Gina Marraccini
Gina Marraccini
Kara Chin
Nolan Kirby
Our mission is to create an urban agriculture and education project that empowers youth and adults to discover and participate in a local food system that encourages healthy living, nurtures the environment and grows a sustainable community.
The Online Marketplace and the American River Ranch will be closed June 29 through July 6. The Online Marketplace will re-open on Tuesday July 7. The American River Ranch will re-open on Saturday July 11.
For our customers who prefer to shop in person and choose their own produce. With the aim to provide you with an abundant selection of organic produce every season, we are honored to sell organic produce from our own fields and from family farms and orchards in the region. For the best selection order online and choose the walk up option on Saturday. We’ll have everything packed and ready to go. If you see something else you want, you can buy that too. EBT accepted. Opens at 8:00 am.
We’ve curated a delicious collection of local farm goods, pantry staples and handcrafted products, Camina bread, Real Pie Company pies, homemade soup by the quart from our Farmstand Kitchen. We are proud to feature the creations of local artisans. Check out the local, unique artisan products and practical gifts we offer in Milly’s Mercantile. Open 8:30 am-1pm.
Named after a beloved cow, Phoebe’s Tea & Snack Bar is a micro business created to provide on-the-job training for our teen empowerment program. We serve Pachamama organic coffee, organic tea blends, chai, hot spiced cider, cold beverages, healthy snacks and delicious baked goods from Real Pie Co., Camina, Old Soul Co. and our very own Farmhouse Kitchen. The Stop by on your next bike ride, hike or farm visit. Local musicians perform each week. Opens at 8:30 am. Enjoy Brunch from the Farmhouse Kitchen. Served 9am-1pm. Seasonal Menu.
This summer, students in grades pre-k through 6th have the opportunity to attend a unique, fun and educational summer day camp at Soil Born Farms’ 55-acre ranch located along the beautiful American River Parkway.
Our day camps provide a wonderful opportunity for youth to make the connection between food, health and the environment. With so much to do in each camp session, youth are guaranteed to find something that peaks their curiosity and gets them excited! Each week, participants will explore garden, field, creek and river environments, get their hands dirty and cook up tasty food. This memorable summer activity for your children has the potential to be life changing! Register for our camps >>
Campers ages 4–5 have an opportunity to meet the chickens, dig in the dirt, smell herbs and taste fresh fruits and vegetables. Using stories, songs, crafts, and games, our youngest campers will learn about our farm while enjoying playful, fun-filled mornings. Please note: This camp runs June 16-19 from 9–11:30am.
Learn how to grow food and flowers, harvest and cook with our culinary team, and explore new spaces with us! Youth will spend the week learning about the American River Ranch and connecting to their food, their health and the environment. In the garden, around the farm, and at the American River, campers will become stewards of the natural world and build a new community of friends. Check out our sample schedule below.
Campers will be oriented to the garden, get their hands dirty, and dig into what the week will be all about.
Campers will harvest produce from our fields and create delicious recipes with our culinary arts team.
Campers will hike and explore as we adventure through Cordova Creek and the American River Parkway.
Campers will craft and harvest as they prepare their own Farmers Market Party for families and friends to experience.
June 23 to 26 or
July 14 to 17 or
July 21 to 24
July 7 to 10 or
July 28 to 31
Give the gift of nature, learning, and adventure! Your donation to our Summer Day Camp Scholarship Fund helps ensure that all children, regardless of financial barriers, can experience the magic of the farm.
Full or partial scholarships welcomed >>
Monday: Closed
Tuesday through Friday:
Open for pre-registered activities and appointments only
Saturday:
Open to the Public 8am to 1pm
Sunday: Closed
Holiday Hours: Our Online Marketplace will be closed the week of June 30 and the American River Ranch will be closed on Saturday, July 4 for Independence Day.
Regenerative agriculture provides answers to the soil crisis, the hunger crisis, the health crisis and the climate crisis and the crisis of democracy
A beginning farmer and gardener training program designed to provide knowledge and hands-on experience to the aspiring urban grower. Our instructors are experienced masters of organic agriculture and horticulture and experts in farm entrepreneurship.
Cooking demos and educational projects at the farm stand and in the community.
Teacher training program supports the Garden in Every School movement, established by Delain Eastin and includes hands-on trainings and an annual symposium.
An educational program promoting healthy eating habits and adventures in the culinary arts
Flowers and herbs home-grown on the farm…
Our youth education program focuses on experiential, hands-on learning in the natural world and in the kitchen. Activities include: field trips, classes, workshops, farm tours, summer camp and job training.
Create, manage and support urban organic farms and gardens that are accessible to the public, permanently protected for future generations, and that practice and promote responsible land stewardship.
Develop a food and environmental education program focused on service and experiential learning in the natural world and in the kitchen for youth and adults. Activities include classes, hands-on workshops, tours, job training and youth leadership development.
Address food security needs by developing alternative food distribution and food donation programs that target our underserved communities.
Bring people together to celebrate cultural diversity and share the simple pleasures of living life in harmony with nature.
Read the Comstock’s Magazine article about regenerative agriculture practices in our area. Soil Born Farm’s shift toward a regenerative management plan is slow and one of continuous learning that strategically introduces new agricultural methods. As the farm reopens to the public—that’s expected late spring or early summer—those practices will have an even stronger presence in the farm’s (urban agriculture educational) curriculum. Read the article: Regenerating Our Soil >>
A collaborative effort of area residents, non-profits, community groups and businesses which harvest underutilized fruit and vegetables from backyards and small orchards and donate it to local food assistance agencies.