You sound like a very interesting person. My mother always used to tell me she's a farmer by heart too, although it's my father who does all the veggie growing round here.
Don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have, and enjoy the site.
Welcome! There is a good San Diego thread that seems to always have something going on. They just had a meet up a few weeks ago. Hopefully you can make the next one.
I am from Diego, but now Im in Az. Being born and raised there, it holds no magic for me and I will never go back. Not in a thousand years! I would like to ultimately, find a nice quiet piece of land, work three days a week and spend the rest of my days gardening, cooking, and tending the chickens!