The Farm Games Hoedown | City Farm SLO

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City Farm SLO’s biggest night of the year! Come for the farm games, stay for the hoedown...all while raising funds to grow the next generation of agricultural leaders

Event details & tickets coming soon!

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The Youth Empowerment Program is back in full swing at the farm! 🦋 We are so excited to have welcomed 11 new students into YEP cohort 13 this week.

So far, we have worked on SMART goal setting, understanding various agricultural production methods, resume & interview preparation, and learned about various environmental/agricultural nonprofits! We can’t wait to watch our students grow together. 🌸🌞

We’re happy to have them on the farm for another week! #youthempowerment #regenerativefarming #futurefarmers #sustainability #farmfresh #eatlocal

The Youth Empowerment Program is back in full swing at the farm! 🦋 We are so excited to have welcomed 11 new students into YEP cohort 13 this week.

So far, we have worked on SMART goal setting, understanding various agricultural production methods, resume & interview preparation, and learned about various environmental/agricultural nonprofits! We can’t wait to watch our students grow together. 🌸🌞

We’re happy to have them on the farm for another week! #youthempowerment #regenerativefarming #futurefarmers #sustainability #farmfresh #eatlocal

Who is this group of beautiful people, you ask?

☀️ Meet our 2025 Summer Regenerative Farming Interns ☀️

This crew will be getting their hands dirty all summer learning the ins and outs of regenerative ag… and by August they will be running things here on the farm! From endless tomato pruning, to bed flips, and leading groups of younger interns, this crew will do it all.

Help us give them a warm welcome and stay tuned to meet each crew member and follow along with their journey this summer on the farm!

Introducing: Ella, Clare, Austin, Gabrielle, Ashlin, and Sophie along with our Farmers, Shane and Kate!!

@sophiertaylor_ @thisisellagreen @k.tuttle.d @shane_lovell

#regenerativefarming #learnbydoing #farmintern

Who is this group of beautiful people, you ask?

☀️ Meet our 2025 Summer Regenerative Farming Interns ☀️

This crew will be getting their hands dirty all summer learning the ins and outs of regenerative ag… and by August they will be running things here on the farm! From endless tomato pruning, to bed flips, and leading groups of younger interns, this crew will do it all.

Help us give them a warm welcome and stay tuned to meet each crew member and follow along with their journey this summer on the farm!

Introducing: Ella, Clare, Austin, Gabrielle, Ashlin, and Sophie along with our Farmers, Shane and Kate!!

@sophiertaylor_ @thisisellagreen @k.tuttle.d @shane_lovell

#regenerativefarming #learnbydoing #farmintern

We have some exciting changes to our Saturday volunteer programs coming up! Starting next week, we will be hosting WEEKLY Saturday Volunteer Days from 9 AM to 12 PM. This will create more opportunities for y’all to come out to the farm, get your hands dirty, and hang out with your awesome fellow volunteers!

Whether you're a returning volunteer or joining us for the first time, we can’t wait to see you there!🥕👩‍🌾

Register to become a volunteer on our website! (link in our bio)

#volunteerslo #805living #805events #regenerativeag #regenerativefarming #regenerativeagriculture

We have some exciting changes to our Saturday volunteer programs coming up! Starting next week, we will be hosting WEEKLY Saturday Volunteer Days from 9 AM to 12 PM. This will create more opportunities for y’all to come out to the farm, get your hands dirty, and hang out with your awesome fellow volunteers!

Whether you're a returning volunteer or joining us for the first time, we can’t wait to see you there!🥕👩‍🌾

Register to become a volunteer on our website! (link in our bio)

#volunteerslo #805living #805events #regenerativeag #regenerativefarming #regenerativeagriculture

🌱 Join us for our June Farm Tour, TOMORROW🌱

Summer is popping here on the farm! Come explore our regenerative gardens, meet our farm animals, and learn how sustainable farming helps our community thrive.

Our community farm tours operate on a pay-what-you-can basis with a suggested donation of $0-20 per person. Register on our website today at https://www.cityfarmslo.org/community-tours (link in our bio!).

