<?xml version='1.0' encoding='iso-8859-1' ?><rss version='2.0'><channel><title><![CDATA[Farms of Tuolumne County]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link>http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org</link><language>en-us</language><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><copyright>Copyright 2012Farms of Tuolumne County</copyright><item><title><![CDATA[About Us]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="fontSize3"><span class="fontSize3">PURPOSE as&nbsp;stated in the By-Laws</span></span></p>
<p><span class="fontSize3"><span class="fontSize3">Farms of Tuolumne County (FOTC) is a countywide marketing and education program to assist local agricultural producers to market their products. The goal is to bring communities together for the support and growth of agriculture, agri-tourism, and preservation of open space in Tuolumne County.</span></span></p>
<p class="Normal" style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt;">Contact Information:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:info@farmsoftuolumnecounty.org">info@farmsoftuolumnecounty.org</a></p>
<p class="Normal" style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt;">Phone:&nbsp; 209-928-3775</p>
<p class="Normal" style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt;">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="Normal" style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt;"><span class="Normal__Char" style="color: #687432;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: small;">Farms of Tuolumne County is a nonprofit, membership organization formed to assist local agricultural producers market their agricultural products. The goal is to bring farmers, ranchers and community members together to maintain and enhance the viability of agriculture in Tuolumne County. </span></span></span></p>
<p class="Normal" style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt;"><span class="Normal__Char" style="color: #687432;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: small;">The following are four objectives of the Farms of Tuolumne County program: </span></span></span></p>
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<div class="Normal" style="margin-top: 5pt; padding-left: 60px; margin-bottom: 5pt;"><span class="Normal__Char" style="color: #687432;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: small;">Develop expanded demand for locally grown and processed foods.</span></span></span></div>
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<div class="Normal" style="margin-top: 5pt; padding-left: 60px; margin-bottom: 5pt;"><span class="Normal__Char" style="color: #687432;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: small;">Create and promote a sustainable local food system.</span></span></span></div>
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<div class="Normal" style="margin-top: 5pt; padding-left: 60px; margin-bottom: 5pt;"><span class="Normal__Char" style="color: #687432;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: small;">Enhance and increase economic development and stability in Tuolumne County.</span></span></span></div>
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<div class="Normal" style="margin-top: 5pt; padding-left: 60px; margin-bottom: 5pt;"><span class="Normal__Char" style="color: #687432;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: small;">Expand agritourism in the County.</span></span></span></div>
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<div class="Normal" style="margin-top: 5pt; padding-left: 60px; margin-bottom: 5pt;"><span class="Normal__Char" style="color: #687432;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: small;">Create awareness of the value and diversity of the County's agriculture&nbsp;and its agricultural heritage.</span></span></span></div>
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</ol>
<p class="Normal" style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt;"><span class="Normal__Char" style="font-weight: bold; color: #687432;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: small;">What does Farms of Tuolumne County (FOTC)&nbsp;do?</span></span></span></p>
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<li>
<div class="Normal" style="margin-left: 57pt;"><span class="Normal__Char" style="color: #687432;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: small;">Expand and develop marketing opportunities for farmers and ranchers by establishing direct connections with community members, grocers, restaurants, and other retail outlets</span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="Normal" style="margin-left: 57pt;"><span class="Normal__Char" style="color: #687432;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: small;">Provide logo, banners, stickers, and other marketing tools to identify Farms of Tuolumne County producers</span></span></span></div>
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<div class="Normal" style="margin-left: 57pt;"><span class="Normal__Char" style="color: #687432;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: small;">Create and maintain member catalog with map</span></span></span></div>
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<div class="Normal" style="margin-left: 57pt;"><span class="Normal__Char" style="color: #687432;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: small;">Maintain and update the Farms of Tuolumne County website to continually promote farmers and ranchers in Tuolumne County and serve as a resource for community members interested in buying local food</span></span></span></div>
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<li>
<div class="Normal" style="margin-left: 57pt;"><span class="Normal__Char" style="color: #687432;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: small;">Promote and expand agritourism which includes the FOTC Annual Farm and Ranch Tour</span></span></span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="Normal" style="margin-left: 57pt;"><span class="Normal__Char" style="color: #687432;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: small;">Promote Farms of Tuolumne County agriculture at fairs and community events </span></span></span></div>
</li>
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<div class="Normal" style="margin-left: 57pt;"><span class="Normal__Char" style="color: #687432;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: small;">Provide information materials for community members and the media</span></span></span></div>
