GRAZE at the Fields

Carlsbad Strawberry Company has been growing Strawberries for 4 generations and the experience shows! Our strawberries are the tastiest around, grown with love and passion. We have been in Carlsbad since the 1950’s growing with the city around us, and even seeing Interstate 5 come into being. Dedicating ourselves to giving back to the community, we work with local schools, churches, non-profits and more. When you visit us you are visiting family – we look forward to welcoming you to our Strawberry Fields!

Carrisito Ranch – 4th generation local ranch selling “on the hoof” beef and pork as well as USDA approved beef, pork, lamb, goat and poultry.
The Julian Cider Mill – 4th generation local cider mill – press fresh raw apple cider as well as selling honey, nuts, jams, preserves, and more. 

Daily Blooms is a store dedicated to Helen Daily. Helen’s grandchildren decided to pay tribute to their grandmother by planting 40,000 flowers at their grandparents ranch in De Luz. Fresh lavender, protea, eucalyptus, wax flowers and various fillers. They sell the plants and flowers from Daily Ranch at the store and have other beautiful items for your home. 

At 102 years old, Diamond B Ranch is a sixth-generation cattle ranch in the San Diego Backcountry. They raise high quality beef and poultry and sell direct to consumer.

I am a resident of north county San Diego who fell into farming in 2021 and went through the organic certification process and has been learning methods to manage an organic, sustainable, permaculture farm. We were promoted/showcased as a local farm by the Vallecito’s water district. I hope to expand my permaculture operations and build a 1-acre urban food forest and farm-to-table juice/smoothy/snack concept in Vista, CA.

Edge of Urban Farm is a small family run education and outreach farm located in Vista, North San Diego County. They grow an array of beautiful produce ranging from coffee all the way to stone fruit and avocados. They also do tours and education days at their farm.

Flying F Ranch raises Black Angus Beef and offers whole and half shares to locals of San Diego County. They utilize registered Black Angus genetics to amplify their carcass quality and overall end product. The ranch has been run by the Cauzza family since 1921 on the outskirts of San Diego. The ranch started as a dairy operation and then slowly over time transitioned to only beef cattle.

Blending tradition with delicious produce, Golden Eagle Farm is a tribally owned farm of the Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians. They offer produce at their on-site Farm Store or wholesale to local restaurants and businesses.

Grubb and Nadler Nurseries is a wholesale container nursery providing California appropriate plants to independent garden centers, landscapes, and landscape designers on the West Coast. 

Hilliker’s Ranch Fresh Eggs has been family owned and operated since 1942. Located in Lakeside, Hilliker’s produces cage-free, vegetarian eggs that are sold along with other goods at their storefront. Hilliker’s also sells to stores and restaurants around San Diego County.

Hukama Produce is a family run operation that grows mainly vegetables on 4acres of land in Ramona, California. Established in 2015, Hukama sells its produce mainly at Hillcrest Farmers market, Foodshed Inc, restaurants and nonprofit organizations like Plus box.

J.R. Organics Farm, CCOF certified in 1986, is 100% organic and committed to growing produce in the purest way possible. They are passionate about growing the most delicious organic produce around and sharing it at local farmers markets and in their CSA farm box.

Julian Farm and Orchard is a U-Pick farm and agricultural experience located in Julian. Their farm offers daffodils, berries, flowers, apples, pumpkins, and Christmas trees. They feature activities such as axe throwing, climbing wall, farm animals, an antique tractor-pulled hay ride, straw bale maze, pumpkin patch, Christmas at the farm, and skating rink.

Mellano Farm Stand is a local family farm that grows flowers & produce as well as produces local, raw honey. The farm stand is open Thursday-Sunday to the public and also hosts seasonal family-friendly events such as strawberry and flower u-pick, pumpkin patches, corn maze, and tractor rides throughout the farm. Festivals such as our annual summer Watermelon Festival featuring our famous sweet gem and yellow watermelons has become a favorite, as have kids’ field trips and summer kids’ camps.

As a husband-and-wife team, Mellott Chicken Coops specializes in building and delivering durable walk-in chicken coops. Alongside this, they actively contribute to their family’s cow/calf operation, offering stocker calves to the public for independent raising from their own small herd.

Mountain Meadow Mushroom Farms Inc. is a farm located in the rural area of Escondido in the greater North County San Diego that has been growing mushrooms since 1952. They pride themselves in providing the freshest high-quality product to neighboring grocery stores, restaurants, farmers markets, and direct retail from their farm. They have diversified their product and services to fresh exotic mushroom and growing kits and continue to give away their spent compost to the community!

