Name and County Listing by Educational Experience : historical exhibits
Businesses sorted by county.
Olivina
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CountyAlameda
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Activities
Olive oil tasting, tours of Olive Mill, tours of olive orchard, educational discussion of olive oil and history of Olivina.
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Products
Six culitvars of olive oil in two sizes of bottles, along with some gift sets and vinegars.
J & K Smith Family Farms
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CountyContra Costa
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ActivitiesN / A
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Products
Heirloom tomatoes, vegetables, fruit, Pumpkin Patch, Christmas trees, honey
Forest Home Farms Historic Park
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CountyContra Costa
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Activities
self-guided tour of historic farm site, docent led historic house museum tour antique tractor/equipment barn. Sheep Dog demonstrations, gift shop
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ProductsN / A
Wakamatsu Farm
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CountyEl Dorado
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Activities
Historical site of the Wakamatsu Tea & Silk Farm colony in 1869, registered National & State historical landmark, site of first Japanese settlement in USA, trained docents lead public and private tours of this property.
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Products
Organic produce and sustainable animal products offered by 2 farming operations that lease land from the ARC
Fleming Jones Homestead B&B
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CountyEl Dorado
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Activities
A Bed & Breakfast Inn in the Apple Hill (Camino USGS District) centrally located to El Dorado Wineries. Champion miniature horses, a small vineyard and fruit orchard where fresh grown products grace our breakfast table laden with gourmet treats for the foodie.
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Products
Gourmet breakfasts, evening treats, comfortable rooms in an 1883 farm house with personal concierge service and as much or as little participatory experience one wants with our miniature horses.
American Whitewater Expeditions
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CountyEl Dorado
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ActivitiesN / A
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Products
AWE River Store. River rafting trips on the South, Middle & North Forks of American River. In-ground swimming pool, stocked fishing pond, volleyball, horseshoes.
Hillcrest Tree Farm
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CountyFresno
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ActivitiesN / A
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Products
Pumpkins, Christmas trees. Live steam train rides
Simonian Farms
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CountyFresno
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Activities
Farm stand
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ProductsN / A
Plants by Mel
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CountyGlenn
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Activities
Honor-basis farm stand, simple living with nutritional health cooking classes, gardening
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Products
Fresh vegetables September thru May, fruit May thru November, baked goods
FARM SMART
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CountyImperial
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Activities
FARM SMART is an agricultural and natural resources outreach program featuring the unique aspects of Imperial Valley agriculture. The program includes a classroom presentation, research field tour, produce harvesting.
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Products
Adults: "Top 10 Crops of Imperial Valley"
School Programs: Alfalfa: Ice Cream in the Making -- Fall Festival -- Vege-Ventures -- Insects! All programs include haywagon research farm tour and produce harvesting.
Rainbow Pack Outfitters
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CountyInyo
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ActivitiesN / A
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Products
Horseback riding, trail rides, camping, historical exhibit
China Ranch Dates
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CountyInyo
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ActivitiesN / A
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Products
Sept. - Dec, watch and purchase as fresh dates are harvested. Dates, dried fruits & nuts. Fresh date bread and cookies baked daily. Birding, canyon and hiking
Rankin Ranch
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CountyKern
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Activities
All Inclusive Ranch Stay, horseback riding, square dancing, lodging, children's program, hay wagon rides, pool tournaments, and much more
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Products
beef, honey, goat milk soap
Eleven Roses Ranch
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CountyLake
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ActivitiesN / A
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Products
Historic family ranch settled in 1883 that is still aworking cattle and hay ranch. Abundant flora and fauna. Mule-drawn wagon tour. Complete Chuck Wagon BB-Q. Very senior friendly. Photographs of ranch, T-shirts and hats with ranch logo available.
Cal Poly Pomona Farm Store
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CountyLos Angeles
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Activities
The Farm Store is part of the AGRIscapes complex which includes a large farming operation, green houses, retail store, visitor center and petting farm. Group field trips and tours are also available. Contact Brenda Orozco at (909) 869-6722.
