Championing Sonoma & Marin's Agricultural Future

The Sonoma-Marin Agricultural Association exists to promote and preserve California’s agricultural heritage while elevating the talents and aspirations of our community—especially its youth. Through education, mentorship, and public programming, we help cultivate skills, pride, and opportunity across Sonoma and Marin Counties.

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Our Work

We aim to nurture young leaders, make agriculture more accessible, and steward a trusted public institution.

Cultivating the Next Generation
Our year-round programming offers hands-on education, mentorship, and unique opportunities to build leadership skills and excel in an agricultural career.
Investing in Our Future
Your support allows us to create pathways for our local youth to learn, thrive, and carry on the legacy of our local agriculture.
Stewardship & Public Service
We are the 4th District Agricultural Association, governed by a community board. Meeting agendas and minutes are available to help keep our work accountable.
icon of an orange bucket

Our Work

We aim to nurture young leaders, make agriculture more accessible, and steward a trusted public institution.

Cultivating the Next Generation
Our year-round programming offers hands-on education, mentorship, and unique opportunities to build leadership skills and excel in an agricultural career.
Investing in Our Future
Your support allows us to create pathways for our local youth to learn, thrive, and carry on the legacy of our local agriculture.
Stewardship & Public Service
We are the 4th District Agricultural Association, governed by a community board. Meeting agendas and minutes are available to help keep our work accountable.
“Our goal is to inspire curiosity, appreciation, and respect for agriculture at an early age—helping to plant the seeds of knowledge for the next generation.”

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