Protecting and enhancing
the quality of rural life in Calaveras County
Directory of Producers L - P
LAND Hammer ∞ Sustaining Member ∞
Sales Inquiries Contact: Chloe (209)728-8581 LANDHammerFARM@gmail.com PO Box 67, Murphys, CA 95247
Producer of award-winning, ultrafine cannabis flower for high quality extraction.
Debra Lawlor and Paul Beatty, MD
Supporters of local agriculture
Leaping Lavender Herb Farm
Contact: Wendy Gorton (510) 589-2473 leapinglavenderherbfarm@gmail.com www.leapinglavenderherbfarm.com 320 Allen Lane (POB 1822) Murphys 95247
Lavender and culinary herb products, cut flowers and specialty pumpkins. Herb and flower workshops are also available. June harvest for Lavender, summer/fall for pumpkins and ongoing for culinary herbs.
Madrone Coast @ Rancha Terra Bella
Contact: Alison Charter-Smith 209-728-8757 alisoncs@wildblue.net www.facebook.com/MadroneCoastFarm/ 1374 Hubbard Road, Sheep Ranch 95246
Farm stays, sheep shearing, demonstrations & open house events
Certified Organic Products: Mixed vegetables and fruits (apples, pears)
Ducks & Chicken eggs, heritage pork and breeding stock. Wool and wool bedding products. Sheep breeding stock.
Harvest dates: May-October Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm & open holidays
Maggi's Farm
Contact: Maggie & Richard Blood (209) 286-1394
Supporters of local agriculture
Mangini Ranch Olive Oil
Contact: Kris Mangini (209) 763-1033 kmangini@pacbell.net www.manginiranch.com 5420 CA Hwy-12, Wallace, CA 95254
Mangini Ranch Olive Oil Company is located in Wallace, CA, near Lake Camanche Reservoir in Calaveras County. The orchard includes Mission, Picholine, Manzanillo & Picual Olive Trees with a sprinkling of other varietals. Our orchard is pesticide & herbicide free.
Our olives are hand harvested and pressed fresh in our Pieralisi olive mill on the property. We leave the oil unfiltered to preserve the flavor. After passing rigorous testing and sensory evaluation, our Olive Oil is certified by the California Olive Oil Council (COOC).
Winner of the 2018 Best Food Awards, Gold Medal at the Los Angeles International Olive Oil Competition, three Gold Medals at the California State Fair and Best in Class (2018). Find our Olive Oil at Mar-Val’s, Moke Hill Market, Corti Brothers, and the Calaveras Business Resource Center. We will also see you at the CalaverasGROWN Farmers Market and Angels Camp Fresh Friday’s this summer.
Mark Twain Medical Center **Sustaining Member**
Contact: (209) 754-3521 marktwainmedicalcenter.org Nicki.stevens@commonspirit.org 768 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas 95249
Mark Twain Medical Center is a major provider of health care services and a major source of jobs for area residents.
Founded in 1951, Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, critical access hospital providing inpatient acute care, outpatient services and emergency services; including three Specialty Care Centers and four community Medical Centers. Our Medical Staff represents a broad range of specialties that ensure access to high quality medical care in a rural community.
Master Gardeners of Calaveras County
contact: Dolores Ransom edransom@earthlink.net Demonstration Garden at the Calaveras County Government Center in San Andreas
selling a variety of plants through the CalaverasGROWN Online Market and at the CalaverasGROWN Farmers Market - Thursdays from 4 to 6 pm at the Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden
Terry McBride and Kathleen McBride
Supporters of local agriculture
Metzger Farms
contact: Randy & Susan Metzger (209) 768-9519
Supporters of local agriculture
Mokelumne Lavender
Contact: Fred Starr & Prudence Starr (209) 293-3250 prustarr@gmail.com
Mailing Address: POB 654, West Point 95255
Pru and Fred star continue to grow mokelumne lavender. Products include bouquets, dryer bags, sachets, soap, and Victorian drawer wands.
Mother Lode Exchange -- see Exchange Community Market
Odile Morrison *Sustaining Member*
Supporter of local agriculture as well as the Market Manager for CalaverasGROWN's Certified Farmers Market in San Andreas and the Online Mobile Market
Nakagawa Ranches
Contact: Keiko Nakagawa (209) 663-7430 info@nakagawaranches.com www.nakagawaranches.com
Products: Wagyu-Angus crossbred cattle and beef
All our cattle are raised on an entirely natural, plant-based diet with maximum possible care. All our beef products are equivalent to or above the USDA PRIME, the highest beef grade in the U.S. For more information, please visit our website!
Nancy's Jewelry & Gifts
Contact: Nancy Nunez (760) 224-2072 1212 Oak Park Dr., San Andreas 95252
handmade crafts from jewlery, blankets, ornaments, garden art, etc. CA Resale Lic #100-562645
Olive Crush Farms
Contact: Christine Moulton (209) 584-9000 http://www.olivecrushfarms.com Our store: Olive Crush Farms Provisions at 8-C California Street, Valley Springs 95252 open: Thurs-Sun 11:30 - 6
We offer Olive Oil, Artisan crafts and vintage Finds. ---We are always looking to add additional local products to our store on consignment. Our consignment fee for food items is 20%, handmade local items is 35%
Orvis Cattle Company
Contact: Donald Harper (209) 559-2122 beefsales@orvisbeef.com www.orvisranch.com 9601 State Rt. 4, Farmington 95230
Orvis Cattle Company offers ranch raised grass fed beef. Our grass fed beef is grazed on our native range in the eastern central valley foothills, irrigated pasture, and summer alpine pastures of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Our cattle are never implanted with hormones or given antibiotics. We offer 1/4 and 1/2 pasture raised beef. Our beef animals are born and raised on the ranch, and graze on native and irrigated pasture.
Paloma Pollinators
Contact: Sean Kriletich (209) 402-7801 palomapollinators@fastmail.es
Local Honey and beyond organic and sustainability raised produce and fruit. Paloma Pollinators is offering our Bee Inspired Toys and Pollinator Hotels for sale. All of our products are made from local wood harvested as part of our forest stewardship program in Calaveras and Amador Co. Visit our website to see the models we have available. www.beeinspiredtoys.com
Pebley Farms--Soap Goats and More
Contact: Sherri Pebley (209) 770-4286 grammysboergoats@gmail.com www.soapsgoatsandmore.com 10855 Jesus Maria Rd., Mokelumne Hill 95245
Products: Homemade goat milk soap, lotion, bath bomb. Jams, apple butter and honey
Peet Apiaries
Contact: Jim and Judy Peet (209) 887-9621 info@goldcountryhoney.com www.goldcountryhoney.com
Crop pollination, local honey production of 100% pure, raw and unfiltered honey from the Calaveras Foothills and San Joaquin Valley. We harvest according to the seasons.
PT Ranch **Sustaining Member**
Contact: Emily Taylor (650) 533-3610 emily@ptranch.co www.ptranch.co 1605 Cook Rd., Ione 95640
Products: Pasture raised pork, chicken and lamb. Seasonal turkey and duck. Lavender and olive oil.
Corporate off-site and retreat venue
Harvest: Year round: lamb, chicken and pork Fall: turkey Winter-Spring: ducks Fall: olive oil Spring: Lavender