Capay Canyon Ranch

FARMLAND: 122 acres in Esparto, about 85 miles from the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

PEOPLE: Stan and Leslie Barth and their children, Tirzah and Todd, along with 5 full-time and 20 part-time employees

ABOUT: Stan Barth farmed with his brothers until he established Capay Canyon Ranch with Leslie in 1978. They started growing almonds, and in 1982 planted table grapes to diversify their operation.

Capay Canyon Ranch is a small family farm continuing into the next generation: Stan and Leslie’s son Todd manages the almond processing plant and grapes, while their daughter Tirzah is in charge of grape sales.

All grapes and some almonds that the Barths sell are certified organic. On the rest of the almonds, the Barths use synthetic pesticides to control pests, and synthetic fertilizers for soil fertility.

ORGANIC CERTIFICATION: About 2% of this farm is certified organic, and about 25% of what they sell at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is certified organic.