Olive Hill Greenhouses is a wholesale grower of indoor tropical flowering and foliage plants. Please visit Pigment or the San Diego Botanic Gardens if you are looking to purchase their plants locally.

Quarter Moon Farms is a local Ramona homestead trying to live off the land and looking to share that experience with others. They produce goods including soaps, candles, and fleeces. 

Rancho Corta Madera Inc. manages approximately 15,000 acres of private and federal lands in Pine Valley and Guatay. They manage these lands with cattle through a traditional cow/calf operation and maintain two herds of Raramuri Criollo cows. One herd is bred to black angus bulls and the other is bred to a Raramuri Criollo bull.

Rancho Monte Vista is a 4th generation run citrus and avocado farm in Pauma Valley. Andy Lyall is on the Board of Directors of the San Diego County Farm Bureau and the Upper San Luis Rey Resource Conservation District. 

Resendiz Brothers Protea Growers provides and extensive selection of Protea, Pincushions, Banksia, Kangaroo Paws, Leucadendron, Filler Flowers and Foliages, as well as plants.  Many of their varieties are hybrids – grown only by Resendiz Brothers. They take pride in growing and shipping their own products, while offering warm, friendly and knowledgeable customer service.

Rio Del Rey is a specialty farm growing organic dry heirloom beans of the highest quality using sustainable farming practices. Their goal is to preserve long heritage and bring ancient origins in the Americas to you.

The Flower Fields represents the perfect synthesis of a robust working ranch and regional tourist attraction. Ample parking, an Armstrong Garden Center, special event opportunities, historical information, and floral products are provided to thousands of visitors each year. They can also accommodate guests for events, galas and weddings. Due to the continued benevolence and foresight of the Ecke family, The Flower Fields continues to be a national jewel and an attraction enjoyed for generations.

Cori Pastifico Trattoria “Cori” means heart in Chef/Owner Accursio Lota’s native Sicilian dialect, and at the heart of Cori Pastificio, it’s all about love. The love of authentic, handmade food, shared with friends and family in a convivial atmosphere. The love of warm hospitality, welcoming guests in a casual setting where all can feel comfortable.

Jimbo’s Naturally! primarily offers local organic produce in their 100% organic produce department. In 2023, Jimbo’s purchased over $2.6 million in fresh organic produce from San Diego farms!

Lucky Bolt is a farm to table cafe, bakery and weekly meal prep service. They source ingredients directly from local farms and make everyday food that you’re proud to eat.

SDCM is a rapidly growing company which spans 8 concepts, each with a distinct culinary voice, style and identity. Their concepts include the following nationally acclaimed establishments: Waverly, Kettner Exchange, FIREHOUSE, Camino Riviera, Vin de Syrah, The Grass Skirt, Captain’s Quarters & Devils Dozen. Award-wining Corporate Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski, formerly of Le Cirque 2000, Nobu Matsuhisa Aspen, and Joel Rubuchon at the Mansion in Las Vegas, leads menu development for all six of SDCM’s creative concepts and is responsible for sustaining and elevating culinary offerings for all current and future projects.

Marinade on Main is a farm to table restaurant. Their menu selection is derived from fresh ingredients, local produce and proudly served alongside their favorite Beer and Wine sourced from Ramona and San Diego County.

Mesa Agricola features the best seasonal, local produce and sustainably produced meats and cheeses. Share a table with friends, old & new, celebrating the pleasures of food and farming. Bienvenido a la Mesa!

The Plot restaurant makes delicious, high-quality, and sometimes boundary-pushing food that is completely plant-based. They source from local, regenerative farms as much as possible, and grow much of their produce onsite in their 16 large garden beds and additional planting space. 

Ethos Culinary (Chef Mary Platis) – Culinary Events with local farmers and support of their produce. Edible San Diego (Katie Stokes) – Magazine bringing people together around local food and drink since 2010.

Farm Fresh to You delivers organic produce from local farms directly to your doorstep.

Established in 2007, Feeding San Diego is the leading hunger-relief and food rescue organization in San Diego County and the only Feeding America member in the region.

Healthy Day Partners empowers food insecure individuals and families throughout San Diego County to grow their own food to become less reliant on handouts. They also empower home gardeners to grow extra produce to help end local hunger. Healthy Day Partners also helps SDG&E plant fruit trees in San Diego’s low-income neighborhoods.

