Marin County Farm-to-Fork Tour

Bay Area Green Tours is very proud to announce our 2nd tour in collaboration with the Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT).

Saturday, May 7th, 2011

9:00 am - 6:30 pm (to/from Berkeley)
9:30 am - 6:00 pm (to/from Larkspur)

Spend a day on beautiful organic farms - surrounded by the lush green hills of Marin county!

~ Meet the farmers & learn about sustainable agriculture and farming
~ Take a tour of the beautiful Red Hill Ranch and County Line Harvest
~ Learn how grass-fed beef and lamb is raised at Stemple Creek Ranch
~ Explore how tomatoes, sweet pepers, eggplants, and more are grown organically at Quetzal Farm
~ Discover local organic treasures and purchase products directly from the farmers
~ Engage in a dialoge about the important work of The Marin Agricultural Land Trust
~ Enjoy stunning views of Marin county with its beautiful spring time wildflowers
~ An exciting and educational day out in the green!

Step aboard! Learn more about this special Farm to Fork Tour of Marin!

Berkeley: Gathering at Gather
Gather Restaurant is designed to inspire the food world to new levels of sustainability. Gather serves seasonal food, carefully sourced and thoughtfully prepared to appeal equally to vegetarians and omnivores, as well as creative organic cocktails and biodynamic wines. The restaurant was created from beautiful reclaimed wood and natural materials. Gather sources from the cheese makers on this tour. If you would like to conclude this great day out with dinner at Gather, please make a reservation in advance to avoid disappointment. Phone: 510 - 809 -0400. Note: we will return to Gather around 6:30 pm, but please allow for some buffer time.

The Farms and Farmers:

Red Hill Ranch & County Line Harvest

Red Hill Ranch, a MALT protected property in Marin, has been in the Dolcini family for generations. At the farm we will see beef cattle, chickens and have a 35 acre land allotted for County Line Harvest. This certified organic farm specializes in greens - from several varieties of lettuce and other specialty greens, to hearty braising greens, to hard-to-find varieties of Italian chicories. They also grow tomatoes, strawberries, basil, onions, beets, fennel, various herbs and edible flowers, among many others! Kitty Dolcini manages a farm stand at the farm where her organic eggs and produce can be found all year long!

Stemple Creek Ranch

Stemple Creek Ranch is a family owned and operated ranch protected by MALT. The Poncia family raise beef and lamb that are both fed an all natural, organic grass and clover diet and are grass finished. None of their animals are subjected to artificial hormones, growth promotants, or antibiotics. The family protects and works with the land that they have by protecting their riparian habitats and resting pastures in between grazings to ensure that the land can bounce back from the wear and tear of the herds.