We practice farming with agroecological techniques in order to produce safe and nutritional food to nourish the individual, community, and ecosystem.
Sign up for our deliveries at www.agroecocsa.com or visit one our local farmers market locations. H&K Farms is a local family farm growing in the heart of the Rio Linda community, committed to providing quality locally grown produce and involving youth in agriculture through field trips and other events.
08/14/2023
The Pumpkin Patch at Gibson Ranch is growing nicely! We have planted over 20 different varieties of pumpkins in a large 3 acre patch for you to find your perfect pumpkin for Halloween! π canβt wait to see you all at the farm this fall. Keep an eye out for more updates.
07/17/2023
Thankfully Our fields were not involved in the fire. We are thankful for the phone calls and messages from people in the neighborhood. Thanks Sac Metro Fire and everyone who came to help the equestrian center.
We are aware of the large fire on Gibson Ranch we are hoping that our hay crop that is stacked will be ok. please avoid the ranch at this time the main gates are closed to the public to allow emergency vehicles to access the ranch.
05/18/2023
Hello local community, H&K Farms has grass hay for sale. All hay is 3 string bales est weight 70~80lbs. Our first cutting is available as soon as Friday (5-19) to purchase PM me. Grass consists of Rye and Oats, some triticale and oats. We have various qualities based on how clean the field is .All repeat customers get a $1 discount per bale, quantity pricing as well.
When you buy from us, You are supporting a small family farm operation that works hard to try and keep our prices affordable for our local community.
04/21/2023
After the long winter season spring is in full swing! Stay tuned for updates on our Gibson Ranch Farm Stand and our Hay crop! We have had a lot of rain this winter which means our crops are being planted later than usual, we wonβt expect to be having summertime favorites like tomatoes, sweet corn, and melons until sometime in June. π¨βπΎππ₯¬π½π πΆοΈ
01/12/2023
Gibson Ranch County Park will remain closed to the general public during these storms. Thank you for your understanding. We are grateful for the rain and we are hoping the weather calms down in the near future. Be safe and stay dry.
All Parks within the Regional Parks system will re-open on Thursday, Jan. 12, with the exception of:
Discovery Park
Howe Avenue Access
Watt Avenue Access
Dry Creek Ranch House Access
Dry Creek Parking Lot
Cherry Island Sports Park β
Gibson Ranch
12/24/2022
The farmers work is never finished! Merry Christmas from H&K Farms. 2023 Hay Crop being seeded at Gibson Ranch.
11/23/2022
We have finally closed the loop!! After more than a year of work it is finally Compost spreading time on our Gibson Ranch fields. Through the Healthy Soils program with CDFA we receive grant funding to make and spread compost. Here's how we do it; We intake the horse manure from the onsite equestrian center and creat finished compost with lots of Carbon in it, We then spread the compost on the fields to grow hay and help sequester carbon in the soils, the hay produced is fed to the horses onsite, which in turn makes more manure, to then make more compost and the cycle repeats.
10/30/2022
Come see the giant tortoise at the Gibson Ranch Pumpkin Patch ! Kitten adoptions as well. Plus so much more!!
10/30/2022
Closing day of our humble pumpkin patch!
Join us 10 - 6 today Sunday! All varieties and sizes of pumpkins $3.00-20.00 pumpkins, green, black, pink, and orange!
we have our kitten adoptions today!
Face painting, A&E Air jumpers providing bounce houses. We have Hay rides! And Softy Star Sweets yummy ice cream, smoothies,and fresh pressed juices! Face painting,and art station! and our local vendors selling their wares!
REMEMBER PUMPKINS AND WINTER SQUASH are not just about Halloween! AVAILABLE WHOLE SALE FOR YOUR HARVEST festivals, WINTER HOLIDAY PARTIES and highly nutritious feed for ALL OF YOU AND YOUR ANIMALS TOO! Contact us here if you would like a whole sale order!
10/29/2022
LAST WEEKEND of the Gibson Ranch Pumpkin Patch Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm FREE ENTRY! We've got bounce houses, hay rides, local vendors of ceramics/candles, ice cream from softy star sweets, and fall fun for the whole family! Don't miss your last chance to get the most unique pumpkins around!
10/24/2022
If you lost your keys at the Gibson Ranch Pumpkin Patch call 9168564130.
10/22/2022
Traffic is clear at Gibson Ranch and Elverta Rd. No delays at this point in time Come on out to the Gibson Ranch Pumpkin Patch open 10-6 SAT and SUN!
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We are a small farm ran by young, first generation farmers! We are now farming 140 acres on three parcels in the Northern Sacramento County area. We operate two 20 acre farms along the East bank of the Sacramento River, and we are currently finalizing proposed operations on a 100 acres site. H&K Farms is back in the field and we are working every day to grow food for the greater Sacramento and East Bay communities.
We grow a variety of specialty vegetables, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, and melons. We also grow small grains and processing tomatoes. Additionally we also raise and offer pastured chicken and pork, with no antibiotic or hormone use. We practice agroecological farming techniques that build fertility and resilience within both the soil and the community, by respecting and working within the natural ecologies of the organisms and spaces that we farm within. We believe in building relationships with our customers and practice 100% transparency with our farming operations to ensure you are sourcing the most ethically and earth friendly food.
We have been busy in the field preparing to plant the 2020 crops. We will be expanding our operation to a new scale and are excited to extend employment and learning opportunities to the greater community. The rich Sacramento River alluvial soils provide beautiful farming capabilities, the clay content of our soils, and the rich organic matter amendments we use provides a renowned local flavor to our vegetables. We strive to steward the land and take care of the soil which we use to grow the fresh foods you enjoy, and improve variety selection to enhance flavor and produce quality.
We also own and operate two Community Farmers Markets. Saturdays in Rancho Murieta CA as well as Saturday and Sundays in Antelope CA. We offer a market for several other small and local farmers and dairymen. As well as bakers, artists, and crafters. There is something for everyone at our quaint community markets.
Science is critical to our management at H&K Farms. Our founder Maceo Hart-Kapic works with the Global Food Initiative at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Maceo conducts research on the interactions of compost in no-till and tillage vegetable agriculture in conjunction with the Bowles Lab at UC Berkeley. Additionally, using greenhouses at the Oxford Tract Research facility, farmer Maceo is conducting research on the flavor profile of Tomatoes grown with different types of compost and biological soil amendments.
The farm would not be possible without the dedication of farmer Sherrie, not only is she the mother of farmer Maceo, she also completes many of the tractor and field operations on the farm. Farmer Sherrie also manages the farmers market locations with other team members. Often working 7 days a week, she truly holds down the farm. Many thanks are in order to the worlds best mom and farming partner!
We sell most of our food through our seasonal Agro Eco CSA, also known as a Community Supported Agriculture program. Where you can purchase a share of the farms produce on a seasonal basis. The program asks customers to pay for the full season upfront which helps offset the spring costs of planting the crops. However, H&K Farms believes that no one should go hungry, we allow a pay as you go program for anyone. Additionally, we have been an avid donor to area schools, the River City Food Bank, and the Rio Linda Food Closet. As well as donating pumpkins and field experiences to local schools.