Santa Cruz Local Foods — Producers
Arrowhead Farms – Certified Organic
Since 1983 we have owned and farmed a beautiful parcel in the hills above Corralitos. Originally planted to apples and avocados by Telford Smith, we have added many varieties of citrus, figs, pomegranate, feijoa, avocados, apples, stone fruit and white fir christmas trees. We are CCOF certified and do all the maintenance, harvesting and marketing ourselves and strive to produce the finest local fruit available.
Since 1983 we have owned and farmed a beautiful parcel in the hills above Corralitos. Originally planted to apples and avocados by Telford Smith, we have added many varieties of citrus, figs, pomegranate, feijoa, avocados, apples, stone fruit and white fir christmas trees. We are CCOF certified and do all the maintenance, harvesting and marketing ourselves and strive to produce the finest local fruit available.
Bonanza Springs – Beyond “Organic”, non-mechanized, homestead practices.
We are a small, spring water fed property on Ben Lomond Mountain specializing in unique fruits, vegetables, and artisanal farm products. We use open pollinated organic seed, and continue to care for an historic 60 year old orchard of heirloom varieties. Our special micro-climate promotes diversity and an amazing array of delicious food.
We are a small, spring water fed property on Ben Lomond Mountain specializing in unique fruits, vegetables, and artisanal farm products. We use open pollinated organic seed, and continue to care for an historic 60 year old orchard of heirloom varieties. Our special micro-climate promotes diversity and an amazing array of delicious food.
Claravale Dairy – Raw Dairy
It’s ethically produced. At Claravale Farm we treat our cows with old fashioned kindness and respect. We never use hormones or other substances to artificially increase milk production. Our milk comes in returnable glass bottles which never need to go to the landfill and we use environmentally friendly dairying methods.
It’s ethically produced. At Claravale Farm we treat our cows with old fashioned kindness and respect. We never use hormones or other substances to artificially increase milk production. Our milk comes in returnable glass bottles which never need to go to the landfill and we use environmentally friendly dairying methods.
Coke Farm – Certified Organic
Coke Farm has been producing organically grown fruits and vegetables for over twenty-five years. In 1981, founder Dale Coke was prompted by a doubting conventional farmer, who speculated that strawberries could not be grown organically. Dale planted his first strawberries in August of 1981 on the home ranch near Aromas, California. The plants produced successfully and a local natural foods store became the first Coke Farm customer. Dale started planting more crops and joined the Santa Cruz chapter of C.C.O.F. (California Certified Organic Farmers).
Coke Farm has been producing organically grown fruits and vegetables for over twenty-five years. In 1981, founder Dale Coke was prompted by a doubting conventional farmer, who speculated that strawberries could not be grown organically. Dale planted his first strawberries in August of 1981 on the home ranch near Aromas, California. The plants produced successfully and a local natural foods store became the first Coke Farm customer. Dale started planting more crops and joined the Santa Cruz chapter of C.C.O.F. (California Certified Organic Farmers).
Companion Bakery – Artisanal Baked Goods
Companion Bakers specialize in traditional sourdough breads and artisanal baked goods. Our dream of a small, rustic and traditional style bakery started nearly 4 years ago amongst friends and family, and has since grown to include an ever increasing amount of community support. We bake our goods at Feel Good Foods, home to one of the oldest certified kitchens located in downtown Santa Cruz.
Companion Bakers specialize in traditional sourdough breads and artisanal baked goods. Our dream of a small, rustic and traditional style bakery started nearly 4 years ago amongst friends and family, and has since grown to include an ever increasing amount of community support. We bake our goods at Feel Good Foods, home to one of the oldest certified kitchens located in downtown Santa Cruz.
Crystal Bay – Certified Organic Strawberries and Heirloom Squash
Crystal Bay Farm is a small family farm, open to the public with a beautiful view of Monterey Bay. Located at the corner of San Andreas and Zils rd. 3 miles south of La Selva Beach. We operate a self-serve honor system farm-stand, offer U-Pick berries and a pumpkin patch.
Crystal Bay Farm is a small family farm, open to the public with a beautiful view of Monterey Bay. Located at the corner of San Andreas and Zils rd. 3 miles south of La Selva Beach. We operate a self-serve honor system farm-stand, offer U-Pick berries and a pumpkin patch.
Crystal Creek Farm – Organic, sustainable.
Crystal Creek Farm is a small farm in the foot hills above Santa Cruz (California organic registration #44-00084). We are blessed with some fairly flat land that I have worked organically since 1979. Crystal Creek runs the length of the property but we use magnetically conditioned well water as the source for our drip irrigation system. We are surrounded by wooded hill sides that provide an excellent barrier to most pest problems and a great home to the birds that help with few pest we do have.
