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February 11, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Toluma Farms
5488 Middle Road, Tomales
Bring the whole family to Toluma Farms to meet the goats and their lovable kids! We will explore the barn and milking parlor, go for a hike and get a glimpse of what a sustainable goat dairy operation is all about. Bring a picnic and enjoy the MALT protected rolling hills and stunning views of Marin County!
Toluma Farms is located outside the town of Tomales, nestled above Marshall and the Tomales Bay estuary. Owners Tamara Hicks and David Jablons know all 200 plus goats by name and have spent significant time restoring the creeks and watersheds located on the property.
Come meet these stewards of the land and enjoy a day of family fun on the farm!
Price:
$25 for non-members
$20 for Friends of Marin Organic (extra 20% discount!)*
$5 for children 2-16 years old (kids under 2 are free)
*For more information about the Friends program and benefits click here.
Click here to register for tour.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Marshall, CA
Join Marin Organic on this exciting tour and discover how Albert Straus started the first organic dairy west of the Mississippi, why his dairy products are so tasty, and how his operation continues to push the envelope of sustainability. Straus Family Creamery is a model of what happens when one combines old world knowledge of locality and community with the latest technological and ecological advancements. Come see the milking process, the methane digester (these cows make more than just milk!) and, of course, the farm and pastures of beautiful Marshall.
Price (per person):
$20 for Friends of Marin Organic**
$25 for Non-Members
This tour is restricted to participants 10 years of age or older
**Marin Organic Friend Memberships start at just $40 per family.
Click here to become a Member!
Click here to register:
April 17, 2012
June 19, 2012
August 21, 2012
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Are you interested in visiting one or more of our Marin Organic farms?
There are a few ways to make that happen!
- Attend one of our seasonal farm tours.
We post those events on this page, Upcoming Farm Tours, and under our Upcoming Events. Here are a few tips on how to sign-up:
- Pre-registration is required for all farm tours, please call the office in order to register 415.663.9667
- ”Friends” of Marin Organic receive reduced rates (and sometimes free of charge) for all of our farm tours. “Friends” are also the first (and sometimes only) people in our community that are sent email alerts when new farm tours are scheduled, they have the opportunity to sign-up before the event is sold out. To become a “Friend” the membership cost is $40 for the year, please click here to join!
- Join the MO Glean Team.
Join our Glean Team today! There’s plenty of food to glean and so many people to feed. Many hands make light work. Please contact Program Manager Scott Davidson at 415.663.9667 or scott@marinorganic.org
Learn more about this program through our Organic School Lunch and Gleaning Program.
- Create your own Farm Tour.
These tours are available for:
- Schools participating in our Organic School Lunch and Gleaning Program. Please contact scott@marinorganic.org to register your school in Marin County.
- Agricultural organizations and farmer groups who want to learn more about our work.
- Donors and Foundations interested in contributing to Marin Organic’s work.
Special rates, maximum and minimum attendance, and a non-refundable deposit apply for each type of tour. Please contact our office to learn about our rates and to discuss the focus that your group desires.
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