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Products
Cal Poly Pomona produced citrus, avocados, melons, berries, vegetables, and plants. U-Pick strawberries in the spring (weather permitting) and tons of pumpkins in the fall.
Marin French Cheese Company
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CountyMarin
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Activities
Marin French is open to the public every day for picnics, to learn about cheesemaking and to purchase locally made products and picnic items in our retail shop.
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Products
Varieties of cheeses made by Marin French and neighboring dairy producers. Salads, sandwiches and beverages for picnics on the grounds.
Okuye Farm Homestay
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CountyMerced
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ActivitiesN / A
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Products
Almond farm in Japanese-American community
Romero Overlook Visitor's Center
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CountyMerced
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ActivitiesN / A
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Products
Visitor's center
Monterey County Agricultural & Rural Life Museum
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CountyMonterey
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Activities
Agricultural & Rural Life Museum. Gift shop, 19 century school house, 19th century ranch house, 19th century working blacksmith shop, 19th century train depot, irrigation museum, educational garden, history of agriculture exhibits, extensive antique farm equipment collection both running and stationary.
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ProductsN / A
Ag Venture Tours & Consulting
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CountyMonterey
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Activities
Wine tasting tours visit the Monterey and Santa Cruz wine countries, agricultural tours feature the Salinas and Pajaro Valleys, sightseeing/local history tours (Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Carmel or Big Sur), wine tasting and agricultural education lectures, gourmet cooking classes, beer tasting, chocolate tasting, olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting, farmers market tours, local attractions, shopping, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, whale watching, kayaking, mountain biking, nature hikes
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Products
Education tours of the Monterey Bay region and agricultural consulting.
Rocking 7 Ranch
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CountyMonterey
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Activities
Visitors to come and get a first hand feel of raising animals and different variety of birds. Also, experience being in a rural setting and able to see many types of wildlife in the area.
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ProductsN / A
Altamura Winery, Visitor Center, Ranch and Family Farm
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CountyNapa
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Activities
Wine, food, vineyard and agricultural information. Family farm operation promoting Napa Valley agriculture. Raising of animals and crops for food and education. Visits, wine tasting and tours by appointment.
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Products
Wine and vineyard related items
Rustridge Ranch & Winery
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CountyNapa
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ActivitiesN / A
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ProductsHorse breeding and training. Bed & Breakfast, vineyard.
Napa Valley Museum
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CountyNapa
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ActivitiesN / A
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ProductsMuseum exhibits, heritage/ag museum, historical exhibits
BROADFORK & Friends Collective
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CountyPlumas
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Activities
During the growing season we offer food boxes, Farmer's Markets, work parties, and outdoor events.
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ProductsN / A
The Wickerd Farm
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CountyRiverside
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ActivitiesN / A
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Products
Pumpkins, honey, Christmas trees. Seasonal Farmers Market call to see if it's in progress.
Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District
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CountyRiverside
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Activities
tours of sustainable agriculture
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ProductsN / A
Stone Soup Farm & Heritage Orchard
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CountySan Bernardino
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Activities
There is something wonderful about farm living and that's why at Stone Soup Farm, we engage in preserving a heritage community through heirloom growing, historical educational programs and artisan workshops.
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Products
apples
blackberries
pumpkins
Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center
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CountySan Diego
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Activities
Beautiful organic small farm and historic Victorian home includes educational kitchen, garden, chicken coop, and composting.
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ProductsN / A
Protea Farms of California
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CountySan Diego
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Activities
We take clients to beautiful private gardens/botanical gardens and Nursery tours in San Diego Co. By reservations
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Products
Clients have options of purchasing cut flowers and nursery plants from this tour
Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures
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CountySan Diego
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Activities
Educational and hands-on field trips for ag, living history, and survival workshops.
