ORGANIC NURTITION
ORGANIC NUTRITION
ORGANIC & NATURAL FOODS
| Acai | Incredible source of antioxidants, healthy omegas, protein, & dietary fiber | |
| Alter Eco | Fair Trade, Organic Foods. Rice. Chocolate. Unrefined sugar. Olive Oil. Quinoa. | |
| Alternative Baking | Vegan cookies. Eleven fantastic flavors to choose from. | |
| Amazing Grass | Organic GREEN super foods for the whole family. Slow growth & dehydration. | |
| Bob's Red Mill | Stone milled whole grain - wholesome & delicious products | |
| Botanica | An ancient tonic for teh modern world. Using organic & fair trade ingredients. | |
| CAFF | Community Alliance with Family Farmers. Buy Fresh. Buy Local. | |
| CELLFOOD | Oxygen + nutrient supplement to clean and detoxify your body from inside out | |
| Chi Herbal | Asian Herbal Treatments for the Body, Mind, & Spirit | |
| Chocolatl | Raw Cacao superfood synergy. Awaken Spirit. Revitalize Body. | |
| Cosmo's Vegan | Great variety of Vegan products: Supplements, cosmetics, food, gifts. | |
| Eden | Roasted and rolled. American, small farm organically grown whole grain flakes. | |
| Emotional Eating | Emotional Eating Support. Original flower remedies are natural, safe, & gentle | |
| Full Bloom Baking | Wholesome foods made with carefully chosen organic ingredients. | |
| Fungi Perfecti | Source for medicinal mushroom products and information. | |
| Gardenburger | The original veggie burger. Real ingredients from the earth. | |
| Kashi | Seven whole grains on a mission. (tm) Whole grain and sesame cereals | |
| Lotus Foods | A world of rice. Exotic tastes from far away places. | |
| Legacy Chocolates | Fresh, handmade, nutricious, high quality chocolate at affordable prices | |
| Lotta' Appricotta | Chewy Granola Bar. Made with real fruit, yogurt coating. 9g of whole grains. | |
| Natures Path | Unique GRANOLA cereal blends with omega -3. Get on the Path ! (tm) | |
| Nutiva | Nourishing people & planet. Coconut Oil. Hemp Oil, Hem Protein. | |
| Organic Gourmet | Seasoning & stock concentrates, flavors, mixes, recipes | |
| Organic Valley | 1300 organic farm coop: milk, butter, cheese, cream, eggs, juice, soy. | |
| Primal Strips | Primal Strips. Meatless, Vegan Jerky. Available in 6 flavors. | |
| Soul Food | Women's Bean Project soups, chillis, marinades, mixes, coffee & desserts | |
| Spice Islands | What the World Tastes Like. Offering the best spices in the world. | |
| Spring Dragon | Explore the whole realm of tonic herbs and superfoods | |
| Taylor's Tonics | Chi Cola: kettle brewed, estate-grown black tea, ginger root, & cinnamon bark | |
| Teese | Vegan cheese alternative. Available at health food stores & restaurants. | |
| Tempeh | Kosher, vegan, and made with organic soybeans and/or organic tofu | |
| Theo Chocolate | Chocolate that we guarantee is equal parts delicious and ethical | |
| Vegan Gourmet | Vegan Gourmet® Cheese and Dairy Alternatives | |
| Vegetarian Plus | Vegan entrees, side dishes, and hot dogs | |
| Veggie Chips | Organic. Reinventing the tortilla chip | |
| Vegie World | 100% meatless. Vega. No MSG. Heat up and enjoy. | |
| Vemma | The most complete liquid nutrition product on the market today | |
| Welltrients | Where wellness and nutrients come together | |
| Wholesome Sweet | Wholesome Sweeteners. Organic Sugars. Fair trade certified. | |
GARDENING
| CA School Garden | Create and sustain California School Gardens. "Let's Get Growing." | |
| Compost Guide | Composting Fundamentals. What and how to compost. What NOT to compost. | |
