The Doctor & The Farmer Day | Food Is Medicine Tour

Join Dr. Bill Releford at Bloom Ranch for a food as medicine day of planting, harvesting, cooking, and wellness on the farm! A Day on the Land Experience The Doctor & The Farmer Day: Food Is Medicine Tour at Bloom Ranch of Acton, an immersive, hands on experience exploring the connection between food, farming, and wellness. Spend a meaningful day with Dr. Bill Releford and other healthcare professionals on more than 250 acres in Acton, just a short drive from Los Angeles. Through planting, harvesting, guided exploration, and cooking, discover how fresh food and agricultural traditions can inspire healthier everyday choices. In recognition of Diabetes Month in November, this special experience highlights the role of nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices in supporting overall wellness. Dr. Releford, who has nearly 40 years of experience in diabetic limb salvage and is the author of The Real FARMacy, brings a distinctive perspective to the conversation about food, prevention, and healthier living. What to Expect • Welcome and prescription pad with Dr. Releford • Greenhouse ceremony: Plant your own tagged seedling • Medicinal plant walk through indigenous plants • Harvest your own box of seasonal produce • Cooking demonstration and lunch made from the harvest • Book signing of of The Real FARMacy Your Ticket Includes • A full four hour experience on a working farm • Time with Dr. Releford and other healthcare professionals • Hands on planting and a guided medicinal plant walk • Cooking demonstration and lunch • A take home harvest box Reserve Your Seat Plant it. Harvest it. Cook it. Taste it. Come experience the land, connect with your community, and leave inspired to bring more fresh food and wellness into everyday life. Gift certificates are available! Give someone you love a meaningful day on the farm. What to Bring • Closed toe shoes • A hat • Drinking water Educational Disclaimer: Plant information is provided for educational purposes and describes traditional uses. It is not medical advice and does not replace care from your own healthcare provider. Bloom Ranch Guest Notice Welcome to Bloom Ranch. As a working agricultural ranch, our property includes natural terrain, dirt and rocky roads, and active farm environments. For your safety and comfort, we kindly ask all guests to move with awareness and exercise care while exploring the grounds. HEAT ADVISORY: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Bloom Ranch sits in the high desert at roughly 2,700 feet. Summer afternoons regularly run between 95 and 105 degrees, the sun is direct, and natural shade is limited across a working 254-acre farm. The heat here is dry, which means you will lose water faster than you feel it. Plan accordingly and you will have a great day. HYDRATE BEFORE YOU ARRIVE Start drinking water the night before and the morning of your visit. Bring a refillable bottle. Water refill stations are located in the store and in the brunch space. If you wait until you feel thirsty, you are already behind. DRESS FOR THE DESERT, NOT THE PHOTO Light-colored, loose, breathable fabrics. Long sleeves in lightweight material are recommended. Wide-brim hat and sunglasses. SPF 30 or higher, applied before arrival and reapplied every two hours. Closed-toe shoes with sturdy soles. This is a working farm with gravel, uneven ground, and dirt that can become extremely hot. WATCH FOR HEAT ILLNESS Dizziness, headache, nausea, muscle cramps, clammy skin, unusual fatigue, or confusion are all signals to stop, get to shade, and drink water. Notify any Bloom Ranch team member immediately if you or someone in your group is struggling. We would rather check on you early than treat you later. EXTRA CARE FOR SOME GUESTS Children, older adults, pregnant guests, and anyone with a heart condition, respiratory condition, or medication that affects heat tolerance should take shade breaks more often and keep water close. LEAVE PETS AT HOME Ground temperatures on the property can burn paws, and shaded relief is limited. Service animals are welcome. NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN OR PETS IN A VEHICLE Interior temperatures climb to dangerous levels within minutes, even with windows cracked. WHAT WE RECOMMEND BRINGING Refillable water bottle, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, closed toe shoes, a cooling towel, and a small cooler for anything you purchase from the farm store. Important Guidelines No Smoking: Bloom Ranch is a smoke-free property. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on the grounds to ensure the safety and well-being of all guests and the ranch environment. Vehicles: Vehicles are parked on the property at the owner’s discretion and risk. Bloom Ranch is not responsible for damage, loss, or incidents related to parking areas or ranch road conditions. Personal Belongings: Guests are responsible for their personal belongings at all times. Bloom Ranch is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items brought onto the property. Photography & Recordings: Bloom Ranch is a vibrant, shared space where guests often capture photos and videos. While we strive to maintain a respectful environment, Bloom Ranch is not liable for images or recordings taken by other visitors or third parties. By entering Bloom Ranch, guests acknowledge the unique nature of a rural ranch setting and agree to take personal responsibility for their safety and belongings while enjoying the experience. We appreciate your presence and thank you for being part of the Bloom Ranch community.