That renewed interest in farm-based experiences comes at a consequential moment for Sonoma County agriculture. In June 2026, county supervisors approved a resolution acknowledging the pressures facing local farmers and identifying farm stands, farm stays, and educational experiences as ways to strengthen agricultural resilience. Meanwhile, Sonoma County Farm Trails provides visitors with a map and guide to explore working farms, U-pick harvests, and other rural experiences. [...] This year, partners and FlyDog Farm Co-Founders Grace Lucero and Bonnie Kline opened a farm stand after purchasing the land just two years ago. They transformed a former vineyard into a 10‑acre regenerative agriculture project with a diverse, pollinator‑friendly landscape.
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Advertisement [...] FlyDog takes a different approach to Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). Through its Harvest Collective, members visit the farm stand each week and select their own produce rather than receiving a predetermined box. "We didn't want to hand people a preset box and say, 'here's what you get.' Some people don't like kale or other vegetables. People can come and choose what they want from the stand—spinach, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and so forth."
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