95688 Tel: 707-452-8564 Contact: Bill Spurlock [email protected] We grow apples, figs, peaches, persimmons, and plums and sell all of them locally. Sunnyside Organic Seedlings 333 Valencia St #325, San Francisco, CA 94103 Tel: 415-861-8700 Contact: Pilar Reber [email protected]

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california guide: farmers We offer certified organic vegetable, flower, and herb starts, raised in a socially responsible manner. We donate seedlings to local nonprofits and give talks about growing any sort of plant. Sustainable Habitats.Org 2131 Moreno Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90039 Tel: 323-667-1330 [email protected] http://www.sustainablehabitats.org Farmers in the city. A collaborative with South Central Farmers to raise healthy wholesome food. Fish, Meat and Poultry. Swanton Berry Farm P.O. Box 308, Davenport, CA 95017 Tel: 831-469-8804 Contact: Sandy Brown [email protected] http://www.swantonberryfarm.com Swanton Berry Farm has two ranches that are open seasonally to the public. The Farm Stand is open year round selling baked goods and organic strawberries. It is also the site of our u-pick strawberry fields. Swanton's Coastways ranch is the site of our u-pick kiwis and ollalieberry fields. Both of these locations are approximately 1.5 hours south of San Francisco. The Farm Stand is approximately 10 minutes north of Santa Cruz and Coastways is approximately 20 minutes. Swanton Pacific Ranch 125 Swanton Road, Davenport, CA 95017 Tel: 831-427-1718 Fax: 831-459-6956 Contact: Dr. Brian Dietterick, Ranch Director [email protected] http://www.spranch.org/naturalbeef/product.html

Sweetwater Nursery 4520 Thomas Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Tel: 707-566-8133 Contact: Elise Loveday Brown [email protected] Since 1977, Sweetwater Nursery has been whole-heartedly dedicated to providing organic herb, vegetable and flowering plant starts. To preserve biodiversity they specialize in both traditional and heirloom varieties well suited to particular microclimates. Most of the varieties they grow have been trialed on their certified organic farm in Sebastopol, California. They operate their business using sustainable practices, including: * Using biodiesel to fuel their delivery trucks * Using solar power to run the nursery

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T.O. Cattle Company Producers of Morris Grassfed Beef 500 Mission Vineyard Road, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045 Tel: 831-623-2933 Fax: 831-623-2933 Contact: Julie and Joe Morris [email protected] http://www.morrisgrassfed.com Our cattle are born and raised on the coastal ranges of Central California. They enjoy a completely organic diet of fresh grass, forbs, and legumes, clean water, and, as Julie says, better views than most of us do! We use neither synthetic hormones nor fed antibiotics: our animals grow only as fast as their genetics and the range will allow. Morris Grassfed Beef„¢ is dry-aged and USDA inspected before we market it directly to customers who either pick it up at our butchers in Freedom, Calif., Manteca or upon delivery to central locations in San Francisco, San Jose and the East Bay each Spring. We encourage our customers to visit us on our annual Spring Wildflower walk and Harvest Fair in the Fall. See the animals, meet the cowboys, learn about the practices and the ecological processes that are involved in producing this wonderful food! Tanaka Farms 5380 3/4 University Dr., Irvine, CA 92612 Tel: 949-653-2100 Contact: Glenn Tanaka [email protected] http://www.TanakaFarms.com Tanaka Farms is a family owned farm in the heart of Orange County. Located in Irvine in a drop back setting it is a beautiful scene to all the people that have come to visit us. We have farm tours almost year round including strawberry tours in the spring, watermelon tours in the summer, and pumpkin patch tours in the fall. We are the largest U-pick farm in Orange County, and we give tours to children and adults of all ages to learn how their food gets to the table. In addition to educational tours, we also have a Community Supported Agriculture program that acts as a fundraiser for schools and non-profit associations. We also harvest our pesticide-free fruits and vegetables for our produce stand all year round. Our store is located at the farm and is open 9-5 every day of the year. TandD Willey Farms 13886 Road 20, Madera, CA 93637 Tel: 559-674-2642 Contact: Tom and Denesse Willey [email protected] http://www.tdWilleyFarms.com We farm a 75 acre patch of the Central San Joaquin Valley in Madera, California. The San Joaquin

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california guide: farmers is in the southern half of California's Great Central Valley. We have been farming since 1980 and certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers since 1987. We follow the four seasons of the mild Mediterranean climate to produce a year-round palette of bountiful vegetable production. CSA is a movement to bring farm producers and community members into a more direct and cooperative relationship. The concept migrated to the US from Japan in the mid-1980's. Community "members" subscribe to a weekly share of produce from a local farm, which is delivered to a convenient "site" in the member's neighborhood. This relationship facilitates both financial support for a small farm's community and provides supporting members with fresh and unique produce to which they would otherwise have less access. Tara Firma Farms 3796 I Street, Ext., Petaluma, CA 94952 Tel: 707-765-1202 Fax: 707-769-9295 Contact: Tara and Craig Smith [email protected] http://www.tarafirmafarms.com Environmentally sustainable, all natural, humane and fresh! A local farm that you are welcome to come and enjoy. To rest and relax or participate! A place community comes together. Working in harmony with land and animals, we offer our community real food that balances the needs of our environment with the needs of our nutrition. Tawanda Farms 935 Lichens Road, Montague, CA 96064 Tel: 530-459-0966 Contact: Carol Pasheilich [email protected] http://www.meats.tawandafarms.com/ Tawanda Farms is 120 acres of land tucked snugly in the shadow of Mount Shasta in Montague, California. Our animals (wonderful stress-free Romney sheep and Murray Grey cattle) are never in feed-lots or grain-fed; all of our meats come from pastured animals that feast on sweet, mixed meadow grasses that produce lean, succulent, hormone- and antibiotic-free meat. Not only are the animals grass-fed, but they are grass-finished as well. Grain never passes their lips. Tawanda Farms guarantees that:

All meat is raised on this farm• All meat in your order comes from one individual animal• All meat is pasture fed, never on a feed-lot• Growth hormones and maintenance antibiotics are never used• No pesticides are used on grazing fields• All meat is dry-aged 21 days to assure tenderness and flavor•

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Lamb and beef are available for purchase directly from the farm either in individual cuts or by the whole, ½, or ¼. Lamb is usually available in the fall and it is advised that customers place orders in the spring and summer. Beef should be available year-round. Temecula Olive Oil Company 28653 Old Town Front Street, Temecula, CA 92590 Tel: 951-693-0607 [email protected] http://www.temeculaoliveoil.com We are family-owned and operated, committed to using only California olives of the highest quality. On our ranch, we practice sustainable agriculture, growing and harvesting a wide variety of olives, which we hand press using traditional methods to produce fresh, full-flavored 100% extra virgin olive oil. Tenbrink Family Farms 5260 Gordon Valley Rd, Fairfield, CA 94534 Tel: 707-480-7334 Contact: Linda Tenbrink We raise over 100 varieties of heirloom tomatoes, as well as several stone fruits. We supply many fine restaurants as well as the Fairfield Tomato Festival. We do case sales only. Terra Bella Vista Olive Oil Co. 4949 Terra Bella Vista Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 Tel: 707-586-3777 Fax: 707-586-3398 Contact: Douglas Webb [email protected] http://www.tbvevoliveoil.com We produce Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil. We have produced oil for 5 years from about 500 (8 varieties) of Italian (mostly Tuscan) olive trees. Our oil has received 4 medals (3 gold and one silver) from the Los Angeles County Fair Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition. We are also members of the California Olive Oil Council and we have received Extra Virgin Certification from them for 5 years. Our oil is bottled in 375 ml. bottles and sells for 21/bottle. Our website is: www.tbvevoliveoil.com We are located 7 miles South of Santa Rosa on the West Ridge of Bennett Valley at 900 feet elevation. Our views are spectacular. We also give free 1 hour tours of the olive ranch by appointment. For a tour appointment call Doug at 707-586-3777. Terra Firma Farms, Inc. P.O. Box 836 , Winters, CA 95694 Tel: 530-795-2473 Contact: Paul E. Holmes [email protected] http://www.terrafirmafarm.com/

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california guide: farmers Terra Firma was started by Paul Holmes (Pablote) over seventeen years ago, with a old VW van and a rototiller -- a mile up the road and five hundred feet uphill from its present location, on less than an acre of land. Over the years, the farm moved down to the fertile alluvial soils along Putah Creek just west of Winters, at the hilly edge of the Sacramento Valley. In 1994, Paul was joined by Paul Underhill -- Pablito, and they began to organize friends and acquaintances in San Francisco who wanted to get fresh, local organic vegetables on a regular basis. The CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture project, started with about 50 people and has now expanded to feed over 700 people weekly. In the meantime, the farm has grown to include over 99 acres of fields and orchards, including walnuts, apricots, and citrus. Terra Firma, rare among California farms today, is as much about people as it is about produce. Our farm supports 30 employees, many of whom have been with us for five years or more. Some, like our delivery driver Hector Melendez, have been with Paul Holmes almost since day one. Valerie Engelman has been our CSA Coordinator, office manager and bookkeeper for ten years. People become part of the farm and their personlities come to define their jobs. A far cry from "migrant farmworkers", they have been essential in making our farm what it is today. Our customers also play an crucial role in helping our business succeed, and in inspiring us. Many of our subscribers have been with us since the beginning of the CSA, and they visit us each year at our fall farm day. Their kids have grown up with the memories of running through our fields and playing in our orchards, and they've grown up healthy while eating our vegetables. The FruitGuys San Francisco, CA 94103 Tel: 877-FRUIT-ME Contact: Bridget Meigs [email protected] http://www.fruitguys.com The FruitGuys is the industry leader in providing farm-fresh produce to the American workplace. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Francisco, The Fruitguys has pioneered this fast-growing category that provides viable solutions to the ever-challenging workplace health crisis. The company was founded on the premise that bringing healthy brain food to the office can boost productivity, improve wellness and help companies improve their bottom lines. The FruitGuys provides fresh seasonal fruit from local farms to thousands of American businesses, from small family- run businesses to major Fortune 50 corporations. The FruitGuys has been called upon by some of the most well known businesses in the nation.

The Patch 280 2nd St., Sonoma, CA 95476 Tel: 707-849-7384 Contact: Lazaro Calderon [email protected] Our land has been sustainably grown since 1870. Our farm and farm stand are located on the Sonoma Bike Trail.

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california guide: farmers Thompson Ranch 9990 Mt Vernon Rd, P.O. Box 5496, Auburn, CA 95603 Tel: 530-886-8893 Contact: Susie Thompson [email protected] http://www.thompson-ranch.com Black Angus; Beef Cattle # Registered # Raised Naturally # Without Added Hormones # On a strict vegetarian diet, no GMO Three Ox Farm 2827 Blucher Valley Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Tel: 707-823-8303 Contact: Steve Howard [email protected] Uncommon varieties of apples, pears, and other fruits, fresh vegetables and herbs are sustainably farmed in a natural habitat at Three Ox Farm. Three Sisters Cheese 24163 Road 188, Lindsay, CA 93247 Tel: 559-562-2132 Fax: 559-562-0911 Contact: Maria Simoes [email protected] http://threesisterscheese.foodzie.com/ Three Sisters cheeses are created all-naturally with care from healthy animals not treated with synthetic growth hormones. We believe the purity of our animals and their milk translates into the delicate taste of our cheeses. Our traditional labor-intensive cheesemaking and farming practices are ones that regard sustainable agriculture and a positive impact on our land. Three Sisters Farm 30370 San Timoteo Canyon Road, Redlands, CA 92373 Tel: 909-795-7049 Contact: Abby and Jason Harned [email protected] Certified organic farm in the Inland Empire of California, specifically San Timoteo Canyon. Three Wise Hens 2657 Portage Bay East #3, Davis, CA 95616 Tel: 866-627-2465 Contact: Kyle Pusateri [email protected] http://www.eatwell.com/community/eggs.htm

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california guide: farmers Three Wise Hens sells organic free-range eggs from hens raised on green pastures. The eggs are also promised to be cruelty-free (hens are not debeaked, never caged, no forced molting), and the hens are fed a 100% organic, vegetarian diet. Comprised of both heritage and traditional breeds, the hens lay brown, white and even blue eggs.

Three Wise Hens eggs are available through the Eatwell CSA, the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and local stores. Call for more information. Tidrick Ranch 1800 Orchard Ln., Brentwood, CA 94513 Tel: 925-634-5115 Contact: Galen Tidrick We offer U-Pick and Picked Bing Cherries and refreshments. Open Every Day: 8:00 am to Dusk from Memorial Day to end of season. Bring your family and enjoy a day in the country. Tierra Miguel Foundation and Farm 14910 Pauma Valley Drive, PO Box 1065, Pauma Valley, CA 92061 Tel: 760-742-4213 Fax: 760-742-1151 Contact: Beth Ann Levendoski [email protected] http://www.tierramiguelfarm.org A 501(c)3 charitable organization offering education programs for the renewal of the earth and humanity through agriculture, education, and the healing arts. The Foundation is actively involved in creating a demonstration farm where young and established farmers and the community can deepen their relationships to the earth. Our first step was to create a demonstration farm by transforming the existing monocrop of strawberries, which had already been planted when the Foundation began leasing the farm in September of 2000, into row crops suitable to begin a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. We have Summer, Fall and Winter CSA programs (see the website for more information). The first Saturday of every month we have an open house. All ages are welcome. Please bring a dish to share, closed toe shoes, a hat and water. If you have a larger group or want to do a special event please contact the farm. The open house includes a farm tour, volunteer project, and potluck lunch. Our farm stand will also be open. Non-profit Tierra Vegetables 651 Airport Boulevard, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Tel: 707-837-8366 [email protected] http://www.tierravegetables.com/index.html In addition to growing a diversified market garden, Tierra Vegetables also grow over 20 varieties of chiles and sweet peppers. The produce is sold through their CSA program, at the Farm Stand and on Saturday mornings at the San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market. The truly outstanding flavor of Tierra Vegetables produce is derived from a combination of excellent

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california guide: farmers climate conditions and the sustainable agricultural practices that are used: no pesticides or herbicides are ever applied to the chiles. Please enjoy it all. We do! Timber Canyon Ranch 19659 E Telegraph Rd, Santa Paula, CA 93060 Tel: 805-525-8182 Contact: Ben Shore [email protected] Shore's "Timber Canyon Ranchesis a family owned farming operation established in 1965 to grow citrus and avocados. Our farms are in Santa Paula and Ojai.We planted our first Pixie Tangerine Tree in 1996 after tasting the delicious fruit grown by Friends Ranches in Ojai. Since 1990 we have participated in the Ventura Certified Farmers Markets. We believe that direct marketing is beneficial to both the grower and consumer.We are advocates of the Salad Bar School Lunch Program and sell to the Ventura School District.One of our orchards is C.C.O.F. certified organic. We are sensitive to good environmental practices.The Shore Packing Company located in Santa Paula packs specialty fruits for Timber Canyon Ranches and other growers. Timothy Farms 8550 Runge Rd, Dixon, CA 95620 Tel: 707-693-9477 Contact: Ronald Timothy [email protected]

Toluma Farms Animal Welfare Approved Listing 5488 Middle Road, Petaluma, CA 94952 Tel: 707-878-2041 [email protected] http://www.tolumafarms.com This farm produces Animal Welfare Approved goat milk and cheese. Toluma Farms is a Marin County, California, family owned, Grade A goat dairy in the town of Tomales. This unique coastal community is nestled above Point Reyes, Marshall and the Tomales Bay estuary. The coastal fog and hilly terrain is the perfect environment for dairy goats. Owners Tamara Hicks and David Jablons are developing a line of fine artisan, hand crafted goat cheeses here. In addition, they supply goat milk to Redwood Hill Farms of Sonoma County. With their daughters Emmy and Josy, Tamara and David purchased their once-defunct cow dairy in 2003. The initial inspiration to purchase and restore the land came from a deep love of West Marin. Many pioneers had worked tirelessly to ensure that this land remained in the hands of farmers to produce food for California and beyond. The Hicks-Jablons family wanted to contribute to protecting the land and supplying food to the local community (San Francisco, Sonoma, and Marin). Toluma Farms attributes its success thus far to the hard working, committed and intelligent team of individuals (Hanna Hart, Laura Freeman, Cory Brush, Keri Sheridan, and Jennifer Rogge) who pour their souls into always improving the health of the goats as well as the health of the land.

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california guide: farmers It is this commitment to the land and animals that led Tamara and David to Animal Welfare Approved. They strongly believe that healthy goats need to have access to nutritional pasture at all times and unlike other certification agencies, Animal Welfare Approved requires its farmers to utilize pasture-based farming practices. Tamara notes, “After having gone through the certification process with Animal Welfare Approved we always look for the label when purchasing food because we know firsthand that a farm with an AWA label matches our values and vision for farming.” Tony T. Azevedo Dairy 22368 West 2nd Ave, Stevenson, CA 95374 Tel: 209-634-0187 Contact: Tony Azavedo [email protected] http://www.thedoublet.com/AzevedoOrgaincsHome.html Organic dairyman Tony Azevedo has always done things a little differently. Although most dairy farmers in the Central Valley carry the grass to the cows, Tony and wife Carol believe it's best to bring the cows to the grass. Trail's End Farm 707-750 Wingfield Rd. E., Janesville, CA 96114 Tel: 530-253-2809 Contact: Jason Meadows [email protected] http://www.trailsendfarm.org

We began selling pasture-raised poultry grown in Salatin style portable bottomless pens moved daily to fresh pasture but are switching to a day range model where the chickens are given more pasture using electric netting to keep them in and the predators out. All poultry is processed on the farm and sold directly to the consumer. All feed is natural and contains no animal by-products or antibiotics. Currently we sell whole chicken fresh and frozen during the market season. We are also selling true free-range pasture raised eggs. Our hens are laying well now and we are getting several dozen a day. You can get our eggs from our farm on Wingfield Rd. in Janesville for $3.50 a dozen. We have been selling all natural produce for several years with salad, root crops, and cole crops as our specialty. We have been selling at the Susanville Saturday Farmer's Market and the Quincy Thursday Farmer's Market. In addition to the markets, last year we are started a CSA with 8 shares that was very successful. We are expanding this year and will be having an informational meeting on March 20 in Susanville. Triple Creek Farm 15790 County Rd 82b, Capay, CA 95607 Tel: 530-796-2535 [email protected] http://triplecreekfarming.com/ Located in California's beautiful Capay Valley in Yolo County, Triple Creek Farm grows alfalfa, 3-way forage mix, walnuts, and other rotating crops.

