Moorpark, Ventura CountyBiodynamic and organic regenerative fruit, veg and meat · Moorpark, Ventura County
4.8 · 203 Google reviews4.8
From 203 Google reviews
Regenerative farming at its finest. Beautiful farm, wonderful staff working hard to make this place a success. We were fortunate to have gotten a tour and it was truly an amazing experience seeing the farm in person. As Oregonians, and small farmers ourselves, the visit gave us a chance to appreciate the work that's done here. Growing food used to be something nearly everyone did with relative ease, or so we may think it was easy. In our current reality, ag is simply a mystery for the majority, and far more challenging because the expectation is food should be as cheap as possible and farms should produce stockpiles of perfect unblemished produce. Fertilizer and science have removed all the challenges. Ah, that's were this place comes in to provide the world with a dose of reality, and a better view of the alternative to big Ag! So cheers Apricot Lane Farm, and thanks for the experience. ❤️👍🥑
Two orders. The first order had signature oils duo (one leaked during transit). Sent a message about the leaked oil… no response. Several weeks have passed since then. Also… first batch of avocados took more than 2 weeks to ripen… even with the usual “tricks” to speed that up. Sent a message about that for tips/recs when 1 week passed without one avocado ready/ripened. Still no response to this day (several Weeks out). Second batch of avocados all ripened in under a week. Better, but Still no response from initial message several weeks ago. Have since canceled the avocado subscription for obvious reasons. Received an email last week for a review. When I clicked the link to review… does not work, no matter how many attempts. This review is coming from a convoluted way with internet search… NOT from their website or the email asking for a review… the link just doesn’t work. Maybe this is all technology issues since the ripe avocados we tried were very good and shipping container was sufficient for travel to most regions. But at the asking price with shipping… it doesn’t make sense for me at this time with all of the issues. Plus… the lack of any customer service for issue is also off putting and final nail in the coffin for mail order form this place at this current time.
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.
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Our family had a great time at books and bagels. It was awesome for them to bring in an offer to read to our kids free of charge. They only ask that you purchased books from them that way they could keep the event going. I thought books would be extremely marked up and we were happy to say that we purchased a book and got the author to sign it for $10. In this is economy is pretty unbelievable. I felt extremely fair to me and was a nice experience. They offered free coffee at entry and you were able to purchase a bagel and a half of avocado for nine dollars. I thought this was more than fair and I understand that they have to make a profit so they can host this event as it was again free. I checked out the rest of the store and they had a lot of items he would expect for a small farm. I highly recommend their books and bagels event for families with children under three. I would also like to point out. They have a small jungle gym for Bigger kids located right next to the storytime area. Our boys were very happy just to run around in the open fields next to the area.
What a terrific experience! Nathan was our guide and was so knowledgeable about regenerative farming. He was able to answer every question I had and everyone else's questions too. The farm was stunning and the animals adorable. I highly recommend taking a rour. I also got some fresh duck eggs and olive oil at their store. YUUM!
I had a lovely time taking the morning tour! The guides were kind and knowledgeable - and they were so patient at answering questions and shared their love for the farm! (Also, it was a delight getting to sample fruits in the beginning.) Thank you! 🩷
Our group of four had a fantastic time at Apricot Lane Farm. I’ve seen the documentary three times, as well as the follow-up on Disney+, so I’m a fan. The day was cool, sunny, with bright blue skies and puffy clouds. Perfect, in other words. All the tour guides were friendly, funny, and knowledgeable. They really take you hither and yon and there is one steep, slippery climb, so if you have mobility issues, it could be challenging. There’s a tram to accommodate people who can’t handle the trail. You can jump on and off throughout the tour. I loved being able to dig my hand into the cold-composting worm bin and see all the wrigglers, smell the intoxicating citrus blossoms, see the swirling fruit basket from Alan’s Overlook, marvel at all the different bird species, and learn that Emma’s granddaughter Itty Bitty is expecting her first litter. It was such a delight to be joined at the end by Molly, who was so open and present with us all, answering our questions with such thoughtfulness, humor and grace. And her sweet son read us a poem he had written about the myriad gifts of an apple core. I bought a variety of citrus (the blood oranges are insane) and a huge bag of arugula, and left the farm feeling nothing but gratitude that such a place exists—and that it’s only a 40-minute drive away.
We LOVED our tour here!!!!! Tickets sell out very very quickly so I recommend getting on the email list for first access. Even if you know nothing about farming and agriculture, this is such a fun way to spend a day. We learned about chicken coops, regenerative farming, soil, worms, produce. The farm is gorgeous and the guides were immensely friendly and informative. The tour is concluded with the opportunity to purchase from their farm stand-- the eggs are awesome!!

