During World War II, the property was a military listening post, monitoring radio traffic around the world. In 1972 it was declared surplus land by the federal government, and subsequently acquired by Santa Rosa Junior College. Since then, the farm has provided broad learning opportunities to thousands of students in many agriculture areas: Viticulture, Wine Studies, Equine Studies, Animal Science, Sustainable Agriculture, Brewing, and Natural Resource Management.

The farm includes 90 acres of commercial vineyard in the Russian River Valley. The varieties of grapes include Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Syrah. Most of these grapes are sold to local wineries.