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california guide: farmers Tully Dolci Organic Farm P. O. Box 750582, Petaluma, CA 94975 Tel: 707-762-9549 Contact: Paul and Dawn Dolcini [email protected] Offering Pastured Heritage Turkeys, Poultry,fully dressed, fresh or fresh frozen, fertile eggs Twin Hill Ranch 1689 Pleasant Hill Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Tel: 707-823-2815 Contact: Ben Hurst [email protected] http://www.twinhillranch.com Twin Hill Ranch,celebrating 60 years of farming, specializes in organically grown apples and a range of delicious apple products, including pies, juice, cider, jams and jellies. They also offer dried nuts, fruits and pumpkins, as well as both conventional and organic produce grown seasonally on the farm. Twin Hill Ranch is open year-round Monday-Saturday 8:30-5:00 and closed on Sundays. Parking is plentiful. Visit Twin Hill's website at www.twinhillranch.com. Twining Tree Farm 16395 Ridgewood Rd, Cottonwood, CA 96022 Tel: 530-721-0164 Contact: Wolfgang Rougle [email protected] http://www.twiningtreefarm.com Small, intensive ecological market garden grows over 150 varieties of food in 60+ species. Since 2005. Looking to start a CSA in coming years. Welcome visitors to learn about natural building, ecological farming, local botany and bugs. Two Dog Farm P.O. Box 369, Davenport, CA 95017 Tel: 831-818-1795 Contact: Nibby and Mark Bartle [email protected] http://twodogfarm.biz/ We are a certified organic family farm. We grow vegetables in north Santa Cruz County, specializing in lettuce and dry-farmed tomatoes. Underwood Family Farms at Moorpark 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark, CA 93021 Tel: 805-529-3690 Contact: James Barker [email protected] http://www.underwoodfamilyfarms.com/

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california guide: farmers Underwood Family Farms is a grower of a wide variety of fresh vegetable and fruits in Ventura County, California. We offer a wide variety of services and activities tailored for the entire family including pick-your-own produce, birthday parties at our Farm Animal Center, school tours, gift baskets (shipped anywhere in the United States,) and the Fall Harvest Festival in October. On the farm, we practice a method of farming called sustainable agriculture. Using integrated pest management, compost and minimal pesticides, we are committed to growing healthy and flavorful product while also using the best farming practices. You can visit us at either of our Farm Markets, located in Somis or our location in Moorpark, where you can purchase our field-fresh produce and say hi to our farm animals. You may also visit us at one of the 12 Certified Farmers' Markets that we participate in throughout the week. Visit our website for U-Pick opportunities. Underwood Family Farms at Somis 5696 Los Angeles Avenue, Somis, CA 93066 Tel: 805-386-4660 Contact: James Barker [email protected] http://www.underwoodfamilyfarms.com Underwood Family Farms is a grower of a wide variety of fresh vegetable and fruits in Ventura County, California. We offer a wide variety of services and activities tailored for the entire family including pick-your-own produce, birthday parties at our Farm Animal Center, school tours, gift baskets (shipped anywhere in the United States,) and the Fall Harvest Festival in October. On the farm, we practice a method of farming called sustainable agriculture. Using integrated pest management, compost and minimal pesticides, we are committed to growing healthy and flavorful product while also using the best farming practices. You can visit us at either of our Farm Markets, located in Somis or our location in Moorpark, where you can purchase our field-fresh produce and say hi to our farm animals. You may also visit us at one of the 12 Certified Farmers' Markets that we participate in throughout the week. Visit our website for U-Pick opportunities. Valley End Farms 6300 Petaluma Hill Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 Tel: 707-585-1123 Fax: 707-585-1123 Contact: Sharon Grossi [email protected] http://www.valleyendfarm.com/ Centrally located kitty corner to Sonoma State University, Valley End Farm is within easy driving distance of Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Penngrove, Cotati, and Petaluma. Our location allows our CSA members to conveniently pickup their freshly picked, USDA and CCOF Organic Certified produce at our beautiful farm which has been family owned and operated since opening in 1996. Take a peak at our website for upcoming farm events and pictures of adorable chicks! Our products Beans:

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california guide: farmers Beet Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Cauliflower Corn Sweet Pop, Ornamental Eggplant: White/Purple Garlic Gourds Lettuce Melon Mesclun Okra Onion Pea Pepper: Green/Red/Yellow/Purple/Habanera Potato: Red/Russet/Sweet/White Sweet/Yukon Pumpkin Radish Shallots Spinach Summer

More information at www.ValleyEndFarm.com Van Dyke Ranch 3811 Floral Court, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Tel: 831-475-6263 Contact: Betty Van Dyke [email protected] We farm 90 acres of apricots and about 45 acres of cherries. We have a family orchard of plums, peaches, nectarines, persimmons, walnuts, almonds, lemons, grapes, apples, and capers. Occasionally we also grow tomatoes, string beans, melons, corn, squash, turnips, beets and other assorted vegetables. Van Groningen & Sons 15100 South Jack Tone, Manteca, CA 95336 Tel: 209-982-5248 [email protected] http://www.vgandsons.com We are a fourth generation family farm that works hard to provide fresh, quality produce to you. VB Farms P.O. Box 2581, Watsonville, CA 95077 Tel: 831-725-9218 Contact: Vanessa Bogenholm [email protected]

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california guide: farmers http://www.sunshineorganic.com VB Farms is a certified organic strawberry, raspberry, and vegetable farm. We are known for our amazing berries that are picked only when ripe and at the height of sweetness. You can feed your friends and family with confidence, knowing that our berries are grown without persistent and damaging pesticides and fertilizers. By purchasing from us, you support a local business, protect the environment and get a product we know you will enjoy. Verdure Farm/Tomato Heaven 2476 Westside Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448 Tel: 707-433-1403 Contact: Tamara Scalera Tomato Heavenfarmstand specializes in over 200 varieties of heirloom tomatoes, Italian "Profumo di Genovabasil, and American and European heirloom melons. We are open during tomato season. Tastings on Saturday and Sunday. Victoria's Gardens 13120 Willow Road, Lakeside, CA 92040 Tel: 800-578-7324 http://www.victoriasgardens.us/ U-pick strawberries, watermelons and pumpkins. Hours: 10AM-6PM Friday through Sunday Only Vista Deluz Ranch 39311 American Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028 Tel: 760-731-4858 Contact: Jimmie & Phora Iamurri [email protected] http://avocadoexpress.com/ Avocado Express delivers the best Avocados in the world right to your door, fresh from Vista DeLuz Ranch, located in North San Diego County, the heart of Southern California's agriculturally rich avocado growing area, we produce some of the tastiest California Avocados on the market. We fertilize using organic compost and organic fish fertilizer....There are NONE better. You are buying direct from the ranch, rather than through a middlemen (packers, store, etc) where avocados are subjected to gassing to preserve freshness. Your avocados are picked fresh from the tree when we receive your order and in your hands in 2-3 days; this provides for optimum freshness. "It's just like having the Farmers Market delivering to your door." Our promise is to provide you the opportunity to enjoy the most delicious, nutritious California Avocados at the lowest possible price. Free of any synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides or fungicides.

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california guide: farmers We don't ship in fancy printed boxes and our packing materials are 100% bio-degradable and recyclable. Depending on variety and size, each shipment box contains an average of 10 or more, hand selected Hass, Reeds, Pinkertons or a combination of these California Avocados depending on the season. Our avocados are guaranteed no more than one day off the tree at the time of shipping, with zero refrigeration time. This, along with gentle handling, ensures the very highest in quality and freshness. Remember, the Aztecs believed avocados have an aphrodisiac power..who are we to argue with that? You be the judge. Order today and let us know. Vital Zuman Sustainable farm 29127 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265 Tel: 310-924-2210 Fax: 310-457-4356 Contact: Alan Cunningham [email protected] http://vitalzuman.com/

Vital Zuman is a Certified Naturally Grown Farm that plants, cultivates, harvests, and markets exclusively Certified Naturally Grown produce 52 weeks a year: 21 kinds of fruit, a full array of both summer and winter vegetables, raw honey, and specialty items. It is also a co-operative agricultural retreat that offers same day harvested Certified Naturally Grown food in exchange for instructional volunteer participation. Most weeks the farm also hosts both public and private school field trips. Our Farm Market, the only one of it's kind in Southern California, is open every day from 10-7. Featuring Vital Zuman produce and organic specialties from neighborhood farms, this is the REAL Farmer's Market in Malibu! If you are trying to do the 100 mile diet, or are looking to reduce your carbon footprint, Vital Zuman is the place to start. Of course, just a plain ol' love for delicious foods is reason, too. Looking forward to seeing you at the farm! Vue Produce 7533 Paige Drive, Witon, CA 95388 Tel: 209-658-1354 Contact: Pao Vue We sell Asian vegetables at the Old Oakland Farmers Market. Waldorf School and Farm 655 Willowside Road , Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Tel: 707-575-7194 Fax: 707-575-3217 [email protected] http://www.summerfieldws.org/

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california guide: farmers Is a preschool through high school that is also a working biodynamic farm. Hosts summer day camps for one-week sessions for children ages 4-5 and 6-9. Webb Ranch 2720 Alpine Road, Menlo Park, CA 94028 Tel: 650-854-7755 [email protected] http://www.webbranchriding.com We have a farm stand and allow people to pick organic berries and other produce in the summer. Contact us anytime to arrange Riding Lessons! Weirauch Farm and Creamery Animal Welfare Approved Listing 300 A Hardin Lane , Petaluma, CA 94954 [email protected] http://www.weirauchfarms.com Animal Welfare Approved sheep milk cheese and soap. Joel & Carleen Weirauch raise their small flock of dairy sheep on 50+ acres of Certified Organic pastures in Petaluma, California for the farmstead production of a raw, aged sheep cheese and a sheep milk soap. Sustainable farming practices includes: rotational pasture management, green building, wash water re-use for irrigation, and solar. Weirauch Farm and Creamery Hardin Ln, Petaluma, CA 94954 Contact: Carleen Weirauch [email protected] http://www.weirauchfarm.com Joel and Carleen Weirauch raise a small flock of dairy sheep for the seasonal production of a farmstead, aged sheep cheese. They also produce Organic cow cheese from local Jersey milk. They've made creative, green reuse of two portable classrooms for their creamery and milking parlor. They practice rotational pasture management, incorporate solar and passive solar design to reduce their energy use and replenish their local watershed by irrigating back onto the pastures water used for heating and cooling in the creamery. Their sheep flock practice is Animal Welfare Approved. Cow (Organic) Sheep (Animal Welfare Approved) Farmstead (sheep only) Available at farmers' markets Mail order

West Valley Alpacas 19190 Road 87B, Esparto, CA 95627 Tel: 530-662-8630 Contact: Pat Meade [email protected] http://www.westvalleyalpacas.com/

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california guide: farmers We are an alpaca farm, producing a variety of products including Alpaca fiber. We also have a small orange grove Wholesome Heritage Farms 21345 San Pasqual Road, Escondido, CA 92026 Tel: 760-746-8822 Open year-round. Fresh organic produce, U-pick strawberries, corn maze, petting corral, tortoise races, picnic area. School and group tours welcome. Wild Blue Farms PO Box 83, Tomales, CA 94971 Tel: 707-878-2831 Contact: Margie McDonald [email protected] http://www.wildbluefarm.com

Welcome to Wild Blue Farm located in Tomales, CA. We are certified organic growers by CCOF and produce Edible Flowers, Lavender, Raspberries, specialty Pumpkins, Herbs and more! We also sell beautiful lavender sachets and dryer packets. Wild Boar Farms 2581 Utah St., Napa, CA 94558 Tel: 707-225-5757 Contact: Brad Gates [email protected] http://www.wildboarfarms.com Using heirloom genetics and mutations, they've created new tomato varieties with extreme flavor and fascinating looks. Find them at Oakland's Grand LakeFarmers' Market. Wild Thyme Events Box 239, 19030 Railroad Ave., El Verano, CA 95433 Tel: 707-996-0900 Fax: 707-996-9453 Contact: Joanne Filipello [email protected] http://wildthymeevents.com Wild Thyme caters to the San Francisco Bay area and wine country, providing excellent food from fresh local ingredients prepared from scratch in our wine country kitchen. Herbs and vegetables come from our biodynamic garden or local sustainable farmers. Willotta Ranch 2423 Rockville Rd., Suisun Valley, CA 94585 Tel: 707-864-0912 Contact: Austin [email protected]

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california guide: farmers http://www.willottaranch.com/ Organic kiwis, a unique fruit. Willotta Ranch has the only kiwi vineyard in Suisun Valley. Come in and learn about the kiwi, how it is grown and ripened. Gift boxes mailed to USA. School and garden club tours by arrangement year-round. Donations to qualified charities. Willow Creek Ranch 5125 Michel Road, Mountain Ranch, CA 95246 Tel: 209-754-0790 Contact: John Orr [email protected] http://www.willowcreeknatural1.com/ HAVE YOU HUGGED A COW TODAY? We invite you and your family to step back in time and experience "old fashioned" farm living. In the not so distant past, our parents and grandparents lived a different lifestyle. There were no automatic dishwashers, fast food restaurants, and washing machines, dryers, running water or Supermarkets. Some folks used wash boards to wash their clothes. They raised their own meat and vegetables and home canned their food for winter use. You can experience some of that "old fashioned" farm living at Willow Creek Ranch. We have been in business since 1999. Both our families are farmers from at least as far back as the 1500's. Cathie's family is mostly from England and France and John's family is from Scotland and Germany and England. John is a retired Computer Engineer and loves farming.Willow Creek Ranch got its name due to the fact that both the North and South Fork of Willow Creek meet on Willow Creek Ranch. Willow Creek Ranch has received blue ribbons for its Challah Bread, Cheddar Cheese, Quilts and farm items. The Ranch was featured in "California Women Farmers". The book can be obtained from UC Davis Small Farm Center in Davis California. Our family combined consists of 12 children and 4 grandchildren. After retiring, we suffered extensive health issues. We began to research healthier living and nutrition. We were appalled at the garbage we were putting into our bodies and resolved to do what we could to try and correct the physical and mental damage incurred to our bodies. We started with a chicken and a goat. Our 14 year old daughter freaked out when she discovered where chicken eggs came from. (She got over it). We began to grow our own vegetables without hormones, pesticides or additives using natural farming methods. We bought a cow and began to get our own milk and dairy products produced from her milk. We found that natural products are so superior in taste and nutrition that now it actually makes us ill to eat processed food. Our goal was to produce enough food for ourselves and our grown children with their families. In return, our grown children and their children work on the farm fixing fences, churning butter, sewing, bringing in hay, repairing buildings all on their days off and during their vacation times. Our farm is a true family run unit. When we began to get a lot of drop-in's from people who had never been up close to a farm animal and In order to sell any overage and make the farm have money to pay for the animal feed and other items needed, the kids started a co-op to enable other people to buy direct from the farm. The Farm Stay evolved from this concept. Wilson Farms

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california guide: farmers 10735 E. Mission Ave., Le Grand, CA 95333 Tel: 209-389-4393 Contact: Alan Wilson

Wind Dancer Ranch 8694 State Hwy. 16, Brooks, CA 95606 Tel: 650-642-1690 Contact: Lisa Leonard [email protected] http://www.winddancerranch.us Wind Dancer Ranch is a small family breeding farm focused on raising beautiful Spanish Arabian, Araloosa, and Friesian horses. The farm is also home to a flock of Heritage turkeys and chickens that roam about the 125-acre almond and walnut ranch. The birds have the run of the ranch and graze on grass, eat bugs and nuts, and live a natural, happy bird life. Call ahead for prices and pick-up dates. Windmill Farm P.O. Box 441, Ben Lomond, CA 95005 Tel: 831-336-2358 Contact: Ronald Donkervourt

Windrose Farm 5750 El Pharo Dr, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Tel: 805-239-3757 Contact: Barbara Spencer [email protected] http://www.windrosefarm.org Windrose is a small family farm located east of Paso Robles, near Creston, in San Luis Obispo County. Tucked in a unique valley of 50 acres, 12 are in vegetable rotations, 6 are in apples and stone fruit and 5 are sheep pasture. The rest is habitat - full of animal, bird and insect life who usually help them. Wingshadows 39451 Hwy 79, Warner Springs, CA 92086 Tel: 951-767-2710 Contact: Lynne & Bruce Van Dyke-Grammer [email protected] http://www.wingshadows.com/ We provide produce, fruit , herbs & eggs exclusively for "The Linkery", a Community Supported Restaurant, located in the North Park section of San Diego. Their menu changes daily, so they are able to take advantage of truly fresh ingredients furnished by various local farmers & ranchers. Chickens are our specialty. We raise both Standard & Bantam Fowl.

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california guide: farmers Mille Fleur Bantam Cochin are our main focus. We will be breeding 4th generation this Spring 2010. We have chicks, adults or hatching eggs available. We ship both Millie Fleur hatching eggs & started birds. Other Cochin projects in the works for 2010 are Lemon Blue Standard Cochins, Buff Barred Bantam Cochins & Crele Bantam Cochins. Among other breeds that we specialize in are Bantam D'Uccle (feather footed) in Mille Fleur, Black Mottled & Blue Mottled. Both D'Uccles & Bantam Cochin are perfect in size for the 4-H'ers; gentle, small & stately birds. Hatching eggs & baby chicks of these & various other breeds are now available for sale. If you have a special request, we would be happy to hatch chicks to order. Please email for additional information on breeds & availability. . We have two registerd (AGS & NDGA) Dwarf Nigerian Milk Goats, Sparrow & Zuki, who supply us with 2 qts of superb goats milk daily. From this we make European style yogurt in the traditional creamy smooth method as found in Greece. This yogurt is outstanding with slices of our own home grown figs. Our Chev're is quickly becoming the appetizer of choice as it is reminiscent of France, Italy & Greece. We were pleased to obtain another doe (2008) from Tina French of Take Heart Farms. Sweetums is true to her name & comes with an outstanding milking background. Sweetums presented us with triplet doelings on June 6, 2009. Our little herd is now complete We are now raising Jumbo Coturnix Quail. Baby Quail Chicks & eggs are available year round. Coturnix start laying at 5 weeks of age & are mature in 8 weeks. They are a very gentle breed & are prolific egg layers. We harvested the first honey from our hive this summer. We are truely pleased with it's rich, silky flavor. We plan to introduce another hive in Spring of 2010. We will then have a limited amount of raw filtered honey to sell. Our water supply is from a well powered by a solar pump. Fertilizer is complimentary of our goats & chickens. We use no commercial fertilizers or pesticides. We are located in North County San Diego, close to Temecula & Murrieta. Delivery or drop off is available. Please email us . We would be happy to meet you in Temecula or the Murrieta area if you are interested in hatching eggs, baby chicks or lotions. Many of our products can be shipped.. Winter Creek Ranch 18080 County Road 70, Brooks, CA 95606 Tel: 530-796-3723 Contact: Sam Bledsoe [email protected] http://www.wintercreekranch.com Winter Creek Ranch (Capay Valley), CCOF certified organic English walnut orchard; owners = Sam and Caroline Bledsoe since 1991. Walnuts available via Internethttp://www.wintercreekranch.com

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california guide: farmers (put nuts in the subject line). Winterport Farm 2690 Hwy 104, Ione, CA 95640 Tel: 209-274-4351 [email protected] http://www.winterportfarm.com/3.html In 1865-1867, the Winter family voyaged from Germany to settle in the Ione Valley of California. 140 years later the land is still in the family and one portion is known as Winterport Farm. This 180 acre farm, now run by Dan and Susan (nee Winter) Port, was purchased by the Winters in 1905 and is adjacent to the original homestead. A family farm for over 100 years, the land has served as a dairy, melon and vegetable farm, community pumpkin patch, choose and cut Christmas tree farm, and most recently, a cattle ranch producing natural and grass-fed beef. After World War II, Susan's father, George, operated a 60 cow dairy. In 1970, with dairies changing from family farms to the large industrial operations we see today, he was told by his milk processor to “get big or get out” and he gave up the dairy to raise beef calves. Shortly thereafter Dan and Susan moved back to the farm. They rescued an 1875 farmhouse from a neighboring farm, moved it next door to George, fixed it up and painted it yellow - and a local landmark was born. In 1978, they gave up their teaching careers and made the committment to earn their living from farming. For the next 20 years, Dan and Susan helped George with the cattle and sold melons and vegetables from their roadside stand and local farmer's markets, providing affordable, healthy, local food in their community and beyond. With the encouragement of local teachers they began offering field trips and scarecrow building for schoolchildren at their pumpkin patch. Off the farm, Dan was a founding director of the Community Alliance with Family Farmers. Ten years ago, Susan resumed her teaching career and Dan began to focus on raising beef calves. The farm raised kids, Jeff and Carina, as well as food. Susan's nephew James also moved back the farm. Today, Jeff and his wife Katie, Carina, James, and his sons, Erik and Josiah all help run the farm. In 2008, the Ports sold a conservation easement on the farm to the Sacramento Valley Conservancy to preserve it forever. The purchase was funded by the California Farmland Conservancy Program. For more details on this joint effort to conserve valuable agricultural land, see this article. Wise Acre Farm 6613 Harrington Avenue, Arbuckle, CA 95912 Tel: 530-383-4625 Contact: Mary Fahey [email protected] http://www.wiseacrefarm.com My name is Mary Fahey and I own Wise Acre Farm. My main interests since childhood have always focused around art, design, animals and growing things. I guess it's no wonder that my life has followed the path it has. I earned my college degree in Fine Art from U.C. Davis. After college I began a career as a graphic designer. In 1997 I bought a 10-acre farm in Arbuckle. The farm has since grown to 20 acres where abundant gardens grow, a menagerie of animals thrive and I make a diversified living through graphic design, gourd artwork and supplying local folks with fresh produce.