📅 Saturday, June 7
📍 City Farm SLO
💚 By donation – give what you can!

#CityFarmSLO #CommunityFarmTour #SustainableAgriculture #FarmLife

🌱 Join us for our June Farm Tour, TOMORROW🌱

Summer is popping here on the farm! Come explore our regenerative gardens, meet our farm animals, and learn how sustainable farming helps our community thrive.

Our community farm tours operate on a pay-what-you-can basis with a suggested donation of $0-20 per person. Register on our website today at https://www.cityfarmslo.org/community-tours (link in our bio!).

📅 Saturday, June 7
📍 City Farm SLO
💚 By donation – give what you can!

#CityFarmSLO #CommunityFarmTour #SustainableAgriculture #FarmLife

☀️ Our Summer Farm Stand is officially here!☀️

Join us at the farm starting tomorrow June 4th and every Wednesday from 1–5:30 PM all summer long for fresh, delicious produce like these just-picked tomatoes! 🍅

🌱All produce from City Farm SLO is grown using only organic inputs and regenerative farming practices. Your purchase directly supports our youth education programs.🌱

#slocounty #805living #supportlocal #regenerativeagriculture #slocal #farmstand

☀️ Our Summer Farm Stand is officially here!☀️

Join us at the farm starting tomorrow June 4th and every Wednesday from 1–5:30 PM all summer long for fresh, delicious produce like these just-picked tomatoes! 🍅

🌱All produce from City Farm SLO is grown using only organic inputs and regenerative farming practices. Your purchase directly supports our youth education programs.🌱

#slocounty #805living #supportlocal #regenerativeagriculture #slocal #farmstand

THANK EWE 🐑 for joining us at our 4th Annual SHEEP SHEARING SHINDIG!

We were thrilled to welcome so many families to celebrate the season with us!

Thanks to all of our event partners:
🐏 Sheep shearing demos with @brittanyapp
🍽 Delicious farm-to-table bites from @bearcitysocial, @sichuankitchenslo, and @brickandmortarcateringcompany
🍷 Local beer & wine garden courtesy of @chamisalvyd, @ninerwineestates, and @firestonewalker
🎶 Toe-tapping tunes from @maxmaclaury

We are grateful to our generous event sponsors @johnnys_seeds, @plantel_nurseries, @centralcoastcommunityenergy and the City of San Luis Obispo. Thank you for helping us bring this community celebration to life! 💛

Until next year... 🐑🌾

#SheepShearingShindig #CityFarmSLO #FarmFun #CommunityEvent #SupportLocal #SLOCountyEvents

THANK EWE 🐑 for joining us at our 4th Annual SHEEP SHEARING SHINDIG!

We were thrilled to welcome so many families to celebrate the season with us!

Thanks to all of our event partners:
🐏 Sheep shearing demos with @brittanyapp
🍽 Delicious farm-to-table bites from @bearcitysocial, @sichuankitchenslo, and @brickandmortarcateringcompany
🍷 Local beer & wine garden courtesy of @chamisalvyd, @ninerwineestates, and @firestonewalker
🎶 Toe-tapping tunes from @maxmaclaury

We are grateful to our generous event sponsors @johnnys_seeds, @plantel_nurseries, @centralcoastcommunityenergy and the City of San Luis Obispo. Thank you for helping us bring this community celebration to life! 💛

Until next year... 🐑🌾

#SheepShearingShindig #CityFarmSLO #FarmFun #CommunityEvent #SupportLocal #SLOCountyEvents

🌱 Want to help us empower the next generation of leaders in agriculture? Become a Friend of the Farm.

Our monthly giving program helps sustain everything we do at City Farm SLO—from empowering teens with career training to inspiring young learners on Farm Field Trips.

When you join Friends of the Farm, you’re not just donating—you’re investing in:
👩🏽‍🌾 The next generation of leaders in agriculture
🥕 The adoption of regenerative farming practices
🌻 More equitable & sustainable food systems

🎟️ Members get perks too, including members-only events and communications... so you'll see the impact of your gift all year long!

👉 Join today today at cityfarmslo.org/donate or at the link in our bio!