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ProductsN / A
Hatfield Creek Winery
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CountySan Diego
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Activities
Winery, tasting room, tours, education
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Products
Wine
Brooking Vineyards
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CountySan Diego
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Activities
Tours and wine tastings. Our estate wines are 100% grown, crafted, aged, and bottled here on our estate. We specialize in the historic wine styles of San Diego County. In the 1800's San Diego County was famous for it's Port and Sherry style wines. Come by and learn about this forgotten history
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Products
Historic fortified wine styles of San Diego County, including:
California Mission Angelica
Estate Tempranillo Angelica
Estate Muscat Canelli
California Garden Tours
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CountySan Diego
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Activities
We conduct garden & farms tours throughout San Diego County from Spring through Fall
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Products
Cut flowers and plants, a horticultural experience for all
The Flower Fields
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CountySan Diego
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Activities
Working 50+acres ranunculas farm, with specialty gardens, special events. For information on our school education, group tour reservation call 760-930-9123 x118. Walking paths around 50+ acres of ranunculas. A working farm.
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Products
Fresh cut ranunculas bouquets, olive oil and u-pick blueberries
Lake Sutherland Farms
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CountySan Diego
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ActivitiesN / A
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ProductsU-pick blackberries and rasberries
Forgotten Barrel(formerly Ferrara Winery)
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CountySan Diego
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Activities
Forgotten Barrel now occupies the former Ferrara Winery, which was designated a California historic point of interest in the late 1970’s and a historic site by the city of Escondido in 1989. The winery, was established in 1886 as one of San Diego county and Southern California’s first vineyards.
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Products
Wines produced in our Napa Valley facility as well as wines crafted in our Southern California Winery, located in Escondido. Grapes sourced from Napa, Sonoma, Central California and San Diego.
San Joaquin County Historical Museum
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CountySan Joaquin
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ActivitiesN / A
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ProductsHeritage museum with new Ag Equipment Center. Events: April-Legends of California, Wine Auction & Dinner. May-Springtime on the Farm, a family event, active participation, demonstrations, food, rides.
Lodi Wine & Visitor Center
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CountySan Joaquin
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ActivitiesN / A
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Products
Wine tasting, wine displays and programs, retail boutique, historical information
Enterprise Program
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CountySan Luis Obispo
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ActivitiesN / A
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ProductsA variety of crops including citrus and avocados
Bar B6 Ranch (B6) Bitterwater Land & Cattle Co.
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CountySan Luis Obispo
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Activities
Working authentic cattle ranch demonstrating real life ranching skills in conjunction with CA Dept of Fish & Game's PLM program
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ProductsBarB6 Hunting club providing hunting of Tule elk,wild hog, and upland game. Historic Ranch tours for groups; Natural Resource Management tours for groups
Carriage Vineyards
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CountySan Luis Obispo
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ActivitiesN / A
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ProductsOlive orchards, vineyards, cattle and horses, collection in large carriage house of carriages, carriage rides. B&B.
Harris Stage Lines
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CountySan Luis Obispo
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ActivitiesN / A
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ProductsHorse driving, training, & entertainment ranch, Training, lessons & clinics. Childrens events, horse drawn vehicles & rentals. Events & parties. Bus groups welcome.
The WineYard at Steinbeck Vineyards
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CountySan Luis Obispo
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ActivitiesN / A
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Products
Wine education via the vineyard. Six generation family farmers discuss sustainable wine growing. Jeep tour of 500 acres included. 2 hours
Lazy Arrow Adventures
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CountySan Luis Obispo
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Activities
Hands on working ranch experience, guest cabins, camping, exotic animal tours and animal feeding for groups, family reunions,heirloom garden, pick up chicken eggs, weddings, stage for outdoor music and dances.
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Products
Heirloom vegetables, chicken eggs,
Rancho Palomino Santa Barbara
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CountySanta Barbara
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Activities
Camping, Birthdays, Events, Gatherings, Chef services, Art, Archery Lessons, Horseback riding, Archery Range, Fresh Fruit and Eggs, Kids and adult programs and workshops. Summer, And other holiday fun, Farming, Agriculture,
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Products
Limes, lemons, pomegranates, persimmons, eggs, seasonal fruit and Veggies, Chicken, Turkey, Ham when available.
