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Local Farmer Spotlight: Farm Stand at Chiatri de Laguna Farm

Wendy has been an instructor for SRJC Sustainable Ag and former Shone Farm organic gardens manager. Please help support our local food producers. 96% of our food is imported into our county per GoLocal.  The Farm Stand at Chiatri de Laguna Farm is open on Saturdays, 10 am – 2pm.   4993 Occidental Rd. https://www.farmtrails.org/business/chiatri-de-laguna-farm/ In …

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“Why Be A Food Farmer” by Shepherd Bliss

Got food security? Sonoma County brings in 96{5fc40a96f14c4a6aa4c2a32569b0a57dcc67c0b31eb04c341474283f11b6cdd2} of all food products in this agriculturally rich county. According to the Sonoma County 2014 Crop Report, published by our Agricultural Commissioner, Tony Linegar, we had a mere 539 acres in vegetables which produced an amazing $12,927,100 of income. That averages out to $23,983.48 per acre! At …

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