Women Taking the Reins at Marin's Family Farms
The pioneering spirit of the region's historic farming families is still going strong in West Marin.
Farmer’s Markets
How to Grocery Shop While Sheltering in Place
Practice patience and shop local.
Marin Civic Center Famers Market, Voted Marin Magazine's 2019 Best of the County by Readers
The farmers market at the iconic Civic Center has become a grocery shopping a ritual for many in Marin.
Meet the Farmer: David Little of Little Organic Farm
David Little is a third generation Marin resident who learned about farming when he agreed to help a friend. Today, Little Organic Farm produces an abundance of produce.
Meet the Rancher: Lisa Poncia of Stemple Creek Ranch in Tomales
Stemple Creek Ranch is a grass-fed meat producer based in Tomales. Fourth generation rancher Loren Poncia and his wife Lisa Poncia run the family business.
Meet the Baker: Catherine Brennan of Flour Chylde Bakery in Novato
Flour Chylde Bakery began in 2002 with one torte that was sold at local farmers’ markets. Since then, they have been baking and promoting the benefits of a gluten-free lifestyle. Over the the past 12 years they have created a…
The Gourmet Roots of Star Route Farm
This Bolinas farming institution is behind some of California's greatest chefs.
Meet the Cheese Maker: Donna Pacheco, Achadinha Cheese Company
This family-operated ranch is by lead by Jim and Donna Pacheco, along with their four children.
Meet the Cheesemaker: Rick Lafranchi of LaFranchi Ranch
For the past nine years, this ranch in Nicasio Valley has been producing award-winning European-style cheese.
Meet the Farmer: Mark and Myriam Kaplan–Pasternak Nicasio of Devil’s Gulch Ranch
This West Marin ranch creates a veritable bounty of meat and produce in Nicasio.
Meet the Farmer: Peter Buckley and Crew at Front Porch Farm
Front Porch Farm in Healdsberg produces an incredible assortment of fruit, vegetables and more.
Meet the Farmer: Annabelle Lenderink of Star Route Farms
Bolinas-based Star Route Farms grows specialty crops that can be grown in West Marin’s cool-Mediterranean zone.
Meet the Farmer: Tamara Hicks of Toluma Farms
We speak to Tamara Hicks, co-owner of Toluma Farms and Tomales Farmstead Creamery in Tomales, West Marin
Farmers Market Finds
Samuel Schwartz has always liked working with his hands, now it’s a passion and has inspired Portside Bakery.
The French Market
Mark your calendars for a leisurely stroll through Marin’s Outdoor Antique Market inspired by the flea markets of Paris.
Brigitte Moran
The San Rafael resident is spearheading an effort to bring a $20 million permanent farmers’ market to Marin.
Marin's Many Communities
Jim Wood gives his point of view on the types of communities throughout Marin.
