Crops
The agricultural cropland philosophy of Swanton Pacific Ranch
is to provide a diversity of crops and marketing opportunities
for student ‘learn by doing’ involvement with the
long-term goal of break-even or better on returns. Diversity
of products and farming organically are seen as both sound business
practice locally and reflective of contemporary sustainable development
thinking and will be pursued to the extent possible. 
Swanton Pacific has met the organic certification requirements of the CCOF to improve the marketability of its produce to the public and to reflect the overall management directions of the Ranch.
Five fields have been leased to Jacob’s Farm/Del Cabo Inc. which predominately grow perennial culinary herbs.
Spotlight on Apples
U-Pick Apples
Apple picking season began Thursday Aug 19th. Hours of operation are 9am - 5pm, Thurs - Monday. Apples are selling for $1.75/lb.
Yielding five tons of apples per year, our 2-acre orchard offers multiple varieties of apples. Although varietals are limited to what's on hand, the 12 different varieties ripen in stages throughout the fall months which allows for an extended picking window. The apple orchard is certified and inspected annually by the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). In addition to U-Pick harvesting, students and interns hand-pick apples throughout the season for local wholesale.