A handful of farms sell their produce and eggs on or near the farm itself. Some stands are staffed, but many operate on an honor system. Blue Marble Acres Seasonal farmstand, Spring - Fall 6901 Pt.
Check out Marins local compost producers and see how they are closing the loop for agriculture in our county.Marin's lush pastures and cool weather create the perfect environment for raising animals.
Watch this video about pastured poultry and pigs, featuring Clark Summit Farm of Tomales: Chiken City by Kitty Petaluma Pasture-raised chicken eggs Clark Summit Farm Tomales Organic pasture; pastured hogs, broilers and egg-laying chickens Devils Gulch Ranch Nicasio Free-range, milk-fed pork Fallon H...
Nearly 400 acres in Marin are farmed for fruit and vegetables almost all of which are grown organically. Bay area restaurants and consumers continue to prize this local produce, so the upward trend continues for Marin's fruit and vegetable farmers.
The dairy business is a long-standing family tradition in Marin County. In the mid-19th century, Marin produced 25% of the butter in California with an average herd size of only 10-15 cows.
In 2017, nursery crops contributed nearly $250,000 to Marins economy. From native grasses to fruit trees, organic vegetable starts and ornamental flowers, nurseries in Marin provide essential plants for both homeowners and other ag producers.
M.B. Boissevain, Marin's First Farm Advisor Historical Photographs of Marin's Agrarian Roots: 1920-1950 Children's Fiction Calling the Doves/El Canto de Las Palomas by Juan Felipe Herrera Abuela's Weave by O. Casteneda Tops and Bottoms by Janet Stevens Borreguita and the Coyote by V.
4-H Youth Development Program Curicula The free 4-H Curricula contains modules varying from Animal Sciences to Environmental Education to to Science Literacy to Plant Science, Agriculture, and Gardening. There is also an active Marin County 4-H Program with many regional clubs throughout the county.
Occidental Arts & Ecology's School Garden Teacher Training and Support Program OAEC offers a five-day residential summer training which covers an array of techniques focused on the instructional school garden, and its integration into multiple subject areas using experiential learning.
