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OTHER AGRICULTURE IN TEMECULA VALLEY Temecula Valley’s most widely planted crop may be wine grapes, but it has always been an agricultural haven for ranchers, growers and artisanal producers. A wide array of family-owned farms dot our expansive landscape, producing fruits and vegetables, meat and dairy, and specialty crops like lavender and olives. Come taste, learn and explore! Temecula Olive Oil Company Visit the storefront in Old Town Temecula then book a tour to see the company’s own 26-acre olive grove, where you can also enjoy a grilled lunch. To reserve, call (866) 654-8396. Temecula Lavender Company On select summer dates, stroll this family-farmed one-acre lavender field, farmstand and merlot vineyard alongside the Santa Gertrudis Creek in Wine Country. Call (951) 676-1931 or stop in the company’s Old Town boutique to book a visit. Farmers Markets California-certified farmers offer everything from fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs,
fresh-cut flowers, honey, plants and more, and they offer their homegrown goodness at three farmers markets each week, typically from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m: • Tuesdays at Vail Headquarters • Wednesdays at Promenade Temecula (outside JCPenney) • Saturdays on the south end of Old Town Temecula Peltzer Farms This family farm opens its gates for pumpkin picking, a petting zoo, an antique tractor collection, and family-fun activities in September and October. Big Horse Feed Also open in September and October, an 11-acre corn maze—Southern California’s largest—delights children and adults alike. You can also choose freshly picked pumpkins, watch pig races and more fun farm activities with your family. Group Farm Tours A variety of local farms welcome groups of 10 or more. Phone our Visitor Center at (888) 363-2852 to learn more. Te m e c u l a Va l l e y V i s i t o r G u i d e I 57