Shea Burns: A New Brotherhood of Coastal California Farming
NYE RANCH
Farm Stand
23300 N. Hwy 1 | Fort Bragg, Ca 95437
Open every Saturday 10am-3pm
Nye Ranch is a diverse market farm run by Shea Burns and his Mother who runs the flower side of the farm. Located in Fort Bragg, CA, a quaint coastal town on the beautiful and rugged Mendocino Coast of Northern California. The farm is breathing new life into the property that was once a seaside dairy, taking advantage of the beautiful 120+ year old barn located at the heart of the property. The farm is situated 1,200 feet from the Pacific Ocean giving it a unique maritime climate with ample fog, whale watching, sandy soil and salty winds. They are a very diverse, four-season farm, growing cut-flowers, vegetables and strawberries, located on a six acre property situated alongside Highway 1.
The Story…
Shea Burns is following in the footsteps of Kyle & Mel to continue on the legacy of the Nye Ranch. In 2021 Kyle and Mel made the move to Nevada City to be closer to family and expand on their dreams. Now, Shea & Blair have been tasked to continue the legacy that Kyle and Mel built. Providing local, sustainable produce that works in harmony with the soil and the sea. Ensuring they can make a difference, help keep the planet sustainable, chemical free, and our waterways clean.
Growing in harmony with soil & sea. Nye Ranch grows in permanent raised beds incorporating a low-till approach, only disturbing the top 1 1/2” of soil. They incorporate cover crops in our rotations, apply certified organic compost and take advantage of the trace minerals of local kelp. They intend to balance our soil, sequester carbon and grow healthy plants that provide nutrient dense crops.
Nye Ranch is a community-based farm. They are dedicated to feeding our local community and sell 90% of their produce within 12 miles of the farm. They strive to make healthy vegetables more accessible by selling directly onsite at our farm stand and at local farmers markets. By growing healthy food they believe they are nurturing and growing healthy community. Their mission is to sell affordable produce at the farmers markets but they also love working with local chefs to provide wholesale options to local restaurants.
They are stewards of the land. While they usually only admit to living with two dogs, two cats and two llamas, it is also fair to say that they share this land with a multitude of wildlife. There has even been sightings of a black bear using their path to the beach. They received grant funding from the USDA NRCS to plant pollinator hedgerows throughout our farm. The hedgerow incorporates many species of native plants and herbs that provide flower forage and habitat for beneficial insects and small creatures that live on the farm and the surrounding area.
The Farm Stand
23300 N. Hwy 1 | Fort Bragg, Ca 95437
Open every Saturday 10am-3pm
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