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.
Watch Our Story
Created by Harvestly, filmed by Ben Ferguson
2023-2024 Highlights
14,326 lbs
produce grown using regenerative techniques and distributed locally
4,460 hours
of volunteer work on our farm
7,370 lbs
of produce donated to SLO Food Bank
6,300 hours
hours of hands-on regenerative agriculture instruction for youth
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.
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.
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.