about us

Spade & Plow Organics began with a father and two sons in 2015. Their goal was fairly simple: connect the consumer directly with the grower. With population density creeping up, and farmland dwindling in "The Valley of Heart’s Delight," the trio committed to preserving Santa Clara County agricultural land while growing the best tasting varieties of organic fruits and vegetables that the South Bay Area had to offer. 

Enter: The Van Dyke Ranch. Spade & Plow procured a long-term lease on this historic 100 acre property in 2020. Following in Betty Van Dyke’s footsteps is no small feat, as she was a huge advocate for perserving ag land while farming organically - and she did it before it was cool! We are indebted to her trust in us to carry on the traditions of sustainable farming in the area, and ultimately, to the health and sustainability of our community.

Where to Find our produce

Spade & Plow produce is featured in various retail establishments, restaurants, and home-delivery services throughout the Bay Area.

    • Bi-Rite Markets

    • Elroy’s Fine Foods

    • New Leaf Community Markets

    • Robert’s Market

    • Wild Roots Market

    • Bookie’s Pizza

    • Chez Noir

    • Craft Roots

    • Elroy's Fine Foods

    • Foray

    • Forest & Flour

    • Fox Tale Fermentation Project

    • Golden Roots Kitchen

    • Grasings

    • Happy Girl Kitchen Co

    • L'Auberge Carmel

    • Manresa Bread

    • MOHI Farm

    • Pretty Good Advice

    • Seascape Beach Resort

    • The Pocket

    • Good Eggs

    • Ocean2Table

Spade & Plow Organics delivers directly to restaturants, grocers, and wholesalers throughout the Bay Area.

A self-proclaimed food hub, our farm offers cross-docking services, acting as a conduit to connect small growers with larger distributors. We are hopeful for the long-term viability of this type of distribution model to benefit all types of farming and agricultural operations.

Sales & Distribution

Partnerships &

Collaborations

It is quite fulfilling to collaborate with Second Harvest Food Banks, various school districts, and other diversified county & governmental programs to ensure that our mission to feed folks persists.

We are equally energized by the partnerships we’ve cultivated with innovative seed companies, like Row 7 and Bene Seeds. Trialing and growing different commodites allows us to be at the forefront of exciting new varieties and flavors!

Small local businesses are able to create MAGIC with our produce. Folks like Happy Girl Kitchen and Fox Tale Fermentation Project have kept our pantries stocked, palettes amused, and bellies full!