SZ Ranch
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CountySanta Barbara
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Activities
Ranch tours, horseback riding, pumpkin patch, hay maze, haunted barn maze, My town with western old-style jail, post office - open for visits, available for outdoor events
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Products
We do Weddings, Parties, Relax in the Country with breath-taking views, hiking, horseback riding, campfires, ATV riding
The Price Ranch
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CountySanta Barbara
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ActivitiesN / A
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ProductsOld Dairy Farm, 1890 Victorian house, 1859 Adobe. Films (Movies and Photo shoots). Weddings, roundups, farm-stays
Return To Freedom, American Wild Horse Sanctuary
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CountySanta Barbara
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Activities
Return to Freedom is dedicated to preserving the freedom, diversity and habitat of America's wild horses through sanctuary, education and conservation, while enriching the human spirit through direct experience with the natural world.
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Products
Sanctuary Tours (the most basic of our tours) Wild Horse Walks (hiking into the hills to observe wild horse herd behavior and social dynamics) Kid's Days (focusing on ranch activities) Photo Safaris (for professionals and amateurs: capturing herd behaviors on camera). We also offer the sanctuary as a venue for clinics and special events
La Purisima Mission State Historic Park
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CountySanta Barbara
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ActivitiesN / A
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Products
Living history programs, hiking, horseback riding, tours, game and wildlife preserve
Casa de Fruta
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CountySanta Clara
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ActivitiesN / A
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Products
Fresh fruit and vegetable stand, gift shop, wine tasting, deli, candy factory and bakery, 24 hour restaurant. Old farm equipment. Miniature train rides. Pumpkin patch. Farm animals, field trips.
Patchen California
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CountySanta Clara
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ActivitiesN / A
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ProductsChristmas tree farm. Holiday wreaths made daily. Hand made gifts. Firewood. Free pinecones and boughs. Free hot mulled cider. Patchen is one of the five "Ghost Towns of the Santa Cruz Mountains". Tours and picnic area. DSL available.
Swanton Berry Farm
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CountySanta Cruz
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ActivitiesFarm stand open year round. Group farm tours can be scheduled upon request. Strawberry U-pick open 7 days per week, subject to availability (generally May-Oct). Olallieberry and Blackberry U-pick open 7 days per week, subject to availability (generally mid-June to late July).
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ProductsFresh strawberries, olallieberries, blackberries, artichokes, peas, broccoli, cauliflower, and kiwis in season. Jam and bakery treats.
Agricultural History Project
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CountySanta Cruz
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ActivitiesN / A
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ProductsAgricultural museum and gift shop
Nash Ranch
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CountyShasta
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Activities
October Pumpkin Patch with Corn Maze and Haunted House. Antique Tractor Show second weekend October.
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Products
Pumpkin patch products include U-pick pumpkins and farm stand pumpkins, winter squash, gourds, decorative corn, bird seed millet, mini straw bales. Additional farm products include oat hay, barley grain, millet and lambs.
Scott River Ranch, LLC
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CountySiskiyou
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Activities
Here at Scott River Ranch, LLC we want to be your own personal farmer giving you a connection to our land and way of life. We current sell our Organic GrassFed and Finished Beef via Farmers Markets, online, local delivery and at the ranch. We also host ranch tours, private events and public events. Our Ranch is preserved by Siskiyou Land Trust and the entire ranch is certified organic. We are also the largest salmon safe ranch in country. We invite you to contact us via phone or email to learn more about the ranch and what we offer.
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Products
Organic Grass-fed and finished beef
Suisun Valley Vintners and Growers Association
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CountySolano
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Activities
Wine tasting, fresh farm direct vegetable and fruit shopping, winery tours, pumpkin patch childres entertainment, wine and chocolate tastings, top notch dining in the valley and much more.
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Products
Varied at existing vendor sites
Slow Foods Solano: Solano County Local Food Producers
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CountySolano
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ActivitiesN / A
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ProductsN / A
Rush Ranch
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CountySolano
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ActivitiesN / A
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Products
Small meeting room
Luther Burbank Home & Gardens
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CountySonoma
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ActivitiesN / A
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ProductsGardens and museum. Plant cart, plant sales year-round.
