Monterey County, California: Farm & Ranch Directory
20 farm and ranch listings in Monterey County, California, grouped by category below.
Events in Monterey County
- Salinas Valley Fair
Salinas Valley Fair in King City, Monterey County. Held each year; the most recent dates were May 14-17, 2026. Held in King City in the southern Salinas Valley.
King City, CA Official event details - California Rodeo Salinas
California Rodeo Salinas is a four-day professional rodeo at the Salinas Sports Complex. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jul 16-19, 2026.
- Monterey County Fair
Monterey County Fair in Monterey, Monterey County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Sep 3-7, 2026. A Labor Day weekend fair at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center.
Monterey, CA Official event details - Monterey County Fair Junior Livestock Auction
Held each year at the end of the county fair livestock shows; the most recent auction was Saturday, September 5, 2026, after junior beef, swine, goat, sheep and dairy shows that week.
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Farms & Ranches in Monterey County
- Galante Vineyards
Galante Vineyards is a winery and vineyard in Monterey County, California, with wine, gifts, an event venue and a working cattle ranch. Visit details are best confirmed with the operator before traveling.
CA - Garden Variety Cheese
Garden Variety Cheese is a farm in Monterey County, California, with a farmstand, farm tours, farm dinners, cheese and farmstays. Visit details are best confirmed with the operator before traveling.
CA - Hidden Hills Ranch
Hidden Hills Ranch is a ranch in Monterey County, California, with summer kids' camps, field trips, a pumpkin patch, lavender and honey. Visit details are best confirmed with the operator before traveling.
CA - Pezzini Farms
Pezzini Farms is a farm in Monterey County, California, with artichoke products, fresh produce and gourmet items. Visit details are best confirmed with the operator before traveling.
CA - Scheid Vineyards
Scheid Vineyards is a winery and vineyard in Monterey County, California, with a tasting room, gift shop and vineyard tours. Visit details are best confirmed with the operator before traveling.
CA - V6 Ranch
V6 Ranch is a ranch in Monterey County, California, with a guest ranch with grass-fed beef, cattle drives and trail rides. Visit details are best confirmed with the operator before traveling.
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Organizations in Monterey County
- Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner
The Monterey County agricultural commissioner's office works from 1428 Abbott St, Salinas, handling local agriculture regulation and weights and measures for the county.
1428 Abbott St, Salinas, CA 93901 | (831) 759-7325 - Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association
Trade association of Monterey County, California, vineyards and wineries that arranges vineyard, winery and agricultural technical tours.
CA - Resource Conservation District of Monterey County
Resource Conservation District of Monterey County is a California special district that supports Salinas Valley growers on water quality and soil health; it is part of the state network of resource conservation districts in Monterey County.
CA - UC Cooperative Extension Monterey County
UC Cooperative Extension county office for Monterey County, with farm advisors, 4-H and Master Gardener programs; local topics include salad vegetables, strawberries and wine grapes.
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Farmers Markets & Farm Stands in Monterey County
- Alisal Community Certified Farmers Market
Alisal Community Certified Farmers Market in Salinas, Monterey County, meets Tuesdays, 11a-4p at 632 E Alisal and Pearl.
632 E Alisal and Pearl, Salinas, CA - Carmel Valley Certified Farmers Market
Sunday market from 10 am to 2 pm all year in the Carmel Valley village with vegetables and fruit from nearby farms.
9550 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924 | (650) 290-3549 - North County Farmers Market Castroville
Thursday afternoon and evening market, 2 to 7 pm all year, in the artichoke capital of the world.
11261 Crane St, Castroville, CA 95012 | (831) 633-3084 - Old Monterey Market Place Certified Farmers Market
Tuesday evening market all year in downtown Monterey, 4 to 8 pm (to 7 pm during daylight saving time), with produce and street food.
Del Monte Ave and Franklin St. area, Monterey, CA 93940 | (831) 655-2607 - Oldtown Salinas Farmers Market
Saturday market, 9 am to 2 pm all year, on historic Main Street in the Salad Bowl of the World.
300 Block of Main St., Salinas, CA 93901 | (831) 751-7725
Ag Education in Monterey County
- ALBA Agricultural Land-Based Training Association
ALBA Agricultural Land-Based Training Association in Salinas, California, appears in UC Cooperative Extension's guide to farm and gardening training programs for new growers in Monterey County.
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Helpful Guides for Monterey County
- California Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows
A practical guide to California fairs and junior livestock shows: the CDFA fair network, 2026 dates, 4-H and FFA eligibility, ownership and tagging rules, YQCA, and how terminal auctions work.
- UC Cooperative Extension in California: County Offices, 4-H and Master Gardeners
How UC Cooperative Extension serves California's 58 counties: farm and natural resources advisors, 4-H enrollment and fair animal ownership rules, Master Gardener and Master Food Preserver programs, and how to find your county office.
- California Resource Conservation Districts
How California's resource conservation districts work: locally governed special districts with five, seven or nine member boards, voluntary help for landowners, grants and tax shares, running for a seat, and how to find your RCD.