SEE THE SHOP

HONEY, EGGS, CHICKEN

Welcome to The Village By the River

CHICKEN - HOPS - FLOWERS - HONEY

FARM FRESH CHICKENS

Only available for farm visits; no shipping options currently.


HOP RHIZOMES

Variety of hops listed with dropdown or list format (names will be provided).


FLOWER BOUQUETS

15 stems - $15.00 Kids
25 stems - $20.00 Adults


ORGANIC HONEY

RAW HONEY - HERB HONEY - HOP HONEY
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ABOUT The Village by the River

In 2023, Nelson and Esther Mmbando chose to live out their dreams of owning a farm. Inspired by the communal spirit of a Tanzanian upbringing — where entire villages collaborate to achieve great things ...

ABOUT The Team


Nelson Mmbando, the visionary behind our farm, is a passionate advocate for sustainable agriculture.Born and raised in Tanzania, Nelson's early experiences raising fish and chickens ignited his lifelong love for farming. This passion led him to pursue an Environmental Science degree from Sacramento State University, where he honed his expertise in sustainable practices and innovative farming techniques. Nelson is a pioneer in the field of aquaponics, having designed and built several cutting-edge systems that integrate fish farming and plant cultivation in a symbiotic environment. His dedication to sustainable farming is not just a career choice, but a deeply rooted commitment to creating a healthier planet for future generations


Mark Cabrera, brings 25 years of experience in the craft brew industry to hop farming. His successful career includes sales management of innovative top quality breweries such as Anderson Valley and Firestone Walker.Seven years ago, he began growing hops at multiple sites throughout Oakland. This has now become a great passion for Mark. It led to the planting of three acres of hops in the Capay Valley three years ago. Six years ago Mark took over a 5 acre hop farm on the Sacramento River. This is now the Victory Lee Hop Farm. Hops from these sites have been used in beers for both Bison Organic Beers, King Cong Brewing Co, Triple Voodoo Brewery, and more. Mark has a tremendous list of friends and colleagues throughout the industry.

CONTACT US

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EVENTS


JOIN US

At our next monthly event!


Join us at The Village by the River for Hot August Nights on Saturday, August 24th, from 4-10pm!School may be back in session but the summer is far from over! Bring your family and friends and enjoy a variety of fun activities. Savor the flavors of delicious BBQ chicken plates and craft beer, browse unique creations from local vendors and artisans, or let your imagination run wild with balloon art by Art Monster Angel. Challenge your friends to lawn games, take a farm tour on our vintage hayride, or make a splash in the dunk tank!There's something for everyone, and much more to discover. Don't miss out on this magical way to close out the summer!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The Village by the River is available for reservations!
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SHOP


Pasture-Raised Chicken

Pasture-Raised Chicken

$8.00

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Pasture-Raised Eggs

Pasture-Raised Eggs

$13.00

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Organic Raw Honey

Organic Raw Honey

$8.00 - $15.00

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TheVillage T-Shirt

TheVillage T-Shirt

$25.00

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Monthly Subscriptions

Monthly Subscriptions

$40.00 - $100.00

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MORE COMING SOON!