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Local Organic Farms
American River
Cherry Company
2240 Dias Drive, Placerville, CA
530-626-3881
Contact:
Certified
organic: No, but they say no sprays are used once cherry trees have
fruited.
Open to the
public: Yes, open Sunday to Friday during the season
Description:
U-pick
cherries and pre-picked cherries, plus a limited supply of their farm
produced honey, cherries are not certified organic, but they only use
certified organic fertilizer and nutritional supplements on their
berries and cherry trees. Once their cherry trees have fruited, they
are not sprayed at all. Not sure if/what they spray on the cherry trees
before they are fruited.
Applehill Organica
2276 Union Ridge, Placerville, CA
530-622-3941
Contact: Jim Macpherson
Certified
Organic: No, but they say they are transitioning to organic
Open to the
public: Not currently, maybe in the future
Description: They
are transitioning to an organic farm which will supply locals and
restaurants with organic vegetables and fruit. Not sure if they'll be
open to the public or will sell at farmers markets.
Bodhaine
Ranch
2315 Cable Road, Camino, CA
530-644-1686
Contact:
Certified Organic: Yes, CCOF
certified
Open to the public: Yes, during the
summer and fall. Not sure if they'll be open this summer/fall of 2008,
due to a death in the family.
Description:
This Apple Hill grower offers certified organic apples. They also have
an onsite bake shop which sometimes offers organic baked goods.
Bountiful Farms
1901 Carson Road, Placerville, CA
Contact:
Certified Organic: Yes, CCOF
certified
Open
to the public: Yes, will sell
directly to the public at their store during the summer of 2008 and
possibly at other markets.
Description:
Certified organic apple farm, grapes, and other fruits and vegetables,
plus goats.
Camino Acres Produce
Camino, CA
Contact:
Certified Organic: No, but their produce is pesticide-free
Open
to the public: No, but they will be offering a CSA this summer (2008) and they sell at the Placerville Farmers Market
Description:
They are taking subscriptions for their CSA which will start in June of
2008. They offer pesticide-free vegetables. They can also provide fresh
produce for local restaurants.
Celtic Gardens Organic Farm and
Educational Learning Center
4221 N. Canyon Road, Camino, CA
530-647-0689
Contact: Stephen Bird
Certified Organic: Yes, CCOF
certified
Open
to the public: Yes, during
certain fall weekends. Call to inquire.
Description:
This
Apple Hill grower offers certified organic apples, table
grapes,
and a pumpkin patch. They also offer educational farm tours for groups
including school groups and home schoolers.
Clary Ridge Ranch
6600 Perry Creek Road, Fair Play, CA
info@claryridgeranch.com
Contact:
Certified Organic: No,
but they says they use sustainable farming practices
Open
to the public: By appointment
only, starting with their green walnut harvest.
Description:
They have walnuts with
three harvest seasons,
May-harvest green walnuts, September-undried walnuts and
October-harvest traditional dried walnuts. They harvest their walnuts
with help of family, friends
and customers. They have an Annual Harvest Party but space is limited
and reservations are required. Email them to reserve a space at
info@claryridgeranch.com.
Coalwell's Red Shack
1560 Coloma Road/Highway 49, Placerville, CA
530-622-8467
Contact:
Certified Organic: No, but they don't use many sprays, call to verify
Open
to the public: No, but they sell at the Placerville Farmers Market
Description:
They offer a variety of fruits and vegetables.
Country Gardens
5873 Green Valley Road, Placerville, CA
530-676-5215
Contact:
Certified Organic: No, but they may use sustainable practices, call to verify
Open
to the public: Yes, vegetable
stand during the summer only
Description:
This farm has one acre of vegetables. Call to inquire when their farm stand is open.
EverGreen Herb Garden and School
of Integrative Herbology
Swansboro Road, Placerville, CA
530-626-9288
Contact:
Certified Organic: No, but they say they use
sustainable practices
Open
to the public: By appointment
only
Description:
Tours of this sustainable herb garden are available by appointment.
Fitzpatrick Winery and Lodge
740 Fairplay Rd, Somerset, CA
800-245-9166
Contact: (open to the public, offers wines from organically grown
grapes, open 6 days a week, closed on Tuesday)
Certified Organic: Yes, CCOF
certified
Open
to the public: Yes, tasting room
open 6 days a week, closed on Tuesday.
Description:
They offer wines from organically grown grapes. Their onsite restaurant
sometimes offers organic salad ingredients.