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california guide: farmers Diversify. When I started learning about running a small farm, the word diversify kept coming up. "Grow a variety of different vegetable, fruit and nut crops,"... "create value-added products from the items you produce on your farm,"... "try different things - eggs, wool, meat, honey" ..."in this day and age, diversification is the only way a small farm can survive." I read this advice over and over, and heard it at the farm conferences I attended. Over the years, I have come to see first-hand that it is true - diversification is the key to running a successful small acreage farm. Wise Acre Farm is a diversified small farm system. I grow a variety of fresh market produce that is sold through local deliveries (CSA), farmers markets and a home farm stand. I grow hard-shell gourds that I sell via the internet, and I also create artwork from them (a value-added product) that I sell in art galleries and at art and craft shows. And finally, I continue with graphic design, a career that I love and a skill that I utilize both in my artwork and in running the farm, as it keeps my mind thinking in creative ways. Wogoman's Farm 16971 Palm Avenue, Anderson, CA 96007 Tel: 530-357-3477 Contact: Coleen Wogoman [email protected] Welcome to Wogoman's Farm! Our family run farm offers farm fresh "just picked" produce including all types of tomatoes, tender gourmet squash,cucumbers, sweet corn,and green beans. We use no sprays or pesticides, even our fertilizer is organic. From our fruit trees we offer peaches,plums,figs and apples. Our free range chickens offer up fresh large brown eggs daily. We are up early every day picking fresh products for our customers. After the produce is picked, we wash and display them for you to purchase out of our "produce shed". You simply drive up, choose what you would like, bag and weigh it ,and leave your payment in the honor box. We have worked on the honor system for many years, and it is most convenient for our customers we have found. We are proud to be members of the Happy Valley Farm Trial here in Happy Valley. Buy fresh from the farmers right at their farms! Please come and visit us! Thank you for supporting family farms! The Wogoman family Steve, Coleen and boys Woodleaf Farm 6176 Old Olive Hwy, Oroville, CA 95966 Tel: 530-589-1696 Contact: Carl and Gina Rosato [email protected] http://woodleaffarm.wordpress.com/ Nestled in the Sierra Foothills, Woodleaf Farm stretches out over 26 acres. Interspersed between the native oaks, toyon and ceanothus, over 2000 fruit trees have been closely planted on seven acres in the past two decades. It's a montage of fruit, with summer bringing forth delectable treats. Many varieties of apples, pears, figs, cherries, persimmons, mandarins and peaches are grown here at Woodleaf Farm, but mostly peaches! Work Ranch

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california guide: farmers 75903 Ranchita Canyon Road, San Miguel, CA 93451 Tel: 805-467-3233 [email protected] http://www.workranch.com Come enjoy a New Zealand style farmstay on our 12,000 acre, 5th generation family farm and ranch. A New Zealand style farmstay welcomes you into the home of a farm family to share in lifestyle of the people who tend the land. Come be immersed in the peace, solitude, and beauty of God's Creation. No matter if you come when the hills are green or golden you can be assured of a warm Work family welcome. Yerba Santa Goat Dairy 6850 Scotts Valley Road, Lakeport, CA 95453 Tel: 707-263-8131 Contact: Chris and Jan Twohy [email protected] http://www.cuesa.org/markets/farmers/farm_10.php Yerba Santa Goat Dairy produces fresh chevre and aged Alpine Shephard cheeses from the goats' milk of their herd. The Dairy is currently in transition to organic - the pastures are currently certified, and the grain that the goats' diet is supplemented will be switched to organic in the near future. Yerba Santa Goat Cheese is available at a number of local farmers markets, and customers can also call the farm to place a direct order. Yin/Yang Farms 33203 State Highway 36, Bridgeville, CA 95526 Tel: 707-777-1778 Contact: Larry Shiveley [email protected]

Zazu Restaurant & Farm 3535 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Tel: 707-523-4814 Fax: 707-887-0416 Contact: Duskie Estes [email protected] http://www.zazurestaurant.com We are a seasonal-based-menu restaurant dedicated to local, sustainable, and organic agriculture. We have a small farm behind our restaurant and another farm just a few miles away. We have our own chickens that produce the eggs for our handmade pasta. We make our own bacon and salami from heritage pigs that are antibiotic, hormone free, and free range. (You can also purchase a pack or our bacon or salami.) Food is harvested just before dinner service! Some nights you can even pick a squash blossom for your own dish! also try our sister restaurant, Bovolo, in Healdsburg. And come see Zoi from TOP CHEF! Zeal: Fruit for a Healthy Future Fresh Tree Fruit From California

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california guide: farmers 150 W. Newmark Ave., Parlier, CA 93648 Tel: 866-747-3673 Fax: 559-646-3662 Contact: Justin Parnagian [email protected] http://www.zealicious.com Zeal tree fruit is grown under the Protected Harvest program. A system of growing standards and farming practices that reflect our passion for superior flavor and environmental stewardship. Protected Harvest certification audits our practices to ensure that our fruit is grown in compliance with the most environmentally sound standards for soil, water, air quality, chemical inputs, adn the treatment of labor. All to produce great tasting fruit that as good for the planet as it is for the body! Available in peaches, plums, nectarines, white flesh peaches, white flesh nectarines, and pluots. Zeni Ranch 30995 Fish Rock Rd., Yorkville, CA 95494 Tel: 707-895-2309 Contact: Jane Zeni

Zoey Farms 3355 Char Mar Circle, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Tel: 530-676-4744 Contact: Eric Leafstone [email protected] http://www.zoeyfarms.wordpress.com We are a family-run farm, growing natural, pesticide-free produce. You can rest assured knowing that your money is being spent with a local, conscientious business whose goal is to provide you with quality pesticide-free produce while keeping small sustainable family farms farming. Our quality standards are high and you are guaranteed the best of what we grow. While we are not certified organic, we grow as if we are, because we wouldn't have it any other way.

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california guide: farmers markets Adelanto Stadium Farmers Market Hwy 395 and Rancho Drive, Victorville, CA 92392 Tel: 760-221-1285 Contact: Neil & Kristi Royer Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 8:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M. Alameda Farmers' Market Haight Ave & Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501 Tel: 800-949-3276 Contact: Kent (store manager) http://www.pcfma.com/markethome.php?market_id=1 Tuesday - 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM, Year-round. Saturday- 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, May 16, 2009 to December 26, 2009.

The popular Tuesday Farmers' Market is open every week from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Stop by to taste the freshest seasonal produce available!

BIG NEWS!The Thursday evening market is moving to Saturday mornings opening on May 16 and continuing every week throughout the year.

On May 16 the Saturday market opens at Haight Ave. and Webster, just two blocks north of the market's current location. The Tuesday market moves to that location on May 19.

This summer, enjoy California-grown, farm-fresh fruits and vegetables; fun family activities and much more at your Alameda Farmers' Market - open twice a week. Albion Farmer's Market Highway 1 and Albion Ridge Road, Albion, CA 95410 [email protected] A local farmer's market. Alum Rock 57 N. White Road, San Jose, CA 95127 Tel: 800-949-3276 http://www.pcfma.com Our mission is to establish and operate community-supported certified farmers' markets and other direct marketing outlets that provide: viable economic opportunities for California farmers and food producers, local access to farm fresh products, support for local businesses and community organizations, and education concerning food, nutrition and the sustainability of California agriculture. Aptos Farmers Market Soquel Drive

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california guide: farmers markets 6500 Soquel Drive, Cabrillo College, Aptos, CA 95001 Tel: 831-728-5060 Contact: Catherine Barr [email protected] http://www.montereybayfarmers.org/aptos.html Time of Year: Year-Round; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 8:00 AM- 12:00 P.M. Arcata Friday Potawot Farmers Market 1600 Weott Way, Arcata, CA 95521 Tel: 707-825-4094 Contact: Leah King Time of Year: June - October; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 12:30 P.M.- 4:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP Arcata Plaza Farmers Market The Plaza, G & 8th Streets, Arcata, CA 95521 Tel: 707-441-9999 Contact: T. Griffin http://www.humfarm.org Time of Year: April - November; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 9:00 AM- 1:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP EBT Arcata Tuesday Potawot Farmers Market 1600 Weott Way, Arcata, CA 95521 Tel: 707-425-4094 Contact: Leah King Time of Year: June - October; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 12:30 P.M.- 4:00 P.M. Arnold-Mountain Growers Farmers Market Cedar Center, Hwy. 4 & Oak Circle, Murphys, CA 95247 Tel: 209-728-9112 Contact: Eric Taylor Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 3:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M. Arroyo Grande Farmers Market City Hall 214 East Branch, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Tel: 805-544-9570 Contact: Diane Boyd Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 12:00 P.M.-2:30 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP EBT Arroyo Grande Farmers' Market East Grand Corner of Courtland and East Grand, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

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california guide: farmers markets Tel: 805-544-9570 Contact: Gary McBride The Wednesday morning market has about 35 growers who collectively provide a good variety of in season vegetables, fruits, fish, and flowers. This market is located in the Spencer's Fresh Markets parking lot.

Wednesdays, 8:30am - 11:30am Atascadero Main Street CFM Palma and Entrada, Atascadero, CA 93422 Tel: 805-462-0177 Contact: Fritz Herman Time of Year: March - October; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 6:00 P.M.- 9:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP EBT Auburn Farmers Market Lake of Pines Red Wagon Restaurant parking lot, Auburn, CA 95603 Tel: 530-346-6183 Contact: Christina Abuelo [email protected] http://www.foothillfarmersmarket.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday Auburn Farmers Market Dewitt Center DeWitt Center, B Avenue at First Street, P.O. Box 3343 Auburn CA, 95604, Auburn, CA 95602 Tel: 530-823-6183 Contact: Christina Abuelo [email protected] http://www.foothillfarmersmarket.com Time of Year: June - December; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 11:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. Auburn Farmers Market Old Town Auburn-Folsom Rd. & Lincoln Way, P.O. Box 3343 Auburn CA, 95604, Auburn, CA 95603 Tel: 530-823-6183 Contact: Christina Abuelo [email protected] http://www.foothillfarmersmarket.com Time of Year: April - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 8:00 A.M.-12:00 noon Auburn Farmers Market Marketplace

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california guide: farmers markets Lincoln Way & Cherry Ave., Auburn, CA 95603 Tel: 530-855-5616 Contact: Dee Rein [email protected] http://www.foothillfarmersmarket.com/

Avila Beach Farmers Market Front Street Promenade, Avila Beach, CA 93424 Tel: 805-773-8606 Contact: Julie Andrews Scott Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 4:30 P.M.- 7:30 P.M. Bakersfield Farmers Market Wednesday 30th and F Street, Bakersfield, CA 93309 Tel: 661-319-6108 Contact: Charles Drew Time of Year: May - September; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 3:30 P.M.- 5:30 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP Bakersfield Farmers Market Saturday 30th & F Street, Bakersfield, CA 93309 Tel: 661-319-9108 Contact: Charles Drew [email protected] Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 8:00 AM- 12:00 P.M. Bakersfield Farmers Market Wall St. Alley Wall Street Alley, Bakersfield, CA 93309 Tel: 661-945-5735 Contact: Greg Tesch [email protected] Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 5:00 P.M.- 9:00 P.M. Bakersfield Farmers Market Mt. Vernon Mt. Vernon & BC Football Field, Lindsay, CA 93247 Tel: 559-568-2285 Contact: Joe Denney Time of Year: March - October; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 7:30 AM- 12:30 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP

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california guide: farmers markets Baldwin Lake Farmer's Market and Community Gardens 45437 Lucky Baldwin Ranch Rd., Big Bear City, CA 92314 Tel: 909-547-4833 Contact: Sean Starr [email protected] http://baldwinlakenews.com Every Friday Morning April-October It is the goal of the Baldwin Lake Farmer's Market and Community Garden to help raise awareness and encourage partition in the art of gardening and sustainable living and to serve as the community gathering place for Baldwin Lake. Barstow Market Festival Farmers Market East Main St. and 2nd Street, Barstow, CA 92312 Tel: 720-256-8617 Contact: Louisa Miller Time of Year: June - August; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 6:00 P.M.- 10:00 P.M. Bayfair Farmers' Market 15555 E 14th St, San Leandro , CA 94578 Tel: 800-806-3276 Year round: Saturdays 9 am - 1 pm. Bayview Hunter's Point 3rd St at Oakdale Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124 Tel: 415-355-3735

Baywood/Los Osos Farmers Market 1300 2nd St. , Los Osos, CA 93402 Tel: 805-227-2113 Contact: Marcia Perez Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Monday, 1:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP Beehive Market Animal Welfare Approved Listing 1701 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702 Tel: 510-644-9517 Fax: 510-280-6047 [email protected] http://www.thebeehivemarket.com/ Saturdays 10am-2pm

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california guide: farmers markets Offers Animal Welfare Approved chicken and eggs from Soul Food Farm Bellflower Farmers Market Summer Oak & Bellflower, Bellflower, CA 90706 Tel: 562-804-1424 Contact: Vickie Casanas http://www.farmernet.com Time of Year: July - September; Day of Week/Hours: 6:00 P.M.- 9:00 P.M. Bellflower Farmers Market Oak & Clark Street, Bellflower, CA 90706 Tel: 562-866-6609 Contact: Muriel MacGregor http://www.farmernet.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Monday, 9:00 AM- 1:00 P.M. Belmont Farmers Market El Camino Real and O'Neill St., Concord, CA 94520 Tel: 800-949-3276 Contact: Tom Nichol http://www.pcfma.com Time of Year: May-November; Day of Week/Hours: Sunday, 9:00 AM- 1:00 P.M.

Benicia Certified Farmers Market 90 First St, Benicia, CA 94510 Tel: 707-745-9791 Contact: Kirstin Stumbo, Janis McLead http://www.beniciamainstreet.org The Benicia Certified Farmers Market is open from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, every Thursday from April through October.

Located downtown on 1st Street between B & D Streets.

Berkeley Farmer's Markets ( 3 ) Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 2530 San Pablo Ave. , Berkeley , CA 94702 Tel: 510-548-3333 Contact: Ben @Berkeley Ecology Center Farmer's Mkt. Program [email protected] http://ecologycenter.org

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california guide: farmers markets The Ecology Center has operated certified farmers' markets in Berkeley since 1987. Farmers' markets are festive family-friendly open-air marketplaces where California farmers bring fresh locally-grown fruits, nuts, vegetables and farm-processed foods to sell directly to consumers.

Berkeley Farmers' Markets are committed to supporting small-scale farmers who practice sustainable agriculture, so more than half of the produce available at the markets is registered or certified organically grown.

Also at the markets is an abundance of fresh baked goods, jams and preserves, juices, olive oils, goats milk and cheeses, prepared foods, nursery plants and flowers. Often musicians entertain the shoppers, and special cultural and educational events are scheduled regularly throughout the year.

ALL YEAR ROUND, RAIN OR SHINE

Saturdays 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Center Street @ M. L. King, Jr. Way

Tuesdays 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Derby Street @ M. L. King, Jr. Way

Thursdays 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. All Organic Shattuck Avenue @ Rose Street Berkeley Farmers Market Derby Street & Martin Luther King, Berkeley, CA 94702 Tel: 510-548-3333 Contact: Linda Graham [email protected] http://www.ecologycenter.org Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 2:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M. Berkeley Organic Farmers Market Shattuck Ave. & Rose Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 Tel: 510-548-3333 Contact: Linda Graham [email protected] http://www.ecologycenter.org Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 2:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M. Beverly Hills Farmers Market 9300 Civic Center Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90211

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california guide: farmers markets Tel: 310-550-4796 http://beverlyhills.org/attractions/market/ The Beverly Hills Farmers' Market is a weekly outdoor certified market which provides the community with the finest of California-grown, fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, juices, breads, specialty items and more in a festive outdoor street setting. The market is located on Civic Center Drive, and is open each Sunday from 9am to 1pm, rain or shine. Bishop-Eastern Sierra Farmers Market Sierra Street and Hwy. 395, Bishop, CA 93514 Tel: 760-873-1038 Contact: Jacque Osborn Time of Year: July - October; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 9:00 AM- 12:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP EBT Bonsall Farmers Market 31555 Old River Rd, Bonsall, CA 92003 Tel: 760-331-3985 [email protected] Days of Week/Hours: Sundays, 10AM-2PM Boonville Farmers Market Boonville Hotel parking lot, Boonville, CA 95415 Tel: 707-895-3354 Contact: Diane Paget [email protected] http://www.mcfarm.org Time of Year: May - October; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 10:00 AM- 12:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP EBT Borrego Spring Farmers Market 622 Pam Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Tel: 760-767-5555 Contact: Rudell Violette Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 7:00 AM- 12:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC Brea Farmers Market 155 West Birch St., Brea, CA 92821 Tel: 714-329-6755 Contact: Joe Honescko Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 4:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP EBT Bread and Bun Organic Bakery 10 Victory Ln. , Los Gatos, CA 95030

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california guide: farmers markets Tel: 408-350-5912 Contact: Kim Kahler [email protected] http://www.breadandbun.com Delivery Orders, and Farmers' Markets only. We make our bread using old Danish recipes from Northern Europe. The dough is made with a minimum amount of yeast and slow proofs for many hours which gives the bread a unique flavor, a nice soft crumb with irregular air pockets and a wonderful crust. All our bread is baked with natural USDA certified organic ingredients. Brentwood 2nd St at Maple St, Brentwood, CA 94513 Tel: 800-949-3276 http://www.pcfma.com

Brentwood Farmers Market 741 S. Gretna Green Way, Los Angeles, CA 90046 Tel: 818-591-8286 Fax: 818-591-8216 Contact: Jennifer McColm [email protected] http://www.ccfm.com/ CCFM provides services that help farmers sell and market their produce directly to consumers. We also provide similar services to artisans, crafters and food vendors. We specialize in setting up Farmers' Markets, for the benefit of small Californian certified farmers, local government agencies and the neighborhoods where the markets are run. CCFM's data bank of farmers and growers exceeds over 3000 producers and over 45,000 consumers. Open every Sunday 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Burbank Farmers Market 3rd. St and Orange Grove Ave., Burbank, CA 91502 Tel: 626-308-0457 Contact: Carolyn Hill [email protected] http://www.burbank.com/story/Burbank-Farmers-Market/78399 For the freshest fruits, vegetables and flowers, visit the Farmer's Market in Downtown Burbank, California every Saturday morning. Whether you are looking for fresh produce or organic foods, the Burbank Farmer's Market has a huge assortment of great products grown and made locally. With farmers representing areas throughout Southern California, you can pick anything up from the standard vegetables and fruits to flowers, honey, breads, nuts, herbs and many more great treats.

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california guide: farmers markets Located in the parking lot directly behind Burbank's City Hall Annex at Third Street and Orange Grove, the Farmer's Market is held every Saturday from 8am - 12:30pm. Find free parking on the street, and get there early to get the best selection of produce and other great foods. Burlingame Farmers Market Howard Ave. & Park, Burlingame, CA 94010 Tel: 503-344-1735 Contact: Nico Kaldis http://www.burlingamechamber.org Time of Year: May - November; Day of Week/Hours: Sunday, 9:00 AM- 1:30 P.M. Burney Wednesday Farmers Market Main Street, VFW Hall, Redding, CA 96099 Tel: 530-226-7100 Contact: Theresa Epperson Time of Year: July - October; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 3:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC California Avenue Farmers Market Palo Alto S. California Ave and El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Tel: 510-745-7100 [email protected] http://www.urbanvillageonline.com Sundays, 9:00am - 1:00pm, Year 'round California Avenue Farmers' Market El Camino Real & S California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Tel: 510-745-7100 Fax: 510-745-7180 [email protected] http://www.urbanvillageonline.com/markets/california.php Sundays 9 am to 1 pm Year 'round

Member of Urban Village Farmers' Market Association a Non-profit Mutual Benefit Corporation, was formed March 1997 to provide the best possible opportunity for farmers, food vendors, and community members to preserve, enhance, and enjoy regional fresh quality foods. UVFM's mission is to promote the family farm; help protect the local environment by sustaining and restoring surrounding greenbelt areas; and above all, to help build real community by fostering economic and social ties between producers and consumers. Calistoga Farmers Market 1546 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, CA 94515 Tel: 707-942-4343

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california guide: farmers markets Contact: Karen Verzosa Time of Year: June - September; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 8:30 AM- 12:30 P.M. Camarillo Farmers Market 2220 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93010 Tel: 805-482-1507 Contact: Bob Trainer [email protected] Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 7:00 AM- 1:00 P.M. Cambria Farmers Market Main Street and Cambria Street, Veterans Memorial Hall, Cambria, CA 93428 Tel: 805-927-4715 Contact: Jack & Jane Gibson Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 2:30 P.M.- 5:30 P.M. Cambrian Park Certified Farmers Market 39120 Argonaut Way #780, Fremont, CA 94538 Tel: 510-745-7100 Contact: Ron Pardini [email protected] http://www.urbanvillageonline.com The Cambrian Park Farmers Market is open from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, every Wednesday from May 10th to October 25th. Cameron Park Farmers Market Christina AcAuliffe Park, Placerville, CA 95667 Tel: 530-622-1900 Contact: James Coalwell http://www.edc-cfma.org Time of Year: July - October; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday & Saturday, 8:00 A.M.- 12:00 noon Campbell Farmers' Market Campbell Ave at Central Ave, Campbell, CA 95008 Tel: 510-745-7100 Fax: 510-745-7180 Contact: Ron Pardini [email protected] http://www.urbanvillageonline.com/markets/campbell.php Sundays, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Canyon Lake Certified Farmers' Market Canyon Lake Town Center, Canyon Lake, CA 92587 Tel: 951-491-4111

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california guide: farmers markets Contact: Pam Earle [email protected] http://www.myfarmersmarkets.com Visit our California-certified farmers market for fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, plants and so much more. Our farmers are "GROWING FOR YOU". We also feature specialty food vendors including kettle corn and hummus. Stroll down our artisan aisle to find handcrafted items as well! Find us every Sunday (rain or shine!) from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at Canyon Lake Towne Center in Canyon Lake. For vendor application information please email [email protected] Capay Valley Regional Certified Farmers Market P.O. Box 461, Esparto, CA 95627 Tel: 530-787-3319 Contact: Monique Garcia http://www.capayvalleyfarmersmarket.org/ Join us on the first Saturday of every month from April to December for the Esparto Capay Valley Certified Farmers Market! Dilly Dally the clown will be providing FREE balloon animals and face paintingThe market provides the sale of local and fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, herbs, tortillas, oils, nuts, lavender products, breads, honey, jam and jellies and more.

The market also features music, community organizations, local crafts and family activities to draw in the local community. Come have Free Health Screenings including blood pressure checks, glucose testing and more.