| Composting | How to compost. Information for beginners to experts. Links to other sites. | |
| ComposTumbler | Continuous compost. Never fills us. Recycle yard, garden, & kitchen throwouts | |
| Container Tips | Container gardening tips. A complete guide to container gardening. | |
| Container Guide | Guide to container gardening: Seeds, tools, preparation, care | |
| Franchi Seeds | Seeds to grow traditional Italian vegetables. Also: www.mycooksgarden.com | |
| Gardeners Place | Seed & Plant catalogues. Hundreds of selections for your home and garden. | |
| i-garden | Gardening resource for kids and families - grow your own | |
| Join the Farm | Experimental sustainability project near CSUCI, Camarillo, CA. | |
| Junior Gardener | Junior Master Gardener Program | |
| Kitchen Gardene | Promoting the "localest" food of all, globally. | |
| LED Garden | Have a green Winter. "Sonny Light" LED kitchen garden. | |
| Local Harvest | Premier website to connect people with FRESH, LOCAL food. Sustainability & Nutrition! | |
| Marilyn's Own | Going GREEN before it was COOL ! Natural Solutions for the perfect garden. | |
| Meyer Hatchery | 160+ poultry varieties: chicks, bantams, ducks, turkeys, guineas, geese, MORE | |
| Natural Gardneing | Natural Gardening Company. Organic Seeds: Vegetables, Herbs, Flowers. | |
| Chicken Coop | Coop on wheels. Pest control, fertilizer, and oh yes, eggs for breakfast. | |
| Organic Garden | Information on creating & maintaining a healthy, natural, chemical free garden | |
| Org. Garden Guru | The dirt on growing organically - without chemicals | |
| Planet Neutral | Earth friendly products and tools for your home, lawn, and garden. | |
| Seeds of Change | Certified organic. Goodness from the ground up. Preserving Biodiversity. | |
| Smart Gardening | County of Los Angeles Smart Gardening Centers. Free workshops. Demos. | |
| Square Foot | Square Foot Gardening - Tips and more. | |
| Victory Grower | UC Victory Grower Program. "A Garden for everyone. Everyone in a garden." | |
| Worm Factory | Composting worm bin system. Odorless. Indoor or Outdoor. | |
FARMERS' MARKETS & FARMS
Big Tree Organic Farms
Grower owned organic almond farm cooperative
Buy Fresh, Buy Local
Where to buy locally grown farmers' produce in California
Farm Fresh to You
Organic Farm Produce - S.F. Bay area.
On-line Farmers' Market
On line "booth space" for farmers, growers, & artisans
Seasonal Chef
Farmers' Market lists for Southern California Counties
Ventura Farmers' Markets
Ventura County Certified Farmers' Markets
Beylik Family Farms
Hydroponicaly grown tomatoes, cucumbers & other produce
Deardorf Family Farms
Sustainable farming practices, growing for many "brands"
Earthbound Farm
Food to Live By! Organic Food & Farming.
Earthtrine Farm
Ojai successful organic farm. Small farm with a focus on organics.
EAT WELL GUIDE
Search for farmer's markets, family-owned farms, & local produce.
Equal Exchange
Empowers farmers & consumers, and uses sustainable farming methods.
Friend's Ranch
Growers, Packers, and shippers of fresh Ojai Citrus
Harry's Berries
Organic Practices Farming suppying local farmers markets.
Honey for your Heart
Importing the flavor of Greece. Forest honey.
Joelle Olive Oil
Olive oil in bulk or gift sets. Also, pure Castile Soap & Salt Glow Scrubs
McEvoy Ranch
Organic olive tree orchard with mill and store on site.
McGrath Family Farms
Finest blessing of Irish American farm: Deep topsoil & best climate.
New Oak Ranch
Committed to growing quality lavender, Tangerines, olives and walnuts.
