youth & family empowerment
to regenerate health:
FOOD
EVERYBODY EATS
“without wildlife, without farmers, without family, without care. . .
its just food.”
~Luis Leonor, Jr. Staff member
FARMING
REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE
Increase soil organic matter over time, provide economic stability & fairness for farmers & workers, & create resilient regional ecosystems & communities
NATURE
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Protection of the natural environment through protection, conservation and regeneration: water, land, soil, wildlife, pollinators, biodversity
COMMUNITY
FAMILY, NEIGHBORHOOD, FOODSHED
“Everything having to do with food—its capture, cultivation, preparation, and consumption—represents a cultural act.” ~Massimo Montanari
Our home, Live Earth Farm, is a 150 acre patchwork of working farm, riparian corridor, oak and redwood forest in the Pajaro Valley of Santa Cruz County, California.
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Summer Camp in Full Swing!
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Chef Jessica Yarr
I recently had the distinct pleasure of
- August 16, 2025
- August 17, 2025
- August 19, 2025
- CSUMB Service Learning Partner OrientationStarts: 11:00 amEnds: August 19, 2025 - 12:00 pmLocation: https://csumb.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11d859b185ae83ddaa1122601&id=68102fb1a8&e=ae79a6f57eDescription:
Topics include:
- Recruitment @ Community Partner Opportunity Week
- General Timeline & What to Expect When
- Tips for tracking / supporting students
- Review of CalState S4 Forms
- Our Support: We’re Here To Help!