a family farm located in the heart of Vista

 

We utilize organic and regenerative agricultural practices to grow delicious, healthy produce for your family. 

Come on by and see what we’ve been growing!

 
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COMMUNITY FARM STAND HOURS

Wednesday 1-4pm

Saturdays 9-1pm

Come by and shop our Farm Stand! We provide our community with an abundance of naturally grown local fruit and vegetables throughout the year. In our pantry you will find our homemade jams, preserves, dehydrated goods, and Sand n’ Straw gear.

Also available in our pantry:
Root & Splendor Non-toxic Laundry Concentrate, Pre-spotter, and Room Sprays •Sand n Straw Salves, Lip Balm & More

Register for Animal Feedings through the link below!

 

utilizing Regenerative & organic practices

 
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WHAT WE GROW 

Apples • Apricots • Arugula • Avocados • Basil • Beets • Blackberries • Blueberries • Broccoli • Brussel Sprouts • Butternut Squash • Cabbage • Cantaloupe • Carrots • Cauliflower • Celery • Cherries • Cherry Tomatoes• Cilantro • Collards • Corbaci Peppers • Corn • Cucumbers • Dragon Beans • Dragon Fruit •Eggplant • Eight Ball Squash • Grapefruit • Green Beans • Green Onions • Jalapeño Peppers • Kale • Leeks • Lemons • Limes • Loquats• Mizuna • Okra • Onions • Oranges • Oregano • Parsley • Parsnips • Patty Pan Squash • Peaches• Pears • Peas • Persimmons • Plums • Poblano • Peppers • Pomegranates • Prickly Pears • Pumpkins • Radishes • Raspberries • Red Mustard Greens • Rutabaga • Serrano Peppers • Shallots • Shishito Peppers • Spaghetti Squash • Spinach • Summer Squash • Swiss Chard • Tangelos • Tatsoi • Tomatillos • Tomatoes • Turnips • Watermelon • Zucchini

Everything grown on our 6-acres using regenerative and organic practices.

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WHAT ARE FARM BOXES?

We provide a variety of freshly picked, hand selected items in your Farm Box. Items include leafy greens, root crops, herbs, and vegetables. We assemble your Farm Box for you and allow you to swap things out for your personal convenience. See sizing options and pricing here.

Included in your Farm Box membership:

•Weekly recipes to your inbox
•Free access to feed the animals
•10% off workshops & events

about young pioneers

At Young Pioneers children immerse in outdoor experiential learning on a six-acre family farm. As they explore ponds, gardens, and trails full of native and pollinator attracting flowers and food crops, they observe the cycles and interconnectedness of nature.

Our programs utilize Forest School, Waldorf, and STEAM principles. Using curriculum inspired by Rutabaga Education and the seasonal cycles of nature and the farm, experienced teachers develop our curriculum to ensure the learning needs of children in each age group are met in fun and engaging ways. Children play and learn at their level in small groups based on age.

Attend anywhere from 1 to 4 days a week. Enrichment funds accepted.

At-home curriculum also available

The Web of Life Curriculum Subscription is for parents of school children ages 5 to 10 who want to break the mold and have their children learn to cook delicious meals, plant and harvest gardens and discover how everything in nature works together through outdoor education to supplement their existing curriculum.

What we offer:
Gardening Classes (All Year)
Soap & Balm Making Classes (All Year)
Foraging Classes (Spring ‘25)
Cooking & Preserving Classes (Summer/Fall ‘25)
DIY Workshops (All Year)
Story Time (All Year)
Farm Tours (All Year)