Diane and Art

The Rancho Laguna Dairy is located on 255 acres in west Santa Rosa along the spectacular Laguna de Santa Rosa in Sonoma County, CA. Rancho Laguna has 500 cows and also raises its own replacement heifers. Art and Diane also farm 150 acres of corn which is used as feed for the cows.   

Art’s father, Fred Lafranchi, emigrated from Switzerland in 1910, and in 1920 started a dairy in Marin County with his wife, Zelma Dolcini, who was from a pioneering Marin County dairy family. Art’s family bought Rancho Laguna in 1962, and he and Diane have created a corporation which allows for some ownership to be transferred to long-term employees to ensure its survival.  

“Clover treats us very well and they are extremely fair to us as producers.  I feel like a real partner with Clover and gladly accept Clover’s high standards that ensure top quality milk. Clover’s North Coast Excellence Program is exceptional. It lets the consumer know we embrace farming practices that are good for the environment and we are proud of the fact our dairy is on the cutting edge of the industry to ensure a healthy product.”  

– Art Lafranchi

California Dairy Council… Moooore

American Dietetic Association… Moooore

USDA Nutrition   … Moooore

Food Pyramid – Milk Group   … Moooore

Consumer Corner – sub-site of Food & Nutrition Center   … Moooore

National Institutes of Health   … Moooore