Category: Farmer Profiles

“EL DORADO GROWN’ – A New Series that Champions our Agricultural Roots and the Perseverance of our Farmers, Growers, and Ranchers   

by Betty Albert A FARMER’S STORY THAT NEEDS TO BE TOLD reprint of 2017 Special to the Democrat The year was 1947.  The place is Pasadena, California.  The people gathered around the bridge table are regulars.  The topic is a regular complaint about the lousy weather, and  the city congestion. It was, as L. G. “Frank” Beals put it… Continue reading “EL DORADO GROWN’ – A New Series that Champions our Agricultural Roots and the Perseverance of our Farmers, Growers, and Ranchers   

THE APPLE HILL™ STORY

    Consult the directories listed in The Gold Nuggets of El Dorado County in this blog for maps, open hours, days, and contact information for over 64 certified producers, 22 of them registered organic. Agriculture in El Dorado County grew after the gold rush. There were about 16 ranchers, mostly pear orchards. In 1958,… Continue reading THE APPLE HILL™ STORY

Seven Grandfathers Farm

  Thirty years ago, Craig Thomas had toiled over a specific French drain for his raspberries, hoping to eliminate any standing water, and improve drainage. It wasn’t about the bees pollinating or the rabbits eating the canes in winter. Soil structure and organic nutrients were not the problem in this meticulously tended garden. Insects and… Continue reading Seven Grandfathers Farm

A Story That Needs To Be Told

The year was 1947. The place is Pasadena, California. The people gathered around the bridge table are regulars. The topic is a regular complaint about the lousy weather, and the city congestion. It was, as L. G. “Frank” Beals put it at the time, “making him sick.” Frank was is one of the gang with… Continue reading A Story That Needs To Be Told

A Farmers Guild for El Dorado Co.

Keven Nowell from 24 Carrot Farm, Placerville, addresses local farmers interested in establishing a Farmers Guild — an agricultural community founded by farmers for farmers. http://www.farmersguild.org. Currently a State-wide community based organization, there are currently 10 Guilds across northern California, connected through events, online social media and by sharing practical resources, farmer to farmer, guild… Continue reading A Farmers Guild for El Dorado Co.

Full Moon Farm

FULL MOON FARM Greg Henry, Stephanie Lewis 3580 Big Cut Rd. Placerville, CA 95667 Visit Full Moon Farm on Facebook A country road takes you up hills and curves to a 32-acre farm nestled in a forest setting that feels far and away from the city just a mile or so back there. Nearby, huge rock… Continue reading Full Moon Farm

Fausel Ranch

FAUSEL RANCH 4881 Hanks Exchange Rd. Placerville, CA 95667 Proprietors: David and Deanna Fausel The Fausel Ranch is listed in California’s Agricultural Heritage Club and received special recognition in 2010 with a plaque in their honor. The ranch’s first year of operation is listed as 1877, but the Fausels were busy long before then. There are two… Continue reading Fausel Ranch