Fudge Factory Farm
2860 High Hill Road, Placerville, CA 95667
866-383-4348
Contact:
Certified Organic: No, but they do not use pesticides or other sprays on some of their produce.
Open
to the public: They sell their produce at the Wednesday night farmers market in Placerville. Their candy store (non-organic) is open seasonally, from the beginning of September to the middle of December.
Description:
They offer some pesticide-free fresh fruit and veggies in season at the Wednesday farmers market in Placerville.
Goodness Orchard
4341 Pony Express Trail, Camino, CA
530-644-6448
Contact: Jim Zeek
Certified Organic: Yes, CCOF
certified
Open
to the public: No, but sells at
the Organic Farmers Market at Honey Bear Ranch
Description:
This Apple Hill grower offers certified organic apples and other
produce. Jim Zeek is CCOF's contact for CCOF's "Transitioning to
Organic Farming" program.
Graham's Shed
1101 Cold Springs Rd., Placerville, CA
530-622-2612
Contact:
Certified Organic: No, but they may not spray the fruit, call to verify
Open
to the public: Yes, their farm
stand is open during the fall and winter growing season.
Description:
They offer oranges, mandarins, and other citrus fruit.
Hank's Exchange Produce
6000 Hanks Exchange, Placerville, CA
530-672-2001
Contact:
Certified Organic: No, but they say they practice sustainable farming
Open
to the public: No, but they do sell at the Placerville Farmers Market
Description:
They offer fresh bulk salad lettuce and other greens. They use no pesticides or sprays.
Harris Tree Farm
2640 Blair Road, Pollock Pines, CA 95726
530-644-2194
Contact:
Certified Organic: No, but they operate a sustainable farm and forest
Open
to the public:
During certain seasons, please call ahead. They also sell at the
Wednesday night Placerville Farmers Markets during the summer.
Description:
This local 160 acre farm has an amazing history. It is a 150 year old
family farm, established back in 1857. It has been run by the same
family which is now in its 7th generation. They offer fresh fruits
and vegetables that are grown using organic methods. Fresh flowers are
available from July through September. Their pumpkin patch is open in
October. The farm also offers Christmas trees, even year-round!
So for military families looking to celebrate Christmas in the summer,
come and pick one of their Christmas trees. They also operate Irene's
Kitchen, which bakes fresh fruit turnovers in season, jam, apple butter
and tamales (please call ahead). You can also host a wedding or event
at their farm, call for details.
Honey Bear Ranch
2826 Barkley Road, Camino, CA
866-644-3934
Contact:
Certified Organic: Yes, CCOF
certified
Open
to the public: Yes, during the
summer and fall
Description:
This Apple Hill grower sells certified organic apples. Their onsite
restaurant and bake shop does not have any organic options. The Organic
Farmers Market will be held here during the summer and fall.
Indian Creek Farm
Contact:
Certified Organic: No, but they say they practice sustainable farming
Open
to the public: No, but they do sell at the Placerville Farmers Market
Description:
They offer fresh vegetables.
La Clarine Farm
Somerset, CA
530-306-3608
Contact:
Certified Organic: No, but they say they are wholistically grown without chemicals, poisons, and no GMOs
Open
to the public: Yes, call to
inquire
Description:
They raise dairy goats and also have wine grapes, chickens, bees, goat
cheese, goat milk, olives, figs, cherries and herbs.
Mad Dog Mesa
Twin Ridges Road, Coloma, CA
530-642-8187
Contact:
Certified Organic: No, but they use sustainable practices
Open
to the public: No, but they do sell at the Placerville Farmers Market.
Description:
They produce olive oil from the over 3,000 olive trees on their
property. Fruits are also grown on their property. They use
earth-friendly farming practices by conserving water, using only
organic fertilizers, recycling and composting. They do not use and
pesticides or herbicides. They plan on offering a Farm Stay Program in
the future.
Mama Earth Farms
Somerset, CA
Contact:
Certified Organic: No, but they feed
their pastured chickens organic food
Open
to the public: No, but they sell their
eggs at the Placerville Farmers Market on Saturdays.
Description:
Their chickens eat
certified organic sprouted grains, bugs, pasture, and organic fruits
and vegetables.
Marmot Meadows Farm
6740 Hancock Rd, Garden Valley, CA
530-333-1550
Contact:
Certified Organic: No, but they may use sustainable practices, call to verify
Open
to the public: Yes, onsite farm
sales, call to inquire
Description:
They produce fruits and vegetables.
