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Wakamatsu Farm

  • Owner
    American River Conservancy
  • Address
    941 Cold Springs Rd.
  • Address2
    N / A
  • City
    Placerville
  • County
    El Dorado
  • Zip
    95667
  • email
    wakamatsu@arconservancy.org
  • Phone
    530-621-1224
  • Website
  • Directions
    N / A
  • Hours
    N / A
  • 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
    N / A