Santa Clara County, California: Farm & Ranch Directory
18 farm and ranch listings in Santa Clara County, California, grouped by category below.
Events in Santa Clara County
- South Valley Ag Fair
Family-organized junior livestock show for 4-H and FFA students (cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, horses, chickens) at Thorson's Arena in San Martin July 27-28, 2026, with an August 1 auction at Rancher's Choice Stockyard in Aromas.
San Martin, CA | Organizer: South County farm families, FFA chapters and 4-H clubs Official event details - Gilroy Rodeo
Three-day South County rodeo with a country concert, barrel race, junior rodeo and ranch rodeo, expected to draw about 20,000 people. Revived in 2018 after the original rodeo ended in 1956, with proceeds going to local nonprofits.
2365 Dunlap Avenue, Gilroy, CA | Organizer: Gilroy Rodeo Association Official event details - Santa Clara County Fair
Santa Clara County's annual fair at the Tully Road fairgrounds in San Jose, August 18-23, 2026. The late-summer dates led South County 4-H and FFA families to start a separate livestock fair.
Farms & Ranches in Santa Clara County
- Casa de Fruta
Casa de Fruta is a farm in Santa Clara County, California, with a produce stand, wine tasting, a bakery, train rides and a pumpkin patch. Visit details are best confirmed with the operator before traveling.
CA - Cooper-Garrod Vineyards
Cooper-Garrod Vineyards is a winery and vineyard in Santa Clara County, California, with wine and tastings. Visit details are best confirmed with the operator before traveling.
CA - Garrod Farms
Garrod Farms is a farm in Santa Clara County, California, with horseback riding, lessons, wine tastings and ecotours. Visit details are best confirmed with the operator before traveling.
CA - Hollyhill Hummingbird Farm
Hollyhill Hummingbird Farm is a farm in Santa Clara County, California, with a nonprofit with farm tours and farm-to-picnic meals. Visit details are best confirmed with the operator before traveling.
CA - J & P Farms
J & P Farms is a farm in Santa Clara County, California, with fruit. Visit details are best confirmed with the operator before traveling.
CA - Lone Star Christmas Tree Farm
Lone Star Christmas Tree Farm is a tree farm in Santa Clara County, California, with choose-and-cut Christmas trees. Visit details are best confirmed with the operator before traveling.
CA - Patchen California
Patchen California is a farm in Santa Clara County, California, with Christmas trees, wreaths, handmade gifts, tours and a picnic area. Visit details are best confirmed with the operator before traveling.
CA - Summit Tree Farm
Summit Tree Farm is a tree farm in Santa Clara County, California, with U-pick Christmas trees. Visit details are best confirmed with the operator before traveling.
CA - Veggielution Community Farm
Veggielution Community Farm is a farm in Santa Clara County, California, with a nonprofit farm with a Saturday farmstand and volunteer workdays. Visit details are best confirmed with the operator before traveling.
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Organizations in Santa Clara County
- Gilroy Rodeo Association
Local nonprofit that relaunched the Gilroy Rodeo in 2018 and has contributed more than $500,000 to area nonprofits and community groups since then.
Gilroy, CA - Santa Clara County 4-H Office
University of California 4-H office in San Jose coordinating Santa Clara County clubs, including Gilroy and Morgan Hill members who show livestock at county and South Valley fairs.
1553 Berger Drive Bldg. 1, San Jose, CA 95112 Website - Santa Clara County Agricultural Commissioner
Santa Clara County agricultural commissioner and sealer office, based in San Jose, California; street location 1553 Berger Dr, Bldg 1.
1553 Berger Dr, Bldg 1, San Jose, CA | (408) 918-4600 - UC Cooperative Extension Santa Clara County
UC Cooperative Extension county office for Santa Clara County, with farm advisors, 4-H and Master Gardener programs; local topics include Silicon Valley urban agriculture and Gilroy-area crops.
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Farmers Markets & Farm Stands in Santa Clara County
- Berryessa Farmers Market
Berryessa Farmers Market in San Jose, Santa Clara County, meets Saturdays, 9a-1p at 1376 Piedmont Rd.
1376 Piedmont Rd, San Jose, CA
Ag Education in Santa Clara County
- Hidden Villa
Training option for aspiring farmers and gardeners at Hidden Villa, Los Altos Hills, Santa Clara County, California, included in a UC Cooperative Extension roundup of programs.
Los Altos Hills, CA
Helpful Guides for Santa Clara 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.