#FriendsoftheFarm #CityFarmSLO #SustainLocalFarms #MonthlyGiving #FieldOfTheFuture #GrowWithUs

🌱 Want to help us empower the next generation of leaders in agriculture? Become a Friend of the Farm.

Our monthly giving program helps sustain everything we do at City Farm SLO—from empowering teens with career training to inspiring young learners on Farm Field Trips.

When you join Friends of the Farm, you’re not just donating—you’re investing in:
👩🏽‍🌾 The next generation of leaders in agriculture
🥕 The adoption of regenerative farming practices
🌻 More equitable & sustainable food systems

🎟️ Members get perks too, including members-only events and communications... so you'll see the impact of your gift all year long!

👉 Join today today at cityfarmslo.org/donate or at the link in our bio!

#FriendsoftheFarm #CityFarmSLO #SustainLocalFarms #MonthlyGiving #FieldOfTheFuture #GrowWithUs

Join us for an evening in the garden at our Community Flower Harvests!💐

Enjoy the Summertime harvest rhythms and learn how to tend to various cut flower varieties. You’ll go home with a bouquet of your own, and some new skills to carry with you to your home garden. Led by our Flower Farmer, Caroline.

🗓June 12th, July 10th, and August 28th from 6:00-7:30pm.
☕No fee to attend, donations are welcome. Snacks & herbal teas provided.
🎟Please RSVP prior to the harvest date here https://form.jotform.com/251207869430054 or at the link in our bio!

Join us for an evening in the garden at our Community Flower Harvests!💐

Enjoy the Summertime harvest rhythms and learn how to tend to various cut flower varieties. You’ll go home with a bouquet of your own, and some new skills to carry with you to your home garden. Led by our Flower Farmer, Caroline.

🗓June 12th, July 10th, and August 28th from 6:00-7:30pm.
☕No fee to attend, donations are welcome. Snacks & herbal teas provided.
🎟Please RSVP prior to the harvest date here https://form.jotform.com/251207869430054 or at the link in our bio!

Ready for summer's freshest veggies? Swing by our Farm Stand every Wednesday at City Farm starting June 4th, from 1:00–5:30 PM! 🥕🍅

Shop delicious, regeneratively grown produce and feel great about supporting your local farmers and our youth education programs! 🧑‍🌾

#supportlocal #supportlocalfarmers #knowyourfarmer

Ready for summer's freshest veggies? Swing by our Farm Stand every Wednesday at City Farm starting June 4th, from 1:00–5:30 PM! 🥕🍅

Shop delicious, regeneratively grown produce and feel great about supporting your local farmers and our youth education programs! 🧑‍🌾

#supportlocal #supportlocalfarmers #knowyourfarmer

Shop local & support City Farm Programs! 🛒✨

Every Tuesday in May & June, the SLO Food Co-op is donating 2% of sales to City Farm SLO to support our youth education programs. That means your weekly grocery run can directly support youth empowerment through farm field trips, regenerative farming internships, and therapeutic horticulture sessions for students with disabilities.

Mark your calendar, grab your tote, and shop with purpose every Tuesday!

📍SLO Food Co-op
📆 Tuesdays in May & June
🤝 2% of all sales go to City Farm SLO

Thank you for helping us grow the next generation of farmers, environmental stewards, and healthy eaters! 🌾
@slofoodcoop

#SupportLocal #SLOCounty #CityFarmSLO #FarmBasedEducation #YouthPrograms #SLOFoodCoop #ShopWithPurpose #EatLocal #GiveBackTuesdays

Shop local & support City Farm Programs! 🛒✨

Every Tuesday in May & June, the SLO Food Co-op is donating 2% of sales to City Farm SLO to support our youth education programs. That means your weekly grocery run can directly support youth empowerment through farm field trips, regenerative farming internships, and therapeutic horticulture sessions for students with disabilities.

Mark your calendar, grab your tote, and shop with purpose every Tuesday!

