Rancho de Rodney

Rancho de Rodney https://ranchoderodney.org Rancho de Rodney was founded by retired Command Master Chief / Chief of the Boat Rodney Wells, who served in the U.S.

Navy on active duty for 30 years, leaving with a 70% service-connected disability rating. He was assisted by his wife Sherril. We grow nutrition-packed vegetables, fruits, and herbs by natural methods only. Rodney died from his service-connected disabling condition in 2020, and Rancho de Rodney continues so as to honor him and carry on his dream of helping others.

08/18/2026

This week we are delivering 507.5 pounds of produce to My Homies, Ram Student Pantry, and Bethany Church. Those tomatoes are going WILD.

Thanks to our volunteer Holly for picking hundreds of tomatoes!!
08/16/2026

Thanks to our volunteer Holly for picking hundreds of tomatoes!!

08/12/2026

Hey Y'all! We need help finding a home for this momma cat n her litter of kittens. Someone left them at our gate 😟

This year we are going to be experimenting with growing our fall/winter crops via the "no-till" method. This will cut d...
08/12/2026

This year we are going to be experimenting with growing our fall/winter crops via the "no-till" method. This will cut down on weeds and preserve soil structure. The process involves laying down sheets of biodegradable paper, then topping that with compost for the seeds/seedlings to grow in, and using mulch in between the plants.. It will be labor intensive getting it set up, and volunteers are WELCOME.

08/03/2026

Hi folks: reminder - the actual farm plot is at 7160 W California Ave., Fresno, 93706, where Grantland deadends into California. No volunteer days this week - it's going to be HOT HOT HOT.

This week we have a whopping 714.5 pounds of produce being delivered to the Ram Student Pantry at FCC and Bethany Church...
08/03/2026

This week we have a whopping 714.5 pounds of produce being delivered to the Ram Student Pantry at FCC and Bethany Church downtown: tomatoes, eggplant, yellow, acorn, and butternut squash, jalapeno, tequila, Italian frying, and serrano peppers, along with plums, nectarines, and peaches - all fruit is provided by the African American Farmers of California. That means we have passed 6,200 pounds for the year already!

07/28/2026

We expect to be at the farm between 6:30 and 8:30 am on 7/29, 7/30, 7/31, 8/1, and 8/2. Volunteers welcome, 7160 W California, Fresno, Ca. Bring gloves and a hat.

07/27/2026

🚨 If the recent cyclospora outbreak 🥬 has you thinking twice about your produce, here's some good news: there's something simple you can do.

Buying from local farmers—and choosing whole, unprocessed produce you wash and prep yourself, rather than pre-cut bagged salad—is one of the easiest ways to lower your risk. Local food travels a shorter path from farm to plate, meaning fewer hands, fewer steps, and less chance for contamination along the way.

For the last 20 years, CAFF has trained thousands of small farmers across California in food safety practices—from safe irrigation to postharvest handling to free water testing. It's worked. But the need keeps growing, and secure, long-term funding for this work hasn't kept up.

Check out our latest blog, written by CAFF's food safety expert, Kali Feiereisel, about why this work matters: caff.org/food-safety-starts-on-the-farm

And in the meantime, support safer food at the source. Buy local. 🌱

(and thanks Press Democrat newspaper for spreading the word!)

This week we are delivering 719 pounds of produce to the Big Red Church, My Homie's Kitchen, the student pantry at Fresn...
07/26/2026

This week we are delivering 719 pounds of produce to the Big Red Church, My Homie's Kitchen, the student pantry at Fresno City College, and Bethany Church in downtown Fresno, bringing us over 5,500 pounds for the year. Included in that are plums and nectarines from the African American Farmers of California. Thank you AAFC and board member/picker Holly! Let's also celebrate the heavenly birthday of our founder, Rodney Wells.

07/23/2026

Last week's total was 456 pounds of produce given to Ram Pantry, Bethany Church, and My Homies on Elm. Tomato production is HUGE!. Thank you volunteer Cynthia!

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Farm: 7160 W California Avenue
Fresno, CA
93706

Opening Hours

8am - 10am

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+15594122219

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