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SUMMARY:Ranch Retreat with Kira K Designs at Meridian Jacobs
DESCRIPTION:Meet Jacob sheep\, a primitive breed known for their large horns\, at a beautiful ranch in Vacaville\, only an hour away from San Francisco! We’ll start the day with coffee\, tea\, and baked goods while knitting\, crocheting\, and spinning. Rancher Robin Lynde of Meridian Jacobs will take us on a farm tour including petting some sheep\, possible holding lambs (in March) or seeing a sheepdog demo. \nWe’ll have a mini class where you can start knitting a fun intermediate two-color bandana cowl\, with a knitting and a crochet option. One pattern is included in the retreat registration and you can request a different one. Bring your own yarn\, or plan to buy Jacob wool yarn or Timm Ranch wool yarn\, both custom spun to Robin’s specifications\, either in sheepy colors or naturally dyed. There will also be time to relax and chat\, shop in the farm store\, and browse through a trunk show of Kira K Designs knitting and crochet kits. Lots of farm-fresh yarn will be available to purchase\, as well as kits\, handwoven items\, spinning and weaving tools\, and notecards. \nDetails\nWe will meet 10-3:30 at Meridian Jacobs Ranch in Vacaville\, CA \nUp to two low-income crafters may attend at a discounted rate by using the code “L4.12.25” or “L5.3.25” depending on the date you choose. \nThis working ranch is not wheelchair accessible but can be navigated with a cane or walker. \nWhat to Bring\nA bag lunch and water bottle\nA knitting\, crochet\, or spinning project to work on\nFor knitted cowl (pattern not yet released):\n1 skein DK weight yarn in MC and 1 skein DK weight yarn in CC\, or plan to purchase yarn onsite\nUS 8 (5mm) knitting needles – adjust if you are a tight or loose knitter\nFor Bayshore Bandana Cowl:\n100(125) yards DK weight yarn in MC and 75(100) yards DK weight yarn in CC\, or plan to purchase yarn onsite\nUS I (5.5 mm) Tunisian crochet hook – adjust if you are a tight or loose crocheter (you can start with a regular crochet hook with a rubber band on the end) \nRegister Now\n 
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/ranch-retreat-with-kira-k-designs-at-meridian-jacobs-2/
LOCATION:Meridian Jacobs\, 7811 N. Meridian Rd.\, Vacaville\, CA\, 95688\, United States
CATEGORIES:farm event
ORGANIZER;CN="Kira K Designs":MAILTO:kirakdesigns@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Ranch Retreat with Kira K Designs at Windrush Farms
DESCRIPTION:Meet sheep\, alpaca\, goats\, chickens\, and more\, at a beautiful ranch in Petaluma\, only an hour away from San Francisco! We’ll start the day with coffee\, tea\, and baked goods while knitting\, crocheting\, and spinning. Rancher Mimi Lubbermann of Windrush Farm will take us on a farm tour including petting some sheep and meeting the resident angora rabbit\, Duncan. \nWe’ll have a mini class where you can start knitting a fun intermediate two-color bandana cowl\, with a knitting and a crochet option. One pattern is included in the retreat registration and you can request a different one. Bring your own yarn\, or plan to buy yarn grown on the ranch and spun at a local mill. There will also be time to relax and chat\, shop in the farm store\, and browse through a trunk show of Kira K Designs knitting and crochet kits. Lots of farm-fresh yarn will be available to purchase\, as well as spinning fiber\, books\, and maybe some jam or other treats. \nDetails\nWe will meet 10-3:30 at Windrush Farm in Petaluma\, CA \nUp to two low-income crafters may attend at a discounted rate by using the code “L5.17.25”. \nThis working ranch is not wheelchair accessible but can be navigated with a cane or walker. \nWhat to Bring\n\nA bag lunch and water bottle\nA knitting\, crochet\, or spinning project to work on\nFor knitted cowl (pattern not yet released):\n1 skein DK weight yarn in MC and 1 skein DK weight yarn in CC\, or plan to purchase yarn onsite\nUS 8 (5mm) knitting needles – adjust if you are a tight or loose knitter\nFor Bayshore Bandana Cowl (pattern not yet released):\n100(125) yards DK weight yarn in MC and 75(100) yards DK weight yarn in CC\, or plan to purchase yarn onsite\nUS I (5.5 mm) Tunisian crochet hook – adjust if you are a tight or loose crocheter (you can start with a regular crochet hook with a rubber band on the end)\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/ranch-retreat-windrush-farms/
LOCATION:Windrush Farm\, 2263 Chileno Valley Road\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94952\, United States
CATEGORIES:farm event