Ojai Olive Oil
Engaged in the production of the best types of extra-virgin olive
Ojai Valley Bee Farm
Harvesting honey, beeswax, and royal jelly for a variety of products
Rio Gozo Farm
Growing organic vegetables, herbs, fruit and flowers in the Ojai Valley
Seven Oaks Ranch
Handcrafted artisan flavors from our organic farm and facilities
Underwood Family Farms
Locally grown farm produce in Somis and Moorpark, Ventura County, CA
We Olive
Olive store and tasting room. Main Street, Ventura, CA
FRESH FISH MARKETS
| Central Coast Fish | All you need to know about finding Fresh, healthy fish LOCALLY | |
| Fresh Fish Markets | Finding the Markets. Excellent article from VC Star on local availability | |
| Andrias Seafood | Great fresh seafood dining and fresh seafood market. Ventura Harbor Village | |
| Seaward Village | Seaward Fish & Chips - FRESH. 1 block from beach on Seaward, Ventura | |
GROCERY or FOOD ARTISAN
| A & F | A & F Country Market, Ventura, CA. Fresh locally grown produce. | |
| Farmer & Cook | All organic market, restaurant, and farm. Ojai, CA. | |
| Fresh & Easy | Neighborhood markets. Wholesome foods, affordable prices, green building. | |
| Lassens | Natural Food and Vitamins. Multiple locations in California and nationwide. | |
| Paradise Pantry | Artisan wine and cheese market. Ventura, CA. | |
| Petaluma Cream. | Petaluma Creamery, Spring Hill Jersey "Estate" Cheese, NO artificial hormones. | |
| Rainbow Bridge | Natural Food Store and Restaurant. Ojai, CA. | |
| Rainbow Grocery | A worker owned cooperative providing affordable vegetarian food products | |
| Rains of Ojai | A Specialty Department Store. Family owned and operated since 1914. | |
| Somis Nut House | Candies, Nuts, Fruits, and Goodies for over 50 years. | |
| Trader Joes | Neighborhood Grocers. Specialty foods, organic, natural, & locally grown | |
| Westridge Market | Premium meats, organic produce, organic and natural foods. Ojai, CA. | |
| Whole Foods | Whole Foods Market. Selling the highest quality natural & organic products. | |
ORGANIC DINING
| Buy Fresh - Resturants | Search for Ventura County Resturants using fresh, organic, & local produce | |
| Green Restaurant Assn | Helping customers dine green. Creating an ecologically sustainable industry. | |
| VegGuide - Ventura | Ventura Co. fresh, local, organic, vegetarian, & vegan-friendly restaurants | |
| 71 Palm |
French Country and American Cuisine. Lunch & Dinner Menu. Ventura. |
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| Austen's at Pierpont | Timeless, ocean view. Dinners, special events, weddings, meetings. | |
| Boccali's Pizza | Boccali's Pizza & Pasta. 2 miles east of Ojai. (cash only) | |
| Brooks Ventura | Bold, inventive, refined. Local, seasonal ingredients. 5-course tasting menu | |
| Brophy Brothres | Santa Barbara. Best Seafood Rest., Best Clam Chowder, 22 years straight. | |
| C Street Cafe | 4-Star Crowne Plaza Restaurant: Concept resturant with fresh local flavors | |
| Cafe Fiore | Cucina Itialiana - Think Organic. Understated elegance. Martini Bar. Ventura. | |
| Cafe Firenze | Former location of "Top Chef" fan favorite, Fabio Viviani. Great Italian. | |
| Cafe Pacifico | Baja coastal cuisine - a fusion of California & Mexico. Features local wines. | |
| CHEFS' COLLABORATIVE | Locate restaurants that serve organic cuisine. NATIONAL DATA BASE. | |
| Enoteca Toscana Bistro | Fresh, flavorful dishes with Tuscan influence. Include local ingredients. | |
| Feast Bistro | Ojai "Best Restaurant" 2 years in a row. Use local foods & supplements. | |
| Garden Terrace - Ojai | Chef uses techniques from around the world & abundant local ingredients. | |
| GenGreenLife | Find everything you need to live a sustainable life: Local green directory | |
| Hozy's Grill | Santa Paula surprise. Great breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. | |
| J J Brewsky's | Camarillo Restaurant & Bar. Local Food. Local Beer. Local Musc. | |
| Jonathan's @ Peirano's | Downtown Ventura. Dinner, J's Tapas, Lunch, Wine List, Entertainment. | |
| Maravilla Restaurant | Ojai Valley Inn & Spa. Rich California harvest from local growers & farmers. | |
| Mary's Secret Garden | Ventura Lunch. Dinner. Raw Food. Vegan Cakes. Smoothies. Juices. | |
| My Florist Wine Cafe | Cafe, wine and martini bar. Downtown Ventura. Also in Phoenix. | |
| Nature's Grill | Nature's Grill and Juice Bar. Local Ventura Favorite. Vegetarian Entrees. | |
| Piatti | Thousand Oaks. Open kitchens & stone pizza hearths. Tratroria style. | |
| Safire American | Simple. Fresh. Sophisticted but welcoming fine dining experience. Camarillo. | |