Many different types of art are available at the market everything from gourd art, massage therapy, jewelry, yarn spinning, and paintings.Started in September of 2004, the market is now in its third season of operation. We have grown in to quite a monthly event. Come out and see for yourself. Bring your family and friends. Carmel Certified Farmers Market P.O. Box 955, Freedom, CA 95019 Tel: 831-728-5060 Contact: Catherine Barr [email protected] http://www.montereybayfarmers.org The Carmel Certified Farmers Market is open from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, every Tuesday from May through September. Carmel Farmers Market The Barnyard & Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA 92923 Tel: 831-728-5060 Contact: Catherine Barr [email protected]

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california guide: farmers markets http://www.montereybayfarmers.org Time of Year: May - October; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday. Carpinteria Farmers Market 800 Liden Avenue , Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Tel: 805-962-5354 Contact: Aaron Young http://www.sbfarmersmarket.org Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 3:00 P.M.- 6:30 P.M. Accepts: WIC Carson Farmers Market Carson St. and Bonita St., Carson, CA 90810 Tel: 310-847-3584 Contact: Fa'auliulito Meni http://www.farmernet.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 9:00 AM- 1:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC Cayucos Farmers Market Vets Hall Parking Lot, Cayucos, CA 93430 Tel: 805-995-1200 Contact: Lula Balestra [email protected] Time of Year: March - November; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 9:30 AM- 12:00 P.M. Century City Farmers Market Constellation Blvd and Avenue of Stars, Tarzana, CA 91356 Tel: 818-591-8161 Contact: Jennifer McColm http://www.ccfm.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 11:30 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC Ceres Farmers Market Ceres Whitmore Park, Ceres, CA 95307 Tel: 209-537-2979 Contact: Arlene Vilas Time of Year: June - July; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 5:00 P.M.- 8:30 P.M. Cerritos Farmers Market Cerritos Towne Center on Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA 90703 Tel: 562-433-3881 Contact: Dale Whitney

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california guide: farmers markets http://www.harborareafarmersmarkets.org Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 8:00 AM- 12:00 P.M. Certified Farmers Market of Sacramento 1900 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816 Tel: 916-688-0100 Contact: Daniel Best [email protected] http://www.california-grown.com

Chatsworth Farmers Market Devonshire St., Between Topanga Canyon Blvd. and Canoga, Chatsworth, CA 91311 Tel: 818-470-0808 Contact: Dan Rochin http://www.farmernet.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 8:00 P.M.- 1:00 P.M. Chico Certified Farmer's Market Animal Welfare Approved Listing 305 Wall St., Chico, CA 95928 [email protected] http://www.northvalley.net/farmersmarket/ Offers Animal Welfare Approved goat cheese from North Valley Farms Chevre, LLC (www.northvalleyfarms.com); and Animal Welfare Approved eggs, beef, lamb, goat from Chaffin Family Orchards (www.chaffinfamilyorchards.com). Chaffin Family Orchards is at the Saturday market Chico Farmers Market Thursday Night Broadway & 3rd, Chico, CA 95927 Tel: 530-345-6500 Contact: Danielle Maher [email protected] http://www.downtownchico.net Time of Year: April - September; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 6:00 P.M.- 9:00 P.M. Chico Farmers Market Wednesday N. Valley Plaza Mall, Chico, CA 95928 Tel: 530-893-3276 Contact: Terry Givens [email protected] http://www.downtownchico.net/events/dcbaevents/tnm Time of Year: June - September; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 8:00 AM- 12:00 P.M.

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california guide: farmers markets Chico Farmers Market Saturday 305 Wall St., Chico, CA 95928 Tel: 530-893-3276 Contact: Terry Givens [email protected] http://northvalley.net/farmersmarket/ The Chico Certified Farmers Market goes from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm, every Saturday, year round. Chino Hills Farmer's market 14280 Peyton Dr., McCoy Equestrian Center, Chino Hills, CA 91709 Tel: 909-548-0868 Open Wed. 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., April 2 through Sept. 24 Chowchilla Farmers Market Chowchilla Robertson Blvd. & 6th St., Chowchilla, CA 93610 Tel: 559-665-5603 Contact: Juan Dubose Time of Year: June - October; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 5:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC Chowchilla Farmers Market Le Grand Robertson Blvd. & 6th St., Le Grand, CA 95333 Tel: 209-389-0430 Contact: Carrie Shasky Time of Year: June - September; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday Chula Vista Farmers Market Eastlake Hillside Drive & Wastlake Drive, San Diego, CA 92109 Tel: 858-272-7054 Time of Year: Summer; Day of Week/Hours: 3:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC Chula Vista Farmers Market Saturday Southwestern College parking lot, Chula Vista, CA 91912 Tel: 619-237-1632 Contact: David Larson Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday Chula Vista Farmers Market Chula Vista 3rd Ave. & Center St., Chula Vista, CA 91910

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california guide: farmers markets Tel: 619-422-1982 Contact: Beth Giyovai http://www.downtownchulavista.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Summer,Thursday, 3:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M. City Heights Farmers Market Wightman St. between Fairmount and 43rd St., San Diego, CA 92125 Tel: 619-795-3363 Contact: Brian Lewis Beevers http://www.cityheightsfarmersmarket.com/wb/ Days of Week/Hours: Saturday, 9AM-1PM Accepts EBT Citybees Inner Sunset Farmers' Market Irving St., 8th & 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122 Tel: 415-722-7640 Contact: Robert MacKimmie [email protected] http://www.citybees.com Remarkable microclimate honeys from San Francisco's hills, valleys and distinctive neighborhoods, in addition to surrounding Bay Area regions. Sundays, 9AM-1PM. Also at the Castro Farmers' Market on Wednesdays, 4-8PM, April-October. Claremont Farmer's and Artisan's Market Indian Hill and Second Street, Claremont, CA 91711 Tel: 714-345-3087 Contact: Oscar de Leon http://www.farmernet.com/events/one-cfm?venue_id=601 Every Sunday morning until 1 PM come to Claremont to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, cheese, honey, hummus and other delectable foods straight from the supplier. Browse arts and crafts and enjoy live music. Clearlake Farmers Market Dam Rd. and Ray's Place Market, Finley, CA 95435 Tel: 707-263-4211 Contact: Sharon Gilbert Time of Year: July - September; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday Clovis Old Town Farmers Market Pollasky Ave. and 5th St., Clovis, CA 93613 Tel: 559-298-5774 Contact: Sharon Jackson http://www.OldTownClovis.com

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california guide: farmers markets Time of Year: May - September; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 5:30 P.M.- 9:00 P.M. Coarsegold Farmers Market 35300 Highway 41, Le Grand, CA 95333 Tel: 209-389-4534 Contact: Stacy Shasky Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 4:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC Colfax Farmers Market Main Street at California Street, Colfax, CA 95713 Tel: 530-823-6183 Contact: Christina Abuelo [email protected] http://www.foothillfarmersmarket.com Time of Year: May - October; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 4:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. P.O. Box 3343, Auburn CA,95604 Concord Farmers Market Thursday Todos Santos Park, Concord, CA 94520 Tel: 800-949-3276 Contact: Vince Scalise http://www.pcfma.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 10:00 AM- 2:00 P.M. Concord Farmers Market Tuesday Todo Santos Park, Concord, CA 94520 Tel: 800-949-3276 Contact: Vince Scalise http://www.pcfma.com/marketdetail.php?market_id Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 10:00 AM- 2:00 P.M. Corona Certified Farmers' Market 488 N. Main St., Corona, CA 92880 [email protected] http://www.myfarmersmarkets.com Saturdays 8:30am-12:30pm Our most recent addition, the Corona Certified Farmers' Market has been going strong for almost a year now! The community of Corona has embraced their Farmers' Market and shows up every week, rain or shine, to shop from their local vendors! Enjoy California-certified farmers with fresh fruits and veggies (many are from Corona!), fresh-cut flower growers, plenty of great food (BBQ, tamales, fresh bread, roasted peanuts, kettle corn, Polish

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california guide: farmers markets sausage es, smoked fish, breakfast burritos, cookies, cakes and pies!), and amazing handmade products (soy candles, natural soaps, woodworking, dolls & teddybears, jewelry and more! Once a month you can even find the Corona Water District handing out bottled water and water conservation freebies! Stop by this Saturday and check out who has been growing for you! Corona Del Mar Farmers Market Marguerite Ave. and Pacific Coast Highway, Corona del Mar , CA 92625 Tel: 949-361-0764 Contact: Rick & Sandy Heil Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 9:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M. Coronado Farmers Market 1st Street & B, Escondido, CA 92030 Tel: 760-741-3763 Contact: Mary Hillebrecht Time of Year: ; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 2:30 P.M.- 6:00 P.M. Corte Madera Tamalpais Dr at US Hwy 101, Corte Madera, CA 94925 Tel: 415-382-7846 http://www.ci.corte-madera.ca.us/ Corte Madera is tucked away in the green Marin countryside. Incorporated in 1916, the Town extends from San Francisco Bay on the east side of Highway 101 to Mt. Tamalpais on the west. Corte Madera occupies an area of four square miles of land, plus surrounding water tidelands.

This small vital town of nearly 9,425 residents, located 12 miles north of San Francisco, is generally alight with sunshine that peeks through fog shrouded Mt. Tamalpais. It is within hiking, biking and driving distance of some of the most beautiful vistas in the western United States.

The Town reflects the easy, outdoor lifestyle long associated with California, with open space, and parks in every direction. In Corte Madera you will find a magical blend of contrasts, from its rural, sprawling hillsides and bordering waterways to its cosmopolitan, fashionable homes and businesses. Corte Madera Farmers Market Town Center Central Courtyard, Novato, CA 94949 Tel: 415-382-7846 Contact: Lynn Bagley Time of Year: May - November; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 12:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M. Costa Mesa Farmers Market 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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california guide: farmers markets Tel: 714-573-0374 Contact: Trish Harrison [email protected] http://orange.cfbf.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 9:00 AM- 1:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP Cotati Farmers Market La Plaza Park, Cotati, CA 94931 Tel: 707-795-5508 Contact: Kristina Swan http://www.cotati.org Time of Year: June - October; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 5:00 P.M.- 8:30 P.M. Coto De Caza Farmers Market Antonio Pkwy. & Coto de Caza Dr., Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 Tel: 909-229-3329 Contact: Steven Crossen Day of Week/Hours: Thursday Covina Farmers Market Citrus Ave and San Bernadino Rd, Civic Center Park, Los Angeles, CA 90018 Tel: 626-588-1112 Contact: Harry Brown-Hiegel [email protected] http://www.covinafarmersmarket.com/ Time of Year: May - December; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 5:00 P.M.- 9:00 P.M. Crescent City Farmers Market Parking lot at the Del Norte County Fairgrounds, Crescent City, CA 95531 Tel: 707-464-3174 Contact: Linda LaMarr [email protected] http://www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org/ Time of Year: June - October; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 9:00 AM- 12:00 noon Crocker Galleria 50 Post and Montgomery , San Francisco, CA 94104 Tel: 800-806-3276 [email protected] http://cafarmersmkts.com/ Year round. Thursdays from 11 am - 3 pm. Culver City Farmers Market

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california guide: farmers markets 3800 Main St, Culver City, CA 90232 Tel: 310-253-5775 Contact: Steve Whipple http://www.destinationgreenevents.com/farmersmarkets.htm Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 3:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M., year-round. Free parking available. Cupertino Square Farmers Market 10333 N. Wolfe Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014 Tel: 800-949-3276 http://www.pcfma.com Our mission is to establish and operate community-supported certified farmers' markets and other direct marketing outlets that provide: viable economic opportunities for California farmers and food producers, local access to farm fresh products, support for local businesses and community organizations, and education concerning food, nutrition and the sustainability of California agriculture. Daly City 3 Serramonte Center, Daly City, CA 94015 Tel: 800-806-3276 [email protected] http://cafarmersmkts.com/ The local taste of California farm fresh fruits and vegetables just tastes better. Not only are fruits and vegetables straight from the farm local, they are fresh from the vine or tree. Because they are harvested later than grocery store produce, they have grown more nutritious and sweeter. Farmers' Markets also provide benefits to small family farmers, the local economy, and your health! California Farmers' Markets Association connects family farms direct to consumers. Find your favorite family farmer at your favorite farmers' market. Daly City Farmers Market Behind Montgomery Ward, Serramonte Center, Concord, CA 94518 Tel: 800-806-3276 Contact: Doug Hayden Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 9:00 AM- 1:00 P.M. Dana Point Farmers' Market 34111 Pacific Coast Hwy., Community Center, Dana Point, CA 92624 Tel: 714-573-0374 Contact: Jennifer Griffiths Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 9:00 AM- 1:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP Danville Farmers Market CA Railroad St. & Prospect St., Danville , CA 94526 Tel: 800-949-3276 Contact: Max Timms

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california guide: farmers markets [email protected] http://www.pcfma.com/marketdetail.php?market_id Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 9:00 AM- 1:00 P.M. Davis Farmers Market 4th & C Streets, Central Park, Davis, CA 95617 Tel: 530-756-1695 Contact: Randii MacNear http://www.davisfarmersmarket.org Time of Year: April - October; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 2:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M.

Open year round, rain or shine, you'll find a wide range of fruits and vegetables, including certified organic produce, as well as fresh baked goods, flowers and plants.Everything sold in the market is either grown by or made by the seller. Del Mar Farmers Market 1050 Camino Del Mar, Vista, CA 92083 Tel: 760-726-8545 Contact: Alan Usrey Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 1:00 P.M.- 4:00 P.M. Del Paso Heights Community Farmers Market 3000 Hurley Way, Sacramento, CA 95864 Tel: 916-486-9686 Contact: Shawn Harrison [email protected] http://www.soilborn.org/dph_market.html The Del Paso Heights Community Certified Farmers Market runs from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, every Saturday of the year. Delano Farmers Market 1508 Garces Hwy., Wasco, CA 93280 Tel: 661-758-3964 Contact: Doyle Jimerson Time of Year: June - November; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 1:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC Desert Hot Springs Farmers Market Mission Springs Park, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241 Tel: 760-251-7488 Contact: Elysa Markowitz http://www.desertlocalnews.com Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 8:00 AM- 1:00P.M.

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california guide: farmers markets Diamond Bar Farmers Market Calvary Chapel Church Parking Lot, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Tel: 323-447-6848 Contact: Michael Orton - Toliver http://www.farmernet.com Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 8:00 AM- 1:00 P.M. Dinsmore Farmers Market Hwy. 36 and Dinsmore Store, Hayfork, CA 96041 Tel: 530-628-4318 Contact: Bud Bolton Time of Year: May - October; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 10:00 AM- 1:00 P.M. Dinuba Farmers Market L St. and Tulare St., Dinuba, CA 93618 Tel: 559-591-2707 Contact: Lannette Klassen Time of Year: June - August; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 5:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC Divisadero Farmers’ Market Grove Street at Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117 Tel: 415-863-0887 http://www.pcfma.com/ Year-round: Sundays 10 am - 2 pm. Doorstep Farmers 180 Golf Club Rd. #127, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Tel: 925-360-8643 Contact: Michael Wedgley [email protected] http://doorstepfarmers.com/Home.html Doorstep Farmers is a Community Supported Agriculture Service in Contra Costa County. There aim is to provide a convenient and inexpensive means to receive locally grown, organic produce directly to your door. They are a company based in Pleasant Hill and deliver to the surrounding areas. Downey Farmers Market California Certified Farmers Market 11111 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90241 Tel: 818-591-8161 Fax: 818-591-8216 Contact: Melissa Farwell

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california guide: farmers markets [email protected] Downey Farmers Market is open every Saturday 9AM - 1PM on Second Street, one block north of Firestone Blvd., at Downey Avenue. Email us for more information Downtown L.A. Farmers Market - Parshing Square 532 S. Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Tel: 818-591-8286 Fax: 818-591-8216 Contact: Jennifer McColm [email protected] http://www.ccfm.com/ Open every Wednesday 11:30AM to 3:00PM Duncan Mills-West Sonoma Farmers 25300 Steelhead Blvd., Villa Grande, CA 95486 Tel: 707-865-4171 Contact: Jamie Hart Time of Year: April - November; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 11:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. Dunsmuir Farmers Market Dunsmuir Ave. and Spruce St., Dunsmuir, CA 96025 Tel: 530-235-4034 Contact: Sandra Hood Time of Year: June - September; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 9:30 AM- 12:30 P.M. E Oakland Senior Center 9255 Edes Ave, Oakland, CA 94603 Tel: 510-562-8989

Eagle Rock Farmers Market 2100 Merton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90065 Tel: 323-255-5466 Contact: Michael Noguiera Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Friday East Oakland 73rd Ave at International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94621 Tel: 510-638-1742

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california guide: farmers markets Tel: 510-638-1742 Contact: Shene Bowie/Victor Johnson Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 10:00 AM- 2:00 P.M. Eatwell Farm 5835 Sievers Road, Dixon, CA 95620 Tel: 866-627-2465 Contact: Nigel Walker [email protected] http://www.eatwell.com/ Eatwell Farm is a 105-acre organic farm in the Sacramento Valley in Northern California. In 1998 we were lucky enough to be able to buy 65 acres. In 2007 we also starting leasing another 40-acre plot right next to our existing land. In addition to the numerous crops and pasture-raised eggs we grow for our CSA produce box program and the San Francisco Ferry Plaza farmers' market, we also grow organic lavender. Echo Park Farmers Market Logan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026 Tel: 323-463-3171 Contact: Holly Calhoun http://www.farmernet.com/events/one-cfm?venue_id=5737 The market, open since October 2006, is open on Fridays from 3:00pm to 7:00 pm. WIC (Women, Infant, and Children) Farmers' Market Nutrition Program checks and EBT/Food Stamps are accepted. El Cajon Cuyamaca College Farmers Market College Dr. and Jamacha Rd., Lemon Grove, CA 91945 Tel: 619-249-9395 Contact: Suzanne Bendixen Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Friday El Cerrito Farmers’ Market San Pablo Ave at Fairmount Ave , El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito , CA 94530 Tel: 510-528-7992 Every Tuesday and Saturday 9am - 1pm El Dorado Hills Farmers Market Community Center , Placerville, CA 95667 Tel: 530-622-1900 Contact: Jim Coalwell [email protected] http://www.eldoradofarmersmarket.com/ Time of Year: June - October ; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 8:00 A.M.- 12:00 noon

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california guide: farmers markets El Segundo Farmers Market Grand Ave and Eucalyptus Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90045 Tel: 310-535-0432 Contact: Aki Tanaka http://www.farmernet.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 3:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M. Emeryville Farmers Market Bay St. and Shelmound, Concord, CA 94520 Tel: 800-897-3276 Contact: John Silveria Time of Year: June - October; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 11:00 AM- 3:00 P.M. Encino Farmers Market Victory Blvd. and White Oak, Van Nuys, CA 91406 Tel: 818-708-6611 Contact: Jane Allen [email protected] http://www.onegeneration.org Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Sunday, 8:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M. Escondido Downtown Farmers Market Tuesday Grand Ave. & Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025 Tel: 760-745-8877 Contact: Debra Rosen [email protected] http://www.downtownescondido.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 2:30 P.M.- 6:00 P.M. Escondido East Valley Farmers Market Thursday 1868 East Valley Pkwy., Escondido, CA 92029 Tel: 858-405-6086 Contact: Darcy Young http://www.openairemarkets.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 4:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M. Eureka Center Farmers' Market Henderson Center, Eureka, CA 95501 Tel: 707-441-9999 Contact: Michelle Wyler June - October. Thursdays, 10:00 AM- 1:00 P.M.

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california guide: farmers markets Eureka CFM Henderson Center, Arcata, CA 95518 Tel: 707-411-9999 Contact: Michelle Wyler Time of Year: June - October; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 10:00 AM- 1:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP Eureka Farmers Market Thursday Henderson Center, Eureka, CA 95501 Tel: 707-441-9999 Contact: Michelle Wyler Time of Year: June - October; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday Eureka Farmers Market Tuesday Old Town Eureka, 2nd St. & F St., Eureka, CA 95501 Tel: 707-441-9999 Contact: Michelle Wyler Time of Year: June - October; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday Eureka Old Town CFM Old Town Eureka-2d & F Streets, Arcata, CA 95516 Tel: 707-441-9999 Contact: Michelle Wyler Time of Year: June - October; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 10 am - 1 pm.

