Celebrating 50 years of promoting local agriculture |
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May Along the Farm Trails:
Spring Tour, Mother's Day & More
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Blossoms, Bees & Barnyard Babies:
Register for Our Spring Tour May 6 & 7!
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This weekend, May 6 & 7, is our annual Spring Tour! We have THIRTY stops on the tour, where you can do everything from guided farm tours to special tastings to workshops to cuddling with baby goats and bunnies, and so much more!
There's still time to register! It's easy and free to sign up online. You'll automatically receive an order confirmation via email with the link to the online tour directory, interactive map, and downloadable tour program. Hurry, as some spots require RSVPs.
Pro-tip: Shop for unique, farm-fresh Mother's Day gifts while on the tour!
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TOUR STOPS: Beekind, Bees N Blooms, Bodega Bay Oyster Co., Bodega Pastures, Bohemian Creamery, Casari Farm & Garden, Deep Roots Farm, Emmanuel Farmstead, Farm Barn, Flatbed Farm, Freestone Ranch, Garden Valley Ranch, Goatlandia Farm Animal Sanctuary, Gold Ridge Organic Farms, Hidden Forest Nursery, Horse & Plow, Icssoma Farm, Lala's Jam Bar & Urban Farmstand, Larson Family Winery, Laura's Apples, Live Oak Farm, Manzanita Grove Vineyard, McEvoy Ranch, Monte-Bellaria di California, The Nursery at Emerisa Gardens, Oak Hill Farm, Petaluma Bounty Farm, Poppies & Petals Farm, Redwood Hill Farm-Capracopia, and Tara Firma Farms
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Mother's Day Along the Farm Trails |
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FARM-FRESH BOUQUETS FROM FULL BLOOM FLOWER FARM: Both Full Bloom Flower Farm stands will be open for self-serve and all offerings are up on our website for delivery. Be sure to preorder online asap; these beautiful, field-grown bouquets will sell out! Farm stands open sun-up to sundown. Or gift Mom a 12-week summer flower CSA subscription. Two stands: 9516 Graton Road, Sebastopol; and 3855 Roblar Road, Petaluma; fullbloomflower.com.
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FIELD-GROWN BOUQUETS FROM REDWOOD HILL FARM – CAPRACOPIA: Known for their dairy goats, Redwood Hill Farm – Capracopia also grows an amazing array of cut flowers at their sustainable family farm. For Mother's Day, they'll be offering bouquet of the freshest seasonal blooms. Call (707) 591-3389 or email to order. 5440 Thomas Road Sebastopol, redwoodhillfarm.org.
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HIGH TEA & SOUND BATH AT GARDEN VALLEY RANCH: Garden Valley Ranch is a special place to celebrate Mother's Day weekend. On Saturday, May 13, 11 am to 3 pm, join Blue Moon & Celestial Voice for the Mother's Day Sound Bath; $45. On Sunday, 11 am to 1 pm, enjoy a Mother's Day High Tea in our beautiful garden setting, in partnership with Sonoma Preferred Caterers and Frances Lane Rentals. After your meal, you'll be invited to create your own bouquets from our selection of fresh blooms from the garden. $145, includes gratuity & tax. RSVP online for both. 798 Pepper Road, Petaluma, gardenvalleyranch.com.
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MOTHER'S DAY WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCE AT RUSSIAN RIVER VINEYARDS: There's limited space still available at Russian River Vineyards to celebrate Mother's Day! The Mother's Day Wine & Food Pairing Experience will be available on Sunday, May 14; seatings are still available at 4 pm! Wine Club members: $70 per person. Non-members: $85 per person. Vegetarian option available! Space is limited and reservations are required. RSVP online. 5700 Hwy 116 N, Forestville, russianrivervineyards.com.
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HERB BOX WORKSHOP AT FORNI FARM & NURSERY: Celebrate Mother’s Day at Forni Farm, Sunday, May 14, 11am-1pm, $99. Pick fresh herb plants from our nursery and attend a workshop to plant them in a custom made wooden planter box. Workshop includes maintenance and harvesting instructions. Potted herb box will last for a full season and more! Refreshments included. Email to reserve your spot. 4000 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa, fornifarm.com.
