5Qs with Petaluma Pumpkin Patch farmer Jim Groverman
The fourth-generation Petaluman who grew up on Corona Road considers farming and ranching a way of life, and his homegrown pumpkin patch and handmade corn maze are proof
October 07, 2026Agriculture
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Historic Dunham School finds magic in unique ag program
'Not just chickens and cows,' says Principal Katie Kidder
September 16, 2026
New state plan could boost local oyster and seaweed farming
Petalumans looking to celebrate National Oyster Day – Wednesday, Aug. 5 – have many options. But if a new plan to expand aquaculture in the state fulfills its promise, they could one day have many more. Tomales and Bodega bays are already a hotbed of top-shelf oyster production. Hog Island Oyster
August 05, 2026
5Qs with Jupiter Foods founder Dan Bleakney-Formby
Bleakney-Formby, who launched his "European-style" market in downtown Petaluma in October 2020, talks seasonal produce, slow food, and fall flavors
August 05, 2026
City Promises Ag-Forward Fair
At this year’s Petaluma Fair, running June 18 to June 21, visitors can expect fried foods, live music, and, of course, livestock showings, with an emphasis on agricultural education. “My goal is to take pieces of agriculture and push them into the fair” – instead of simply hoping attendees will
June 17, 2026
5Qs With Market Maven Kelly Smith
As executive director of Agricultural Community Events Farmers' Markets, Smith helps run 10 markets across the North Bay, including Petaluma's year-round Tuesday market at the Petaluma Community Center and seasonal Saturday market at Walnut Park.
May 27, 2026
Scene & Herd: Transhumance
Under cloudy skies and occasional drizzles on Saturday, April 11, 2026, revelers participate in the age-old practice of transhumance, walking from the Fairgrounds down East D Street to their destination at Steamer Landing Park. Petaluma's annual Transhumance Festival celebrates the age-old practice of seasonally moving livestock
April 15, 2026