The MiraCosta College Horticulture Program is a community college program offering courses and certificate and/or degree opportunities in Landscape/Design Architecture, Sustainable Organic Production, Nursery Management and Production, a Pathway to PCA, Sustainable Landscape Management, Irrigation, Wine and Viticulture.

Mission RCD promotes the conservation of soil, water and other natural resources in San Diego’s North County to ensure a healthy ecosystem and provide economic benefits and quality of life for landowners and the general public. As an independent, non-regulatory Special District, MRCD engages with its community to restore and solve complex habitat, agriculture, water and other environmental challenges. MRCD provides education, technical assistance and resources and works closely with growers and producers on best management practices for healthy soils, sustainable agriculture, invasive weed abatement, water management and climate change adaptation.

Moosa Creek Nursery grows and specializes in over 400 varieties of California native plants- Endemic, rare, super local plants that are drought tolerant, water saving, low maintenance, attract pollinators and create habitat for local wildlife.

Pigment is a houseplant and succulent retailer in San Diego.

San Diego Ag in the Classroom (SDAITC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, was launched in 1996 by agriculturalists wanting to advance ag literacy for students in San Diego County. Its mission is to support and promote the teaching of agriculture, the role it plays in our lives and to encourage careers in agriculture.

The San Diego County Cowbelles are made of up a diverse group of local women who advocate for the local beef industry through Ag in the Classroom, Scholarships, and Beef Outreach events.

If you have ever gone to a farmers’ market, checked out at a grocery store, pumped gas or wondered if that produce was truly organic, you have benefitted from the Dept. of Agriculture, Weights & Measures. While you go about your daily lives, we protect you against the spread of harmful pests, monitor pesticide use, and ensure price accuracy and proper package labeling.

The San Diego County Fair hosts various livestock competitions and an auction of market animals exhibited by local 4H and FFA youth. They work closely with farmers, breeders, and agriculture organizations to promote and highlight the agricultural world.

The San Diego County Water Authority is a wholesale water agency who provides water to agricultural communities through retail agencies.

The San Diego Fishermens’ Working Group represents San Diego fishermen so we may speak with one voice on all matters that affect San Diego commercial fishing.

San Diego County Flower and Plant Association is a trade association of commercial cut flower and potted plant growers and supporting firms in Southern California that was established in 1947. Their mission is to strengthen, advance, and support the floriculture industry in Southern California. 

Affiliated with the Frank Konyn Dairy, the last remaining commercial dairy operation in San Diego County, San Pasqual Valley Soils operates a compost/mulch production operation providing landscapers and farmers a source for soil conditioners, customized soil blends, and aggregates. They are the only source of an organically certified cow manure compost in the region.

Slices of Citrus is a real fruit & vegetable jewelry company founded on sustainability and nature preservation! The owners love nature and all of her beautiful patterns, so they hand slice and paint real fruits & vegetables with an eco-friendly resin to preserve them and turn them into wearable art!

Solana Center for Environmental Innovation envisions a region where all cities collaborate to preserve resources through a closed-loop system that keeps materials out of our landfills and waterways, returns nutrients to our soils, and helps create a systemic change at all levels to address climate crisis. In connection to agriculture, our team offers free assistance in applying to the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Healthy Souls Program (HSP), which provides financial assistance to California farmers, growers, and ranchers for implementation of one or more HSP agricultural management practices to improve soil health.

Specialty Produce is a family owned and operated food service and retail fresh produce and grocery supplier located in San Diego. A premium provider for more than 30 years, Specialty Produce continues to be a leader in service, product quality, and technology.

As part of the agricultural community, the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) helps farmers implement more-efficient growing methods and solve pest management problems. UCCE academics and staff are mobilizing to address the threat of a changing climate. As stewards of the land, they help develop smart water-use strategies, conduct wildfire education, and help preserve natural areas and farmland. 

WM Agri Service Recycling Inc. is the leading producer of composted soil amendment and mulch products in San Diego County. Their local agricultural communities can confidently rely on WM organics for high-quality products designed to improve soil tilth at prices that maximize profit margins. WM Agri Service is committed to providing organic solutions to their agricultural partners throughout San Diego County and their expansive distribution channels and reliable product availability ensures customers will receive deliveries on-time to meet the needs of each growing season. WM Agri Service offers OIM material in operating certified organic farms in California.