We are very excited to welcome our long time partner, Food What?! back to the farm for in person programming in March! Youth from Watsonville to Santa Cruz join the FoodWhat?! crew through Spring Internships, Summer Job Training and Fall Project Management programs. FoodWhat?! youth use organic farming, nourishing food and loving community as
Another growing season is upon us at Farm Discovery and as we begin to prep our fields and garden, we get an extra thrill out of imagining all the fun that will be had in them during our summer farm camp! Each session will be full of adventures on the farm with hands-on activities
This days could may be cold, but Farm Discovery won't let the chill stop them. Cozy meals and easy dinners that can feed (and warm up) a crowd are always a hit. We’re pretty sure that there is absolutely no better way to warm up than with a big bowl of this white bean
Welcome Emma, Happy Trails Olivia! This fall we said goodbye to our Education Associate, Olivia. She had been with us for three years managing our education fields and working with our Education Director to design and implement all our programming. Her positive attitude and drive to learn and grow were an inspiration throughout her
We are excited to share new materials coming from our partners, Friends of the Earth. FOE's Climate-Friendly School Food Program helps school districts make the shift towards healthy, delicious, organic and plant-forward menus. The program provides technical assistance and marketing materials, supports student and community engagement strategies, and links school districts with the resources
Another growing season is upon us at Farm Discovery and as we begin to prep our fields and garden, we get an extra thrill out of imagining all the fun that will be had in them during our summer farm camp! With so many things feeling out of control these days, we take solace
This past year, we have been able to keep our education fields thriving in part due to the hard work of dedicated field volunteers. Becoming a field volunteer with Farm Discovery is a chance to enjoy the beauty of Live Earth Farm while getting your hands dirty helping cultivate food and learning opportunities for
We know first-hand how difficult online schooling has been for students and the strain it puts on families, especially acute for working parents. That’s one reason we have been so happy to offer distance learning support and farm care while schools remain closed to in person instruction. Students spend their morning in the
Amerigas will donate $.02 for every gallon you purchase and the School Days Program has finally moved online! Sign up to support Farm Discovery with every gallon you purchase. All you need is our ID# 753208800 & your Account # https://www.amerigas.com/company-information/amerigas-in-the-community/school-days-program/participant-form
New Leaf Community Markets chose Farm Discovery as one of their Envirotoken beneficiaries!⠀ Here's how it works: When you shop at the West Side New Leaf Community Market and use your reusable grocery bags, you get a 10¢ Envirotoken per bag.⠀ ⠀ This small act is great for the environment and great for our community.
