From eggs and honey, which are available locally year-round, to plant starts, lettuce, strawberries, broccoli, beets, cauliflower, perennial plants, onions and more, are now available. As spring ends and summer begins, more summer produce, such as corn, peppers, beans, tomatoes, peaches, and world-famous Lake County Mountain Pears, will soon be available.
There are many locations around Lake County where you can purchase produce and farm products directly from the farmer, which helps support the entire community and allows you to receive fresh, wholesome, and locally-grown produce.
According to the Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF), farmers today get less than 10 cents of the retail food dollar. Local farmers who sell directly to consumers cut out the many middlemen and get full retail price for their food – which means farm families can afford to stay on the farm here in Lake County, doing the work they love, and residents can help to ensure a local food supply and keep local tax dollars within the county.
The following sources offer Lake County-grown produce for purchase directly from the farmer.
Kelseyville Certified Farmers Market
At Steele Wines, 4350 Thomas Drive, Kelseyville
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. - noon, first Saturday in May through last Saturday in October
www.lakecountyfarmersfinest.org
Friday Nite Farmers Market
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., June 5 - October 16
Redbud Park, 14655 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake
Barbers Country Farm
Registered organic nursery featuring vegetable, herbs, and flower plants in containers. Organic heirloom tomatoes and a variety of organic vegetables in season. Open seven days per week April 15 - June 15; Wednesday - Saturday, June 15 - October. 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., also at the Kelseyville Certified Farmers Market and the Friday Nite Farmers Market.
4680 Clark Drive, Kelseyville, CA 95451
707-349-2518
Barrett Farms
CCOF certified organic, home of Walnut Central, By Cracky It's Jackies Farm Fresh Eggs, and Clucky Plucky Poultry. Certified organic walnuts, chicken eggs, Guinea fowl eggs (seasonal), meat chickens, Guinea fowl, and pheasant. Available at Nature's Bounty in Lakeport, Darling's in Kelseyville, the San Rafael Farmers' Market, St. Helena Farmers' Market, and Napa Downtown Farmers' Market.
PO Box 151, Finley, CA 95433
707- 263-4211
Buffalo Hills 95451
Visitors are welcome anytime to see the buffalo from the road; call ahead to purchase meat.
5120 & 5133 Cole Creek Road, Kelseyville, CA 95451
707-279-2063
Cow Mountain Kiko Goats Home of the Brush Busters
The Brush Buster Goats for fuel load reduction, habitat enhancement, and weed abatement; USDA meats; fresh flowers, herbs, and berries. Willow for basket weaving. Restoration work.
P. O. Box 51, Lakeport, California 95453
707-262-1577
Full Moon Produce Farms
Fresh organic produce available at the Kelseyville Certified Farmers Market and at the farm by appointment.
PO Box 1654, 2000 Smith Lane, Kelseyville, CA 95451
707-245-5779
Glos Glee Garden
Organic fruits, vegetables, herbs, plants;rRaspberries, grapes, figs, pomegranates, nuts, pumpkins, tomatoes, garlic, beans, cucumbers, squash, okra, basil, arugula, red potatoes, and much more. Glos goat milk soap and herbal salves. Available at the Kelseyville Certified Farmers Market.
PO Box 743, Lower Lake, California 95457
707-987-2888
Hanson Ranch
Produce stand and direct sales of several varieties of Lake County pears, dried pears and walnuts. Open 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., August - November.
3360 Merritt Road, Kelseyville, CA 95451
707-279-4761
Hrutkys Egg Ranch
Fresh eggs for sale. See chickens, egg room, chicks when brooding as an educational experience. Open 8:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m., Tuesdays and Saturdays, year round.
2750 Old Hwy 53, Clearlake, CA 95422
707-994-2317
Jaguar Garden Nursery
Annuals, perennials, nursery stock, certified wine grape rootstock, bedding and landscape plants, trees. Available at the Kelseyville Certified Farmers Market and the Friday Nite Farmers Market; call for direct sales.
Lower Lake, CA 95457
707-995-5218
www.lakecountyfarmersfinest.org/jaguar.htm
Leonardis Organics
CCOF certified Organic fruits, vegetables, walnuts, and eggs; call for direct sales year round.
1010 Argonaut Road, Lakeport, CA 95451
707-263-4245
Love Farms
Hay baling and wool spinning; seasonal fruits and vegetables; fresh eggs from happy free-ranging hens. Available at Kelseyville Certified Farmers Market.
8025 Highway 175, Kelseyville, California 95451
707-349-7880
Morgan Valley Produce and Socoras Salsa of Lake County
Pesticide-free heirloom tomatoes, vegetables, melons, herbs, fresh-cut flowers, Socoras Chorizo seasoning, and Lake Countys California State Fair 1st place award winning tomato salsas! Socoras Salsas 16oz. jars are available in mild, spicy, or hot. Available at the Kelseyville Certified Farmers Market and the Friday Nite Farmers Market; call for direct sales.
PO Box 373, Lower Lake, CA 95457
707-994-5043
Renker Farms
Fruits, vegetables, flowers, and agriculture-related gifts and crafts available. Open daily June 15 - November 30, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
2297 Argonaut Road, PO Box 102, Kelseyville, CA 95451
707-279-4409
Seelys Farm Stand
Featuring locally grown fruits including pears, peaches, and apples; large variety of local seasonal produce, fresh cut flowers, pumpkins, gourds, decorative corn and cornstalks; and locally produced products: salsa, honey, jams, jellies, and cheese. Open Memorial Day Weekend - Thanksgiving, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. daily.
80 E Hwy 20, Upper Lake, CA 95485
707-275-0525
Sky Hoyt Specialty Grower
Seasonal produce including onions, garlic, tomatoes, peppers, melons, watermelon, leeks, snap peas, winter squash and more, basil, strawberries, figs, rare fig trees, creamy sorbet, and pesto. Available at the Kelseyville Certified Farmers Market; call for direct sales.
Lakeport, CA 95453
707-279-0859
Yerba Santa Dairy
Award-winning goat cheese hand made from fresh goat milk and without preservatives or additives using vegetarian rennet, high-quality cultures, and organic herbs. Available at the Kelseyville Certified Farmers Market and the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in San Francisco; call for direct sales.
PO Box 1048, Lakeport, CA 95453
707-263-8131
www.cuesa.org/markets/farmers/farm_10.php
Yoxagoi Orchards/The Purple Pear
CCOF certified pears and other produce. Available at the Kelseyville Certified Farmers Market; call for farm stand hours of operation
3545 Soda Bay Road, Lakeport, CA 95453
PO Box 838, Kelseyville, CA 95451
707-279-4949
For a more detailed list of local farms and markets offering fresh Lake County products, contact the Lake County Visitor Information Center at 800-525-3743 or to request a copy of the Lake County Farm Trails Discovery map.