Backyard Garden Project
Hands-On Farming for Kids, Families & Future Farmers
Backyard Garden Project
Hands-On Farming for Kids, Families & Future Farmers
Hands-On Farming for Kids, Families & Future Farmers
Hands-On Farming for Kids, Families & Future Farmers

This is California - on November , 2026, at the beating heart of American agriculture, we’re making history. With over 40 million acres of farmland and pasture, and $59 billion in annual farm value, this is where innovation meets the soil and the future of food takes root.
The California Farm Show 2026 is more than an event. It’s a statewide celebration of real farmers, real food, and real freedom. From dairy to citrus, cattle to almonds, and regenerative pioneers to backyard homesteaders, the Golden State’s agricultural backbone is on full display.
Whether you’re growing one acre or one thousand, come stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the producers, makers, doers, and dreamers who feed the nation.
This is California. This is agriculture.
This is the California Farm Show 2026.

California leads the U.S. in sustainable farming measures and ranks #1 in sustainable dairy nationwide.

Our state produces 450+ specialty crops annually - that includes more than 50% of U.S. produce and over 80% of U.S. wine! And ranks #1 in sustainable dairy nationwide.

When goods are grown close to home, they can arrive at your table faster and fresher than international or cross-country imports.

93% of California farms are family-owned, 93% of California farms are family-owned, and we celebrate and safeguard our diverse farmworkers with some of the highest worker pay and protections in the nation.

The Golden State is proud to have the most transparent crop input system in the world, tracking and reporting everything that happens in the field.

We partner with university researchers and tech leaders to find the most productive and sustainable ways to grow, pack, ship and preserve California goodness.

The Central Valley stretches from Bakersfield to Chico, bordered by the Sierra Nevadas to the east and the Coast Range to the west. This expanse of land at the center of the state is widely recognized as one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world. In fact, Central Valley farmers grow over ¼ of the nation’s produce!

California’s Central Coast, from Ventura County to Monterey Bay. Producing everything from premium wine to fresh produce. Coastal fog and breezes create ideal conditions for vineyards, especially in Paso Robles, Santa Barbara County, and the Santa Lucia Highlands.

Connect with fellow farmers and ranchers, showcase your products, and gain inspiration from peers in the industry. The California Farm Show 2026 is a family-friendly event with something for everyone.

The California Farm Show 2026 is committed to making our event accessible to all. We offer accommodations for those with disabilities and encourage everyone to come and enjoy the fun.

Support local businesses by visiting the many vendors at the California Farm Show 2026. From handmade crafts to locally produced goods, there is something for everyone.

Don't miss out on any of the fun! Follow us on social media for updates, photos, and special offers throughout the week of the fair.
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Meet the local heroes who grow your food and raise your beef—no hormones, no shortcuts, just clean, honest agriculture.
From family-owned fields to regenerative ranches, you’ll get to know what real stewardship looks like.
Grab your market bags—this is where raw honey, sourdough, herbs, heirlooms, and homemade beauty collide.
Clean. Crafted. Community-grown. These aren't products - they're traditions passed through hands that care.
Local food trucks. Grass-fed burgers. Herbal iced teas. Gut-loving ferments. No mystery meat - just real meals.
Your taste buds will thank you - and so will your body. This is food that fuels a movement.
Learn how to make herbal tinctures, start a garden, compost like a pro, or raise chickens in your backyard.
From hands-on healing to food sovereignty hacks, we’ll teach you the skills to live freer, better, now.
Tap your boots to live folk, bluegrass, and country. Take a breather under shade trees with acoustic sets that feel like home.
This isn’t background noise. It’s soul-fueled celebration for a movement grounded in joy.
Hands-on kids' activities, farm animal encounters, 4-H youth showcases, and crafts to spark curiosity and fun.
Plant the seeds of love for land, food, and self-reliance early. It starts right here.
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