Accepts: WIC Evergreen Market 2635 Aborn Rd, San Jose, CA 95121 Tel: 800-949-3276 http://www.pcfma.com/ Our mission is to establish and operate community-supported certified farmers' markets and other direct marketing outlets that provide: viable economic opportunities for California farmers and food producers, local access to farm fresh products, support for local businesses and community organizations, and education concerning food, nutrition and the sustainability of California agriculture. Everyone's Harvest: Marina's Certified Farmers Market PO Box 1423, Marina, CA 93933 Tel: 831-484-1979 Contact: Iris Peppard [email protected]

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california guide: farmers markets http://www.everyonesharvest.org Welcome. Bienvenidos. Support small family farmers, independent businesses, and your local community at Marina's Certified Farmers Market. Where you will find fresh fruits and vegetables, plants and many other unique gifts. When you shop at Marina's Certified Farmers Market you get the freshest, most delicious foods available from the growers themselves! Fairfax Farmers Market Fairfax Theater parking lot, San Rafael, CA 94901 Tel: 800-897-3276 Contact: MCFMA Time of Year: May - October; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 4:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC Fairfield Certified Farmers Market 5056 Commercial Circle Suite E, Concord, CA 94520 Tel: 800-949-3276 Contact: Scott Lodzieski http://www.pcfma.com/ The Fairfield Certified Farmers Market goes from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, every Thursday from May to October. Fairfield Farmers Market Texas at Govt. Center, Fairfield, CA 94533 Tel: 800-949-3276 Contact: Scott Lodzieski Time of Year: May - October; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday Felton Farmers Market St. John's Church, Hwy. 9, Felton, CA 95018 Tel: 831-335-9364 Contact: David Addison [email protected] http://www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org/category/felton/ Time of Year: May - November; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 2:30 P.M.- 6:30 P.M. Ferry Plaza Farmers Market Animal Welfare Approved Listing One Ferry Building , San Francisco, CA 94111 Tel: 415-983-8030 [email protected] http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/farmers_market.php AWA vebdor present Thursdays 10am-2pm Offers Animal Welfare Approved chicken and eggs from Soul Food Farm

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california guide: farmers markets Finley Grange Hall Farmers Market Grange Hall, Kelseyville, CA 95451 Tel: 707-279-1650 Contact: Joan Moss Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 8:00 AM- 11:00 AMY Folsom Sutter St. Farmers Market Sutter St. and Wool St., Camino, CA 95709 Tel: 805-391-3219 Contact: Patrick Hoover Day of Week/Hours: Sunday & Thursday Fontana Kaiser Farmers Market Marygold St. and Sierra Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90018 Tel: 310-481-0167 Contact: Harry Brown - Hiegel [email protected] http://www.sfma.net Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Friday Foresthill Farmers Market On Foresthill Road, P.O. Box 3343, Auburn CA, 95604, Foresthill, CA 95631 Tel: 530-823-6183 Contact: Christina Abuelo [email protected] http://www.foothillfarmersmarket.com Time of Year: June - August; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday 4:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC Forni-Brown Gardens 1214 Pine Street, off Lincoln Ave, Calistoga, CA 94515 Tel: 707-942-6123 Fax: 707-255-2200 Contact: Lynn Brown [email protected] Forni Brown provides vegetables to some of the country's finest restaurants. Not open to the public, except for their annual Spring Garden Sale every April, but you can phone in advance for special orders throughout the year. Forni-Brown's produce is so well regarded it's listed on restaurant menus as the source. They grow for flavor, not transportability, and provide locals with their produce every spring. Fort Bragg Farmers Market Laurel St. and Franklin St., Little River, CA 95560 Tel: 707-937-4330 Contact: Gypsy & Cluadia

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california guide: farmers markets [email protected] http://www.mcfarm.org Time of Year: May - October; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 3:30 P.M.- 6:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC Fort Jones Scott Valley Farmers Market Hwy. 3 and Marbleview Ave., Fort Jones, CA 96032 Tel: 530-468-5133 Contact: Marta Homer Time of Year: July - October; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday Accepts: WIC Fortuna Farmers Market 10th St. and Main St., Fortuna, CA 95565 Tel: 707-722-4330 Contact: Hollis Kreb Time of Year: May - October; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 3:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M. Frazier Park Farmers Market 3008 Mt. Pinos, Tehachapi, CA 93561 Tel: 661-319-9108 Contact: Charles Drew Time of Year: July - October; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 4:00 P.M.- 6:30 P.M. Accepts: WIC Free Bird, South Lake Tahoe 2753 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Tel: 530-541-3953 Contact: Sindri Azpeitia [email protected] http://www.thefreebird.weebley.com Small organic, local coffee shop and smoothie bar. Offering organic, vegan, and veggie options. Homemade chai, espresso bar, super food and real fruit smoothies, baked goods, pot pies and soup seasonally Fremont Centerville Farmers Market Bonde Way & Fremont Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901 Tel: 800-897-3276 Contact: Barbara Ambler-Thomas Time of Year: June - November; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 9:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M. Fremont Kaiser 39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538 Tel: 800-949-3276 http://www.pcfma.com

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california guide: farmers markets Fremont Nummi Grimmer Blvd at Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538 Tel: 800-549-5277 [email protected] http://www.fremontfarmersmarket.com Fremont Centerville Farmers' Market is open all year round on Saturdays from 9:00am until 1:00pm. The market is located in the heart of Fremont next to the historic Centerville Train Depot at Bonde Way and Fremont Blvd. Seasonal items include: Dungeness Crab, Killer Korn, Strawberries, Asian Veggies, Fresh Orange Juice, Organic Veggies, Flowers, Breads, Vine Ripened Tomatoes and new items coming! F/V Sunshine Dungeness Crab— Nov. to June, Halibut Summer, Salmon / Tuna—May to Oct. Fresno Farmers Market Saturday Pavilion West Shopping Center, Fresno, CA 93729 Tel: 559-298-8389 Contact: Peter De Young Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 10:00 AM- 2:00 P.M. Fresno Farmers Market Fulton Plaza Fulton St. & Tulare St., Fresno, CA 93721 Tel: 559-490-9966 Contact: Ruth Saludes Time of Year: May - September; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday Fresno Farmers Market Tuesday J.O. Eaton Park, Fresno, CA 93729 Tel: 559-227-8026 Contact: Peter De Young Time of Year: Summer; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 5:00 P.M.- 9:00 P.M. Fresno Farmers' Market 100 West Shaw & Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93704 Tel: 559-595-0219 Contact: Rick Erganian Time of Year: ; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 3:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC Fruitvale Farmers' Market 34th Ave. at East 12th St., Oakland , CA 94601

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california guide: farmers markets Tel: 510-535-6926 Year-round:

Sundays 10 am - 3 pm. Full Circle Farm 1055 Dunford Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 [email protected] http://fullcirclesunnyvale.org Full Circle Farm is an 11-acre sustainable, educational farm nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley. Fullerton Farmers' Market Wednesdays 801 W Valencia Drive, Independence Park, Fullerton, CA 92832 Tel: 714-871-5304 Contact: Kae Thomas http://www.cityoffullerton.com/residents/programs/farmers_market.asp Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 8:30 AM - 2:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC The Farmers Market offers fresh fruit, vegetables, eggs, honey, fish, flowers, plants, nuts and bread. The market, believed to be the oldest farmers' market in Orange County, is renowned for the freshness of its produce and its wide variety of fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers - many of which cannot be found at local supermarkets. The vendors/farmers make the trek weekly to Fullerton from as far away as Brawley to the south and Fresno to the north, and many have established friendships with their long-time customers. Fullerton Farmers' Market Thursdays 125 E. Wilshire Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832 Tel: 714-738-6545 Contact: Kae Thomas Time of Year: April - October; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 4:00 P.M.- 9:00 P.M. Fullerton Market offers farm-fresh produce, flowers, fresh-baked breads, live entertainment, outdoor beer garden, arts and crafts, and activities for children. In addition to the traditional favorites, new vendors will be added each week. Located in the Downtown Plaza on Wilshire Avenue, between Harbor Boulevard and Pomona Avenue, adjacent to the Fullerton Museum Center. Persons requiring special accommodations to attend the market are asked to notify the museum staff prior to coming to the market. Parking for Fullerton Market may be found in any of the free downtown lots, or in the parking structures at Wilshire (enter from Harbor); Lemon Street and Chapman Avenue; and in the Transportation Center on Pomona and Santa Fe Avenue. Gardena Farmers Market Saturday 13000 Van Ness, Holly Park Church parking lot, Los Angeles, CA 90047

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california guide: farmers markets Tel: 323-777-1755 Contact: Leroy/Ida Edwards http://www.cafarmersmarkets.org Time of Year: Year-Round; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 6:30 AM- 12:00 P.M. Gardena Farmers Market Wednesday 1670 West 162 at La Salle, Los Angeles, CA 90047 Tel: 323-777-1755 Contact: Leroy/Ida Edwards http://www.cafarmersmarkets.org Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 7:30 AM- 12:00 P.M. Gibson Canyon Farm Stand 6609 Gibson Canyon Road, Vacaville, CA 95688 Tel: 707-448-1871 Contact: Tish Tomlinson [email protected] http://www.gibsoncanyonfarmstand.com GCFS opening day is June 5 2010. We are a seasonal farm stand featuring local, organic and sustainably farmed produce. We this year we will also sell products grown and raised on our 18 acre farm including black walnuts, tomatoes, pumpkin, squash, chickens, eggs and pigs. Our logo will be ready at the end of this week. Gigi's Farmers Market 889 Americana Way, Suite 300, Glendale, CA 91210 Tel: 818-637-8982 Contact: Oszie Tarula [email protected] A pinch of amazing. A dash of style. A farmers market with a fresh new approach. In an atmosphere that conjures the spirit of European marketplaces, The Americana at Brand proudly introduces Gigi's Farmers Market. Come discover an inspired collection of fresh offerings from many of the area's best farmers and merchants. 10am - 2pm Every Saturday on Caruso Ave. Glendale Farmers Market 100 North Brand Blvd., Eagle Rock, CA 90041 Tel: 818-548-3155

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california guide: farmers markets Contact: Christopher Nyerges http://www.farmernet.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 9:30 AM- 1:30 P.M. Glendora Farmers Market Glendora Ave. and Foothill Blvd., Glendora, CA 91741 Tel: 626-335-8128 Contact: Gene Murabito http://www.gfma.org Time of Year: April - September; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 5:30 P.M.- 9:00 P.M. Grand Lake Farmers Market Grand Ave at Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94610 Tel: 800-949-3276 Contact: Jason Chen [email protected] http://www.marincountyfarmersmarkets.org/ The Grand Lake Oakland Farmers' Market is open Saturdays, 9am to 2pm, year round. Voted "Best Farmers'Market" in the East Bay Express magazine it has a great selection of organic produce and a good variety of food purveyors and artisans that is ever growing! Granite Bay Farmers Market Douglas Blvd. and Auburn Folsom Rd., Granite Bay, CA 95746 Tel: 530-823-6183 Contact: Christina Abuelo [email protected] http://www.foothillfarmersmarket.com Time of Year: May - December; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 9:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP P.O. Box 3343 Auburn CA 95604 Grass Valley Farmers Market Saturday 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Tel: 530-265-5551 Contact: Phil Actor http://www.downtowngrassvalley.com/grass-valley/farmers-market.html Time of Year: May - October; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 9:00 AM- 12:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC

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california guide: farmers markets Mill St. and Main St., Grass Valley, CA 95945 Tel: 530-265-9495 Contact: Ray/Cheri Diggins [email protected] http://www.grizzlyhill.com Time of Year: July - August; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 6:00 P.M.- 9:30 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP EBT Greenhearts San Francisco Bay Area 989 Oak Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 Tel: 831-801-0611 Contact: Paul Oscar Hamilton [email protected] http://www.greenheartsfamilyfarm.com Are you an epicurious locavore? Greenhearts Family Farm is the San Francisco Bay Area's most convenient way to get premium organics delivered right to your door. Every week, Greenhearts farmers deliver the ripest fruits, the freshest vegetables and, if you like, grass fed beef, pork, chicken and eggs straight from the farm to offices and homes all over the Bay Area. If you're concerned about the carbon cost of large scale agriculture, if you're alarmed by conventional feedlots, then consider eating at the Greenhearts table. No pesticides, no anti-biotics, no half measures. The Greenhearts CSA is truly natural food grown on local small organic farms. Love fresh greens and ripe berries? Our weekly box is always filled with a variety of old favorites and new discoveries. You'll look forward to opening your box each week and discovering what's inside... heirloom varieties of strawberries, stone fruits, apples, fingerling potatoes, artisan greens and tomatoes, to name just a few. Greenview Scott Valley Farmers Market Hwy. 3 and Greenview, Fort Jones, CA 96032 Tel: 530-468-5133 Contact: Marta Homer Time of Year: July - October; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 5:30 P.M.- 6:30 P.M. Gridley Certified Farmers Market 551 Kentucky St., Gridley, CA 95948 Tel: 530-846-3687 Contact: Mark Johnson http://gbid.blogspot.com/ The Gridley Certified Farmers Market runs every Tuesday, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, from May through August. Grower's Market 73196 Hwy 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Tel: 760-346-FARM

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california guide: farmers markets Local growers and good selection of fruits and vegetables. Gualala Farmers Market Highway 1 & Center St., Gualala, CA 95445 Tel: 707-884-3726 Contact: Donna Bishop [email protected] http://www.mcfarm.org Time of Year: May - October; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 10 am - 12:30 pm Guerneville Farmers Market 16209 First Street, Villa Grande, CA 95486 Tel: 707-865-4171 Contact: Jamie Hart Time of Year: May - September; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 4:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP Half Moon Bay Farmers Market at Cetrella's Restaurant, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Tel: 650-726-4895 Contact: Erin Tormey [email protected] http://www.coastsidefarmersmarket.org/ Time of Year: May - November; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 9:00 AM- 1:00 P.M. Half Moon Bay Farmers' Market Animal Welfare Approved Listing 225 Cabrillo Hwy S, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Tel: 650-726-4895 [email protected] http://www.explorer1.com/halfmoonbay/farmers-market.htm Offers Animal Welfare Approved Beef from Leftcoast Grassfed Beef (http://www.leftcoastgrassfed.com/) Hanford Farmers Market Irwin St and 7th St, Hanford, CA 93232 Tel: 209-582-9457 Contact: Sarah Headrick Time of Year: May - October; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 5:30 P.M.- 8:30 P.M. Hanson Family Ranch Farmstand 3360 Merritt Rd, Kelseyville, CA 95451 Tel: 707-279-4761 Fax: 707-279-4761 Contact: Greg Hanson

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california guide: farmers markets [email protected] http://hansonfamilyranch.com/ Hanson Family Ranch Farmstand provides a sustainable option for local fruit and vegetables that are in season, 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Harambee Certified Farmers Market 5730 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90043 Tel: 323-292-5550 Contact: Jabari Jumaane The market is open on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 4:00pm Harbor Area Farmers Markets 759 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813 Tel: 562-301-3202 [email protected]

Harvest Market at Sonoma Garden Park Animal Welfare Approved Listing 19990 7th St. East, Sonoma, CA 95476 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=105337302844456 Offers AWA eggs from Fowler Creek Farm (www.fowlercreekfarm.com) Saturdays 9am-1pm, year-round Hayfork Farmers Market Highway 3 across from U.S. Post Office, Hayfork, CA 96041 Tel: 530-628-4318 Contact: Bud Bolton Time of Year: May - September; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 4:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M. Hayward Main St at B St, Hayward, CA 94541 Tel: 800-897-3276 Fax: 415-472-6104 http://www.marincountyfarmersmarkets.org Our mission is to promote a viable food system, to educate the public about the benefits of buying fresh and locally grown food, and to bring farmers and communities together.

Agricultural Institute of Marin operates eight markets in the Bay area, four in Marin County (Sunday and Thursday Civic Center, Novato and Fairfax) three in Alameda County (Oakland-Grand Lake, Newark and Hayward) and one in San Francisco (Stonestown).

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california guide: farmers markets Hayward Farmers Market Main Street and B Streets, San Rafael, CA 94901 Tel: 800-897-3276 Contact: Barbara Ambler-Thomas Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 9:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M. Hayward Kaiser Farmers Market Hesperion & Tenneyson, Concord, CA 94520 Tel: 800-949-3276 Contact: Allen Silveira http://www.pcfma.com/marketdetail.php?market_id=1 Accepts: WIC. Healdsburg Farmers Market Saturday North St. & Vine St., Healdsburg, CA 95448 Tel: 707-431-1956 Contact: Mary Kelley http://www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.org Time of Year: May - November; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 9:00 AM- 12:00 P.M. Healdsburg Tuesday Farmers Market Tuesday The Plaza, Matheson & Center St., Healdsburg, CA 95448 Tel: 707-431-1956 Contact: Mary Kelley http://www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.org Time of Year: June - October; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 4:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP Henry's Farmers Market 7355 Day Creek Boulevard, Etiwanda, CA 91739 Tel: 909-803-5730 http://www.henrysmarkets.com The roots of Henry's Farmers Market were established in 1943 when the Boney Family bought a truckload of peaches and sold them on a street corner in San Diego. In 1999, Wild Oats Markets, Inc. acquired Henry's Marketplace from the Boney Family and today continues their tradition of exceptional quality, value and service. The Henry's family includes 23 stores in Southern California and 5 in Arizona.

Every day, we draw our inspiration from the roots of our business - customers, community, farmers, vendors, employees and the environment. As a leader in the natural and organic food industry, the actions we take and the products we sell have an impact on the people and the world that surrounds us. Share our passion for natural and organic while you discover delicious and environmentally

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california guide: farmers markets friendly choices available throughout our stores. Celebrate food, community and the environment, every day, with Wild Oats Family of Markets.

Hermosa Beach Farmers Market Valley Dr. and 8th St., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Tel: 310-376-0951 Contact: Mary Lou Weiss http://www.hbchamber.net/farmers_market.htm Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 12:00 P.M.- 4:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP High Desert Farmers Market 18422 Bear Valley Road, at the Victor Valley College, upper campus, Victorville, CA 92392 Tel: 760-247-3769 Contact: Kerri Santoro [email protected] http://www.highdesertfarmersmarket.com/ The HIGH DESERT FARMER'S MARKET is the only certified farmer's market in the high desert. Started in 1992 by the Agriculture Department's Ornamental Horticulture Club and headed by Kerri Santaro, this market provides the finest flowers, fruits and vegetables. Each Grower has a special certification from each county's agriculture department, avoiding sending their product to packing houses to be labeled, sized and graded. Some of the many bountiful goodies provided at the market include: beets, radishes, artichokes, spinach, Asian greens, potatoes, lettuces, mustard, squash, cucumbers, broccoli, cabbage, celery, bok choy, peppers, japanese eggplant tomatoes,avocados, strawberries, stone fruits, cherries navels, lemons, pink lady apples, and fuji apples. Also available: raw honey, jams & jellies, eggs, dates, stuffed olives, feta cheese, dried fruit and nuts, pies, cakes, over 30 varieties of bread, jerky meats, doggie treats, muffins, spices, hummus, pita, falafel, Mexican food, coffees, smoothies, Kettlecorn, Hawaiian BBQ, and more. Every Thursday 8am to 12pm Hollister Farmers Market 455 San Benito Street., Suite 21, Hollister, CA 95023 Tel: 831-636-8406 Contact: Sharlene Van Rooy [email protected] http://www.downtownhollister.org The Market is open every Wednesday May 16 through September 26, 2007 with fresh produce, fish, breads, and meats. The Market opens at 3:00 pm and closes at 7:00 pm. Hollywood Farmers Market Ivar Ave and Selma Ave, Hollywood, CA 90028

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california guide: farmers markets Tel: 323-463-3171 Contact: Pompea Smith http://www.hollywoodfarmersmarket.net/ Time of Year: Year-Round; Day of Week/Hours: Sunday, 8:00 AM- 1:00 P.M. Hollywood Media Farmers Market 1100 Cole Ave., Hollister, CA 95023 Tel: 831-636-8406 Contact: Diana Thorson/Liz Kresky http://www.farmernet.com Time of Year: ; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 3:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M. Hollywood Sears Farmers Market 5601 Santa Monica Blvd., Sears parking lot, Hollywood, CA 90028 Tel: 323-463-3171 Contact: Pompea Smith http://www.farmernet.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 12:00 P.M.- 5:30 P.M. Homewood Farmers Market Parking Lot of Hwy. 89, Homewood Ski Resort, Homewood, CA 96141 Tel: 530-823-6183 Contact: Christina Abuelo [email protected] http://www.foothillfarmersmarket.com Time of Year: July - September; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 8:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP EBT P.O. Box 3343 Auburn CA, 95604 Hoopa Farmers Market Hoopa Shopping Center, Hoopa, CA 95546 Tel: 707-625-4222 Contact: Rhody Cook [email protected] Time of Year: June - October; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 5:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M. Huntington Park Farmers Market Bissell and Florence, Salt Lake Park, Long Beach, CA 90813 Tel: 866-466-3834 Contact: Dale Whitney http://www.harborareafarmersmarket.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 9:30 AM- 1:30 P.M. Accepts: WIC

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california guide: farmers markets i love blue sea 1459 18th Street, #268, San Francisco, CA 94107 Tel: 415-300-0940 Contact: Jessica Bay [email protected] http://www.ilovebluesea.com buy seafood online, fresh seafood online Buy Sustainable Seafood Online We sell the largest selection of only sustainable seafood that is sushi-quality fresh at the best prices. The fish is filleted right before it ships to you. The next day it's delivered to your doorstep in all eco-friendly packaging. Or - if you live in the SF Bay area, you can stop by our warehouse to pick up your order!