Benziger Winery & Wine Tours
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CountySonoma
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Activities
Join us for a Sonoma wine tour! Enjoy a close-up look at our Biodynamic vineyards, visit the fermentation facility, crush pad, and explore our barrel caves. The wine tour is approximately 45-minutes, including a special tasting of our Biodynamic and other award-winning wines.
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ProductsN / A
Artful Arrangements
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CountySonoma
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Activities
The tour: wood splitting, brush chipping, chickens, the Gardens and Amphitheater. Pass through The Portal of Time, a 12' diameter symbolic art installation, representing passage of time, from past into future. Visit Gift Shop & open Art Studio. See displays on Trellis Making, Secret Rock Writing.
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Products
Plant arrangements. Native trees.
Luther Burbank's Experiment Farm
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CountySonoma
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Activities
Self-guided tours available. Docent-led tours by appointment, 707-829-6711.
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Products
In the nursery are plants introduced by Luther Burbank (1849-1926) and other ornamentals, fruit trees for sale. The cottage museum offers home-made preserves in the gift shop.
Oakdale Cowboy Museum
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CountyStanislaus
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ActivitiesN / A
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Products
Ranching implements and memorabilia from pioneer ranching families. Also recognizes world champion rodeo cowboys who hailed from Oakdale, "cowboy capital of the world".
Hughson Fruit & Nut Festival
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CountyStanislaus
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ActivitiesN / A
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Products
Farmers market and samples of the valley's products
Coffee Creek Ranch
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CountyTrinity
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Activities
All-inclusive ranch: meals, cabins, horseback riding, fly-fishing, gold panning, summer children's program, archery, rifle range, trap shooting, pack trips, hunting in season, line dancing, talent show, bonfires & More!
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Products
Restaurant meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, Beer & Wine bar
Heritage Complex
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CountyTulare
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ActivitiesN / A
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Products
World class agriculture education experience, antique tractor museum, multi-media theater, banquet hall
Wicky-Up Ranch Bed & Breakfast
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CountyTulare
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ActivitiesN / A
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ProductsBed & Breakfast, orangewood carvings
McKellar Family Farms
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CountyTulare
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Activities
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of a working citrus farm. You'll learn about citrus farming techniques such as irrigation, frost protection, and the picking and packing process! Experience the fresh taste of California citrus by hand picking your own oranges! Admission is $5, reservations required.
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Products
We don't have any product available for sale; however, guests will get to pick their own oranges to take home.
Cedar Ridge Apple Ranch LLC / Indigeny Reserve
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CountyTuolumne
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Activities
Tasting Room, gift shop, tours, picnic area, hiking, photo opportunities, large lawns to play on and other seasonal activities.
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Products
Hard apple cider, brandy, vodka, apples, pumpkins in season
Historic Oakdale Ranch
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CountyYolo
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Activities
By appointment only, event venue.
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Products
Weddings/Receptions in the walnut orchard, along the stocked fish pond, or at the gazebo. We also allow guests to view historical buildings on the farm.
California Agriculture Museum
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CountyYolo
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Activities
Museum, tours, visit, events
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Products
Admission, tours, events
Yolo County Historical Museum (Gibson House)
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CountyYolo
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Activities
The main themes of the museum are the establishment and development of farming and ranching in Yolo County, as shown through the life and work of William Byas Gibson and his family. The Gibson House is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
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Products
Local history books, locally made crafts
Oregon House Farm Store/High Sierra Beef, Inc.
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CountyYuba
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Activities
Wildflower tours in the spring. Farm tours yearly by appointment. Pumpkin planting and harvesting for children in the Spring and Fall.
Photography tours. Foothill Fiber Guild Events. Wine and Olive Oil Tastings by local wineries and orchards. Historical "Yuba Room" is part of the historical barn that houses the Oregon House Farm Store where Yuba County history is showcased. -
Products
High Sierra Grass-Fed Beef, Poultry,eggs, locally raised farm honey, seasonal fruits and vegetables, lamb, pork, turkeys, local olive oils, lavender products, herbal products, garden vegetable starts. Most products are CCOF certified