Crystal Creek Farm is a small farm in the foot hills above Santa Cruz (California organic registration #44-00084). We are blessed with some fairly flat land that I have worked organically since 1979. Crystal Creek runs the length of the property but we use magnetically conditioned well water as the source for our drip irrigation system. We are surrounded by wooded hill sides that provide an excellent barrier to most pest problems and a great home to the birds that help with few pest we do have.
Douglas Ranch – Pasture Raised Meats
In the Panoche Valley of Central California, Douglas Ranch raises Angus Beef cattle, White Dorper meat sheep, and several varieties of pigs on large natural pastures. The Douglas family is committed to sustainable agriculture and adherence to pure and beyond organic practices. Managed Intensive Grazing assures that the land is naturally fertilized and native grasses thrive.No chemicals, manufactured fertilizers or any unnatural amendments to the land are used. Animals are not treated with hormones, antibiotics or chemical medications
In the Panoche Valley of Central California, Douglas Ranch raises Angus Beef cattle, White Dorper meat sheep, and several varieties of pigs on large natural pastures. The Douglas family is committed to sustainable agriculture and adherence to pure and beyond organic practices. Managed Intensive Grazing assures that the land is naturally fertilized and native grasses thrive.No chemicals, manufactured fertilizers or any unnatural amendments to the land are used. Animals are not treated with hormones, antibiotics or chemical medications
Everrett Family Farm – Pastured Raised Eggs, Certified Organic Produce
Everett Family Farm is a family owned farm specializing in growing and selling only the “best” in organic produce, free-range pastured eggs, flowers, apples, & persimmons. Their row crops produce a wonderful abundance of vegetables, fruits and berries. The farm also has numerous orchards that include persimmons, apples, pomegranates, pears and plums .
Everett Family Farm is a family owned farm specializing in growing and selling only the “best” in organic produce, free-range pastured eggs, flowers, apples, & persimmons. Their row crops produce a wonderful abundance of vegetables, fruits and berries. The farm also has numerous orchards that include persimmons, apples, pomegranates, pears and plums .
Farm House Culture – Certified Organic SauerKrauts!
By making our kraut with only locally sourced and organic ingredients, we’re offering you a unique taste of what flourishes here along the central Pacific coast. Each batch of Farmhouse Culture sauerkraut is made with care, as an authentic expression of the beautiful place where we live. Keeping the ingredients for our krauts close to home helps reduce our carbon footprint. It also helps connect us with a “slow economy” in community with our neighbors. This is food with a face, made by people you can talk to. Got a question about any of our ingredients? We know who’s growing every head of cabbage we use.
By making our kraut with only locally sourced and organic ingredients, we’re offering you a unique taste of what flourishes here along the central Pacific coast. Each batch of Farmhouse Culture sauerkraut is made with care, as an authentic expression of the beautiful place where we live. Keeping the ingredients for our krauts close to home helps reduce our carbon footprint. It also helps connect us with a “slow economy” in community with our neighbors. This is food with a face, made by people you can talk to. Got a question about any of our ingredients? We know who’s growing every head of cabbage we use.
Far West Fungi – Certified Organic
We grow CCOF certified organic specialty mushrooms on an 8 acre site in Moss Landing on a bluff above the Pajaro River.
We grow CCOF certified organic specialty mushrooms on an 8 acre site in Moss Landing on a bluff above the Pajaro River.
Fogline Farm – Fully Integrated Organic Farm
We try to design our agricultural systems to take full advantage of nature’s inherent resilience, beauty and abundance. To the best of our ability, we commit to steward the land in the most ecologically responsible way, and to having our land free of chemical pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and genetically modified organisms. All of our animals are raised on pasture and fed organic feed, and our crops are rotated in order to take advantage of the fertility and pest management the animals provide. We try and manage our farm so every operation on our farm provides a benefit to another, so that our farm uses minimal outside inputs and eliminates most of its waste.
We try to design our agricultural systems to take full advantage of nature’s inherent resilience, beauty and abundance. To the best of our ability, we commit to steward the land in the most ecologically responsible way, and to having our land free of chemical pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and genetically modified organisms. All of our animals are raised on pasture and fed organic feed, and our crops are rotated in order to take advantage of the fertility and pest management the animals provide. We try and manage our farm so every operation on our farm provides a benefit to another, so that our farm uses minimal outside inputs and eliminates most of its waste.
Hain Ranch Organics – Certified Organic
The Hain ranch sits along the Tres Pinos Creek near the hamlet of Tres Pinos, 5 miles south of Hollister on Hwy 25. The 30 acre ranch includes 18 acres of certified organic walnuts, 7 acres of riparian habitat, and a historic home that was built by Paul’s grandfather. A portion of the orchard is planted with perennial grasses that provide green forage for pastured poultry grown in mobile bottomless pens that are moved daily.
