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The tour will give a view of sustainable farming practices in action. “The goal of the farm tour,” said CRCMC Founder, Sara O’Donnell, “is to encourage people to learn more about the connection between food, the environment, and health.” Each year the Pure Mendocino Farm Tour and Picnic offers a taste of a different Mendocino County growing region. The 2008 focus is on Potter Valley, just north of Lake Mendocino off of Highway 20. Guinness McFadden has been farming organically for 37 years. He and his family ranch organic cattle, produce culinary herbs, Pure Mendocino Organic Food and Wine Tasting Visitors can experience all of Mendocino County’s growing regions Saturday, August 23rd from 4-7:30 p.m., when over thirty local chefs, organic vintners, and purveyors of organic and wild-crafted foods gather on the vineyard patio of Parducci Wine Cellars. Tickets are $40 per person. “We want everyone to learn more about our Pure Mendocino partners and the amazing resources Mendocino County has to offer,” said O’Donnell. A full list of Pure Mendocino partners and events may be found at www.puremendocino.org. About the Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County With offices in Ukiah and the coastal village of Mendocino, CRCMC helps cancer patients, their families and caregivers with a full range of support services including assistance with formulating care plans, advocacy for benefits, support groups, counseling, and transportation. In 2007 CRCMC founder Sara O’Donnell was honored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation as one of 10 outstanding individuals from across America and Puerto Rico to receive the foundation’s 2007 Community Health Leadership Program Award.
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The 4th Annual Pure Mendocino Celebration announces a fresh, regional focus to the Pure Mendocino Farm Tour and Picnic August 24, 2008, 10 a.m.-2 p.m, co-sponsored by the Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op. This year’s tour showcases Potter Valley and will be held at McFadden Farm and Vineyard.
and grow seven varietals of award-winning organic wine grapes on their northern Potter Valley farm. “We are so pleased to participate in Pure Mendocino, because of the support CRCMC offers our community,” said McFadden.
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