SEE THE SHOP
HONEY, EGGS, CHICKEN, HOPS

Welcome to The Village By the River
CHICKEN - HOPS - FLOWERS - HONEY

FARM FRESH CHICKENS
Available for weekly farm pickups and local delivery

HOP RHIZOMES
A variety of hops strands, coming soon!

FLOWER BOUQUETS
15 stems - $15.00 Kids
25 stems - $20.00 Adults*Coming Soon in 2025!

ORGANIC HONEY
RAW HONEY - CREAMED HONEY - HOT HONEY
Available in our Shop and also at Shift CoffeeHouse!
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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
The Village by the River is available for reservations!
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EVENTS
JOIN US
At our next event!
Spring is here!!Join us at The Village by the River for our second community volunteer event on Saturday, April 12th, from 10am-noon!This is a volunteer opportunity suitable for families, but please make sure that the participants' ages are suitable for the activity. Be sure to bring your water bottle and gloves, and wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. We will be working with dirt and will require a lot of bending and kneeling.Please head to our registration page to sign up, spots are limited!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The Village by the River is available for reservations!
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