Sonoma County Farm Trails

Sonoma County Farm Trails is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization that has worked since 1973 to promote farmers and to educate the public about the importance of supporting local agriculture. Our mission is to “ensure the continuing economic viability of Sonoma County agriculture by instilling an appreciation of ag as a vital part of our community/lifestyle.” In other words, we cultivate the social and economic fields that our farmers and producers might plant seeds of prosperity and resilience.

Our sister 501(c)(3 ) nonprofit, the Farm Trails Foundation, provides ag education and scholarships for young, aspiring, and established farmers.

The Gravenstein Apple Fair (GAF) is our primary annual fundraiser, drawing ~15,000 Bay Area attendees to Sebastopol every August for a grand community convergence and celebration of all things local (food, libations, music, arts/crafts, etc.). A leader in sustainable event production, GAF is proud to be over 95% Zero Waste.