Going farm-to-fork in Sacramento

Within a one-hour radius of Sacramento, there exists a diversity of crops that far exceeds most other cities in the state. Because of its location, right smack in the middle of the Sierra Nevada Foothills, the San Joaquin Valley, and the Capay Valley, Sacramento is surrounded by agricultural land, including thousands of acres of ‘boutique’ farmland.
Capitalizing on the largest Certified Farmers’ Market in California, Sacramento restaurants (try The Kitchen, Ella, Magpie, or Mulvaney’s) have been working with local farmers to produce menus that highlight seasonal and locally grown ingredients year-round. The city also hosts a farm-to-fork celebration each fall that gives visitors a chance to experience the quality of local small farms and ranches and puts the spotlight on Sacramento’s pool of talented local chefs.