Capay Organic

In 1976, our farm was started with 20 acres of Star Thistle and a dream. Inspired by the idea of farming sustainably, Kathy Barsotti and Martin Barnes became pioneers of the organic farming movement.

After more than thirty years of organic farming, Capay Organic grows more than 150 varieties of fruits and vegetables on 700 acres of certified organic land. The farm is owned and operated by second generation farmers and in keeping with their parents’ vision, brothers Noah, Thaddeus and Freeman practice healthy crop rotation, encourage a diverse ecosystem around the fields, efficiently use local water sources, and carefully select produce varieties that grow well and taste great.

Capay Organic’s sales team sells directly to wholesalers, grocers and restaurants, and manages over 20 farmers market locations.

Finally, Rain

By admin, on January 26th, 2012

It finally rained! We had a great downpour of rain that resulted in a tractor getting stuck in the mud for a short time and compelled us to wash more mud off of harvested veggies than normal. This rain will make sure our crops have plenty of water without any immediate irrigation and . . . → Read More: Finally, Rain

Cover Cropping and January Donations

By admin, on January 18th, 2012

Gavin, Thaddeus’ cousin and right hand man, and has been working on some long term soil-testing projects that will allow us to see how our actions affect the health and fertility of the soil over time and how we may best feed the land so that it will be able to feed our . . . → Read More: Cover Cropping and January Donations

Field Trip to Napa!

By admin, on January 13th, 2012

Our intrepid Capay Organic sales team struck out on a fun-filled day in the Napa Valley visiting restaurant and wholesale customers.

Naomi and I (Chase) hit the road to meet Jesse, our farmer’s market manager, who is lucky enough to live in Napa.

Unfortunately, Oxbow Market (where we have multiple customers) was . . . → Read More: Field Trip to Napa!