Grass Valley, CA
Farm Size: 7-acre
What They Grow: Tomatoes, Peppers, Cucumbers, Winter Squash, Onions, Garlic etc.
Starbright Acres Family Farm is a family-run, Certified Organic farm dedicated to growing nutritious, delicious, and environmentally responsible food for its local community.
Ken and Aleta Barrett founded Starbright Acres in 2010 with their children, Sam and Xea, with a vision for creating a financially viable farm within a semi-urban setting. Since then, they have built a highly productive small-scale farming model, generating more than $100,000 in Certified Organic produce per acre under cultivation. Even more impressively, approximately 90% of what they grow is sold within just 10 miles of the farm, keeping fresh food and farm dollars rooted in their local community.
Starbright Acres grows a diverse selection of ecologically and sustainably produced Certified Organic vegetables and garden starts. By selling directly to community members and local businesses, the farm works to strengthen the local food system while creating a sustainable livelihood for its farmers.
Education and community connection are also central to the farm’s mission. Starbright Acres hosts school field trips, farm tours, and community potlucks, and works closely with local schools and agricultural programs. Ken and Aleta also share their farming knowledge through classes and presentations on topics including farm business management, record keeping, and crop planning.
Through farming, education, and community involvement, Starbright Acres is helping build a stronger local food system while sharing the skills and knowledge needed to keep it growing.
