To All Those that Love El Dorado County:

I want to extend a hearty Hello to all users of our newly redesigned El Dorado Guide! Whether you are long-time resident or new viewer, please know that El Dorado County’s farm and agricultural community welcomes you to our unique and beautiful region.

El Dorado County Farm Trails is proud to partner up with the Mountain Democrat newspaper to produce this yearly guide showing the favorite tastes (and their locations) in our County!

One of the many great things making our county unique is the range of climate zones that you experience while driving through our region. From grasslands to oaks to pines to alpine, there are sights to be seen in each zone along with other experiences to exercise your senses like skiing, whitewater rafting or kayaking.

As farmers, we like to define the world around us by flavors! Our range of local flavors extends from crisp apples to plump cherries to medium-rare steaks with great local wines to pair with! Don’t forget a locally-made apple pie for dessert!

We extend an invite for you to get a mile or two off the beaten paths of our highways and enjoy an afternoon at a U-pick farm, a local craft winery or brewery or a morning at a farmer’s market. You will find makers and proprietors who literally stand behind their products and will often share samples of their treasures with you.

Small farmers value sustainable land use and love to create value from the land they proudly toil upon. Ask them questions about their passion and watch as they get excited about sharing that passion with you. Watch out – it’s infectious! You might end up out in your yard planting zucchini and tomatoes in a pair of rubber boots without ever noticing the transition!