NICE, Calif. – The public and Lake County Community Co-op members alike are invited to meet at Ceago Vinegarden in Nice to get a firsthand look at their natural methods of food production and viticulture – known as biodynamics – used there.

The tour will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 14, at Ceago, 5115 E. Highway 20, Nice.

At Ceago, they recognize the basic principles at work in nature to create and maintain unique, self-sustaining farm ecosystems.

The co-op will be given a tour and firsthand look at what’s being put into practice at this forward thinking, community-minded establishment.

This educational and fun, show-and-tell event is free. No reservations required.

Biodynamic farming techniques utilize the vineyard’s natural resources to cultivate the highest quality grapes by building and maintaining soil fertility through composting and crop rotation as well as non-use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers or genetically modified organisms.

On the tour visitors will learn about Ceago’s lavender harvest, its plant diversity and take a walk on the pier to learn about the use of the lake water.

They'll observe the bat house, the sheep and chickens and learn about their role in the production of compost, and also visit and learn about the “tea tower” and the homeopathic sprays produced there.

One of the LCCC’s goals is to educate Lake County residents on how to live more healthfully and sustainably by keeping it local.

Don’t miss this unique chance to learn from these local experts on biodynamics and see how the principles Ceago is using on its land can be learned and used in other parts of the county far and wide. Carpooling with friends and neighbors is encouraged for this one-of-a-kind opportunity.

For more information, contact Lori Patotzka at 707-994-1618.

Celebrating over three years in community, the Lake County Community Co-op (LCCC) envisions cultivating an evolving community by nurturing values of social, economic and environmental responsibility.

Member input and participation is encouraged for the continued success of its co-creation.

The LCCC supports and enhances the local food system while providing a forum for community activities.

For more information about the co-op or to become a member of the LCCC, follow the links at http://lakeco-op.org or call 707-993-4270.