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ART & FLOWER WORKSHOP AT FLATBED FARM: On Saturday, May 13, 10 am to 3 pm, Flatbed Farm has the perfect gift for mom/daughter, aunt, special friend, or anyone wanting to spend a day creating. Join us for a morning session with Jenny from WildPower Floral to create your very own dried floral crown. Followed by a catered lunch by Goodness Gracious, a farm tour with one of our shrub mocktails, and end the day with a floral inspired painting workshop with artist Alex Cole. $300. Tickets online. 13450 Highway 12, Glen Ellen, flatbedfarm.com.
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BOUQUETS & CIDER WITH ZANNAH FARMS AT GOLDEN STATE CIDER: On Saturday May 13, 12 to 2 pm, grab your mom or a friend and head to Golden State Cider's Taproom to learn how to build a beautiful bouquet with Zannah Farms. All tools and flowers provided. Also includes a pint of cider and happy hour. $85. RSVP online. The Barlow, 180 Morris Street, Ste. 150, Sebastopol, drinkgoldenstate.com. |
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MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND AT POPPIES & PETALS FARM: Celebrate Mom at Poppies & Petals Farm, Saturday & Sunday, May 13 & 14. There will be pre-cut flower buckets full of flowers we’ve grown available at our Flower Bar. Our patrons can make a bouquet themselves or we can help with making their arrangement and they can point us towards which flowers and colors they prefer. We’re also offering scones and beverages for a donation to the farm. There will be tables and chairs set up under some shade. $5/admission; $45/mason jar bouquet. RSVP online. 500 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa, poppiesandpetalsfarm.com.
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MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH AT LARSON FAMILY WINERY: Join Larson Family Winery on Mother's Day, May 14, for delicious catered boxed brunches, prepared by Out to Lunch Catering. Brunch will begin at 11 am and last until 1pm. Each Mom will receive a complimentary glass of our Sparkling Rose with her meal, and additional wine can be purchased by the glass or bottle. In addition, our Winemaker, Shane Ryan, will be doing a special barrel tasting for all to enjoy! $45 members/$15 members' kids; $55 nonmembers/$25 for kids. To book, click here, email, or call (707) 938-3031 ext 20. 23355 Millerick Road, Sonoma; larsonfamilywinery.com.
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BLOSSOM & BINE FLOWER CSA SUBSCRIPTION: Treat Mom or the mom figure in your life with a gift subscription to Blossom & Bine's Flower CSA. Choose from 4, 8, or 16 weeks, and enjoy one fresh, hand-tied, artfully arranged mixed bouquet each week of the season for pick up at the farm or other locations. Special offer: a free mini bouquet or dried arrangement with gift certificate with the 8 or 16 week subscription! Sign up online. 2684 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa, blossomandbine.com.
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Farm-Fresh Flowers for Mom
If you're looking for more farm-fresh bouquets, shop for them at local farmers' markets and farm stands: Bees N Blooms, Bohemian Flowers Farmstand, Coyote Family Farm, Flatbed Farm, Front Porch Farm, Healdsburg Farmers' Market, Oak Hill Farm, Petaluma Farmers' Markets, Santa Rosa Community Farmers' Market, Sebastopol Farmers' Market, Singing Frogs Farm, SingleThread Farm, Sunray Farm. Visit FarmTrails.org for more.
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EVENTS AT SONOMA GARDEN PARK: This 6.1-acre sustainable garden is hosting a number of recurrent and one-time events. On Fridays, 12 -3 pm, shop for drought-tolerant and pollinator-friendly plants at their California Native Plants Sale. Their Harvest Market, on Saturdays, 9 am-12 pm, is a great place to pick up produce, flowers, and eggs harvested on-site. On Saturday, May 20, 10 am-12 pm, go to their Sustainable Water Use in the Home Landscape Workshop, presented by Master Gardeners Sharon Mascia and Ellen Scarr, and assisted by Sonoma Ecology Center’s Native Plant Nursery Manager Hannah Aclufi. Free but please RSVP online. Find more great offerings, visiting their calendar of events. 19996 7th St E, Sonoma, https://sonomaecologycenter.org/sonomagardenpark/
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STEMPLE CREEK'S ANNUAL FARM DINNER: Stemple Creek Ranch is excited to announce our annual Farm Dinner on Saturday, May 20, from 5 to 9:30 pm—and what an evening it promises to be! Join us at our beautiful West Marin ranch for a 5-course farm-to-table meal prepared by internationally acclaimed Chef Alan Hsu and his Pomet team using locally sourced ingredients. RSVP online; $199. Tomales, stemplecreek.com.
