Gemperle Orchards

Christine and her brother Erich have been growing almonds since 1999, the year they purchased their farm in Ceres, California. Now, the sibling duo farms 40 acres in Ceres and 92 acres in Gustine. Throughout the last two decades of their farming careers, they have sought to learn more about better farming practices; not just […]

Unruh Farms

Colusa walnut farmer Daniel Unruh has been in the process of transforming the conventional family farm he inherited from his father-in-law into what he intends to be a model for Regenerative Agriculture. It has taken time and effort—and he still uses fertilizers and chemicals in what he believes is an intermediate stage of the process—but […]

Ampelos Cellars

In growing grapes, we believe in taking care of and respecting the environment. Our vineyard needs to be in balance with nature, therefore we made the decision to go 100% sustainable, organic and biodynamic. This means we use all organic farming methods, and a step beyond. We are also the first vineyard in the US […]

Handy Farms

Handy Farms facilitates life for our family, and those who order our product from out little homestead organic farm – the healthiest, most abundant, and diverse life possible on our little farm is our mission!  Then share the harvest with all who desire, and value organic, nutrient-dense food grown regeneratively. Our commitment is soil health. […]

Burroughs Family Farms

Our family aims to produce the cleanest and most delicious foods in a way that protects and enhances the soil, air, water, and the environment in which we live. We work hard to use all resources carefully and wisely and to farm systematically while integrating all aspects of our farming operations. We employ a whole […]

2nd Annual Regenerative Almond Field Day

FEBRUARY 21 – 22, 2023 A two-day learning opportunity to explore regenerative almond farming The Regenerative Almond Field Day convenes together farmers, industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, healthcare managers, funders, activists, educators, students, and others working toward a healthy and truly regenerative food system. Schedule: Tuesday, Feb 21st – Tour Burroughs Family Orchards – Hear from […]

ESRCD SOILS (Stewardship of Irrigated Lands) Center

SOILS (Stewardship of Irrigated Lands) Center; ESRCD’s SOILS Center in Ceres, CA aims to provide education, resources, and technical assistance to our community. This includes but is not limited to farming demonstrations, native plant garden workshops, cooking demonstrations, farm-to-school programs, food & wine tastings, etc.

Cover crops, hedgerows and strategies for improved orchard management

Community Alliance with Family Farmers and Wild Farm Alliance invite you to a field day at Double A Walnuts in Colusa, CA to discuss cover cropping, hedgerows and practices for improved orchard management. We will discuss the benefits and challenges of cover cropping and hedgerows, share experiences around implementing nematode-resistant root systems and improved irrigation […]

Maples Farm

The Center for Land-Based Learning’s Headquarters at Maples Farm is a 30-acre campus that houses new offices, the Best Classroom where they hold in-person classes, and productive farmland and associated infrastructure. Beginning farmers in the Center’s California Farm Academy Farm Business Incubator Program can lease plots of farmland on Maples Farm or in West Sacramento, […]