Mellifera Farms
Somerset, CA
Contact: Stan
Certified Organic: No, but they use sustainable practices
Open
to the public: No, but they sell at the Placerville Farmers Market
Description:
Their products are greens, roots, a few fruits and products of the hive.
Owens Acres
2137 Fortuna Mine Road, Placerville, CA
530-626-3587
Contact:
Certified Organic: No, but they use sustainable practices
Open
to the public: Farms visits by appointment only, and they usually sell at the Placerville Farmers Market.
Description: They produce lavender and herbs using sustainable and organic farming methods.
Papa Hanks Skyridge Farm
4761 Skyridge Road, Diamond Springs, CA
530-417-3895
Contact: Janell
Certified Organic: Yes, CCOF
certified
Open
to the public: No but usually
sells at the Placerville Farmers Market
Description:
They have organic blueberries and other produces. They offer a CSA
program with deliveries from Pollock Pines to Folsom, and sell at the farmers markets.
Santa's Acres
2921 Barkley Road, Camino, CA
530-644-2865
Contact: Matthew and Stephanie
Sorenson
Certified Organic: No, but they use sustainable practices
Open
to the public: Yes and they have picnic grounds there too.
Description:
They are starting a new CSA program during the summer of 2008. Call for details or to sign up. They also
have a Christmas tree farm.
Sobon Estate (Shenandoah
Vineyards)
14430 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth, CA
209-245-6554
Contact:
Certified Organic: Yes, CCOF
certified
Open
to the public: Yes, tasting room
is open daily from 9:30pm to 5pm.
Description:
This sustainable and organic winery
farms
125 acres without the use of herbicides, pesticides or chemical
fertilizers. In 2002, their vineyards were certified organic by CCOF
(California Certified Organic Farmers). Sobon conventionally processes
their wines using a minimal amount of added sulfites.
Somerset Gourmet
Somerset, CA
Contact:
Certified Organic: Yes, CCOF
certified
Open
to the public: No, but sells
produce at Noah's Ark Natural Foods
Description:
Owned by Noah's Ark Natural
Foods, they sell their certified organic bulk salad mix and other produce at their store.
They sometimes sell to
restaurants such as Gold Vine Grill, Fairplay Bistro, and Zachary
Jacques.
Thomas Mountain Organic Farm
Corner of Larsen and Hartwick Dr., Camino, CA
530-644-1119
Contact:
Certified Organic: Yes, CCOF
certified
Open
to the public: No, but sells at
the Organic Farmers Market at Honey Bear Ranch.
Description:
They offer certified organic apples and other produce.
Willow Pond Organic Farm
2731 Jacquier Road, Placerville, CA
530-295-8090
Contact: Sherrie Zirkle
Certified Organic: Yes, CCOF
certified
Open
to the public: Usually open to the public during the summer season on Sat. 9am-2pm and Sun. 10am-2pm - I believe they'll
have a roadside stand. They also sell at the Wednesday night farmers market in Placerville.
Description: They produce certified organic apples, peaches and other produce.
Winterhill Farms
321 Main Street, Placerville,
CA
530-626-6369
Contact:
Certified
organic: No, but they have some products that are farmed using organic practices
Open to the
public: Their farm is not open to the public, but they sell their products at their own store on Main Street in downtown Placerville.
Description:
This farm is not certified organic, but they say they use organic
practices and are in the process of transitioning to being
certified organic. Their
store, located downtown, offers local olive
oil, honey, olive/goat soaps and more.
Z & B Ranch
1024 Wallace Road, Placerville, CA
530-622-8923
Contact:
Certified Organic: Yes, GOCA certified
Open
to the public: No, but sells
produce at the Placerville Farmers Market
Description:
They sell a variety of organic fruits and vegetables in season. They
are probably the largest certified organic farm at the Placerville
Farmers Market.
Zoey Farms
Shingle Springs, CA
530-676-4744
Contact:
Certified Organic: No, but they say they grow
natural, pesticide-free produce
Open
to the public: No, but they do
offer a CSA program
Description:
They offer a variety of produce and are currently accepting 2008 summer
season subscriptions.
Have an organic or sustainable farm that is not listed here? Send us an email
and we'll go ahead and add your farm. Please include your farm name,
address if applicable, phone number or email address, whether your farm
is certified organic or not, or if you don't use any sprays or
pesticides, if you are open to the public or where the public can
purchase your produce and include a description. Thanks! |
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