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1Apricot Lane FarmMeat, fruit & veg · Moorpark4.8 (203 reviews)The most unique aspect of Apricot Lane Farms is its purposeful integration within an intentionally reawakened ecosystem. The marriage between farm and nature is how we maximize the flavor of the food we grow and regulate the immune system of our land. And ultimately it all starts (and ends, and restarts) with the soil. The relationship between the health of our planet and everything that lives on it is regulated by the stability of microbially diverse soil systems. As John likes to say, “Whether we eat a cow or a carrot, it is only as nutritious as the soil that feeds it.” And healthy soil is built from the top down, which means every decision we make above it matters. In short, this is why ecologically regenerative farming methods that restore biodiversity above and within the soil (cover cropping, compost application, managed grazing, etc.) create some of the most nutrient-dense and flavorful food that only nature can provide. Bringing to life this connection between food and ecosystems has been the guiding vision of Molly and John Chester since the farm was founded in 2011. Today the farm spans 234 acres of countryside in Moorpark, California, just 40 miles north of Los Angeles. We grow more than 200 varieties of fruits and vegetables, and raise cows, sheep, pigs, chickens and ducks on pastures and within our orchards. The farm is Certified Organic (CCOF) and Certified Biodynamic® (Demeter). Several of our restored habitat areas are Certified Wildlife Habitat, and our Holistic Livestock Program is Humane Certified. You can find our seasonal produce at local Farmers Markets and select retailers, where each harvest reflects the health of our soils and the care of our farm team. Please check our website to see where we're selling near you.
2Sunrise Organic FarmsFruit & veg · Buellton4.5 (10 reviews)Sunrise Organic Farm, established in 2015, is a family-owned operation rooted in the Santa Barbara County region of California. Founded by veteran organic farmers Jesus Salas, his son Chuy Salas, and business partner Andrew Gibson, the farm began on a modest 12-acre plot in Carpinteria. Drawing on over five decades of combined organic farming experience, the trio expanded their venture to encompass more than 200 acres across eight locations in the Santa Rita Hills. Their mission centers on producing high-quality, organic fruits and vegetables while maintaining sustainable farming practices. Today, Sunrise farms 240 acres throughout Santa Barbara County and offers more than 270 varieties of produce. Popular items include Nantes carrots, rainbow carrots, strawberries, an array of tomatoes and peppers, many kinds of melons, cucumbers, and a multitude of squashes. Sunrise also offers a full range of greens and head lettuce. Their product is available for collection upon request. Please visit their site for more information.
3StudeBAKER FarmsFruit, veg & eggs · BishopStudeBAKER Farms is a small family run homestead and sourdough bakery on Dixon Lane in Bishop, California. The bread and baked goods are sold from a farm stand built into a restored 1928 Studebaker house car, with pickups on Fridays and Sundays and pre orders taken at least 24 hours ahead. Each loaf carries its own name and label, including Yeastwood original sourdough, Dirty Harry cinnamon swirl, Magnum Force apple sourdough and the High Plains Drifter sourdough cinnamon rolls, alongside jars of strawberry and peach jam and mini carrot cakes. Everything is baked in a home kitchen under an Inyo County cottage food permit. Behind the bakery is a working homestead. The family keeps Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats, chosen for their milk production, and chickens selected for their unusually coloured eggs, and grows heirloom vegetables in beds fed with homemade compost. Fresh eggs and heirloom produce are sold alongside the baking, and every page of the farm's own site carries a standing invitation to get in touch if you want milk or meat.

Apricot Lane Farm
Moorpark · Fruit & veg, butcher4.8 · 203 reviewsThe most unique aspect of Apricot Lane Farms is its purposeful integration within an intentionally reawakened ecosystem. The marriage between farm and nature is how we maximize the flavor of the food we grow and regulate the immune system of our land. And ultimately it all starts (and ends, and restarts) with the soil. The relationship between the health of our planet and everything that lives on it is regulated by the stability of microbially diverse soil systems. As John likes to say, “Whether we eat a cow or a carrot, it is only as nutritious as the soil that feeds it.” And healthy soil is built from the top down, which means every decision we make above it matters. In short, this is why ecologically regenerative farming methods that restore biodiversity above and within the soil (cover cropping, compost application, managed grazing, etc.) create some of the most nutrient-dense and flavorful food that only nature can provide. Bringing to life this connection between food and ecosystems has been the guiding vision of Molly and John Chester since the farm was founded in 2011. Today the farm spans 234 acres of countryside in Moorpark, California, just 40 miles north of Los Angeles. We grow more than 200 varieties of fruits and vegetables, and raise cows, sheep, pigs, chickens and ducks on pastures and within our orchards. The farm is Certified Organic (CCOF) and Certified Biodynamic® (Demeter). Several of our restored habitat areas are Certified Wildlife Habitat, and our Holistic Livestock Program is Humane Certified. You can find our seasonal produce at local Farmers Markets and select retailers, where each harvest reflects the health of our soils and the care of our farm team. Please check our website to see where we're selling near you.
Sunrise Organic Farms
Buellton · Fruit & veg4.5 · 10 reviewsSunrise Organic Farm, established in 2015, is a family-owned operation rooted in the Santa Barbara County region of California. Founded by veteran organic farmers Jesus Salas, his son Chuy Salas, and business partner Andrew Gibson, the farm began on a modest 12-acre plot in Carpinteria. Drawing on over five decades of combined organic farming experience, the trio expanded their venture to encompass more than 200 acres across eight locations in the Santa Rita Hills. Their mission centers on producing high-quality, organic fruits and vegetables while maintaining sustainable farming practices. Today, Sunrise farms 240 acres throughout Santa Barbara County and offers more than 270 varieties of produce. Popular items include Nantes carrots, rainbow carrots, strawberries, an array of tomatoes and peppers, many kinds of melons, cucumbers, and a multitude of squashes. Sunrise also offers a full range of greens and head lettuce. Their product is available for collection upon request. Please visit their site for more information.

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Bishop · Fruit & veg, bakeryStudeBAKER Farms is a small family run homestead and sourdough bakery on Dixon Lane in Bishop, California. The bread and baked goods are sold from a farm stand built into a restored 1928 Studebaker house car, with pickups on Fridays and Sundays and pre orders taken at least 24 hours ahead. Each loaf carries its own name and label, including Yeastwood original sourdough, Dirty Harry cinnamon swirl, Magnum Force apple sourdough and the High Plains Drifter sourdough cinnamon rolls, alongside jars of strawberry and peach jam and mini carrot cakes. Everything is baked in a home kitchen under an Inyo County cottage food permit. Behind the bakery is a working homestead. The family keeps Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats, chosen for their milk production, and chickens selected for their unusually coloured eggs, and grows heirloom vegetables in beds fed with homemade compost. Fresh eggs and heirloom produce are sold alongside the baking, and every page of the farm's own site carries a standing invitation to get in touch if you want milk or meat.

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