Richard & Saralee’s Farm Yard - Gravenstein Apple Fair

During their lifetimes, Richard and Saralee Kunde raised millions of dollars to
support agriculture education, farm leadership and organizations that promote
and showcase the agricultural bounty of Sonoma County. Following their
deaths, the Kundes established the Richard and Saralee McClelland Kunde
Fund, an endowment that will forever continue their life-long work to preserve
Sonoma County agriculture and its farming heritage.

In honor of Richard and Saralee, the Farm Yard at the Fair highlights two key aspects of what makes Sonoma County agriculture so special: Farm animals and the craft of farming.

Animals

Try to imagine a farm without animals. We’ll give you a minute. We bet you couldn’t do it. Neither could we. Some farm animals are sweet and fuzzy. Others are big and gentle. While still others are small and buzzy, those precious pollinators foundational for the vitality of our food systems. Whatever type of animal we’re talking about, they’re all an important part of farm life. And thanks to our farmer friends, you can meet their critters at the Fair!

Mini horse and Shetland sheep from Emmanuel Farmstead, Sebastopol
Baby doll sheep, piglets, and mini Jersey cow from Leland Street Farm & Country Club, Sebastopol
Llamas from Maryls Green
Dwarf Nigerian goats from Robin Trimble
Chickens, chicks, and Livestock Guardian Dogs from Wise Acre Farm, Windsor
Draft horses from Sweetwater Shire
Sheep from Casari Farm & Garden, Santa Rosa

Exhibits

Farming is a delicate balance of art, science and creative problem solving. There’s a lot more going on with your local farmer then just planting seeds, watching them grow and harvesting the food we eat. At the Fair we’re excited to share the beauty and magic of agriculture. Be sure to stop by and enjoy interactive exhibits where you can learn more about agriculture and ag production!