The first annual The Journey From Ranch to Plate event will be held in downtown Petaluma on October 26th from 12:30 to 5:30 pm. The workshop spotlights regenerative ranching, beef butchery, and guidance on how consumers can join the thoughtfully raised meat movement. There will also be a culinary gathering to round out the afternoon featuring locally sourced wine, beer, and an assortment of bites from some of the Bay Area’s most celebrated purveyors. 

Space is limited for our fundraiser, so we encourage you to reserve your spot today. Scholarships are available, please apply here by October 9th.

Guests will walk away from The Journey from Ranch to Plate workshop with fresh insights from experts, appreciation for the mastery it takes to raise and butcher livestock, and high-quality materials to guide them with meat procurement and preparation guidelines to integrate into their daily lives. Moreover, our dynamic speakers (Katie Flannery, Rizpah Bellard, and Anica Wu) will touch on their experiences in the male-dominated fields of butchery and ranching.

“We’re looking forward to assembling this talented and unique group of experts to shed light on how we as consumers can make a positive impact with conscientious choices,” said Jenny Hwa, Executive Director of the Pine Cone Foundation. “California’s livestock is among the absolute best in the world, and we’re aiming to amplify awareness by providing educational experiences and tools for consumers to better engage with family-run operations and ranches, that is our goal with The Journey from Ranch to Plate.”

This event is a fundraiser for the Pine Cone Foundation and all proceeds will go towards their 2024 Micro-Grant Program Winners who will be selected later this year. Tickets are $285 and participants will receive a charitable donation receipt. Upon purchase ticket holders will receive the downtown Petaluma address and their donation receipt via email.

Please visit our ticket page for our event's agenda, speaker bios, and general details.

Special thanks to our sponsors...this event would not be possible without the generous support of Belfare Sonoma • Martha Stoumen Wines • Lagunitas Brewing Co. • Flannery Beef • Marin French Cheese Co. • Laura Chenel • Stemple Creek Ranch • Journeyman Meat Co. • Bonjerk • Cult Crackers • Rustic Bakery • PRICEFILMS

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