Idyllwild Farmers Market 26100 Highway 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549 Tel: 909-659-4515 Contact: Joan McIvore Time of Year: May - October; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 AM- 3:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC Irvine Farmers Market Irvine Market Place, Irvine, CA 92720 Tel: 714-573-0374 Contact: Trish Harrison [email protected] http://orange.cfbf.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 9 am - 1 pm. Irvington Farmers' Market Chapel Way at Bay St, Fremont, CA 94538 Tel: 800-897-3276 Sundays 9am to 1pm, year-round. Every Sunday the Irvington Farmers' Market brings the best of California-grown fruits and vegetables to Fremont. Celebrate the best of California agriculture and your own community with a visit to the Irvington Farmers' Market! J.E. Perry Farms 4604 Mayfield Drive , Fremont, CA 94536 Tel: 510-790-2659 Fax: 510-790-1776 Contact: Doug Perry

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california guide: farmers markets [email protected] http://www.perryfarmsorganic.com/ This is a local family, that has been in the farming business for over a 100 years. They specialize in organic produce from their farm and local growers at their Produce Stand at the entrance to there farm. A farm, and a produce stand, specializing in certified organic produce Jack Creek Farms Highway 46 West, 6 miles West of 101 , Templeton, CA 93465 Tel: 805-238-3799 Contact: Tim Barlogio [email protected] http://www.jackcreekfarms.com Jack Creek Farms is a small 5th generation family farm. Our farm is nestled in the coastal foothills of Central California 6 miles west of Templeton and Paso Robles. Our farm stand is located directly off of scenic Highway 46 West, in the heart of San Luis Obispo County wine country. We have RV and tour bus parking with easy highway access. Folks who visit our farm are invited to take a few moments to reconnect with simpler times past. Stroll through our demonstration gardens and antique farm equipment display. Pick a sunflower, olallieberries or a basket of sun kissed vine ripe tomatoes. Discover long forgotten heirloom varieties of fruits and vegetables enjoyed many generations ago. Let your kids plant a sunflower seed in a pot to take home with them. Try your hand at throwing a lasso and rope "Bailey" our mascot roping steer. Pump our old-fashioned water pump barrels or sit down and enjoy a leisurely game of checkers. In the fall kids love our u-pick pumpkin patch. Sample apple cider slushees and pomegranate juice granitas. Browse our country store or visit with the farm animals. Enjoy a freshly made caramel apple or a honey ginger cookie from our on-site bakery. We use our own free-range ranch eggs, honey, freshly ground whole wheat flour, apples, peaches, olallieberries, walnuts, pumpkins, etcetera, that are grown on our farm in our delicious baked goods. If you like fudge, we make what we believe will be the best you have ever tasted. Best of all . . . take home a memory! We use naturally grown farming methods and believe firmly in being good stewards of the land. We provide you with an opportunity to put a face on your farmer, and to learn where your food comes from. We plant, tend, and harvest by hand which results in a high quality product. Summer produce is picked fresh daily and at its peak of ripeness. We are pleased to offer you fresh and wholesome foods, old-fashioned hospitality, and a true taste of country each time you stop by. Check out the links to the left to learn about the many activities and products we have available from our farm's roadside stand. We host group tours which can include lunch or cider and cookies. Our tour focus changes with the seasons - Herbs & Veggies in the summer and Gourds & Pumpkins in the fall. With your support we hope to continue to supply our visitors and community with fresh and wholesome fruits, vegetables, wheat berries, wheat flour, juice and baked goods.

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california guide: farmers markets By supporting small family farms, you have helped to not only preserve our rural character and cherished open space, you have also helped to preserve our family traditions and heritage. Thank you and see you soon!!! Jack London Square Farmers' Market Webster and Embarcadero St, Oakland, CA 94607 Tel: 800-949-3276 [email protected] http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/events/farmersmarket.html Sundays-9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Year-round. The beautiful Jack London Square waterfront is home to this farmers' market that offers the best of California's agricultural bounty direct from the farmer to you. You can find fruits, vegetables, greens and nuts as well as freshly baked breads and pastries, delicious specialty foods, fresh flowers and much more. John Givens Farm 720 Ward Drive, Santa Barbara , CA 93111 Tel: 805-964-4477 Contact: John Givens [email protected] http://www.johngivensfarm.com John Givens started John Givens Farm in the Goleta Valley under the “Something Good” label in 1980 with 1 acre. Over the years, John Givens Farm grew slowly to its present size of 180 acres in 12 locations stretching over 30 miles. Our goal is to provide fresh, local, organic produce of excellent quality all year long. Our seasons for many items are extended due to the diverse microclimates on our land. We use innovative methods for cultivating produce, such as nurturing tomatoes in cold frames in the winter, which dramatically extends their availability into the cooler months. We plant many varieties of produce every week of the year. This gives us timely arrivals of seasonal products with extended growth terms.

Kaiser Farmers Market Barrett Ave at 7th Street, Richmond, CA 94801 Organic Vegetables on Thursdays 11am to 5 pm. Kaiser Hospital Farmers Market Oakland 3801 Howe St., Oakland, CA 94611 Tel: 800-949-3276 Contact: Allen Moy Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 10:00 AM- 2:00 P.M. Kaiser Hospital Farmers Market San Francisco Geary Street, Between Baker & Divisadero, San Francisco, CA 94102

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california guide: farmers markets Tel: 800-949-3276 Contact: Ryan Carthey http://www.pcfma.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 11:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M. Kaiser Permanente Farmers' Market Fremont 39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538 Tel: 510-248-3000 http://www.pcfma.com/markethome.php?market_id=33 Thursdays- 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Year-round. A healthy diet is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Shop your Kaiser Fremont Farmers' Market every Thursday to add more fresh and healthy California-grown fruits and vegetables to your diet! The market is located in the courtyard behind the main hospital. Take a stroll through the market this Thursday to sample some of California's best. Kaiser Permanente Farmers' Market Union City 3553 Whipple Road , Kaiser Permanente Medical Offices, Union City, CA 94587 Tel: 510-784-4000 http://www.pcfma.com/markethome.php?market_id=32 Tuesdays- 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Year-round. Make mealtime the time to THRIVE by including more fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. The Kaiser Union City Farmers' Market brings you a variety of farm-fresh fruits, nuts, greens, and vegetables - as well as fresh-cut flowers - every Tuesday! The Kaiser Union City Farmers' Market can be found at the entrance to Building B every Tuesday. Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Farmers' Market 2425 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94115 Tel: 800-949-3276 http://www.pcfma.com Wednesday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Year-round You can find California's freshest and best tasting produce at the entrance to the Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Certified Farmers' Market on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, year-round, rain or shine. The Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Certified Farmers' Market is your best source for fresh-from-the-farm, seasonal fruits, vegetables, greens and nuts. Make a visit to the market a part of your weekly routine!

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california guide: farmers markets Kelseyville Steele Winery Farmers Market Highway 29 & Thomas Dr., Kelseyville, CA 95451 Tel: 707-279-1650 Contact: Joan Moss Time of Year: May - October; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 8:00 AM- 12:00 P.M. Kennedy Fitness Sunday Farmer's Market 188 Tank Farm Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Tel: 805-781-3488 Contact: Brett Weaver

Kensington Farmers Market Oak View Avenue and Colusa Circle, Kensington, CA 94707 Tel: 510-524-5604 [email protected] http://www.aboutkensington.com/farmersmarket.html The Kensington Farmers' Market on Oak View Avenue at the Colusa Circle is held every Sunday from 10am to 2pm. King's Beach Farmers Market Highway 28 and Coon St., Kings Beach, CA 96143 Tel: 530-823-6183 Contact: Christina Abuelo [email protected] http://www.foothillfarmersmarket.com Time of Year: June - October; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 8:00 P.M.- 1:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP L.A. Adams/Vermont Farmers Market 1432 W. Adams, St. Agnes Catholic Church, Los Angeles, CA 90007 Tel: 323-777-1755 Contact: Leroy/Ida Edwards http://www.farmernet.com Time of Year: June - August; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 1:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M. L.A. Arts District Little Tokyo Farmers Market 700 Traction St. , Los Angeles, CA 90039 Tel: 323-690-8660 Contact: Susan Hutchinson [email protected] http://www.downtownfarmersmarket.org Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday

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california guide: farmers markets L.A. Atwater Village Farmers Market 3250 Glendale Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 Tel: 323-463-3171 Contact: Pompea Smith http://www.farmernet.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Monday L.A. Central Avenue Farmers Market 43rd St. and Central Ave., Hollywood, CA 90028 Tel: 323-463-3171 Contact: Pompea Smith http://www.farmernet.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 9:00 AM- 1:00 P.M. L.A. Farmers Market Chinatown 727 North Hill & Alpine, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Tel: 213-680-0243 Contact: Lan Gieng http://www.farmernet.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 4:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC L.A. Farmers Market Eagle Rock 2100 Merton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90065 Tel: 323-225-5466 Contact: Robert Sapp http://www.farmernet.com Time of Year: ; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 5:00 P.M.- 8:30 P.M. L.A. Farmers Market Harambee Crenshaw & Slausan, Los Angeles, CA 90010 Tel: 323-292-5550 Contact: Jabari Jumaane http://www.farmernet.com Time of Year: ; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 10:00 AM- 4:00 P.M. L.A. Farmers Market Leimert Park 43rd St. & Degnan, Hollywood, CA 90028 Tel: 323-463-3171 Contact: Pompea Smith http://www.farmernet.com

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california guide: farmers markets Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Monday L.A. Farmers Market Silverlake West Sunset Blvd & Edgecliffe Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90029 Tel: 323-661-7771 Contact: Edwin Gomez http://www.farmernet.com/events/one-cfm?venue_id=866 Time of Year: ; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 8:00 AM- 1:00 P.M. L.A. Farmers Market Larchmont Village 209 N Larchmont Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90004 Tel: 818-591-8286 Fax: 818-591-8216 Contact: Jennifer McColm [email protected] http://www.ccfm.com/ Open every Sunday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. L.A. Farmers Market Melrose Place 8400 Melrose Place, West Hollywood, CA 90069 Tel: 818-591-8286 Fax: 818-591-8216 Contact: Jennifer McColm [email protected] http://www.ccfm.com/ Open every Sunday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. L.A. Farmers Market Wilshire Center Mariposa & Wilshire, Tarzana, CA 91356 Tel: 818-591-8161 Contact: Jennifer McColm http://www.ccfm.com Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 11:30 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. L.A. Park Farmers Market Highland N. Ave. 57 & Marmion Way, Los Angeles, CA 90042 Tel: 323-255-5030 Contact: Misty Iwatsu Farmers market is open on Tuesday evenings.

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california guide: farmers markets L.A. Seventh & Fig Farmers Market Figueroa St. & 7th, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Tel: 213-955-7176 Contact: Kat Antal http://www.farmernet.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, Friday, & Saturday,10:00 AM4:00 P.M. La Canada Flintridge Farmers Market Beulah Dr. and Foothill Ave., La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011 Tel: 818-591-8161 Contact: Jennifer McColm http://www.lacanadaflintridge.com/cham/events/farmers.htm Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 8:00 P.M.- 12:00 P.M. La Cienega Farmers Market 1801 S La Cienega, Los Angeles, CA 90035 Tel: 562-495-1764 Contact: Cynthia Ojeda http://www.farmernet.com/events/one-cfm?venue_id=812 The market is open on Thursdays from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. La Jolla Farmers Market Girard and Getner, La Jolla Elementary School, Escondido, CA 92029 Tel: 858-454-6086 Contact: Darcy Young [email protected] http://www.lajollamarket.com Day of Week/Hours: Sunday, 9:00 AM- 1:00 P.M. La Jolla Open Aire Market Animal Welfare Approved Listing Girard Avenue and Genter Street, La Jolla Elementary School, La Jolla, CA 92037 Tel: 858-454-1699 [email protected] http://www.lajollamarket.com/ Offers Animal Welfare Approved beef from 7 Springs Farm: http://www.eatgreenbeef.com La Jolla UCSD Farmers Market Lyman Lane and Library Walk, La Jolla, CA 92093 Tel: 858-534-4248 Contact: Bonnie Harmon [email protected] Time of Year: ; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday

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california guide: farmers markets La Mesa Farmers Market 8500 Allison Ave., La Mesa, CA 91942 Tel: 619-440-5027 Contact: Suzanne Bendixen Time of Year: Year-Round; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 3:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M. La Verne Saturday Farmers' Market D Street and Bonita Avenue, La Verne, CA 91750 Tel: 626-357-7442 Fax: 626-337-5446 Contact: Dave Gayman http://www.farmernet.com/events/one-cfm?venue_id=870 Saturday 9AM to 1PM - From May to October, come on Tuesday from 5:30-9 PM to enjoy the fresh wares of the farm. Usually about ten farmers come to share their products. There are also baked goods and dry nuts available. Laguna Beach Farmers Market City Hall, Lumberyard parking lot, Irvine, CA 92720 Tel: 714-573-0374 Contact: Jennifer Griffiths [email protected] http://orange.cfbf.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 8 - 12 pm. Laguna Niguel Farmers Market Plaza de La Paz Shopping Center, Irvine, CA 92720 Tel: 714-573-0374 Contact: Jennifer Griffiths [email protected] http://orange.cfbf.com Sundays from 9:00 AM- 1:00 P.M. Lake Arrowhead Farmers Market 28200 Hwy. 189, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 Tel: 909-337-2533 Contact: Kirk Coult Time of Year: May - September; Day of Week/Hours: Friday Lake County Community Coop P.O. Box 6306, Clearlake, CA 95422 Tel: 707-993-4270 Contact: JoAnn Saccato, Chair [email protected] http://www.lakeco-op.org/

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california guide: farmers markets Guided by the International Cooperative Principles, the Lake County Community Cooperative envisions cultivating an evolving community by nurturing values of social, economic and environmental responsibility. Farmers market held on Friday nights at the corner of Olympic Dr and Lakeshore Dr. in Clearlake. Lake of the Pines Farmers Market Highway 49 and Wolf Road, Grass Valley, CA 95949 Tel: 530-823-6183 Contact: Christina Abuelo [email protected] http://www.foothillfarmersmarket.com Time of Year: June - October; Day of Week/Hours: Monday, 3:30 P.M.-7:00 P.M. P.O. Box 3343 Auburn CA, 95604 Lakeport Farmers Market Main St. and 2nd St., Kelseyville, CA 95451 Tel: 707-279-1650 Contact: Joan Moss Time of Year: August - November; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 3:30 P.M.- 6:30 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP Larchmont Village Farmers Market Larchmont Blvd., Lot #694, Tarzana, CA 91356 Tel: 818-591-8161 Contact: Jennifer McColm http://www.ccfm.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Sunday, 10:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. Larkspur Farmers Market Larkspur Landing Circle , Novato, CA 94949 Tel: 415-382-7846 Contact: Lynn Bagley Time of Year: May - October; Day of Week/Hours: 10:00 AM- 2:00 P.M. Laytonville Farmers Market Branscomb and Ramsey, Good Food Store, Laytonville, CA 95454 Tel: 707-964-3640 Contact: Marbry Sipila [email protected] http://www.mcfarm.org Time of Year: June - October; Day of Week/Hours: Sunday, 2:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M. Lemoore Farmers Market

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california guide: farmers markets D St. and Fox St., Lemoore, CA 93245 Tel: 559-924-6401 Contact: Jill Duval Time of Year: May - October; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 4:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M. Lincoln Farmers Market F Street and 6th Street Parking Lot, Lincoln, CA 95648 Tel: 530-823-6183 Contact: Christina Abuelo [email protected] http://www.foothillfarmersmarket.com Time of Year: June - September; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 8:00 A.M.- 12:00 noon Accepts: WIC SFMP P.O. Box 3343 Auburn CA, 95604 Lincoln Hills Sun City Farmers Market Orchard Creek Lodge, P.O. Box 3343 Auburn CA, 95604, Lincoln, CA 95648 Tel: 530-823-6183 Contact: Christina Abuelo [email protected] http://www.foothillfarmersmarket.com Time of Year: July - August; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 7:30 A.M.-10:30 A.M. Little Italy Mercato Little Italy Farmers' Market Date Street from Kettner to Union, San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: 619-233-3769 [email protected] http://www.littleitalymercato.com The Little Italy Mercato is the city market for downtown San Diego residents and visitors with more than 70 booths lining Date Street from Kettner to Union offering farm fresh produce, artisan foods and specialty items. CERTFIED FARMERS MARKET fruits and vegetables, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheese and more from more than a dozen certified California producers on Date Street between India and State FOOD PURVEYORS fish, bread, sauces, olives, pasta, coffee, pastry and more FLOWERS and PLANTS orchids, fresh flowers, bedding plants DINING rotisserie chicken, crepes, paninis, smoothies, Italian ices, coffee drinks and local chefs' specialties to enjoy along with the LIVE MUSIC at the Mercato. At the top of the market from State Street to Union, check out the MercARTo artisans, crafts and specialty gifts, and PET PLACE Natural pet foods and accessories, custom collars, and doggie day care at the top of Date Street near Amici Park Open Saturdays 9am to 1:30 year round.

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california guide: farmers markets Live Oak Farmers Market 1777 Capitola, Live Oak, CA 95953 Tel: 831-457-6759 Contact: Janet Blaser Time of Year: May - October; Day of Week/Hours: Sunday, 9:00 AM- 1:00 P.M. Livermore Farmers Market 3rd Street J Street, Carnegie Park, Concord, CA 94520 Tel: 800-949-3276 Contact: Tom Dorn http://www.pcfma.com/ Time of Year: May - October; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 4:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M. Local Harvest Delivery P.O., Box 1535, Santa Barbara, CA 93102 Tel: 805-626-0253 Contact: Julie Beaumont [email protected] http://www.localharvestdelivery.com Delivery of local, sustainable produce and grocery items to your door! Santa Barbara, California. We have a strong relationship with our local farmers. Shopping each Saturday at the farmers market. Gathering ordered produce. Talking with farmers about their land and what grows in abundance. Then delivered to your doorsteps... We are the only service that allows personalization of content with a No-list and Wish-list. Cancel anytime, Postpone when out of town and select between weekly or monthly billing. We offer 3 type of box between 25-45. Add-ons such as Bread, Olive Oil, Coffee, Fish, Beef, Cheese, Eggs, Honey, Nuts Seasonal fruits and Vegetables.

Lodi Farmers Market N. School St. and Locus St. , Lodi, CA 95240 Tel: 209-993-8456 Contact: John Tecklenberg Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 7:00 AM- 5:30 P.M. Accepts: WIC Lodi Heritage Farmers Market 509 East Eden St., Heritage Elementary School, Lodi, CA 95240 Tel: 209-339-8722 Contact: Kathy Grant Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 3:30 P.M.- 5:00 P.M.

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california guide: farmers markets Lompoc Farmers Market Cypress St. & H St., Nipomo, CA 93444 Tel: 805-709-6740 Contact: Kathy McNay Time of Year: June - October; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 2:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP Long Beach Farmers Market Downtown Broadway & Promenade North, Long Beach, CA 90813 Tel: 866-466-3824 Contact: Dale Whitney http://www.harborareafarmersmarket.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 10:00 AM- 4:00 P.M. Long Beach Farmers' Market Southeast East Marina Dr. & East 2nd St., Alamitos Bay Marina, Long Beach, CA 90813 Tel: 866-466-3834 Contact: Dale Whitney http://www.harborareafarmersmarket.com Sundays, 9:00am to 2:00pm. Long Beach Southeast Farmers Market Animal Welfare Approved Listing 6448 E Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803 http://www.goodveg.org/LBSE.html Offers Animal Welfare Approved Bison from Lindner Bison Sunday 9am-1:30pm Located at Los Alamitos Marina Los Altos Farmers Market Friday State St. & 2nd Street, Los Altos, CA 94022 Tel: 510-745-7100 Contact: Ron Pardini [email protected] http://www.urbanvillageonline.com Time of Year: May - September; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 4:00 AM-8:00 P.M. Los Altos Farmers Market Thursday 39120 Argonaut Way #780, Fremont, CA 94538 Tel: 510-745-7100 Contact: Ron Pardini

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california guide: farmers markets [email protected] http://www.urbanvillageonline.com The Los Altos Farmers Market runs from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, every Thursday between May 4th and September 28th. Los Angeles Farmers Market 6333 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90036 Tel: 323-933-9211 Fax: 323-549-2145 http://www.farmersmarketla.com/ Open everyday! Monday - Friday 9AM to 9PM; Saturday 9AM to 8PM; Sunday 10AM to 7PM. Los Banos Farmers Market 7th St. and J St., Le Grand, CA 95333 Tel: 209-389-0430 Contact: Carrie Shasky Time of Year: June - September; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday Los Gatos Farmers Market Montabello Way & Broadway, Los Gatos, CA 95030 Tel: 408-353-4293 Contact: Sue Ellen Sterling http://www.los-gatos.ca.us/los_gatos/businesses/ Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Sunday, 8:00 AM- 12:30 P.M. Love Farms 15069 Grove Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448 Tel: 707-433-1230 Contact: Ron Love [email protected] http://www.lovefarms.com/ Love Farms has been growing and selling high quality organic products in Healdsburg since 1999, direct to you and also to Healdsburg's finest restaurants.

Ron and Bibiana Love invite you to come to the farm on Grove Street to experience the abundance of incredibly delicious fresh vegetables, herbs, flowers, plant nursery and u-pick strawberries.

We have opened a new produce outlet, "Love Farms Market." Hours: 10am to 6pm, Monday Saturday 126 North Street, across from the Old Raven Theater in Healdsburg. Currently selling our fantastic organic produce, salads to go, herbs, & more.

