Raley’s Field Trips on the Farm – Ms. Land
It was such a beautiful day in Brentwood for a field trip! Ms. Land’s class was able to come out for a field trip at First Generation Farmers and learned all about chickens, goats, vermicomposting and how insects are so helpful! From there, her class was...
Concrete California
A Family’s Story of Perseverance To Jean Okuye, nothing is more important than her family and friends. That’s why, in 1980, Jean didn’t hesitate when a sudden death left untended the family farm where her husband Paul was raised. She and Paul immediately...
Mendez River Ranch
Mendez River Ranch is approximately 252 acres of walnut orchards and hay fields. Located in San Joaquin county, it offers unique soils perfect for growing crops. This property was permanently protected by an ag conservation easement with funding provided by USDA...
Williams Farm
Williams Farm is approximately 110 acres of walnut orchards. With this properties prime and unique soils in San Joaquin county, it was perfect for an ag conservation easement. This project closed with funding from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in...
Raley’s Field Trips on the Farm – Ms. Ostlund
What a beautiful day for a field trip! Ms. Ostlund’s class from Garin Elementary had a great time visiting First Generation Farmers – from learning about chickens and goats, even getting to see a 48 hour old kid (baby goat) to learning about compost and so...
CA Growin’ Grapes with Dennis Meisner
Dennis Meisner makes it forever Our friend, and farmer, Dennis Meisner Jr. worked with CFT and the California Department of Conservation to place a conservation easement over his family’s three properties, two of which are adjoining. The easement will forever protect...
Squash, Grape and Tahini Salad
Ingredients 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons sesame tahini 1 small clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 1/2...
Raley’s Field Trips on the Farm – Ms. Agpalo
It was a lovely day in Brentwood out at First Generation Farmers for Ms. Agpalo’s 4th grade field trip. We enjoyed learning about goats, chickens, composting and many different crops. The group then headed to Raley’s to learn all about farm to store,...
Six Farms Connect – a reason to celebrate!
Together, six farms connect and expand farmland conservation. A reason to celebrate! California Farmland Trust (CFT) announces the conservation of six new farms in Merced County. Four adjacent farms have created a large area of closely protected farmland; while nearby...
Easement Closing Celebration
Nearly 220 additional acres of California farmland are now conserved forever, resulting in a total of nearly 16,200 acres administered by CFT. Like-minded farmers worked with CFT to permanently protect their properties through agricultural conservation easements. The...
Cinnamon Roasted Almonds
Are you a planner?! Save this one for the holidays! Quick, easy and delicious. Ingredients: 4 cups almonds 2 cups sugar 1 cup of water 1 tbsp cinnamon Instructions: Add sugar, water, and cinnamon to a skillet. Combine and bring to a boil. Add almonds and reduce heat...
CA Growin’ Almonds with Mike Tanner
Mike Tanner, protecting those CA-grown nuts! FACT: Almonds are California’s top agricultural export and largest tree nut crop in total dollar value and acreage. Almonds also rank as the largest U.S. specialty crop export. This means, California grows 99% of...
CFT Earns National Recognition
California Farmland Trust Earns National Recognition Strong Commitment to Farmland Protection and Conservation Excellence Elk Grove, CA (Sept. 24, 2019) – One thing that unites us as a nation is land: Americans strongly support saving the working farms and ranches...
Sunset Vine Paint & Wine 2019
We can’t think of a better way to appreciate farmland than painting it, while sipping on the fruits of it! It was girls night out, date night, and a whole lot of fun for everyone. What’s not to like about wine, food, and painting the sunset? A big thank you to our...
Kruppa Reed Farm
The Kruppa Reed Farm is located near the little town of Ballico. Surrounded by many other easements, this property is home to almonds and row crops and was permanently protected by an ag conservation easement in...