Our Mission:

In the soil of our urban farm and garden, people find the tools they need to build a home in the world.

Our Vision:

We envision a thriving and inclusive community, workforce, and local food system.

We Value:

• The capacity of every individual for growth and renewal.

• The joy that comes from growing and sharing healthy food.

• The well-being created by vibrant social and natural ecosystems.

Trainees in the Program:

• Take advantage of transitional employment in the safety of a structured environment

• Learn basic life skills required for employment

• Learn a variety of other marketable skills

• Share four hot meals a week with staff, other trainees and volunteers

• Give to the community by growing food for other programs that serve homeless and needy populations

• Grow organic fruit, vegetables and flowers for the Santa Cruz community through the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program

• Educate students and other groups who use the garden

• Create value-added products from farm-grown materials which are sold at our Retail Shops in Santa Cruz and Capitola and on our online store