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Wakamatsu Farm

Owner

American River Conservancy

Address

941 Cold Springs Rd.

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City

Placerville

County

El Dorado

Zip

95667

wakamatsu@arconservancy.org

Phone

530-621-1224

Fax

Website

http://www.arconservancy.org/wakamatsu

Directions

Hours

Primary Ag Business

bees
apiary
dairy operation (cows
sheep
goats
others)
nursery and/or Christmas trees or timber
poultry
eggs
vegetable
berries
flowers
melons

Primary Ag Business--Other

Native plant nursery

Farm or ranch acreage

272

Activities

Historical site of the Wakamatsu Tea & Silk Farm colony in 1869, registered National & State historical landmark, site of first Japanese settlement in USA, trained docents lead public and private tours of this property.

Products

Organic produce and sustainable animal products offered by 2 farming operations that lease land from the ARC

Events

Public and private tours, special events and festivals, produce farm stand open to public on specific weekdays

Accommodations

conference facility/meeting room
wedding or event facilities

Direct Agricultural Sales

farm stand
fresh produce
meat
poultry
eggs
animal products

Educational Experience

classes or workshops
farm tours
garden/nursery tours
historical exhibits
lecture/presentation
participatory experience
school or youth tours

Entertainment

festivals and fairs
picnic or play area
special events

Outdoor Recreation

bird watching
fishing
nature walks
photography
wildlife viewing

Miscellaneous

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