San Mateo County, California: Farm & Ranch Directory
16 farm and ranch listings in San Mateo County, California, grouped by category below.
Events in San Mateo County
- San Mateo County Fair
Ten-day county fair at the San Mateo County Event Center in San Mateo, scheduled June 5-14, 2026, with agricultural exhibits and 4-H and FFA youth projects.
2495 S. Delaware St., San Mateo, CA Official event details - Grand National Jr. Livestock Show
Jackpot-style junior show for cattle, swine, sheep and goats (including dairy goats) at the Cow Palace, October 1-4, 2026. Judges give feedback, and champions are recognized during the Women of Rodeo performance.
- Grand National Rodeo
Long-running professional rodeo at the Cow Palace on the San Francisco peninsula, with performances October 9-10, 2026, and a stated mission of promoting agriculture. Also hosts a Miss Grand National Rodeo title.
2600 Geneva Avenue, Daly City, CA 94014 | Organizer: Cow Palace Official event details
Farms & Ranches in San Mateo County
- Farmer John's Pumpkin Farm
Farmer John's Pumpkin Farm is a farm in San Mateo County, California, with specialty pumpkins, gourds, straw and sunflowers. Visit details are best confirmed with the operator before traveling.
CA - Pastorino's Nursery
Pastorino's Nursery is a farm in San Mateo County, California, with kids' rides, birthday parties, camps, tours and a greenhouse. Visit details are best confirmed with the operator before traveling.
CA - Pie Ranch
Pie Ranch is a ranch in San Mateo County, California, with a farmstand, self-guided tours, workshops, barn dances and pies. Visit details are best confirmed with the operator before traveling.
CA - Santas Tree Farm
Santas Tree Farm is a tree farm in San Mateo County, California, with Christmas trees, wreaths and train rides. Visit details are best confirmed with the operator before traveling.
CA - Skyline Chestnuts
Skyline Chestnuts is a farm in San Mateo County, California, with fresh chestnuts. Visit details are best confirmed with the operator before traveling.
CA - Skyline Tree Farm
Skyline Tree Farm is a tree farm in San Mateo County, California, with choose-and-cut Christmas trees. Visit details are best confirmed with the operator before traveling.
CA - UC Elkus Ranch
UC Elkus Ranch is a ranch in San Mateo County, California, with school field trips, day camps, tours and a conference center. Visit details are best confirmed with the operator before traveling.
CA - Webb Ranch
Webb Ranch is a ranch in San Mateo County, California, with U-pick berries, horseback riding, a pumpkin patch and a produce stand. Visit details are best confirmed with the operator before traveling.
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Organizations in San Mateo County
- San Mateo County 4-H Office
University of California 4-H youth development office serving San Mateo County from Half Moon Bay, running local clubs and the county's participation in fairs and livestock shows.
1500 Purisima Creek Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 | (650) 276-7422 Website - San Mateo County Agricultural Commissioner
County agricultural commissioner and sealer of weights and measures office for San Mateo County, California, at 728 Heller St in Redwood City.
728 Heller St, Redwood City, CA | (650) 363-4700 - San Mateo County Resource Conservation District
San Mateo County Resource Conservation District is a California special district that helps coastal farms, ranches and stables on the Peninsula; it is part of the state network of resource conservation districts in San Mateo County.
CA - UC Cooperative Extension San Mateo and San Francisco Counties - San Mateo County
UC Cooperative Extension office serving San Mateo County and also San Francisco; farm advisors, 4-H and Master Gardeners work on flower growing, coastal pumpkins and urban food gardens.
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Farmers Markets & Farm Stands in San Mateo County
- Belmont Certified Farmers Market
Belmont Certified Farmers Market in Belmont, San Mateo County, meets Sundays, 9a-1p at El Camino Real and O'Neill St.
El Camino Real and O'Neill St, Belmont, CA
Helpful Guides for San Mateo 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.