The Hain ranch sits along the Tres Pinos Creek near the hamlet of Tres Pinos, 5 miles south of Hollister on Hwy 25. The 30 acre ranch includes 18 acres of certified organic walnuts, 7 acres of riparian habitat, and a historic home that was built by Paul’s grandfather. A portion of the orchard is planted with perennial grasses that provide green forage for pastured poultry grown in mobile bottomless pens that are moved daily.
Happy Boy Farms – Certified Organic
Greg Beccio has been farming organically for more than twenty years. He started Happy Boy Farms in 1996 with the aim of providing the freshest high quality produce to local consumers. The farm is spread over multiple locations in central California, with different soil types and climates, so Greg is able to offer an incredible array of crops year-round, many of which are specialty or heirloom varieties.
Greg Beccio has been farming organically for more than twenty years. He started Happy Boy Farms in 1996 with the aim of providing the freshest high quality produce to local consumers. The farm is spread over multiple locations in central California, with different soil types and climates, so Greg is able to offer an incredible array of crops year-round, many of which are specialty or heirloom varieties.
Kathleen’s Kitchen – Organic Fresh Prepared Meals and Soups
Every day we work directly with organic farmers along California’s Central Coast, which is renowned for its mild year-round growing climate and deep, rich soil. The farmers we work with often harvest produce the same day you place your order. This guarantees the freshest most flavorful foods.
Every day we work directly with organic farmers along California’s Central Coast, which is renowned for its mild year-round growing climate and deep, rich soil. The farmers we work with often harvest produce the same day you place your order. This guarantees the freshest most flavorful foods.
Massa Organics – Certified Organic almonds, rice, and wheat flour.
Massa Organics is a 4th generation California rice farm. In 1997 Greg Massa and family took over the farm. Stewardship of the air, water and land became our primary focus, something we continue to take seriously today. For example, we have installed recirculation systems to reclaim our irrigation water, and do not burn any crop residue. We have planted native oak trees along field borders, and have installed nest boxes for wood ducks, barn owls, American kestrels, and bats. Future plans include the creation of waterfowl and shorebird habitat WITHIN our rice fields–an idea unheard of in rice production today.
Massa Organics is a 4th generation California rice farm. In 1997 Greg Massa and family took over the farm. Stewardship of the air, water and land became our primary focus, something we continue to take seriously today. For example, we have installed recirculation systems to reclaim our irrigation water, and do not burn any crop residue. We have planted native oak trees along field borders, and have installed nest boxes for wood ducks, barn owls, American kestrels, and bats. Future plans include the creation of waterfowl and shorebird habitat WITHIN our rice fields–an idea unheard of in rice production today.
Oils Of the Paicines – Certified Organic Olive Oil
Oils of Paicines is nestled in the foothills of San Benito County, just North of Pinnacles National Monument. Our family carefully nurtures our 100% CERTIFIED ORGANIC Mission olive trees, allowing the olives to ripen slowly. We then hand pick the olives and quickly cold press them to produce an incredibly full-flavored aromatic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. To retain every bit of natural flavor, we do not filter our olive oil. Try our delicious olive oil on salads, pasta, or fresh Italian bread. Buon Appetito!
Oils of Paicines is nestled in the foothills of San Benito County, just North of Pinnacles National Monument. Our family carefully nurtures our 100% CERTIFIED ORGANIC Mission olive trees, allowing the olives to ripen slowly. We then hand pick the olives and quickly cold press them to produce an incredibly full-flavored aromatic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. To retain every bit of natural flavor, we do not filter our olive oil. Try our delicious olive oil on salads, pasta, or fresh Italian bread. Buon Appetito!
Old Adobe Orchard – Certified Organic Avocados and Kiwis
Old Adobe Orchard is located on a ridge above Larkin Valley, just northwest of Watsonville. This orchard has been in our family since the early 1970′s. We grow Bacon and Hass avocados, kiwis, lemons, oranges, pears, feijoas and nine varieties of apples. We are a small farm and we do all of the farming ourselves.
Old Adobe Orchard is located on a ridge above Larkin Valley, just northwest of Watsonville. This orchard has been in our family since the early 1970′s. We grow Bacon and Hass avocados, kiwis, lemons, oranges, pears, feijoas and nine varieties of apples. We are a small farm and we do all of the farming ourselves.
Pacific Crest Apiaies – The finest of local honey.
Over 60 years ago, Ed Mumm, Sr. tended his first beehive. Having so many years’ experience might constitute an award for “hanging in there” through thick ‘n thin.
Over 60 years ago, Ed Mumm, Sr. tended his first beehive. Having so many years’ experience might constitute an award for “hanging in there” through thick ‘n thin.
