Meet Ash - our new educator for Farm Discovery programming! Ash is a recent graduate of Environmental Studies at UCSC. Her passion for agriculture and soil health began in her hometown of San Juan Capistrano, where she volunteered at the Ecology Center. She later interned and
"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
When I first started doing spring field trips I was a nervous mess. I had little confidence that I was able to do this on my own. It was an amazing experience watching kids have fun and learn more about organic farming and how it benefits the community and our environment. During
My name is Ulises Castillo. I am a Watsonville native born and raised. Agriculture has been part of my life since a very young age, growing up my family would take me to work with them in the raspberry fields. I can still remember bringing empty containers and taking full ones in
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,
Spring is in full bloom! Finally the rain showers have subsided, and boy have we been busy. Spring field trips are off to a great start, filled with energy from students all over Pajaro Valley, Santa Cruz County and beyond! We love seeing the new faces here at the farm, and for many students, these
Menu Appetizers Roasted Dry Farm Tomato Caprese Crostini Pepper Gazpacho Shooter Herbed Zucchini Squares Bread Sunflour Bakehouse Artisan Bread Assortment with Belle Farms Olive Oil Salad Apple Fennel Salad with Hazelnuts & Crispy Prosciutto Third Course Wheatberry, Kale & Butternut Squash Salad Entree Braised Morris Grass-fed Beef with Herbed Chimichurri and Horseradish Crème & Herbed
Local Non-Profit Vying to Win One of Several $20,000, $10,000 and $1,000 Grants from the Certified Organic Seed and Food Company WATSONVILLE, CA (March 31, 2015) – The Live Earth Farm Discovery Program has entered the Seeds of Change® Grant Program for an opportunity to win one of two $20,000, five $10,000 grants or ten
Dear LEFDP Supporters, I have entered our organization in the Seeds of Change® Grant Program. Seeds of Change® is an organic food and seed company that is committed to helping organizations across the country create healthier, more sustainable communities. In support of their mission, they are giving community-based gardening and farming programs an opportunity to
Welcome Peter Nelson; Our New Program Assistant Peter is the newest member of our Discovery Program team. He has lived in the Monterey Bay area for the last 24 years. He has a history with many conservation and education nonprofits in the area and has had the opportunity to help create and build many school