📍SLO Food Co-op
📆 Tuesdays in May & June
🤝 2% of all sales go to City Farm SLO

Thank you for helping us grow the next generation of farmers, environmental stewards, and healthy eaters! 🌾
@slofoodcoop

#SupportLocal #SLOCounty #CityFarmSLO #FarmBasedEducation #YouthPrograms #SLOFoodCoop #ShopWithPurpose #EatLocal #GiveBackTuesdays

Cut Flower CSA Subscriptions available now! Beginning July 9th, and running through to September 24th, enjoy 12 weeks of curated bouquets from Farmer Caroline. 💐👩‍🌾

We’ve crafted our 12 Week Cut Flower CSA with our community in mind. As we made our varietal plans for the season, we envisioned a cohesive aesthetic that will transition well from Summer into late Autumn. With the CSA beginning right around peak growing season, you’ll enjoy the beauty of the highest quality varieties woven into a bouquet for 12 weeks in a row. By becoming a CSA member, you’ll support our growing practices up front, and enjoy the bounty right alongside your farmers.

Pick-up from the farm on Wednesdays between 8am-6pm. Coordinate alternative pick-up options with Caroline. Register soon - spaces are limited to 12 CSA Members for our inaugural season — More info & registration at https://www.cityfarmslo.org/flowercsa

Cut Flower CSA Subscriptions available now! Beginning July 9th, and running through to September 24th, enjoy 12 weeks of curated bouquets from Farmer Caroline. 💐👩‍🌾

We’ve crafted our 12 Week Cut Flower CSA with our community in mind. As we made our varietal plans for the season, we envisioned a cohesive aesthetic that will transition well from Summer into late Autumn. With the CSA beginning right around peak growing season, you’ll enjoy the beauty of the highest quality varieties woven into a bouquet for 12 weeks in a row. By becoming a CSA member, you’ll support our growing practices up front, and enjoy the bounty right alongside your farmers.

Pick-up from the farm on Wednesdays between 8am-6pm. Coordinate alternative pick-up options with Caroline. Register soon - spaces are limited to 12 CSA Members for our inaugural season — More info & registration at https://www.cityfarmslo.org/flowercsa

🍅 Register today for Family Cooking Night at City Farm SLO! 🍅

Join us for a fun evening on the farm and discover what your kids have been learning during their Farm Field Trips! 🌱👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

Enjoy a guided tour of the farm, and participate in hands-on activities to create a delicious meal—from harvest to plate. Then, we’ll all share and enjoy our creation together! 🌟This event is open to all families of students in grades K-12.🌟

📅 May 21st, 2025
🕠 5:30–7:30pm
📍 City Farm SLO – 1221 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo
🎟️ Free to attend | Donations welcome!

In the event of rain or extreme wind, we will reschedule and inform you as soon as possible. Email programs@cityfarmslo.org with any questions.

#CityFarmSLO #FarmToTable #FamilyCookingNight #SLOEvents #FarmFreshFun #CommunityCooking

🍅 Register today for Family Cooking Night at City Farm SLO! 🍅

Join us for a fun evening on the farm and discover what your kids have been learning during their Farm Field Trips! 🌱👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

Enjoy a guided tour of the farm, and participate in hands-on activities to create a delicious meal—from harvest to plate. Then, we’ll all share and enjoy our creation together! 🌟This event is open to all families of students in grades K-12.🌟

📅 May 21st, 2025
🕠 5:30–7:30pm
📍 City Farm SLO – 1221 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo
🎟️ Free to attend | Donations welcome!

In the event of rain or extreme wind, we will reschedule and inform you as soon as possible. Email programs@cityfarmslo.org with any questions.

#CityFarmSLO #FarmToTable #FamilyCookingNight #SLOEvents #FarmFreshFun #CommunityCooking

Join us for our May Community Farm Tour — and come say hi to our especially wooly sheep before their big shearing day!

Our sheep are growing fluffier by the day and will be sheared the following weekend—so this is your chance to see them at their fluffiest! Also, bring a drinking vessel if you'd like to sample herbal teas made from our City Farm crops.

These 90-minute tours are open to all ages and offered on a give-what-you-can basis, with a suggested donation of $10–20 per person.

