Hidden Fortress Micro Farm

Founded in 2012 on a 3.5-acre parcel in North Monterey County, California, the farm began with a vision to produce delicious and nutritious foods while promoting locally produced food and small family farms. Over the years, it has grown to include a weekly delivery service and a cafe in Watsonville, offering a variety of organic products.

Dedicated to non-chemical farming methods, the farm never uses artificial inputs. Chickens forage in pastures, controlling weeds and insects while providing natural fertilizer. They are fed organic feed, yogurt for probiotics and calcium, and flax meal to enhance the omega-3 content of their eggs. The farm also custom-roasts organic coffee using propane and solar power to minimize its carbon footprint.

The farm operates a weekly delivery service throughout Santa Cruz County, offering fresh produce, pasture-raised eggs, roasted coffee, handcrafted preserves, and sourdough English muffins. The Hidden Fortress Roastery Cafe in Watsonville serves organic coffee, baked goods, and smoothies made with local produce. The cafe was opened to provide a year-round outlet for their products, overcoming the seasonal challenges of selling at farmers' markets.