| Scotch & Sirloin | Waterfront dining overlooking beautiful Ventura Harbor | |
| Sidecar Restaurant | Simple, seasonal, fresh. The flair of just picked produce. Ventura. | |
| SLOW FOOD | Learn more about the joys of eating locally grown food. NATIONAL DATA BASE | |
| Suzanne's Cuisine | Cuisine "made of love" with Italian & French influences. 90% Organic. | |
| The Cave | Explorethe pairing of great food and great wine at Ventura Wine Country | |
| Tierra Sur at Herzog | Mediterranean influenced seasonal cuisine utilizing California's local produce | |
| Treasure Beach | Local, seasonal, & organic produce, meats & seafood. Sustainable sources | |
| Watermark on Main | Tradition with Contemporary Flair. Local Ventura County inspired cuisine. | |
| Zookers Cafe | Seasonal menu. Fresh fish. Family-style cuisine. Carpenteria | |
ORGANIC SPIRITS
| Andersen Vineyards | Santa Cruz organic winery using organic and sustainable growing methods. | |
| Barra - Mendocino | Fine organic grape-growing techniques in every bottle | |
| Beaver Creek | "Let Nature create the wonders and we will ... enhance her efforts." | |
| Bison Brewing | Bison Beers. USDA Organic. Here's to your health. (Whole Foods) | |
| Casa Barranca | Ojai Certified Organic Winery centered in a National Historic Landmark | |
| Clos Pepe | Vineyards and Estate Wines. Sustainable viticulture production | |
| Del Bondio Wine | Napa Valley, Certified Organically Grown grapes produce high quality wines. | |
| Fat Tire Beer | Honoring nature at every turn of the business. Environmentally sustainable. | |
| Frey Vineyards | America's first organic winery. Organic wine. No sulfites added. | |
| La Rocca | Organically grown grapes, using methods to nurture the soil, air and water | |
| Le Vin Winery | Estate wines and olive oil from organicaly grown vines and trees. | |
| Madonna Estate | Four generations of Napa Valley wine making. 100% organically grown grapes. | |
| MatteVeza | Organic Yerba Mate Ale. Hoppy beers and yerba mate. | |
| Muir-Hanna | Direct descendants of naturalist John Muir continue the legacy of conservation | |
| Orleans Hill Winery | Making a variety of wines. Organic. Sulfite Free. Vegan Friendly. | |
| Presidio Vineyards | Hand-crafted, ultra premium wines from organic, Biodynamic (tm) vineyards | |
| Purista | Art of the Cocktail. Mixers contain highest quality ingredients. | |
| Robert Mondavi | Producing fine wines in the Napa Valley since 1966 | |
| Tablas Creek | Organic Certified vineyards are 100% estate grown and bottled. Paso Robles | |
| Napa VinJus | Delicious, refreshing & crisp non-alcoholic aperifit for your sophisticated palate. | |
| Vine Cliff Winery | Napa Valley producer of small lots of intensely flavored, hand-made wines. | |
| White Rock | Uncompromised grape growing and diligent winemaking lead to balanced wines | |
| Wine Australia | Great wines from "somewhere rather than wines from anywhere." | |
| Yorkville Cellars | The most awarded California winery using certified organic grapes. | |
COFFEE, TEA, & COCOA
| Aleto Wondo | Exotic Ethopian coffee blends. Tasting notes of chocolate,blackberry & bergamot. | |
| Choice Organic | Perfectly balanced tea. Organic. Fair Trade. Outstanding. | |
| Cocoa - organic | Organic and Fair Trade Certified hot cocoa in new enticing flavors | |
| Equal Exchange | Fairly traded coffee, tea, chocolates, and snacks. Small Farmers. Big Change. | |
| GoChi | Check out GoChi and other products | |
| Green Mtn Coffee | Good coffee that is "good for the world." Fair Trade. | |
| Healing Tree | Apothecary & Tea Bar. Thousand Oaks, CA. | |
| Kumbo Cha | Tea created using the Manchurian mushroom. | |
| Laci Le Beau | Super Dieter's Tea is an all-natural, caffeine-free way to support your diet. | |
| Lipton Green Tea | Earns Rainforest Alliance Seal. All Lipton teas to be certified by 2015. | |
| Numi Organic |
Organic Puerh Tea in bags and bottles has more antioxidants than green tea. |
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| Ojai Coffee | Ojai Coffee Roasting Company. Dedicated to coffee & your enjoyment of it. | |
| Pachamama Coffee | Coffee direct from family farmers. Ethiopia,Guatemala,Mexico,Peru.Nicaragua. | |
| Rishi Tea | Artisan loose leaf tea. Organic. Fair Trade. | |
| Tea Time | Fair Trade Yerba Mate Gourd & Yerba Mate Tea and bombillas (straws) | |
| TiAmo Coffees | Organic coffees, teas. & spices. Free Trade Certified. | |
| Zhena Gypsy Tea | The original spirit of tea. Green, herbal, white, pink, & black teas. | |
