ALBA, Agriculture & Land Based Training Association, creates greater economic opportunities for small farms while promoting ecological land management and healthy local foods.

Recent estimates indicate that approximately 28% of Monterey County’s population is engaged in agricultural field or processing work. The number of laborers varies from 70,000 to more than 110,000 during peak season. ALBA’s 9 month farmer training program provides up to 40 aspiring farmers with training in organic farm production, marketing, record-keeping, labor law, irrigation, food safety, pest management and numerous other topics related to operating a small farm business. ALBA is growing our next generation farming community to produce fresh food within a healthy and sustainable eco system. Visit their website to learn more about their unique farmer training programs.

ALBA Family Harvest Day

Saturday, October 12th
Open to the public from 11am - 3pm. (No Pass Required)

Join ALBA at their campus in Salinas for their annual Family Farm Day! Tours, farm activities, and food at this annual event.

Besides a "fresh from the fields" farmers’ market, the day includes hay ride tours of the farm, kids’ art activities, delicious food and pumpkin decorating. This is a great way for both kids and adults to learn how their food is grown and harvested on a small farm.

Activities include:

Food Truck Vendor
Tractor hayrides
Carnival games
Live art / face painting
Bouncy House
Pumpkin decoration

Products For Sale

A large selection of freshly harvested organic vegetables, strawberries & other goods will be available for purchase at their farm stand.

Bring a cooler if you plan purchase farm items to keep them cool during transport.

Know Your Farmer – Know Your Food