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Tara Firma Farm, McEvoy Ranch, and Chileno Valley Ranch

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After moving to West Marin, I was eager to start exploring my surroundings. Here are a few of the favorite organic, sustainable farms and ranches I’ve visited and recommend checking out! Tara Firma Farms There is so much great stuff happening at Tara Firma Farm s. I first visited as part of the SonomaCounty Farm Trails tour weekend, but the farm is very accessible, and visitors can stop by any Saturday and Sunday for a free tour. Tara Firma is a 260-acre, certified organic farm that raises cattle, pigs, chickens, and turkeys that are antibiotic/hormone free, pasture raised, and non-GMO. They do also grow fruits and vegetables. Although, it doesn’t seem those are available to the public just yet. Since I visited on a bustling day, the owners of the farm were mingling about, and I spoke with Jen, who was in charge of the goats.  She told me that she and her husband, Mark Squire, owner of The Good Earth Natural Foods in Fairf