Community Farm Stand Hours
Wednesday 1-4pm
Saturdays 8-1pm
Come shop our Farm Stand!
We provide our community with organically grown, local fruits and vegetables all year long. At our farm, we follow permaculture, regenerative, and organic farming principles, ensuring that the land is never sprayed with pesticides, herbicides, or chemicals of any kind. Our commitment is to nurture the soil, enriching it with nutrients to produce flavorful and nutritious fruits and veggies for everyone to enjoy.
Support local all year long at our Farm Store. We offer clean ingredient items such as:
Happy Hens Soy & Corn Free Organic Eggs (Ramona)
Local Raw Honey & Bee Pollen (Valley Center)
Heritage Baked Goods Sourdough, Scones and Cookies (Carlsbad) Order Ahead
Organic Loose Leaf Tea (Oceanside)
Primal Pastures Grass Fed Beef Tallow (Murrieta)
Tallow Brick Road Tallow Soaps (San Diego)
AllNat Healing Lip Balm and Salve, Whipped Manuka Honey Tallow & Body Butter (Vista)
Root & Splendor Laundry Concentrate and Stain Remover (Vista)
& Our Farm Fresh Jams and Compotes
Our Address:
Sand n Straw Community Farm
629 Mar Vista Drive
Vista, CA 92081
Community Farm Stand Hours
Wednesday 1-4pm
Saturdays 8-1pm
Holiday closures: 12/24, 12/27 & 12/31
education for all ages
Education is at the heart of what we do!
We’re passionate about raising up the next generation to understand where their food comes from and how to live self-sufficiently—all while enjoying nature and embracing the joy of being a kid.
For adults, our workshops provide practical knowledge and tools for sustainable living, empowering families to grow their own food and care for the environment. By teaching these skills, we’re cultivating a community that values self-reliance, sustainability, and the joy of nourishing themselves and others.
Youth Farm School
At Young Pioneers Farm & Nature School, children ages 3–10 learn in a 100% outdoor environment with covered areas for year-round comfort. As a true farm and nature school, our classrooms are the working farm, garden, and outdoor kitchen, where students care for animals, tend plants, and explore the natural world.
Adult Gardening Classes
Are you dreaming of starting your own garden, but feeling overwhelmed about where to begin? Or have you always relied on buying garden plants and want to explore starting from seed? Look no further than our upcoming workshop, where you can learn everything you need to know about starting a garden from seed.
During the workshop, we'll discuss various soil options, including alternatives to traditional potting soil, and we'll focus on what to do after your garden is planted, from maintenance to harvesting.
Web of Life Curriculum
The Web of Life Educational Curriculum by Young Pioneers offers hands-on, nature-based learning for ages 5–10, designed for families to use at home. Inspired by activities from the farm, it helps children explore the interconnectedness of nature while building ecological awareness and sustainable habits. Each month includes eight engaging activities focused on garden-to-kitchen, nature, and science, featuring interactive lessons and practical projects. Integrating science, math, language arts, and social studies, the curriculum provides a holistic learning experience that strengthens critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork.
tour our regenerative organic 6 acre farm
book a Farm tour
We invite you to join us for an informative and exciting tour of our six-acre farm. Led by Farmer Rich, our most knowledgable farmer, you'll explore the various growing areas, ponds, seasonal creeks, food forest, and more. This tour is an excellent opportunity to learn about regenerative agriculture and permaculture while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of our farm.
During the tour, Farmer Rich will be happy to answer any questions you may have about getting started with growing your own produce or enhancing your current gardening practices. You'll discover how simple it can be to restore nutrient-rich soil in your backyard, and learn some tips and tricks to save you money and grow your own nutrient-dense food.
Be prepared for a rigorous walk, as the farm is terraced, but the experience is well worth it. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from our farmers and explore our beautiful farm.