The LIT (Leaders in Training) program at Farm Discovery offers teens an opportunity to develop leadership skills by learning and teaching farming, food preparation, and basic ecology alongside camp participants. The goal of our program is to empower teens to develop the skills necessary to thrive in interpersonal and professional relationships through farming. Leadership
"As the Autumn wind blows… wait a minute Autumn? Wow we are in our Fall season! Already time has flown by, it feels like I time traveled. So much has happened since Spring from school immersions, summer camp and all the way to 'Applemania'. We went from lettuce harvest all the way to people
Rain, rain, come again, oh won't you help my plant's life to begin. It's spring again! After a very wet start to the winter we hit a dry spell; nonetheless, farm activities must go on. Without further ado let us begin! Since March we have spaded the field, incorporated compost, listed the beds,
Tis’ the season of a whole lotta apples! They are practically coming out of our ears here at the farm. What better way to use up the last of that bag sitting on the counter than to treat your kiddos, family, or roommates to this yummy dessert. It’ll be sure to put a smile
Hello Live Earth Farm CSA members. For those of you new to the CSA, welcome and to our longstanding members we are ever grateful for your commitment to local, organic food straight from your farm. My name is Jessica and I am the Executive Director of Farm Discovery at Live Earth. Based right in
Dear Farm Discovery & Live Earth Family, In this time of isolation, we wanted to reach out to you all and let you know we are thinking of you. We understand that this is an uncertain time for all and that some members of our community may be facing extreme challenges as a
This Saturday, May 4, 10am-12pm Amber Battles, of Watsonville Yoga, will lead an outdoor class in a beautiful location on the farm.The class will be a gentle flow vinyasa class, suitable for all levels, including beginners. Afterwards we will taste what spring has to offer on a short farm tour and harvest delicious treats and fruit and
In this season of sharing food, fun, presents and our greatest gift, time, with family, friends and those in need, we of Farm Discovery at Live Earth wish to share our gratitude with you. As someone who has given meaningfully to Farm Discovery in 2017 you have helped make our programs empowering and accessible to
Today around the dinner table and through the New Year, Farm Discovery will celebrate the #GiftofCommunity via #SantaCruzGives: Donate today santacruzgives.org/nonprofit/farm-discovery-live-earth/ to help Farm Discovery build community. . . and compost piles. We are ever grateful for your support in empowering local children and youth to care for themselves, their community and their planet. Please