Register here: https://www.cityfarmslo.org/community-tours

#regenerativeag #farmtours #herbalteas #sanluisobispo #805living #cityfarmslo #woolyfriends

Join us for our May Community Farm Tour — and come say hi to our especially wooly sheep before their big shearing day!

Our sheep are growing fluffier by the day and will be sheared the following weekend—so this is your chance to see them at their fluffiest! Also, bring a drinking vessel if you'd like to sample herbal teas made from our City Farm crops.

These 90-minute tours are open to all ages and offered on a give-what-you-can basis, with a suggested donation of $10–20 per person.

Register here: https://www.cityfarmslo.org/community-tours

#regenerativeag #farmtours #herbalteas #sanluisobispo #805living #cityfarmslo #woolyfriends

Thank EWE to our incredible 2025 Event Sponsors! Each of our sponsors make this event possible, and all event proceeds directly support our youth education programs.

Sincere thanks to:
@centralcoastcommunityenergy
@plantel_nurseries
@johnnys_seeds
@ninerwineestates
@chamisalvyd
@firestonewalker
@miners_ace_hardware
@margaritaadventures
@life.elements
@hambly_farms
@re_fill_station
@explorationdiscoverycenter
@avilabeachpaddlesports
@avilavalleybarn

Get your Shindig tickets before we sell out! Info and tickets at: https://www.cityfarmslo.org/events or at the link in our bio!

Thank EWE to our incredible 2025 Event Sponsors! Each of our sponsors make this event possible, and all event proceeds directly support our youth education programs.

Sincere thanks to:
@centralcoastcommunityenergy
@plantel_nurseries
@johnnys_seeds
@ninerwineestates
@chamisalvyd
@firestonewalker
@miners_ace_hardware
@margaritaadventures
@life.elements
@hambly_farms
@re_fill_station
@explorationdiscoverycenter
@avilabeachpaddlesports
@avilavalleybarn

Get your Shindig tickets before we sell out! Info and tickets at: https://www.cityfarmslo.org/events or at the link in our bio!

🎉T-Shirt Contest Winner Announcement! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who submitted designs-we’re thrilled to announce the winning design by @isaacjtattoos !

Want to join the City Farm Crew in rocking these awesome shirts? Come to our Sheep Shearing Shindig on May 10! 🐑

✨ Tickets are live on our website-and pre-order your tee to guarantee you get one! Shirts will also be up for sale at the event on May 10th!✨

🎉T-Shirt Contest Winner Announcement! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who submitted designs-we’re thrilled to announce the winning design by @isaacjtattoos !

Want to join the City Farm Crew in rocking these awesome shirts? Come to our Sheep Shearing Shindig on May 10! 🐑

✨ Tickets are live on our website-and pre-order your tee to guarantee you get one! Shirts will also be up for sale at the event on May 10th!✨

During our Therapeutic Horticulture sessions this week, students enjoyed creating a new twist of ants on a log-- They used farm-grown celery and raspberries paired with sun butter to create a fresh, nutritious snack 🐜🪵

When our students participate in growing fruits and vegetables, they feel much more comfortable and excited to eat them!

#youthempowerment #eattherainbow #therapeutichorticulture #gardenforall #accessforall

During our Therapeutic Horticulture sessions this week, students enjoyed creating a new twist of ants on a log-- They used farm-grown celery and raspberries paired with sun butter to create a fresh, nutritious snack 🐜🪵

When our students participate in growing fruits and vegetables, they feel much more comfortable and excited to eat them!

#youthempowerment #eattherainbow #therapeutichorticulture #gardenforall #accessforall

It's baaaaaa-ck!!!! 🐑 👩‍🌾🎶

Get your tickets now to City Farm SLO's 4th Annual SHEEP SHEARING SHINDIG, happening Saturday, May 10th from 12-4 PM. Get ready for a family-friendly, good 'ol time on the farm featuring:

🐏 Live Sheep Shearing Demonstrations (12:30 - 2 PM) by @brittanyapp
🚜 Hay Ride Farm Tours (2-4 PM)
🍽 Farm to Table Foods by @bearcitysocial, @sichuankitchenslo, and @brickandmortarcateringcompany
🍻 Bear & Wine Garden Sponsored by @chamisalvyd, @ninerwineestates and @firestonewalker
👩‍🌾 Farm Games, Activity Booths & Scavenger Hunt
🎶 Live Music by @maxmaclaury
🌟 Raffle Prizes

Huge thanks to our Event Sponsors:
@johnnys_seeds
@plantel_nurseries
And the City of SLO

Don’t miss out on one of our most beloved community events — grab your tickets now before they sell out!