For Ed, these days, tending honeybees is like breathing: it just occurs naturally.Of course he does have a schedule, sort of. His schedule doesn’t necessarily include any calendar of the “whens” or “wheres” of keeping our honeybees. I guess you could say that his special schedule is in his heart and soul: it’s a part of his spirit.
Paicines Ranch – Grass Fed Beef
Historic Paicines Ranch, located in the picturesque Cienega Valley just south of Hollister, offers year ’round availability of grass-fed/grass-finished beef and lamb . Paicines Ranch has been a working cattle ranch since the 1840′s. We are committed to preserving its resources, both natural and man-made, for the benefit of future generations.
Historic Paicines Ranch, located in the picturesque Cienega Valley just south of Hollister, offers year ’round availability of grass-fed/grass-finished beef and lamb . Paicines Ranch has been a working cattle ranch since the 1840′s. We are committed to preserving its resources, both natural and man-made, for the benefit of future generations.
Serendipity Saucy Spreads – We do amazing things with fruit!
Everything about our company has been created by us, from our packaging design and website to the tasty recipes for each of our products. Our saucy spreads feature luscious fruits picked at the peak of ripeness to insure maximum flavor and freshness. And we never use fruit that is under or over ripe! We invite to try our unique flavors and hope you will enjoy them as much as we do.
Everything about our company has been created by us, from our packaging design and website to the tasty recipes for each of our products. Our saucy spreads feature luscious fruits picked at the peak of ripeness to insure maximum flavor and freshness. And we never use fruit that is under or over ripe! We invite to try our unique flavors and hope you will enjoy them as much as we do.
Snyders Honey – Raw Unfiltered Honies
Bill and Ann do not chemically treat their beehives for the varroa mite, perhaps the most significant apiary pest. Instead, they have employed various methods to prevent the mite from harming their bees, including Integrated Pest Management (I.P.M.) techniques such as screened hive bottoms, natural essential oils and, most importantly, breeding their bees to be mite-tolerant. Essential oil treatment is applied once a year after all honey has been extracted; this generally takes place in the autumn before the bees ‘retire’ for the winter.
Bill and Ann do not chemically treat their beehives for the varroa mite, perhaps the most significant apiary pest. Instead, they have employed various methods to prevent the mite from harming their bees, including Integrated Pest Management (I.P.M.) techniques such as screened hive bottoms, natural essential oils and, most importantly, breeding their bees to be mite-tolerant. Essential oil treatment is applied once a year after all honey has been extracted; this generally takes place in the autumn before the bees ‘retire’ for the winter.
Sprout’s Garden – Urban homestead farm!
SantaCruzLocalFoods.Com’s very own farm run by Noah & Eleanor — Organic methods, of course, but no certification. Loads of compost, weeding by hand, lots of love! Right here in town on the upper west side on the land of Tres Ojos de Agua.
SantaCruzLocalFoods.Com’s very own farm run by Noah & Eleanor — Organic methods, of course, but no certification. Loads of compost, weeding by hand, lots of love! Right here in town on the upper west side on the land of Tres Ojos de Agua.
St. Benoit Yogurt – Artisinal French Organic Cream-top Yogurts
Saint Benoît Yogurt is a natural product from Sonoma county, California. Our organic yogurts are handcrafted in small batches. Their unique, smooth, creamy flavor begins with the wholesome Jersey milk we use.
Saint Benoît Yogurt is a natural product from Sonoma county, California. Our organic yogurts are handcrafted in small batches. Their unique, smooth, creamy flavor begins with the wholesome Jersey milk we use.
The founders of Saint Benoît Yogurt, Benoît and David de Korsak, grew up in France and brought with them to California the concept of terroir, or food of a place, which reflects the character of the land from which it came.
Straus Family Creamery – Organic Creamery
Straus Family Creamery is a small, family-owned, organic creamery which produces milk, ice cream, yogurt, and butter with milk sourced from our own dairy and from two other local, family dairies. Our cows graze in our fields from Spring through Fall (when the rains stop). Each cow has over 2 acres of pasture to roam. During the Winter the cows are kept in an open-sided barn that allows them to move around or sleep in individual clean beds. Keeping the cows inside during the wet winter months keeps the fields from eroding and the cows from getting soil-borne infections or injuries from slippery conditions.
Straus Family Creamery is a small, family-owned, organic creamery which produces milk, ice cream, yogurt, and butter with milk sourced from our own dairy and from two other local, family dairies. Our cows graze in our fields from Spring through Fall (when the rains stop). Each cow has over 2 acres of pasture to roam. During the Winter the cows are kept in an open-sided barn that allows them to move around or sleep in individual clean beds. Keeping the cows inside during the wet winter months keeps the fields from eroding and the cows from getting soil-borne infections or injuries from slippery conditions.