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<div class="Normal" style="margin-left: 57pt;"><span class="Normal__Char" style="color: #687432;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: small;">Help educate consumers on benefits of buying local</span></span></span></div>
</li>
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<div class="Normal" style="margin-left: 57pt;"><span class="Normal__Char" style="color: #687432;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-size: small;">Educate through sponsor seminars on various topics of interest that enhance agriculture in Tuolumne County&nbsp;and through annual Farm and Ranch Tour</span></span></span></div>
</li>
</ul>]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1519]]></link><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 18:14:20 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/8267" target="_blank">Al's Bonsai/Judnich Gardening</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1316" target="_blank">Beeman Ranch</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/4174">Bel Giardino</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1323" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Big Creek Meadow Ranch</span></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1352" target="_blank">Blue Oak Farm</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1328" target="_blank">Bramble Hill Farm</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1363" target="_blank">Cover's Apple Ranch</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/13661" target="_blank">Deer Creek Cherry Farms</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1356" target="_blank">Diestel Family Turkey Ranch</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/2961" target="_blank">EventyrGaard Alpacas</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1325" target="_blank">Gaiser Cattle</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/5697" target="_blank">Gallno Farms</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1340" target="_blank">Gee Family Farm</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/2795" target="_blank">Gianelli Vineyards</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1339" target="_blank">Gold Country Honey Farms</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1333" target="_blank">Golden Brodiaea Farm</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1353" target="_blank">Indigeny Reserve</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1346" target="_blank">Jamestown Olive Oil Company</a></p>
<p><a href="http://karrowranch.com/">K-Arrow Ranch</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/8216" target="_blank">Kutch Family Farm</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1358" target="_blank">La Bella Rosa Winery</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1330" target="_blank">Lazy H Ranch</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/2398" target="_blank">Llamas of Circle Home</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1341" target="_blank">M&amp;M Suffolk</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1343" target="_blank">Maples by Design</a>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1326" target="_blank">Montezuma Angus</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/13414" target="_blank">Mother Lode Ranch</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1359" target="_blank">Mt. Brow Winery</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1594" target="_blank">Rainey Ranch</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1335" target="_blank">Rancho Torales/Sonora Gold</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/5555">Rawhide Meats</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1360" target="_blank">Red Earth Farm</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/10385" target="_blank">ReHorse Rescue Ranch</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/2964" target="_blank">Rivendale Ranch</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/14557" target="_blank">Rodefer Vineyards</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/4394" target="_blank">Rosefield Orchards</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/9916" target="_blank">Rosemary's Roses</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/3971" target="_blank">Seven Sisters Soap Company</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1345" target="_blank">Solomon's Gardens Nursery and Terraces</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/11058" target="_blank">Sun, Seed and Soil Farms</a></p>
<p><a title="Sweet River Ranch" href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/4025">Sweet River Ranch</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1327" target="_blank">Table Mountain Beef</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/7939" target="_blank">Triple "B" Farms</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/11939" target="_blank">Tuolumne Lavender</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1329" target="_blank">Twain Harte Tree Farm</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1349" target="_blank">Woods Creek Olive Oil Company</a></p>]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1507]]></link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:42:28 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wineries, Vineyards, Distilleries]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1353" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">Indigeny Reserve</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://gianellivineyards.com/">Gianelli Vineyards</a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1358">La Bella Rosa Vineyards</a></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.mtbrowwinery.com" target="_blank">Mt. Brow Winery</a></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/14557" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">Rodefer Vineyards</span></a></p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1375]]></link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:41:06 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rodefer Vineyards]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Karl and Jo Rodefer</p>
<p>P.O. Box 2134, Columbia, CA 95310</p>
<p>(209) 533-5060</p>
<p>E-mail: <a href="mailto:krodefer@aol.com">krodefer@aol.com</a></p>
<p>We grow cabernet sauvignon gapes.</p>]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/14557]]></link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:38:13 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supporters]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>We&nbsp;sincerely thank our Supporters&nbsp;and Associations.</strong>&nbsp;</span></p>
