Santa Cruz County, California: Farm & Ranch Directory
15 farm and ranch listings in Santa Cruz County, California, grouped by category below.
Events in Santa Cruz County
- Santa Cruz County Fair
Five-day county fair at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville, September 16-20, 2026, celebrating Pajaro Valley agriculture with livestock and produce exhibits.
2601 East Lake Ave., Watsonville, CA Official event details
Farms & Ranches in Santa Cruz County
- Bargetto Winery
Bargetto Winery is a winery and vineyard in Santa Cruz County, California, with wine tasting. Visit details are best confirmed with the operator before traveling.
CA - Clearview Orchards
Certified organic orchard and farm stand on Trabing Road in Watsonville; visitors are directed to its website for current hours.
646 Trabing Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 - Crystal Bay Farm
Crystal Bay Farm is a farm in Santa Cruz County, California, with organic vegetables, strawberries, flowers and pumpkins. Visit details are best confirmed with the operator before traveling.
CA - Gizdich Ranch
Gizdich Ranch is a ranch in Santa Cruz County, California, with pies, berries, apples, jams and U-pick. Visit details are best confirmed with the operator before traveling.
CA - Live Earth Farm
Certified organic farm and Discovery Program in Watsonville, open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. year round.
1275 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 - Prevedelli Farms
Certified organic Pajaro Valley farm on Pioneer View Road in Watsonville with a farm stand; current hours are posted on its website.
375 Pioneer View Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 - Swanton Berry Farm
Swanton Berry Farm is a farm in Santa Cruz County, California, with a farm stand, group tours and strawberry and blackberry U-pick. Visit details are best confirmed with the operator before traveling.
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Organizations in Santa Cruz County
- Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County
Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County is a California special district that assists berry growers and coastal landowners with runoff and erosion; it is part of the state network of resource conservation districts in Santa Cruz County.
CA - Santa Cruz County 4-H Office
University of California 4-H youth development office on Westridge Drive in Watsonville serving Santa Cruz County clubs.
500 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA | (831) 205-3180 Website - Santa Cruz County Agricultural Commissioner
County agricultural commissioner and sealer of weights and measures office for Santa Cruz County, California, at 500 Westridge Dr in Watsonville.
500 Westridge Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076 | (831) 763-8080 - Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau
Nonprofit advocate for Santa Cruz County and Pajaro Valley agriculture, active on land use and transportation issues and supporting scholarships and school programs.
141 Monte Vista Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076 | (831) 724-1356 Website - UC Cooperative Extension Santa Cruz County
UC Cooperative Extension county office for Santa Cruz County, with farm advisors, 4-H and Master Gardener programs; local topics include berries, apples and coastal vegetables.
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Farmers Markets & Farm Stands in Santa Cruz County
- Watsonville Certified Farmers Market
Watsonville Certified Farmers Market in Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, meets Fridays, 2p-7p at Peck and Main St.
Peck and Main St, Watsonville, CA
Ag Education in Santa Cruz County
- Cabrillo College
Cabrillo College in Aptos, California, appears in UC Cooperative Extension's guide to farm and gardening training programs for new growers in Santa Cruz County.
Aptos, CA
Helpful Guides for Santa Cruz 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.