Placer Grown

10/09/2026

The new issue of In Season is out now! Inside, you'll find the Farm & Barn Tour on Sunday, October 11, pumpkin patches worth the drive and an early look at mandarin season.

Read the October issue:
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10/07/2026

October is PlacerGROWN month and the annual Farm & Barn Tour is back on Sunday, October 11 to celebrate! Shop local artisanal vendors, participate in family-friendly fun, eat to your heart’s delight and experience all that Placer County agriculture has to offer.

This fun-filled event features 17 farm destinations with a free and fully customizable itinerary. From pumpkin patches to scenic vineyard tours, the 2026 Farm & Barn Tour has unique experiences for all ages. Grab your friends, pack up the family and we’ll see you there!

Use our interactive map to plan your Farm & Barn itinerary here at: https://getplacergrown.com/farm-barn-tour/

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📸 Jessica Miyagi

10/02/2026

OCTOBER IS PLACERGROWN MONTH | We are proud to be part of Placer County's vibrant agricultural community, and October reminds us of our mission to connect residents and visitors with the local family farmers, ranchers, brewers and vintners who produce the finest fruits, vegetables, meats and other agricultural products the region has to offer.

On Saturday, October 10, the Auburn W**e, Ale and Food Festival fills Old Town and Downtown Auburn from 1 to 5 PM with about 25 regional w**eries and breweries and 25 local restaurants.

On Sunday, October 11, the free, self-guided 2026 Farm & Barn Tour opens working farms and ranches across the county.

Celebrate with a visit to a farm stand, a pumpkin patch, a tasting room or a brewery you have not tried yet. Find a producer near you at getplacergrown.com/directory.

10/01/2026

Fall looks good on the vineyard! Good Day Sacramento visited Viña Castellano in Auburn ahead of its fourth annual Fall Festival this weekend, October 3 and 4. Expect local w**e, food, music and makers, all free and family friendly.

And save the date for 2026 Farm & Barn Tour on October 11!

Get a taste:

Celebrate fall in the vineyard at Viña Castellano’s 4th Annual Fall Festival, happening October 3 & 4! This free, family-friendly weekend brings together local w**e, food, music, and makers in a beautiful Sierra Foothills vineyard setting.

09/30/2026

Are you ready to FALL in love with your backyard? It’s time for PlacerGROWN’s Farm and Barn Tour!

Don’t worry about grabbing tickets; the Farm and Barn Tour is both free and entirely customizable. Choose from 15-20 destinations to craft the experience that’s right for you!

Enjoy family-friendly activities, farm tours, and agricultural demonstrations while supporting local vendors. Eat, drink, and indulge in the very best in Placer County fall produce.

🍎 Plan your Farm and Barn Tour itinerary here at https://getplacergrown.com/farm-barn-tour/

09/28/2026

☀️ For over a decade, husband & wife duo Jeff Novak & Valerie Seymour have grown a diverse bounty of crops at Plum Possum in Lincoln, CA. Their daughter Edith ensures morale stays high on the farm, as she romps around inspecting the quality of their late summer peppers and ground cherries.

🌱 Under their intentional stewardship, this is what they produce here in Placer County, CA through the seasons: Summer Squash, Cucumbers, Basil, Cherry Tomatoes, Melons, Sweet Corn, Peppers, Garlic, Fall Pumpkins, Butternut Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Dry Beans, Winter Lettuce, Sunchokes, Turmeric, Ginger, Lemongrass, Kale, & more!

You can find their produce at:
🌱 BriarPatch Food Co-op
🥬 Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op
🫚 Tahoe Food Hub
🥙 Omakase Por Favor | Japanese-Mexican Raw Bar | Lincoln, CA

📸 AshCat

09/25/2026

INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE WOMAN FARMER | Whether they’re carrying on the family tradition or sowing seeds for the next generation, Placer County women farmers are at the forefront of local agricultural development.

This month, we’re excited to celebrate six fantastic female farmers for their visionary work, enriching the future of Placer farming:

✨ Carrie Anderson, 5 Stones Family Farm
✨ Patricia Beard, Beard Ranch Preserve
✨ Nicolina Baldwin, S and J Mandarin Grove
✨ Becky Perell, Loomis Alpacas
✨ Roxanne Donohue, Tin Roof Farm
✨Julia Corbett, Smokin Barrel W**ery

💬 Do you know a Placer County woman farmer that deserves a shoutout? Drop a comment or send us a DM!

09/21/2026

Get ready for some fall fun because pumpkin patch season is finally here! Whether you’re picking your jack-o-lanterns with the family or having a photoshoot with friends, Placer County patches offer the best in both pumpkin varieties and picture perfect scenery.

📸 Dora Dain Farms & W**es w/Dueling Dogs Brewing Co.
📸 Fowler Ranch Farm Brewery + Market
📸 Little Field Farms

Don’t miss out on the latest patch updates, be sure to check out the Visit Placer pumpkin blog at https://www.visitplacer.com/blog/placer-county-pumpkin-patches/.

🍂 Which Placer pumpkin patch are you visiting first?