The Borrow Barn & Deaser Family Farm

Deaser Family Farm

Urban Farm in Fair Oaks, CA

Our Mission:

Our mission at Deaser Family Farm is simple: to empower and educate the youth of our community about agriculture, sustainability, and healthy living, while also providing access to fresh, locally grown food. We believe in the power of agriculture to transform lives, promote self-sufficiency, and strengthen the bonds within our community. Through hands-on learning, we strive to cultivate a sense of responsibility, environmental stewardship, and connection to nature in young people.

4H Members

Egg gathering

Colt loves her Dixie

Agriculture Education Programs: We offer hands-on classes and workshops for youth where participants can learn the fundamentals of gardening, farming, and sustainable agriculture. Topics range from seed starting, hands on gardening, composting and food preservation.

Coltlin loving Dixie

Coltlin

Coltlin & Paisley

Coltlin with Athena

What We Grow:

Citrus: Oranges, mandarin's, tangerines, lemons, limes, and grapefruits.
Berries: Strawberries, blueberries
Fruits: Avocados, peaches, plums, nectarines, cherries, pomegranates, pears, loquats, kumquats, and figs.
Vegetables: Leafy greens like kale, spinach, and chard; tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, squash, cucumbers, and much more.
Herbs and Flowers: A variety of culinary herbs and edible flowers to complement our produce offerings.

These crops are carefully tended to use sustainable farming practices that focus on water conservation, energy efficiency, and soil health.

Our farm is home to a diverse range of crops that provide nutritious, delicious food for local residents. From citrus groves to vibrant berry patches, Deaser Family Farm offers a bountiful harvest throughout the year, including:

Eggs, Meat Rabbits

Making Bourbon Cherries

Almond Brittle

Banana Loaf

The Hen House

Sustainability at the Core:

At Deaser Family Farm, sustainability isn't just a buzzword—it's a way of life. Our farming practices are designed to be environmentally responsible and resource-efficient:

Water Conservation: We use drip irrigation systems that minimize water waste and ensure that our crops receive the water they need without excess runoff.
Solar Power: Our farm is powered by solar energy, helping us reduce our carbon footprint and operate in harmony with nature. The energy generated from the sun supports both our farming and educational programs.
Organic Practices: We embrace organic and regenerative farming practices, focusing on soil health, crop rotation, and the use of natural fertilizers to promote biodiversity and sustainable yields.
Waste Reduction: Composting organic waste from the farm and using it to enrich our soil is just one way we reduce waste and close the loop on our farm's ecosystem.

Mocha - Pygmy Goat

Our Girls

Athena - Lop Ear Rabbit

Borrowing: Need to borrow goats for pasture grazing, livestock animals, or farm items let us know (meat slicer, juicer, bread maker, firepit, watering troughs, etc.).

We believe that farming is about more than just growing crops; it’s also about caring for animals. We offer a safe haven to adoption of farm animals to help sustain the property. This teaches responsibility, animal care, and the importance of humane practices in farming. Contact for additional information.

Peanut - Pygmy Goat

VanGoat - Pygmy Goat

Our Goats

Mocha, Peanut, VanGoat

Youth Garden Bed Stewardship Program: We currently offer a unique Garden Bed Stewardship Program designed to empower children to take an active role in cultivating their own vegetables. Each child receives their own designated portion of a garden bed, where they learn to plant, nurture, and harvest a variety of vegetables. Children are encouraged to take full responsibility for their garden bed, engaging in all hands-on activities from planting seeds to caring for the plants and harvesting the produce. While parents and adult volunteers provide guidance and support, the focus is on fostering independence and confidence in the children as they learn the entire gardening process. At the end of the growing season, we host a harvest celebration where children can showcase their hard work, share their produce, and enjoy the fruits of their labor with family and friends.

October Garden Collection

Our Boy "Bourbon"

Garden Dinner

The chicken whispier

Our Goals:

As a small, beginning food producer and California farm, our mission is to improve food access and distribution to early care and education sites. We are passionate about ensuring fresh, nutritious food reaches those who need it most. Currently, we're working to build a child-friendly community farm stand, provide fresh fruits at local farmers' markets, and launch educational food donation programs—all to ensure families in need have access to affordable, high-quality produce.

Where we are going...

Workshops: Attend a workshop to gain valuable knowledge about gardening, cooking, or animal care.
Volunteering: Help us plant, harvest, and maintain our crops while learning about sustainable farming practices.
Support Our Mission: Purchase fresh produce at our farm stand or donate to our food access programs to help ensure that everyone in our community has access to healthy, locally grown food.

One of 10 - Gladis

Gathering Eggs

Coltlin loving her Hens

Engaging Youth in Farming:

As a small-scale beginning farm, one of our greatest joys is giving back to the youth in our community. We believe that agricultural education is crucial for developing future generations of environmental stewards, farmers, and leaders.

Youth Mentorship & Volunteer Opportunities: Young people can join our volunteer programs, where they get hands-on experience working alongside farmers. We also offer mentorship opportunities, where youth can learn from seasoned agricultural professionals and gain skills that will serve them well in the future.

Offer farm visits: These visits are designed to inspire and equip children with the knowledge and skills to grow their own food at home or in their communities.

Our Eggs

The Chicken Whisperer

Free Range

At Deaser Family Farm, we are cultivating not only food but also the future. Through our work, we are growing a community that understands the importance of sustainability, food security, and education. Join us as we continue to build a farm that nourishes both the body and the spirit—one that gives back to the community, one seed at a time.

Lawnmowers

Free Range

Help Us Grow: Deaser Family Farm Needs Your Support for a Greenhouse!

At Deaser Family Farm, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of farmers and gardeners through hands-on agricultural education. Our programs empower local youth to learn valuable skills, grow their own food, and develop a deeper understanding of sustainability and healthy eating. However, to take our mission to the next level, we need your help!

How to Donate: Contact to donate to building the structure and purchasing necessary materials, providing educational resources and supplies for our youth or volunteer your time and expertise.

Garden Party

Driving the Polaris

Secret Garden

Sunny Side Up

Why a Greenhouse is Essential: A greenhouse will provide the perfect environment for children to learn about the full growing cycle, including Year-Round Growing: With a greenhouse, our youth will be able to cultivate and harvest vegetables and fruits throughout the winter, extending their learning and agricultural experience.

Early Spring Harvest: With the ability to grow in winter, children will have produced ready to showcase at the County Fair, gaining a sense of accomplishment and pride in their work.

Hands-On Learning: A greenhouse will provide children with valuable experiences such as managing plant growth, learning about plant ecosystems, and seeing firsthand how the changing seasons affect crop production.

Bourbon & Colt

Property

Garden - Spring

Garden Party Display

Adoption Day for Nellie & Tillie

Nellie - Chinchilla Rabbit

Bourbon

Dessert Grazing

The Neighborhood Joe

Banana Nut

Grazing

Nacho Bar