🎟 Tickets at cityfarmslo.org/events or at the link in our bio.

#sheepshearing #my805tix #sanluisobispo #sanluisobispocounty #sanluisobispo #805 #805Living #805events #regenerativefarming #localfarm #localfarms #urbanfarm #urbanfarming

It's baaaaaa-ck!!!! 🐑 👩‍🌾🎶

Get your tickets now to City Farm SLO's 4th Annual SHEEP SHEARING SHINDIG, happening Saturday, May 10th from 12-4 PM. Get ready for a family-friendly, good 'ol time on the farm featuring:

🐏 Live Sheep Shearing Demonstrations (12:30 - 2 PM) by @brittanyapp
🚜 Hay Ride Farm Tours (2-4 PM)
🍽 Farm to Table Foods by @bearcitysocial, @sichuankitchenslo, and @brickandmortarcateringcompany
🍻 Bear & Wine Garden Sponsored by @chamisalvyd, @ninerwineestates and @firestonewalker
👩‍🌾 Farm Games, Activity Booths & Scavenger Hunt
🎶 Live Music by @maxmaclaury
🌟 Raffle Prizes

Huge thanks to our Event Sponsors:
@johnnys_seeds
@plantel_nurseries
And the City of SLO

Don’t miss out on one of our most beloved community events — grab your tickets now before they sell out!

🎟 Tickets at cityfarmslo.org/events or at the link in our bio.

#sheepshearing #my805tix #sanluisobispo #sanluisobispocounty #sanluisobispo #805 #805Living #805events #regenerativefarming #localfarm #localfarms #urbanfarm #urbanfarming

💐Order by midnight tonight! Cottage Garden Bouquets for delivery before Easter!

Adorn your Easter weekend table with City Farm’s early garden blooms from our many pollinator rows & freshly planted flower beds! Bouquets vary & include several varieties — sweet peas, statice, cosmos, yarrow, mint, borage, queen anne’s lace, columbines, bachelor’s buttons, & more.

Order on Harvestly.org/city-farm-slo before midnight on Wednesday for Friday delivery! (Link in our bio)

All sales directly support our youth education programs 🙏

@harvestlymarket

💐Order by midnight tonight! Cottage Garden Bouquets for delivery before Easter!

Adorn your Easter weekend table with City Farm’s early garden blooms from our many pollinator rows & freshly planted flower beds! Bouquets vary & include several varieties — sweet peas, statice, cosmos, yarrow, mint, borage, queen anne’s lace, columbines, bachelor’s buttons, & more.

Order on Harvestly.org/city-farm-slo before midnight on Wednesday for Friday delivery! (Link in our bio)

All sales directly support our youth education programs 🙏

@harvestlymarket

Are you passionate about regenerative agriculture, service, and community engagement?

Join us at City Farm SLO as our next AmeriCorps VIP Member and make a real impact! You'll help grow our capacity to serve youth, expand community programs, and cultivate a more sustainable future—from the ground up.

Submit your application today!
📅 Priority Deadline: May 1st
📅 Final Deadline: July 15th
📍 Service begins this August

Learn more and apply today at the link in our bio!
#AmeriCorps #CityFarmSLO #ServeYourCommunity #RegenerativeAgriculture #VolunteerInfrastructureProject #JoinUs

Are you passionate about regenerative agriculture, service, and community engagement?

Join us at City Farm SLO as our next AmeriCorps VIP Member and make a real impact! You'll help grow our capacity to serve youth, expand community programs, and cultivate a more sustainable future—from the ground up.