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california guide: farmers markets Love Farms is redefining what “good food” means. You can buy plant starts at the farm so that you can grow your own food at home! Enjoy your connection with the earth and remember that you are part of the big Love family. Lynwood Farmers Market Martin Luther King and Cesar Chavez Lane, Compton, CA 90221 Tel: 310-885-3751 Contact: Joe Lewis http://www.farmernet.com Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 12:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC Malibu Farmers Market L.A. County Civic Center Complex, Malibu, CA 90265 Tel: 310-457-4537 Contact: Debra Blanco http://www.malibufarmersmarket.net/# Time of Year: May - December; Day of Week/Hours: Sunday, 10:00 AM- 3:00 P.M. Manhattan Beach Farmers Market 13th Street and Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Tel: 310-379-9901 Fax: 310-996-6761 Contact: Nathalie Deschatres [email protected] http://www.mbfarmersmarket.com We are a farmers market blocks from the ocean, Downtown businesses and the Library. We offer fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables and flowers, including organic, as well as hot and prepared artisan foods. Manteca Farmers Market 320 W. Center St., Library Park, Manteca, CA 95336 Tel: 209-823-7229 Contact: Linda Abeldt http://www.visitmanteca.org The Farmers Market operates June - August, on Tuesdays from 4:30 P.M.- 7:30 P.M. Marin Organic 80 4th St. , Pt. Reyes Station, CA 94956 Tel: 415-663-9667 Fax: 415-663-9687 Contact: Fiona Andrus [email protected] http://www.marinorganic.org Marin Organic is an association of organic producers in Marin County whose livelihood is based on a respect for nature and a sense of place. As the primary link between farmers and eaters, Marin

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california guide: farmers markets Organic is committed to promoting and supporting a sustainable, organic county - a county in which growers and the people who rely on them recognize their mutual interdependence. Founded in 1999, Marin Organic's mission focuses on the environmental soundness and economic viability of farming and ranching in Marin County. Its members include such well-known names as Cowgirl Creamery, makers of award-winning organic cheeses, Star Route Farms, the oldest continuously certified organic farm in California, and Straus Family Creamery, the first organic dairy west of the Mississippi. In addition to promoting local organic agriculture, Marin Organic has many projects that address environmental issues, such as Salmon Safe certification and a popular farmer education workshop series, as well as a variety of programs which focus on community health, such as its Marin Organic School Lunch and Gleaning Program, a program that also addresses underserved communities in Marin. By restoring ecological and social values to agriculture and realigning traditional expectations of farming with a holistic understanding of ecology, Marin Organic aims to re-empower local communities, foster environmentally sound agriculture and celebrate local food production. Marin Organic is at the forefront of a movement which is creating a healthy, sustainable, and safe environment for all beings, today, and for generations to come. It is supported by the UC Cooperative Extension, Office of the Agricultural Commissioner, Marin County Board of Supervisors, Marin Agricultural Land Trust, Marin Food Policy Council, and consumers throughout the county. Marin Sun Farms and Butcher Shop 10905 Shoreline Highway 1, Marin Sun Farms Point Reyes Station Butcher Shop, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 Tel: 415-663-8997 Contact: David Evans [email protected] http://www.marinsunfarms.com Marin Sun Farms is the extension of my family farm, nestled in the rolling grasslands of the Point Reyes National Seashore in Northern California. We are focused and committed to producing local, pasture based food for our Bay Area community with the aspiration of building a sustainable food model. We strive to allign our production with the natural principles that a holistic, connected, perception of the world provides. We understand that an approach that mimics natural processes is the key to maintaining the stable functioning of our ecosystem. To that end, we raise 100% grass-fed beef, lamb, goat, pasture raised chickens, pork and simply the best eggs you've ever had. We love to hear from like minded individuals and businesses with similar sustainable goals. Please feel free to contact us with any questions and comments. “Pasture based food, that is locally produced, invites and inevitably satisfies the desire for a real sense of place, it connects us with the seasons and the natural world, and ultimately, after invigorating the palate, fortifying the body, and stimulating conversation, resonates a genuine appreciation of life.”

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california guide: farmers markets Marina Farmers Market 215 Reservation Rd., Marina, CA 93933 Tel: 831-384-6961 Contact: Iris Peppard [email protected] http://www.everyonesharvest.org Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Sunday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 P.M. Mariposa Farmers Market Sunday Darrah Rd. & Cole Rd., Mariposa, CA 95338 Tel: 209-742-5097 Contact: Dave Harris Time of Year: June - November; Day of Week/Hours: Sunday, 9:30 AM- 11:00 AM Mariposa Farmers Market Wednesday 6th St. & County Park Rd., Mariposa Park, Mariposa, CA 95338 Tel: 209-742-5097 Contact: Dave Harris Time of Year: May - October; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 5:00 P.M.- 6:30 P.M. Market on the Mall Certified Farmers' Market Fulton Mall and Mariposa Street, Fresno, CA 93721 Tel: 559-490-9966 Fax: 559-263-1286 Contact: Jensen Vang [email protected] http://www.marketonthemall.com Market on the Mall, a certified farmers market in Fresno's historic Fulton Mall, will offer a variety of locally fresh produced foods including ethnic and specialty vegetables, herbs, and fruits sold by minority and immigrant growers new to farmers markets as well as by experienced vendors, and is made possible by a grant to EOC from the USDA's Agriculture Marketing Service.

Martinez Sunday Farmers Market Main St. and Castro Street, Martinez, CA 94553 Tel: 925-431-8361 Contact: Karen Stiles Time of Year: May - October; Day of Week/Hours: Sunday, 10 am - 2 pm. Martinez Thursday Farmers Market 17 Court St at Main St, Martinez , CA 94553 Tel: 800-949-3276 http://www.pcfma.com

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california guide: farmers markets Thursdays 10 am - 2 pm.

Time of Year: May-November Marysville Farmers Market E Street and 10th Street, Yuba City, CA 95992 Tel: 530-674-0252 Contact: Dan & Candy Silva [email protected] Time of Year: June - August; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 3:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP McKinleyville CFM 1520 City Center Rd., Arcata, CA 95518 Tel: 707-441-9999 Contact: T. Griffin Time of Year: June - October; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 3:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M. Meadow Valley Quincy Farmers Market Harbison St and Main St, Meadow Valley, CA 95956 Tel: 530-283-1413 Contact: Kathly Westervelt Time of Year: July - September; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 5:00 P.M.- 8:30 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP Melrose Place Farmers Market Melrose Place and Craft, Tarzana, CA 91356 Tel: 818-591-8161 Contact: Jennifer McColm http://www.ccfm.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Sunday, 10:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP Mendocino Farmers Market Howard St. and Main St., Mendocino, CA 95460 Tel: 707-937-3632 Contact: Winnie Pitrone [email protected] http://www.mcfarm.org Time of Year: May - October; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 12:00 P.M.- 2:00 P.M. Menifee Valley Farmers Market Menifee Valley 26582 Scott Rd., Menifee, CA 92584

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california guide: farmers markets Tel: 909-491-4111 Contact: Pamela Earle Time of Year: May - September; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 6:00 P.M.- 9:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC

Menifee Valley Farmers Market Mt. San Jacinto College 28237 La Piedra Road, Mt. San Jacinto College, Sun City, CA 92584 Tel: 951-672-6752 Contact: Richard Rubio Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday Menlo Park Farmers Market Menlo Ave. and Chestnut St., Watsonville, CA 95076 Tel: 831-688-8316 Contact: Lori Hennings Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Sunday, 9 AM- 1 P.M. Merced Farmers Market Thursday Main St. and Canal St., Merced, CA 95341 Tel: 209-389-0430 Contact: Mary Shasky [email protected] http://mercedcfm.com Time of Year: May - September; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 6:00 P.M.- 9:00 P.M. Merced Original County Farmers Market Saturday N and 19th Streets, Delhi, CA 95315 Tel: 209-667-2916 Contact: Kathleen Schaefer [email protected] http://mercedcfm.com Time of Year: April - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 7:00 AM- 12:00 P.M. Middletown Farmers Market Hardester's Market Shopping Center, Off of Hwy. 29, Kelseyville, CA 95451 Tel: 707-279-1650 Contact: Joan Moss Time of Year: July - August; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 4:00 P.M.- 6:30 P.M. Accepts: WIC Middletown Hidden Valley Lake Farmers Market Hardester's Store, Finley, CA 95435

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california guide: farmers markets Tel: 703-263-4211 Contact: Sharon Gilbert Time of Year: July - September; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday Millbrae Farmers' Market Broadway Ave and Victoria Ave, Millbrae, CA 94030 Tel: 650-697-7324 Contact: Frank Catania http://www.millbrae.com/farmersmarket/farmersmarket.htm Time of Year: ; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 8:00 AM- 1:00 P.M. Millsmont Farmers Market Oakland MacArthur Blvd. and Seminary Ave., Oakland, CA 94605 Tel: 800-897-3276 Contact: Gail Hayden Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 10:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. Milpitas Farmers Market Milipitas Town Center Drive and St. John Street, Concord, CA 94520 Tel: 800-949-3276 Contact: John Silveria http://www.pcfma.com/ Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 10:00 AM- 2:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC Mira Mesa Farmers Market Mira Mesa High School, San Diego, CA 92126 http://miramesafarmersmarket.com/ Farmers market every Tuesday from 3:00pm to 7:00pm Mission Community Market 22nd Street and Bartlett Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 Contact: Jeremy Shaw [email protected] http://www.missioncommunitymarket.org/ The Mission Community Market (MCM) is a weekly, outdoor marketplace that celebrates the Mission District's ersity with fresh foods, local businesses, and youth activities in order to improve family health, youth access to arts, and the safe, fun use of Mission streets. MJ Ranch and Orchard 1070 Farmers Road, Julian, CA 92036 Tel: 760-765-2423 Contact: Brian Kramer [email protected] http://www.julianapples.com/

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california guide: farmers markets Family orchard with u-pick apples and pears. MM Livestock Co. 22155 Waite St, Wildomar, CA 92595 Tel: 951-259-2072 Contact: Megan McDowell [email protected] http://www.mmlivestockco.com MM Livestock Co. Offers 100% grass fed and finished beef and lamb by the whole animal, share or piece. Pastured Berkshire pork and Buff Orpington Chickens are available as well as Pastured Goat. Feeding and care practices are second to none. Certified Natural, and Humanely handled. Modesto Farmers Market 16th St. and H St., Modesto, CA 95353 Tel: 209-632-9322 Contact: Steve Christy http://modestocfm.com/ Time of Year: ; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday & Saturday, 7:00 AM- 12:00 P.M. Monrovia Farmers Market 12 South Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016 Tel: 626-357-7442 Contact: Lloyd Fujiwara http://www.farmernet.com Time of Year: March - December ; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 5:00 P.M.- 9:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP Montclair Farmers Market 9840 Central Ave., Montclair, CA 91763 Tel: 909-624-4569 Contact: Scott Shin Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 2:30 P.M.- 6:00 P.M. Montecito Coast Village Farmers Market 1200 Coast Village Rd., Montecito, CA 93108 Tel: 805-962-5354 Contact: Wesley Height [email protected] http://www.sbfarmersmarket.org Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 8:00 AM- 11:15 P.M. Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003

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california guide: farmers markets Tel: 831-728-5060 Contact: Catherine Barr, Market Manager [email protected] http://www.montereybayfarmers.org Do your weekly shopping while enjoying live Bluegrass by the Farmers Market String Band or lively accordion music by one of Santa Cruz's favorite performing artists, The Great Morgani. You'll be delighted by the large variety of produce and specialty foods offered by 80 vendors. The market is located on the Cabrillo College campus, just a few blocks from New Brighton beach. There's plenty of free parking and easy access to the market. Be sure to check out our special events which are offered year-round. We invite you to become a volunteer or sponsor to help us put on programs that bring our community together to celebrate the richness of local agriculture and the people that produce it for us. Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets Carmel Farmers Market at Barnyard Shopping Village Barnyard Shopping Village, Hwy. 1, Carmel, CA 93923 Tel: 831-728-5060 Fax: 831-469-8233 Contact: Catherine Barr, Market Manager [email protected] http://www.montereybayfarmers.org This intimate certified farmers market (featuring over 30 vendors) is nestled in the charming Barnyard Shopping Village, conveniently located at the intersection of Highway 1 and Carmel Valley Road. The center offers 50 unique shops, galleries and restaurants, and is surrounded by lush gardens. Carmel-by-the-Sea, with its scenic coast with white sand beaches, hidden garden courtyards, European charm, performing arts and hundreds of shops, galleries and restaurants, attracts people from all over the world. Called California's jewel, Carmel-by-the-Sea was rated as a top-ten destination in the US by Conde Nast Traveler. This farmers market is open May through October. Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets Monterey Farmers Market at MPC Monterey Peninsula College, 930 Fremont Street, Monterey, CA 93940 Tel: 831-728-5060 Contact: Catherine Barr [email protected] http://www.montereybayfarmers.org You'll find a bountiful selection of produce, specialty items and beautiful plants and flowers at this bustling, fast-paced market held each Thursday afternoon. The market is located on the campus of Monterey Peninsula College. There is plenty of parking and easy access to the market. Monterey Bay Peninsula College Market PO Box 955, Freedom, CA 95019 Tel: 831-728-5060 Contact: Catherine Barr [email protected]

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california guide: farmers markets http://www.montereybayfarmers.org Open year round on Thursdays from 2:30 to 6:00 pm. Located at 930 Fremont Street in Monterey. From the North take Hwy 1 to the Monterey Central/MPC turnoff. At the stop light take a left on the Monterey Bay Peninsula College Campus, follow the road to Parking lot A. Monterey Peninsula College 980 Fremont St, Monterey, CA 93940 Tel: 831-728-5060 Contact: Catherine Barr [email protected] Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 2:30 P.M.- 6:00 P.M. Montrose Harvest Market 2200 Honolulu Ave., Glendale, CA 91208 Tel: 805-637-6635 Contact: Mark Sheridan http://www.shopmontrose.com/harvest-market.html The Montrose Harvest Market is traditional in style, serving you the best organic produce and quality fresh flowers from certified Southern California growers, nuts, berries and sprouts; Antiques, Collectibles, Artisans and an Interactive Children's Area. Check the Montrose General Calendar for scheduled special events. If you desire information about becoming a vendor in our Thieves' Market, please check Thieves' Market for details. Montrose Harvest Market Farmers Market Honolulu St and Ocean Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Tel: 805-637-6635 Contact: Mark Sheridian http://www.farmernet.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Sunday, 9:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. Moorpark Santa Clarita Farmers Market Valencia Blvd., Lot 8, College of the Canyons, Moorpark, CA 93020 Tel: 805-529-6266 Contact: Karen Schott [email protected] http://www.vccfarmersmarkets.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Sunday, 8:30 AM- 12:00 P.M. Moraga Farmers Market Moraga Road at Moraga Way, Moraga, CA 94556 Tel: 800-806-3276 Year-round:

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california guide: farmers markets Sundays 9 am - 1 pm. Moreno Valley Farmers Market Moreno Valley Mall, Hesperia, CA 92345 Tel: 760-244-2772 Contact: Kathy Foster Time of Year: April - October; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 5:00 P.M.- 9:00 P.M. Morgan Hill Farmers Market 3rd St. and Depot St., Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Tel: 800-806-3276 Contact: Doug Hayden http://www.cafarmersmkts.com Day: Every Saturday Season: Open through Dec. 19th, 2009. Reopens May 8th, 2010. Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Features: Approx. 30 growers and food purveyors at peak season. Morro Bay Saturday Farmers Market 880 Main St., Morro Bay, CA 93442 Tel: 805-772-4467 Contact: Kim Kimball http://www.morrobay.org Time of Year: Year-Round; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 6:00 P.M.- 9:00 P.M. Morro Bay Thursday Farmers Market 2650 Main St., Spencer's Market, Morro Bay, CA 93442 Tel: 805-544-9570 Contact: Diane Boyd http://www.morrobay.org Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 3:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M. Mount Elgon Farmers Market 411 Martin Luther King Jr., Bakersfield, CA 93307 Tel: 661-323-7962 Contact: Charles Drew Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 8:00 AM- 1:00 P.M. Mountain View Farmers' Market 600 West Evelyn Ave, Mountain View, CA 94041 Tel: 800-806-3276

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california guide: farmers markets Contact: Doug Hayden [email protected] http://www.Cafarmersmkts.com/mtnview.html The Mountain View Certified Farmers Market is open from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, every Sunday of the year. Features: Approx. 70 growers and food purveyors at peak season. Location: Downtown Mountain View Caltrain Station Parking Lot Mt. Shasta Farmers Market North Mt. Shasta Blvd. and Castle, Scott Bar, CA 96085 Tel: 530-598-3034 Contact: Orin C. Adams [email protected] http://www.mtshastafarmersmarket.com/ Time of Year: June - October ; Day of Week/Hours: Monday, 3:30 P.M.- 6:00 P.M. Murrieta Certified Farmers' Market Village Walk Plaza, Murrieta, CA 92562 Contact: Linda Engle [email protected] http://www.myfarmersmarkets.com The Murrieta Certified Farmers' Market at Village Walk is open EVERY SUNDAY (rain or shine!) from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Stop by Village Walk Plaza (off of Kalmia St.) and pick up fresh fruits and vegetables from California Certified Farmers. There are also a wide variety of specialty items including food (kettle corn, bbq sauces, desserts) and local crafters/artisans! See you Sunday! Plenty of parking! No Dogs Please! For more information or vendor applications please visit www.myfarmersmarkets.com Napa Downtown Farmers' Market 1275 McKinstry Street , Wine Train pkg lot, Napa, CA 94559 Tel: 707-252-7142 Every Tuesday and Saturday, 7:30 AM until Noon; May through November. In the Napa Valley Wine Train parking lot at 1275 McKinstry Street Nevada City Farmer's Market Animal Welfare Approved Listing Union Alley, Downtown, Nevada City, CA 95959 Tel: 530-265-7766 http://ncfarmersmarket.org/ Saturdays, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

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california guide: farmers markets Animal Welfare Approved beef, lamb, goat, and eggs from Chaffin Family Orchards http://www.chaffinfamilyorchards.com/

Nevada City Farmers Market II Argall Way and Zion, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Tel: 530-265-5551 Contact: Phil Actor Time of Year: July - September; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 3:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M. Newark Farmers Market 2086 NewPark Mall, Newark, CA 94560 Tel: 1-800-897-FARM Contact: Chris Blackburn http://www.newparkmall.com/events/farmers-market The NewPark Mall Farmer's Market boasts an incredible community of family farms that make this market a local Sunday tradition for all. Come every Sunday, 9am - 1pm between the Macy's and Sears parking lots. Enjoy a market that's easy to get to, with plenty of parking, and the freshest produce of the season grown by local farmers. It's a come one, come all community event! Nipomo Farmers Market 1645 Trilogy Parkway, Nipomo, CA 93444 Tel: 805-929-1583 Contact: Glenn Johnson [email protected] http://www.nipomofarmersmarket.com/ Time of Year: Year-Round; Day of Week/Hours: Sunday, 11:30 AM- 2:30 P.M. North Hollywood Valley Farmers Market Bellingham & Victory Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91606 Tel: 818-995-4365 Contact: John McRae Time of Year: April - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. Northridge Farmer's Market Northridge Fashion Center, 9301 Tampa Ave, Northridge, CA 91324 Tel: 805-643-6458 Contact: Mark Rochin http://www.farmernet.com You'll find this market May-October every Wednesday from 5pm till 9pm at Northridge Fashion Mall between Macys and Borders. You can buy the following produce at the market, as well as baked goods and more.