<p align="center"><span class="fontSize3">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<ul>
<li><span class="fontSize3" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">BZ Smith</span></span></li>
<li><span class="fontSize3" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Central Sierra Arts Council</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.sonoraca.com/visitsonora/farmer.htm" target="_blank">City of Sonora Certified Farmers Market</a></span></span></span></li>
<li><a href="http://www.columbiacalifornia.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Columbia Chamber of Commerce</span></span></span></a></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">David Ingram</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Groveland Farmers Market</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Jamie and Michelle Gratwicke</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Kathy Syverson</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Larry Cope, TCEDA Director</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Richard and Chris Seymour</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Susan Reichle</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Terri J. Arington</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><a title="TuCARE" href="http://www.tucare.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Tuolumne County Alliance for Resources &amp; Environment (TuCARE)</span></a></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://tcchamber.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Tuolumne County Chamber of&nbsp;Commerce</span></span></span></a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.cfbf.com/counties/?id=55" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Tuolumne County Farm Bureau</span></span></span></a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.tcrcd.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Tuolumne County Resource Conservation District</span></span></span></a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.thegreatunfenced.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau</span></span></span></a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Tuolumne Certified Farmers Market</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Twain Harte Farmers Market</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Tyson Hill Farm</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Union Hill Inn</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://cetuolumne.ucdavis.edu/"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">University of California Cooperative Extension - Tuolumne County</span></span></span></a></span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #3366ff;">&nbsp;</span></span></span></p>]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1377]]></link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:52:34 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fams of Tuolumne County Farm and Ranch Tour on 7/7/2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Host Farms: Solomon\'s Gardens, La Bella Rosa Winery, Mother Lode Ranch, Sweet River Ranch, Rancho Torales/Sonora Gold</p>
<p>Brochure soon.</p>]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/calendar/34417]]></link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:46:58 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Annual Rose Day in Columbia on 5/20/2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Golden Sierra Rose Society&nbsp;will hold its First Annual Rose Day in Columbia</p>
<p>Angelo\'s Hall</p>
<p>10am-4pm, Free admission</p>
<ul>
<li>Speakers on old roses/pruning</li>
<li>Demonstrations (types of roses and where to plant)</li>
<li>Raffle (garden baskets)</li>
<li>Rose Walks (old roses in Columbia)</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;For more information call 209-536-9415</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/calendar/34416]]></link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:44:36 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rawhide Meat Processing]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>18719 Omega Mine Road,Jamestown</p>
<p>Phone: 209-984-5814 Fax: 209-984-5814</p>
<p>Email: rawhidemeats@att.net</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Rawhide Meat Processing: your hometown butcher shop and source for locally raised meats!</p>
<p>We also provide:</p>
<ul>
<li>Custom ranch butchering for those raising their own livestock</li>
<li>Wild game processing</li>
<li>Fresh link sausages hand-crafted and made in-house</li>
<li>and a wide variety of USDA&nbsp; Choice meats.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp; We are open all year, Tuesday through Saturday from 7AM to 3PM</p>
<p>WINS GRAND CHAMPION: The California Association of Meat Processors held its prestigious Cured and Processed Meats Championships at California State University at Chico on February 24, 2012. Rawhide won the Grand Champion with its Tropical Spicy Pork Sausage!</p>]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/5555]]></link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:16:08 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olive Oil]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1346" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">Jamestown Olive Oil Company</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/5697" target="_blank">Gallno Farms</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1335">Rancho Torales/Sonora Gold</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1349">Woods Creek Olive Oil Company</a></span></p>]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1370]]></link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:09:18 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamestown Olive Oil Company]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>P.O. Box 203, Jamestown, CA 95327<br />Phone 209-984-1215<br /><a href="mailto:jamestownolive@sbcglobal.net">jamestownolive@sbcglobal.net</a></p>
<p><span class="fontSize3" style="font-family: 'serif';">We produce a variety of extra virgin olive oils including Frantoio, Mission, Meyer Lemon, Roasted Garlic, Pepper, Basil and Cowboy Dipping Blend.&nbsp;&nbsp;You can purchase our products&nbsp;at Barendregts Grocery Store and Gianelli Vineyards Tasting Room in Downtown Jamestown.&nbsp; Our products are also available at the Sonora and Angels Camp Farmers Markets.</span></p>]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org/content/1346]]></link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:07:52 -0500</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
