Welcome to the Farm
A place where Californians can taste, learn and connect with the state’s extraordinary agricultural story.
Visitors among the growing beds at the Farm.
A living connection to California agriculture
California is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world, yet many Californians have little opportunity to see firsthand how their food is grown or meet the people who produce it.
Since 1984, the Farm at Cal Expo has helped connect Californians with agriculture, education and community. With room to grow—and broader support—it can offer students, families and visitors an even deeper understanding of the land, people and systems behind California’s food.
Come experience the Farm for yourself.
A chance to see the Farm up close and help support what comes next.
An Evening on the Farm
Join us at the Farm at Cal Expo for a reception celebrating Sacramento’s farm-to-fork community and supporting the Farm’s next chapter. Enjoy fresh seasonal bites from some of the region’s farm-to-fork chefs alongside award-winning California wines while experiencing the Farm and the community working to strengthen its future.
Hosted by the California State Fair Foundation, proceeds will support the expansion and enhancement of the Farm as a year-round agricultural living classroom.
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The Farm at Cal Expo
From farm-to-fork to Farm to Family
Since 1984, the Farm has grown more than crops. It has helped Californians understand where their food comes from and the people and work behind it. In 2025 alone, the Farm grew and donated 11,000 pounds of fresh produce to the Sacramento Food Bank, helping locally grown food reach families throughout the community.
Expanding the Farm would build on that impact—creating more space to grow and donate fresh food while giving more students, families and visitors opportunities to experience California agriculture firsthand.
A vision for the Farm’s future
Hear from Cal Expo Board Member Bobbin Mulvaney about the Farm’s potential and what its next chapter could mean for the community.
Growing the Farm's future
The vision for the Farm is a year-round agricultural living classroom where students, families and visitors can experience California agriculture up close. Expansion and expanded programming can create opportunities for hands-on demonstrations, workshops and exhibits highlighting soil health, regenerative agriculture, California’s diverse food systems and careers in agriculture.
The California State Fair Foundation supports this developing work by bringing together donors, agricultural leaders and community partners who can help the Farm grow its reach and educational impact.
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Expand the Farm’s physical footprint
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Increase year-round programming
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Build agricultural and community partnerships
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Develop educational programming
The Farm is led by Cal Expo; the Foundation builds support for this developing work.
Help the Farm grow
A stronger Farm will take a community of supporters. Join the California State Fair Foundation in building support for expanded growing space, year-round educational programming and deeper connections among agriculture, families and communities.
Make A Gift
Your gift supports the Foundation’s work on behalf of the Farm and helps advance its future as a resource for Californians.
Partner With Us
Agricultural organizations, businesses, educators and community partners can help bring expertise, resources and new opportunities to the Farm.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Support the Farm’s future while connecting your organization with California agriculture and Sacramento’s farm-to-fork community. All 2026 sponsors receive event recognition and tickets; Gold and Silver sponsors also receive a reserved VIP table with charcuterie and wine.
Gold
$10,000
8 tickets; reserved VIP table; charcuterie and wine; premier event recognition
Silver
$5,000
6 tickets; reserved VIP table; charcuterie and wine; event recognition
Bronze
$2,500
4 tickets; event recognition
Friend of the Farm
$1,000
2 tickets; event recognition