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SHEEP MEDITATION & GOAT YOGA AT CHARLIE'S ACRES: Charlie's Acres has two fun events coming up. You may have heard of goat yoga, but we're slowing it down a bit and relaxing with sheep meditation, on May 20, 10-11:30 am. Enjoy the sounds of nature and crystal singing bowls as you sit with the rescued sheep residents. On May 21, 10-11:30 am, enjoy the phenomenon of goat yoga. Our yoga instructors will instruct you on poses and posture with the occasional goat distraction. To register for these and other great events, click here. 3201 Napa Road, Sonoma, charliesacres.org.
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SERRES FAMILY NAMED FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR: Congrats to the Serres Family, owners of Farm Trails member Serres Ranch, on being named 2023 Farm Family of the Year by the Sonoma County Farm Bureau! You can celebrate with them and the other award recipients at the Love of the Land event on Thursday, July 27, at The Pavilion at Richard's Grove, 3575 Slusser Road, Windsor. Tickets are on sale May 15; sonomafb.org/love-of-the-land/. |
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Introducing Our Member Spotlight Series |
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This month we are kicking off our new Member Spotlight series as part of our 50th Anniversary celebration. You can find the full Q&As on our new blog, and we'll be including snippets in each newsletter. We hope you enjoy them!
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WENDY KRUPNICK
CHIATRI DE LAGUNA FARM
Ask anyone in the agricultural space in Sonoma County if they know Wendy Krupnick, and the answer will likely be a resounding “Yes!” A longtime resident of the county, Wendy is an environmental activist, seed saver, educator, volunteer, and community builder. She also owns and operates Chiatri de Laguna Farm in Santa Rosa, on the grounds of the former D. Grossi Egg Ranch (a charter member of Farm Trails), and is the volunteer coordinator for Farm Trails’ annual fundraiser, the Gravenstein Apple Fair. Read the interview.
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ALISSA TRINEI
MANZANA PRODUCTS CO. /
NORTH COAST ORGANIC
There has been a resurgence in advocacy for local apples over the past decade, anchored by the last remaining apple cannery in Sonoma County, Manzana Products Company/North Coast Organic in Sebastopol. In this member spotlight, we chat with Alissa Trinei, Sebastopol native, Manzana’s Marketing Director, and longtime Gravenstein Apple Fair volunteer, to understand where the apple industry has been—and where it’s going. Read the interview.
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Farm Trails at the Apple Blossom Parade!
To celebrate our Golden Jubilee anniversary, Farm Trails team got decked out and walked in the Apple Blossom Parade on Saturday, April 29, in downtown Sebastopol! We handed out the 50th Anniversary edition of our iconic Map & Guide and enjoyed a beautiful spring day honoring local apples and our agricultural heritage. Thanks to the Sebastopol Chamber of Commerce for organizing this fun event. (Photos: Lisa Rose Photography)
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Announcing Our 50th Anniversary Map & Guide! |
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Celebrate 50 years of Farm Trails with our commemorative Map & Guide to local farms, ranches, and ag producers. We're thrilled to announce our 2023-2024 edition is available now at member and advertising locations, visitors centers, and airports throughout the county and Greater Bay Area! Or you can order online.
Use it as a companion to our dynamic, searchable website, FarmTrails.org.
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OUR MISSION
We connect the public to Sonoma County farmers and producers to ensure the economic viability of local ag and to instill an appreciation of ag as a vital part of our community.
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FARMS FOREVER!
Thank you for your support
of Sonoma County farms, ranches, producers, and purveyors in our collective mission of preserving
Farms Forever!
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FARM TRAILS STAFF
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Carmen Snyder, Executive Director & Gravenstein Apple Fair Producer
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Ellen Cavalli, Membership & Marketing Manager
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Pam Davis, Gravenstein Apple Fair Operations Manager
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Sophie Haag, Gravenstein Apple Fair Event Coordinator
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Lisa Rose, Photographer
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Christine Margetts, Bookkeeper
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Vince Trotter, President
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Lauren Bowne, Secretary
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Andrea Krout, Treasurer
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Karen Bianchi-Moreda, Director
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Alexandra Fox, Director
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Alan Siegle, Director
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We are grateful for the generous support of our major sponsors. |
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