News & Happenings — Fair Oaks Ranch
FARMstead ED turns 10, and growing!
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FARMstead ED turns 10, and growing… by Katy Budge FARMstead ED is celebrating its 10th year of connecting local farmers and ranchers with both tourists and townies. Founded by county native Lynette Sonne, the organization promotes on-site, hands-on experiences to educate locals and visitors alike about the often-overlooked importance of agriculture. As early as 2005, Sonne had begun working with county agricultural producers to help raise awareness about locally grown and locally made. But her “a-ha moment” for FARMstead ED came in 2014 while horseback riding on a friend’s ranch. “I realized that I was already telling people...
Giving thanks to all who bring in the bounty!
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We are so fortunate that we have so many wonderful crops & commodities grown here locally for us all to savor & enjoy! Our area has been a buzz with tractors pulling big bins filled to the brim with beautiful grapes from the vineyards, walnut & almond trees being "knocked" for their fruit, olive groves shaken and combed for what will soon become liquid gold and animals harvested for our traditional Thanksgiving feasts. This is THE time...the time that all the fruits of our farmer's labor all year, and results for what Mother Nature delivered, are harvested, picked & gathered, to then be...