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East County farmers and ranchers are among those offering tastes
East County News Service
February 24, 2023 (Carlsbad) -- Are you interested in the farm-to-table food movement, preserving urban-facing agriculture, and knowing your local farmers, including those in East County? If you would enjoy tasting locally sourced bites and beverages while learning more about agriculture in San Diego County, then GRAZE at the Fields is the event for you. On Thursday, April 13, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., the San Diego County Farm Bureau will be hosting a one-of-a-kind tasting and education event at the world-renowned Carlsbad Flower Fields.
Just 300 people will be able to taste local bounty in crafted bites and beverages, while interacting with the farmers and purveyors who grew and made them. Here is what guests can expect: stations offering unique bites creatively prepared by San Diego chefs, regional craft beverages, local growers and farmers, and supporting businesses of San Diego agriculture.
Guests will receive a complimentary tasting glass, speak with an array of people and partners involved in local agriculture, and engage with growers and trade groups to learn more about what it is like to farm in San Diego County. Farmers of the area will be in attendance, equipped with generations of agriculture stories to share. Attendees will walk away with new friends in farming.
Tickets are $60 and can be purchased online at www.sdfarmbureau.org/graze-at-the-fields. This is a 21+ event. To purchase tickets, visit: https://www.sdfarmbureau.org/graze-at-the-fields-tickets/
The San Diego County Farm Bureau is a non-profit organization supporting the more than 5,700 farms within the county. San Diego ranks #1 in nursery product sales, is the top leader in the sale of flowers, foliage and avocados, and ranks 12th in the sale of agriculture. In addition, San Diego County has more certified organic growers than any other county and is home to 45 certified Farmers Markets. For more information on the Farm Bureau, visit www.sdfarmbureau.org .
Here is a taste of some of the local farms, purveyors, and organizations that will be exhibiting!
FARMERS AND RANCHERS
Julian Farm & Orchard (Julian)
Sinderud Cattle Co.
Diamond B. Ranch (Warner Springs)
Flying F. Ranch (Santa Ysabel)
Quarter Moon Farms (Ramona)
Hilliker’s Ranch Fresh Eggs (Lakeside)
Hollandia Dairy (Poway)
Rio Del Rey
BEVERAGES
Adobe Hill Winery (Fallbrook)
Beach House Winery (Oceanside)
Pacific Coast Spirits (Oceanside)
Raging Cider & Mead Co. (San Marcos)
Lionsgate Estate & Vineyard LLC (Bonsall)
CHEFS
Jimbo’s (Escondido, Carmel Valley, Oceanside, Carlsbad, 4S Ranch)
Gelato Love (Carlsbad)
The Wise Ox (La Costa and North Park)
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