La Tercera Farm
Market Days
Out for the Season
Farmland
2.5 acres in Bolinas, California, 20 miles from the farmers market and 3 acres in Petaluma 40 miles from the FPFM.
People
Annabelle Lenderink plus 16 part-time employees.
Certification
Marin Organic Certified Agriculture (MOCA)
Farm History
Annabelle has been farming organically for 25 years. She manages sales full-time for Star Route Farm, and started La Tercera on the side on a plot of land owned by Star Route farmer Warren Weber as a way to explore unusual and heirloom varieties. She is also motivated by the drive to pay her workers a living wage and provide Bay Area eaters with good food (the tiny farm does not turn a profit).
In addition to selling at farmers' markets, Annabelle sells a large portion of the vegetables (around 60%) to restaurants.
Pest Management
To manages pests La Tercera uses crop rotation and creates habitat for pollinators. They also vary their planting throughout the year.
Soil
La Tercera uses mulch, cover crops, and compost to build the soil.
Water Use
Drip and sprinkler irrigation. The water comes from a nearby creek.