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Welcome to City Farm SLO

About Us

City Farm SLO has stewarded 19 acres of the Calle Joaquin Agricultural Reserve in organic agriculture since 2013. Thirteen acres are subleased to small-scale, independent farmers and the remaining acreage is regeneratively farmed by the nonprofit during impactful youth education programs. 

 

City Farm SLO is empowering the next generation to live healthier, more prosperous lives through sustainable agriculture and farm-based education. 

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Watch Our Story

Created by Harvestly, filmed by Ben Ferguson

2022-2023 Highlights

4,196 Hours

Instruction delivered in youth programs 

3,600 lbs

Produce Donated to the

SLO Food Bank

5,100 Hours

Completed by Volunteers

+9,245 lbs

Produce Grown

Our Education Programs

City Farm SLO's educational programs provide hands-on experiences connecting youth to food and where it comes from. Our comprehensive on-farm programming improves physical and mental health outcomes while developing life skills. Offerings include our Youth Empowerment Program, On-Farm & Virtual Field Trips, Therapeutic Horticulture, and College Corps Fellowship.

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Youth Empowerment Program

 An immersive enrichment program providing exceptional leadership development opportunities to teens of all backgrounds through career/college readiness workshops and technical instruction in regenerative agriculture.

Field Trips

City Farm SLO offers on-site and virtual field trips, igniting young minds in science, nutrition, and environmentalism. Field Trips are aligned with California's Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, engage students from kindergarten to 5th grade, exploring Food Crops, Life Cycles, and Earth Materials on the Farm.

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Therapeutic Horticulture

Catering to children and young adults with disabilities, fostering essential life skills through farm-based activities. The Garden for All enhances accessibility with features like decomposed granite pathways, raised beds at different heights for full wheelchair access, shade structures, a mobile classroom and cooking cart, and sensory gardens.

College Corps

City Farm SLO partners with AmeriCorps Californians For All College Fellowship program. Fellows dedicate 450 service hours to climate action, food security, and K-12 education, gaining valuable technical skills that benefit both their future and our community. From leading harvests to supporting our programs, they play a crucial role in our mission.

Get Involved

Donate

Your donation helps us continue our mission of educating and empowering the community through sustainable agriculture. Every contribution makes a difference in supporting our farm-based programs and initiatives.

Volunteer

Join us in cultivating a healthier future through hands-on volunteer opportunities. Whether it's tending to the farm, assisting with educational events, or lending your skills, your time and effort contribute to a more sustainable and prosperous community.

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