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california guide: farmers markets Norwalk Farmers Market Alondra Blvd. and Pioneer Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 Tel: 562-929-5580 Contact: Dexter Phipps http://www.farmernet.com Time of Year: ; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 9:00 AM- 1:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC Novato Downtown Farmers' Market Reichert Ave and Grant Ave, Novato, CA 94945 Tel: 800-897-3276 http://www.marincountyfarmersmarkets.org The Novato Farmers Market has established itself as one of Novato's most anticipated weekday events throughout the summer months. Every Tuesday evening, local residents make their way to the recently renovated Downtown Novato to pick up seasonal fruits and vegetables from local farmers, enjoy a family dinner from one of the market's truly unique food purveyors, and dance down Grant Avenue to the tunes of local musicians. Nut Tree Certified Farmers' Market 1681 E Monte Vista, Vacaville, CA 95688 Tel: 707-365-8920 Fax: 707-320-9290 Contact: Jennifer Hamilton [email protected] http://www.localharvestmarkets.org/index.html Wednesday evenings from 3-7 pm at the Nut Tree Plaza in Vacaville,CA. Nut Tree Certified Farmers' Market featuring local produce and hand made specialties from producers within 70 miles of the market. Join us out on the Plaza every Wednesday from March-November to reconnect with your food, your community and the Nut Tree. Oak Park Farmer's Market Lindero Rd. and Kanan Rd., Oak Park, CA 91377 http://[email protected] Who knew an ear of corn or fresh tomato could improve your health, your community and the environment, all at the same time? Buying local Oak Park foods is a simple way to do all three. Local food doesn't suffer the "jet lag" of produce trucked across the country. It puts more money back into Oak Park's economy and saves a whole lot of gas. Oakdale Farmers Market Hershey's Visitor Center , Modesto, CA 95353 Tel: 209-632-9322 Contact: Steve Christy http://www.modestofarmersmarket.com Time of Year: May - September; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 5:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M. Oakhurst Wild Wonderful Farmers Market 41022 Hwy. 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644

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california guide: farmers markets Tel: 559-642-1254 Contact: Vickie Deane Time of Year: June - September; Day of Week/Hours: Sunday, 10:00 AM- 2:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC Oakland Grand Lake Farmers Market Grand Ave. and Lake Park Ave., Oakland, CA 94610 Tel: 800-897-3276 Contact: Ann Huseman [email protected] http://www.marinagriculturalinstitute.org/ Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 9:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC It's easy to see why the Grand Lake - Oakland Farmers Market is widely acclaimed as the best farmers market in the East Bay. Making the most of the cozy Splash Pad Park, this market welcomes over 44 local farmers, 30 specialty food purveyors, and a handful of local artisans. Oakland residents have made a ritual of this farmers market; anxiously awaiting Saturday morning to pick up their fruits and vegetables direct from their farmer and to enjoy lunch on the lawn followed by a quick dip in the Splash Pad fountain. Oakland Kaiser Permanente Farmers' Market 3801 Howe St, Oakland, CA 94611 Tel: 800-949-3276 http://www.pcfma.com The Kaiser Oakland Certified Farmers' Market is a partnership between the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association and Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center. This all organic market brings fresh-from-the-fields fruits and vegetables to the employees and members of Kaiser Permanente year-round, rain or shine! Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Year-round Oakland Mandela Farmers Market 7th St. and Mandela Pkwy., Oakland, CA 94610 Tel: 510-776-4178 Contact: David Roach [email protected] http://www.mobetterfood.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 10:00 AM- 2:00 P.M. Oakland Montclair Sunday Farmers Market LaSalle Ave. and Moraga Ave., Fremont, CA 94538 Tel: 510-745-7100 Contact: Ron Pardini [email protected] http://www.urbanvillageonline.com

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california guide: farmers markets Time of Year: ; Day of Week/Hours: Sunday Oakley Farmers Market 3031 Main St., Civic Center Plaza, Oakley , CA 94561 Tel: 800-949-3276 Seasonal: May-November Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Occidental Bohemian Farmers Market 3611 Main St, Occidental, CA 95465 Tel: 707-793-2159 [email protected] http://www.occidentalfarmersmarket.com Local produce, gourmet foods, and artisan crafts from our colorful West Sonoma County community. Friday evenings 4pm 'til dusk, June thru October, in downtown Occidental. Featuring live music and special events. Ocean Beach Farmers Market 4900 Newport St., San Diego, CA 92107 Tel: 619-224-4906 Contact: David Klaman Time of Year: Year-Round; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 4:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M. Oceanside Downtown Farmers Market N. Coast Hwy 101 and Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054 Tel: 619-440-5027 Contact: Suzanne Bendixen [email protected] Time of Year: Year-Round; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 9:00 AM- 12:30 P.M. Ojai Farmers Market 300 East Matilija Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 Tel: 805-698-5555 Contact: Cynthia Korman [email protected] http://www.ojaicertifiedfarmersmarket.com/index.html Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Sunday, 9:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M. Accepts:

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california guide: farmers markets WIC SFMP EBT Old Capistrano Farmers Market El Camino and Yorba, San Diego, CA 92109 Tel: 858-272-7054 Contact: Ron LaChance Time of Year: Summer ; Day of Week/Hours: 3:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M. Old Monterey Farmers Market 321 Alvarado Street, Suite G, Monterey, CA 93940 Tel: 831-655-2607 Contact: Rick Johnson [email protected] http://www.oldmonterey.org Downtown is the home of the Old Monterey Market Place, which is held on Alvarado, the city's historic main street, every Tuesday afternoon, rain or shine. A Certified Farmers Market, a deliciously tempting Baker's Alley and dozens of unique craft vendors are the main draw of this extremely popular event, wich typically attracts more thatn 12,000 shoppers and strollers each week and is the largest weekly gathering in Monterey County. Now in its 11th year, the Market Place is known for maintaining its fun and festive atmosphere all year-round. Entertainment ranges from clowns to face painters for young visitors, to singers and musicians for the young at heart. Time of Year: ; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 4:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M. Old Oakland Farmers Market Ninth Street and Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607 Tel: 510-745-7100 Contact: Ron Pardini [email protected] http://www.urbanvillageonline.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 8:00 AM- 2:00 P.M. Old Poway Farmers Market Midland Rd. and Temple St., Poway, CA 92064 Tel: 619-440-5027 Contact: Suzanne Bendixen Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 8:00 AM- 12:00 P.M. Old Town Calabasas Farmers Market 23504 Calabasas Rd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364 Tel: 818-591-8161 Fax: 818-591-8216 Contact: Jennifer McColm [email protected] http://www.cityofcalabasas.com/farmersmarket.html

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california guide: farmers markets The Calabasas Farmers Market features an assortment of vendors with fresh produce and a variety of foods. The Market now sells wine as well as a great selection of flowers. Open every Saturday 8:00 AM to 1PM. Orange Cove Farmers Market J.O. Eaton Park, Orange Cove, CA 93646 Tel: 559-318-0857 Contact: Manuel Ferreira Time of Year: May - September; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 4:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP Orange Farmers Market Antique Station parking lot, Orange, CA 92866 Tel: 714- 744-1821 Contact: Daniel Jensen Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 2:00 - 6:00 pm.

Accepts: WIC SFMP Orcutt Farmers Market Bradley St. and Clark St., Santa Maria, CA 93455 Tel: 805-709-6740 Contact: Kathy McNay Time of Year: ; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 10:00 AM- 1:00 P.M. Orinda Farmers Market Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563 Tel: 925-431-8361 Contact: Janice Faust http://www.cocofarmar.org Time of Year: May - November; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 9:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M. Oroville Farmer's Market Animal Welfare Approved Listing Myers Street and Montgomery St., Municipal auditorium parking lot , Oroville, CA 95965 Tel: 530-893-8276 Chaffin Family Orchards sells Animal Welfare Approved beef, lamb, goat, and eggs at this farmers market (www.chaffinfamilyorchards.com). Oroville Saturday Certified Farmers Market 305 Wall St., Chico, CA 95928

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california guide: farmers markets Tel: 530-893-3276 Contact: Terry Givens The Oroville Saturday Certified Farmers Market goes from 7:30 am to 12:00 pm, every Saturday from May through September. Oroville Thursday Farmers Market Meyers St. and Bird St., Oroville, CA 95965 Tel: 530-538-2542 Contact: Bill Kinnicutt http://www.orovillechamber.net Time of Year: June - August; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 4:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP Oxbow Public Market 644 First Street, Suite D, Napa, CA 94559 Tel: 707-226-6529 Fax: 707-226-6539 [email protected] http://www.oxbowpublicmarket.com/ The Market is open 7 days a week - winter, spring, summer & fall. Closed only Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Most tenants of the Oxbow Public Market are open a minimum of 9 am-7 pm Monday through Friday with later hours on Tuesdays for Locals' Night and Fridays. However, note some merchants' hours vary, with many of the restaurants staying open later for dinner guests. Oxnard Farmers Market 5th and C Downtown Plaza Park, Oxnard, CA 93030 Tel: 805-483-7960 Contact: Desiree Ventura [email protected] http://www.ci.oxnard.ca.us/Department.aspx?DepartmentID=22&ResourceID=533 Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 9:30 AM- 1:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP Oxnard-Channel Isles Farmers Market 3400 South Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA 93003 Tel: 805-643-6458 Contact: Mark Rochin [email protected] Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Sunday, 10:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. Pacific Beach Farmers Market Mission Blvd. and Reed Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109 Tel: 760-741-3763

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california guide: farmers markets Contact: Mary Hillebrecht Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 8:00 A.M.- 12:00 noon Pacific Grove Farmers' Market Lighthouse Ave. between Forest Ave. and 17th St., Pacific Grove, CA 93950 Every Monday 4-8 PM Pacific Palisades Farmers Market 1037 Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Tel: 818-591-8286 Contact: Jennifer McColm [email protected] http://www.ccfm.com/ Open every Saturday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Palo Alto Downtown Farmers Market Gilman Street and Hamilton, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Tel: 650-328-2827 Contact: Nancy Pleibel [email protected] http://www.pafarmersmarket.org When? Every Saturday - 8am to 12pm, mid-May to mid-December. Where? Gilman Street, @ Hamilton, behind the Palo Alto Post Office Why? Palo Alto Farmers' Market is a 501(c)4 social welfare organization organization. Proceeds are donated from each growing season to Avenidas, an organization serving seniors in the mid-Peninsula area. We have donated over $350,000 to Avenidas since 1981. VOLUNTEER: As a community-run organization, we thrive on volunteer effort! Interested in helping out? Please contact Eva Heninwolf at [[email protected]] or download our Board Member Application on our website. Palo Cedro Farmers Market 9472 Cedro Lane, Palo Cedro, CA 96073 Tel: 530-547-5796 Contact: Maria Burnham Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 8:00 A.M.- 12:00 noon Paradise Farmer's Market Animal Welfare Approved Listing Fir Street and Skyway, Paradise, CA 95969 Tel: 530-877-4461 Chaffin Family Orchards sells Animal Welfare Approved beef, goat, lamb, and eggs at this farmers market www.chaffinfamilyorchards.com

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california guide: farmers markets Paradise Farmers Market 6491 Clark Road, Alliance Church, Chico, CA 95928 Tel: 530-893-3276 Contact: Terry Givens Time of Year: June - October; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 7:30 AM- 12:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC Pasadena Victory Park Farmers Market Sierra Madre and Paloma, Pasadena, CA 91101 Tel: 626-449-0179 Contact: Gretchen Sterling [email protected] http://www.pasadenafarmersmarket.org/pasadena_farmers_market_victory_park.html Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 8:30 A.M.- 12:30 P.M. Pasadena Villa Park Farmers Market East Villa and Garfield Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101 Tel: 626-449-0179 Contact: Gretchen Sterling [email protected] http://www.pasadenafarmersmarket.org/pasadena_farmers_market_villa_parke.html Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 8:30 A.M.- 12:30 P.M. Paso Robles Atascadero Farmers Market Morro Road and El Camino Real, Paso Robles, CA 93447 Tel: 805-227-2113 Contact: Marcia Perez Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 3:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M. Paso Robles Friday Farmers Market Wal-Mart parking lot, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Tel: 805-237-9254 Contact: Fritz Herrmann Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 9:00 A.M.- 12:30 P.M. Paso Robles Saturday Farmers 11th Street and Spring St., Downtown City Park, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Tel: 805-237-9254 Contact: Fritz Herrmann Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 8:00 A.M.- 12:30 P.M. Paso Robles Tuesday Farmers Market 11th Street and Spring St., Paso Robles, CA 93447 Tel: 805-227-2113 Contact: Marcia Perez

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california guide: farmers markets Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 10:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M. Penn Valley Farmers Market Western Gateway Park, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Tel: 530-265-5551 Contact: Phil Actor Time of Year: June - September; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 3:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC

Petaluma Egg Farm Petaluma, CA 94954 Tel: 707-763-2924 [email protected] http://www.petalumaeggfarm.com We're a local family farm and we serve Northern California exclusively with a variety of specialty eggs. Our eggs are the freshest because our hens are never more than a few hours from our customers. Not only do our eggs get to market faster, they get there with a lot less impact on the environment. We would rather put our resources into raising smaller, healthier flocks than spending it on fuel costs to haul our eggs to distant markets. When you think about it, it just makes sense. All our hens are treated the same, though their diets do vary. That means that none of our hens has ever seen a cage and they benefit from all the rest of the exacting standards required to raise and certify organic eggs. In fact, the entire ranch you see above is certified organic. The sheep, cattle, and vegetables we grow there are all raised for the organic market. Our business is eggs, but everything we do contributes to our goal of sustainable agriculture Simply put, we are committed to Petaluma Farmers Market 4th & D Streets, Walnut Park, Petaluma, CA 94953 Tel: 707-762-0344 Contact: Erica Burns-Gooler [email protected] http://www.petalumafarmersmarket.com Time of Year: May - October; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 2:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC Pine Grove Farmers Market Pine Grove Community Park, Pine Grove, CA 95665 Tel: 209-419-2503 Contact: Michelle Grondin [email protected] http://www.amadorfarmersmarket.com/

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california guide: farmers markets Time of Year: June - October ; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 3:30 P.M.- 6:00 P.M. Pinole Farmers Market Fernandez Ave and Pear St, Pinole, CA 94564 Tel: 800-949-3276 http://www.pcfma.com/market_home.php?market_id=11 Enjoy the best of California produce - all fresh from the farm - along with delicious foods and incredible art from local artisans at your Pinole Farmers' Market. The market is open every Saturday, year-round, rain or shine! Saturday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Year-round

Pittsburg Farmers Market Railroad Ave at E 6th St, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Tel: 800-949-3276 http://www.pcfma.com Seasonal: May - November

Saturdays 9 am - 1 pm. Placerville Farmers Market Main St. and Cedar Ravine, Placerville, CA 95667 Tel: 530-622-1900 Contact: Jim Coalwell http://www.tasteeldorado.com/certmrkt.html Time of Year: May - October; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 8:00 A.M.- 12:00 noon Accepts: WIC SFMP Pleasant Hill Farmers Market 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Tel: 925-431-8361 Contact: Karen Stiles http://www.cccfm.org Pleasant Hill is open during the 2009 season from 8am-2pm, May- November 14. Pleasanton Farmers Market Main St. and West Angela St., Pleasanton, CA 94566 Tel: 800-949-3276 Contact: Mike Billigmeier http://www.pcfma.com/ Saturdays- 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Year-round.

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california guide: farmers markets The Pleasanton Farmers' Market is open every Saturday, year-round, rain or shine to provide you and your family with the season's freshest fruits and vegetables, all California-grown and sold to you by the very farmers that planted, nurtured and harvested the crop. While shopping the market, take a moment to help your friends and neighbors in need by participating in the Open Heart program. The Pleasanton Farmers' Market and Open Heart Kitchen have partnered to collect donations of fresh produce for the 3,500 meals Open Heart serves each week. Open Heart Kitchen is a non-profit meal service dedicated to providing nutritious prepared food to those in need in Livermore, Dublin and Pleasanton. Simply purchase some extra fruits or vegetables and ask the farmer to bag them separately, and then drop that bag into any of the collection boxes located throughout the market. Point Loma Waterfront Market 2861 Womble Road, High Tech High, Escondido, CA 92029 Tel: 858-405-6086 Contact: Darcy Young http://www.openairemarkets.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 9:00 AM- 1:00 P.M. Pomona Valley Farmers Market Pearl St and Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91768 Tel: 310-621-0336 Contact: Harry Brown-Hiegel http://www.farmernet.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 7:30 A.M.- 11:30 A.M. Port Huemene Farmers Market Walnut St and Lyons St, Port Huemene, CA 93041 Tel: 805-415-2994 Contact: Lisa Morgan Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 4:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M. Porterville Farmers Market Main Street and Mill St, Porterville, CA 93257 Tel: 559-781-0880 Contact: Pam Hughes Time of Year: May - August; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 5:30 P.M.- 7:30 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP Pt. Reyes Station/West Marin Farmers Market 15479 State Route 1, Pt. Reyes Station, CA 94956 Tel: 415-663-1223 Contact: C/O Toby's Feed Barn Time of Year: June - November; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 9:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC

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california guide: farmers markets Quincy Farmers Market 269 Main St., Located at Church and Main Streets, Quincy, CA 95971 Tel: 530-283-2458 Contact: Aimee Chudy [email protected] http://www.qnf.coop Time of Year: July - September. Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 5:00 P.M.- 8:00 pm. Accepts: WIC SFMP EBT Quincy Natural Foods is a member owned cooperative specializing in providing whole, natural organic foods to the community. We began as a small buying club in 1978 and now have over 500 member-owners. Our membership and role in the community continues to grow as more and more people become aware of the benefits of a natural foods diet. We welcome new members to join us.

Quincy Natural Foods is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Rancho Bernardo/Bernardo Winery Farmers Market 13330 Paseo Del Verno Norte, Vista, CA 92085 Tel: 760-631-0200 Contact: Barry Koral Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 9:00 A.M.- 12:00 noon Rancho Santa Margarita Farmers Market Dove Canyon Dr. and Plano Trabuco Dr., Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679 Tel: 909-229-3329 Contact: Steven Crossen Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 9:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M. RawDaddy's S California Avenue (at El Camino), Palo Alto, CA 94304 Tel: 650-280-9412 Contact: James Hall [email protected] http://www.rawdaddyfoods.com/ RawDaddy Foods is dedicated to bringing to everyone who eats out, the most delicious and energizing fast food ever produced. We serve amazing fare that is easy to love. Our living food cuisine is created using ingredients that are predominately organic, seasonal, and local whenever possible. We do not use processed starches, processed sugars, meat, or dairy products. We combine today's most recent culinary discoveries with the world's age-old recipes and methods to produce our own nutrient-rich, fresh and low-heat prepared fare. Our pricing fairly reflects the quality of our ingredients and the labor-intensive nature of our menu.

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california guide: farmers markets RawDaddy is available at the Montclair Farmers Market, Santa Cruz Farmers Market (Wednesdays) and the Palo Alto Farmers Market (Sundays).

Red Bluff Saturday Farmers Market 100 Main Street, Red Bluff City Park, Red Bluff, CA 96080 Tel: 530-527-6220 Contact: John Yingling [email protected] Time of Year: June-October; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 8:00 A.M.- 12:00 noon Red Bluff Wednesday Farmers Market 600 Block of Washington Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080 Tel: 530-527-6220 Contact: John Yingling Time of Year: July - September; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 5:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP Redding Certified Farmer's Market Animal Welfare Approved Listing 777 Cypress Ave., Redding, CA 96001 Tel: 530-226-7100 http://www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M17020 Offers Animal Welfare Approved goat cheese from North Valley Farms Chevre LLC www.northvalleyfarms.com Redding Gardner's Farmers Market 3443 South Market St., Redding, CA 96001 Tel: 530-241-5360 Contact: Ken Triplett Time of Year: June - October ; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 6:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP Redding Saturday Farmers Market Cypress St and Akard St, Redding City Hall, Redding, CA 96099 Tel: 530-226-7100 Contact: Johanna Epperson Time of Year: April - December; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 7:30 A.M.- 12:00 noon Accepts: WIC

Redding Thursday Farmers Market California Street and Placer Street, Library Park, Redding, CA 96099 Tel: 530-226-7100 Contact: Theresa Epperson

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california guide: farmers markets Time of Year: June - September; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 4:00 P.M.- 8:30 P.M. Redding Tuesday Farmers Market Churn Creek, At the Dairy Queen, Redding, CA 96099 Tel: 530-226-7100 Contact: Marilyn Miller Time of Year: July - October; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 7:30 A.M.- 12:00 noon Redlands Farmers Market State St. and 6th St., Redlands, CA 92373 Tel: 909-978-7629 Contact: Heather Smith http://www.downtownredlands.com Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 6:00 P.M.- 9:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC Redondo Beach Farmers Market Harbor Drive West of Veteran's Park, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Tel: 310-372-1171 Contact: Geraldine Watkins http://www.redondo.org/depts/recreation/facilities/farmers_market.asp Time of Year: January-December; Day of Week/Hours: Thursday, 8:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC Redway Farmers Market Tuesday Uptown Redway , Redway, CA 95560 Tel: 707-986-7230 Contact: Everett King Time of Year: May - October; Day of Week/Hours: Tuesday, 2:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC Redway Garberville Farmers Market Friday Locust & Church, Redway, CA 95560 Tel: 707-986-7230 Contact: Everett King Time of Year: May - October; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 11:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. Redwood City Farmers Market Winslow & Middlefield, Redwood City, CA 94063 Tel: 650-592-4103 Contact: Carrick Sears & Caroline McHenry http://www.spont.com/farmersmarket.htm Time of Year: April - November; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 8:00 A.M.- 12:00 noon Accepts: WIC

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Reedley Reedley Farmers Market G Street and 10th Street, Reedley, CA 93654 Tel: 559-638-5484 Contact: Heather McDonald http://www.reedleydowntown.com Time of Year: May - August; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 4:30 P.M.- 7:30 P.M. Accepts: WIC Richmond Farmers Market Civic Center Plaza Drive , Richmond, CA 94805 Tel: 510-758-2336 Contact: Al Del Simone Time of Year: May - November; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 11:00 AM- 5:00 P.M. Ridgecrest Farmers Market 1600 Triangle Drive, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Tel: 661-319-9108 Contact: Charles Drew Time of Year: June - October ; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 8:00 A.M.- 12:00 noon Rio Dell Farmers Market Wildwood Ave. and Douglas St., Rio Dell, CA 95562 Tel: 707-764-5239 Contact: Kristina Perry Time of Year: June - October ; Day of Week/Hours: Saturday, 10:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP Riverbank Farmers Market Third Street and Sante Fe Street, Riverbank, CA 95367 Tel: 209-863-7122 Contact: Linda Abid-Cummings http://www.riverbank.org Time of Year: July - September; Day of Week/Hours: Wednesday, 5:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M. Riverside Farmers Market 5261 Arlington Ave., Sears Parking Lot, Hesperia, CA 92345 Tel: 760-244-2772 Contact: Kathy Foster Time of Year: January - December; Day of Week/Hours: Friday, 8:30 AM- 12:00 P.M. Accepts: WIC SFMP Riverside Orange Blossom Farmers Market University Ave. and Main Street., Riverside, CA 92514

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california guide: farmers markets Tel: 714-345-3087 Contact: Carrie Tomseth This market is open on Saturdays from 8am-1pm year-round. We mainly focus on agricultural items, produce, fruits and vegetables. Rockaway Beach Farmers' Market 200 Rockaway Beach Ave, Pacifica, CA 94044 Tel: 650-726-4895 [email protected] http://www.coastsidefarmersmarket.org/ Wednesdays, 2:30 to 6:30 pm Opening Day is May 5, 2010