ORGANIZER;CN="Kira K Designs":MAILTO:kirakdesigns@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T173000
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SUMMARY:Good Farm Fund 10th Anniversary Farm-Raiser
DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating a decade of local food—and sowing the seeds for the next ten years of impact. Come have a blast with us! \nCome have a blast and taste the very best our region has to offer—prepared by a carefully curated lineup of Mendocino and Lake Counties’ most prominent chefs. Enjoy an unforgettable farm-to-table dinner\, celebrate our strong community\, and the Good Farm Fund’s phenomenal impact over the past decade. \n  \nDate and Time\nTuesday\, September 16\, 2025 \n5:30-9:30 PM \nDoors open 5:15 PM \n\n  \nLocation\n\n\n\nYokayo Ranch \n800 Hensley Creek Road Ukiah\, CA 95482 \n\n\n  \nAbout the Event\nSince 2015\, the Good Farm Fund has supported small farms in Mendocino and Lake Counties by providing direct funding for infrastructure and by improving food access for low-income families through programs like Market Match. Thanks to our community’s generosity\, we’ve awarded over $600\,000 in grants to 60+ local farms and ranches\, and contributed $35\,000+ to Market Match to make fresh\, local food more affordable for CalFresh recipients. \nOn September 16\, 2025\, we will host the 10th Anniversary Farm-Raiser at Yokayo Ranch in Ukiah on Northern Pomo land. This event brings together chefs\, farmers\, and community members in celebration of our region’s food system with local chef and farm pairings\, local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages\, live music\, and powerful speakers committed to food justice in our region. Come celebrate with us! \n\nGet Tickets
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/good-farm-fund/
LOCATION:Yokayo Ranch\, 800 Hensley Creek Road\, Ukiah\, CA\, 95482\, United States
CATEGORIES:event,farm event,fundraising event
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SUMMARY:Hoes Down Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Hoes Down Harvest Festival is dedicated to honoring and promoting the knowledge of agricultural arts and sustainable rural living through inspiration and education. For over 30 years\, the Hoes Down has generated valuable resources for local and statewide organizations working on projects which benefit sustainable agriculture and rural communities.\nSince the beginning\, Hoes Down has generated valuable funding for local and statewide organizations working on projects that support sustainable agriculture and rural communities. We are so proud that with your help\, we raised over $100\,000 to help these organizations with their important work! \nWe are grateful for your support and excited to share that this year’s festival will be held on Saturday\, October 4\, 2025 at the Full Belly Farm in Guinda\, California. This year’s Hoes Down theme is Grounded We Grow\, which was inspired by feeling that so much is beyond our control. In a world that can feel uncertain\,  it is so important to stay rooted in community\, support our neighbors\, and find joy together. Hoes Down is a celebration of that spirit- bringing people together to share good food\, get hands in the dirt and feel the earth beneath dancing feet. These moments keep us grounded and growing and we look forward to sharing them with you! \nScroll down for more information on this year’s Hoes Down including ticket prices and more. We will be updating eco-farm.org throughout the summer as we add more details. \nLocation\nFull Belly Farm 16141 Road 43\, Guinda\, CA 95637 \nTickets\nTickets will be available online only at eco-farm.org beginning on August 1st. \nRegister Now
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/hoes-down-harvest-festival/
LOCATION:Full Belly Farm\, County Road 43\, Guinda\, CA\, Guinda\, CA\, 95637\, United States
CATEGORIES:event,farm event
ORGANIZER;CN="Full Belly Farm":MAILTO:belly@fullbellyfarm.com
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SUMMARY:Lambtown Festival
DESCRIPTION:Lambtown Festival is a community event celebrating sheep\, lamb\, and wool. We have vendors\, workshops\, competitions\, demonstrations\, kids activities\, and more during two full days of sheepy fun.\nDate\nOctober 4-5\, 2025 \nSaturday\, 9AM-6PM  | Sunday: 9AM-4PM \nLocation\nThe Dixon May Fairgrounds \n655 S. First St\, Dixon\, CA 95620 \n  \nRegister Now
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/lambtown-festival/
LOCATION:The Dixon May Fair Ground\, 655 South 1st Street\, Dixon\, 95620\, United States
CATEGORIES:event,farm event
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