Welcome to Shone Grown^™ Products

Sonoma County is a renowned agricultural area and home of many artisan food producers. The combination of climate, volcanic and riparian soils, and the consciousness of local growers produces some of the best wines, fruits, and vegetables found anywhere.

Shone Farm offers students the opportunity to learn all aspects of small-scale commercial farming, from planning, planting, producing and harvesting crops to raising and selling meat animals and developing premium value-added products. In the Sustainable Agriculture Program, students gain hands-on experience in both the small business and technical skills needed to develop and manage a profitable, environmentally sound and community-based farm or agricultural business. Students in the Animal Science Program tend pasture-based sheep, cattle, and other animals for meat production. Some students are involved in “enterprise projects,” a joint venture between the farm and students who wish to tend a small plot of specialty crops or raise farm animals for sale.

Shone Grown™ products are sold to the SRJC’s Culinary Café, and direct-marketed through farm stands both on and off campus, notable area restaurants and markets, and the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program.

Community Supported Agriculture Program - CSA

Shone Farm’s CSA is a produce delivery program that connects the college farm directly to its community of members who receive a weekly assortment of delicious Shone Grown™ vegetables, fruit, and herbs. Baked goods from the Culinary Arts Program are also included. Free range organic eggs from our pastured hens can be purchased as well. A weekly CSA newsletter provides information about the produce included in the box each week, recipes, nutrition information and serving suggestions, and news from the farm.

To become a Shone Farm CSA member, see the CSA Agreement Form PDF. For more information, e-mail dwalton2@santarosa.edu or call (707) 887-2173; or e-mail ldiggs@santarosa.edu or call (707) 887-1187.

Grass-Fed Meat

Shone Farm produces premium grass-fed beef available for sale in limited quantities through the Shone Farm’s CSA program and directly from the farm. Occasionally, other meat products such as lamb, rabbit or chickens are available. To place an order or for more information, e-mail dwalton2@santarosa.edu or call (707) 887-2173; ldiggs@santarosa.edu or call (707) 887-1187.

NEW Value-Added Products

In addition to Shone Farm wine, fresh produce, and meat, students and staff are working on new agricultural products to take to market. Currently, we offer Shone Grown Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Shone Grown Organic Beef Jerky. Look for announcements on our developing line of Shone Grown™ items.