Submit your application today!
📅 Priority Deadline: May 1st
📅 Final Deadline: July 15th
📍 Service begins this August

Learn more and apply today at the link in our bio!
#AmeriCorps #CityFarmSLO #ServeYourCommunity #RegenerativeAgriculture #VolunteerInfrastructureProject #JoinUs

🌱Faces of City Farm SLO - Meet Jenna!

Jenna is a master's student and dietetic intern at Cal Poly SLO studying to be a registered dietitian, specializing in functional nutrition. Her studies have deepened her appreciation for food origins, leading her to delve into regenerative farming that cultivates a reciprocal and healing relationship with the land and fosters a stronger sense of community. She enjoys learning more about sustainable food systems at City Farm and the vital role soil health plays in growing nutrient-dense foods.

Jenna has jumped right into Education Programs here at City Farm, infusing Farm Field Trips and Therapeutic Horticulture sessions with hands-on cooking activities and nutrition lessons. This week, she led a Rainbow Rolls cooking activity using only City Farm ingredients... and the students LOVED it! 🌈

#farmbasededucation #nutritionmatters #farmtoplate #dieteticsstudent

🌱Faces of City Farm SLO - Meet Jenna!

Jenna is a master's student and dietetic intern at Cal Poly SLO studying to be a registered dietitian, specializing in functional nutrition. Her studies have deepened her appreciation for food origins, leading her to delve into regenerative farming that cultivates a reciprocal and healing relationship with the land and fosters a stronger sense of community. She enjoys learning more about sustainable food systems at City Farm and the vital role soil health plays in growing nutrient-dense foods.

Jenna has jumped right into Education Programs here at City Farm, infusing Farm Field Trips and Therapeutic Horticulture sessions with hands-on cooking activities and nutrition lessons. This week, she led a Rainbow Rolls cooking activity using only City Farm ingredients... and the students LOVED it! 🌈

#farmbasededucation #nutritionmatters #farmtoplate #dieteticsstudent

Spring field trips are blooming at City Farm SLO! 🌱✨

This season, we're excited to welcome students back to the farm for hands-on learning experiences that bring plant biology to life. 🌱 During a recent visit, students explored the functions of roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits, then used that knowledge to create their own plant with crayons and an assortment of plant parts! 🎨

🌼 Link in bio to bring your class to the farm!
(https://www.cityfarmslo.org/field-trips)

#CityFarmSLO #FieldTripFun #FarmEducation #PlantBiology #SpringLearning #HandsOnScience #SLOKids

Spring field trips are blooming at City Farm SLO! 🌱✨

This season, we're excited to welcome students back to the farm for hands-on learning experiences that bring plant biology to life. 🌱 During a recent visit, students explored the functions of roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits, then used that knowledge to create their own plant with crayons and an assortment of plant parts! 🎨

🌼 Link in bio to bring your class to the farm!
(https://www.cityfarmslo.org/field-trips)

#CityFarmSLO #FieldTripFun #FarmEducation #PlantBiology #SpringLearning #HandsOnScience #SLOKids

We 💚 our volunteers!

To say thank you, we're hosting a Spring Volunteer Appreciation Potluck on Saturday, April 12th from 12–2 PM at the farm!

Whether you’ve volunteered once or a hundred times, we’d love to see you there. It’s a great chance to meet fellow farm-lovers, share food, and celebrate the amazing community that keeps City Farm growing. 🌼

📍RSVP by emailing info@cityfarmslo.org

New to volunteering? This is the perfect time to get connected! Come as you are—we can’t wait to celebrate with you.

#CityFarmSLO #VolunteerAppreciation #CommunityPotluck #ThankYouVolunteers

We 💚 our volunteers!

To say thank you, we're hosting a Spring Volunteer Appreciation Potluck on Saturday, April 12th from 12–2 PM at the farm!

Whether you’ve volunteered once or a hundred times, we’d love to see you there. It’s a great chance to meet fellow farm-lovers, share food, and celebrate the amazing community that keeps City Farm growing. 🌼

📍RSVP by emailing info@cityfarmslo.org

New to volunteering? This is the perfect time to get connected! Come as you are—we can’t wait to celebrate with you.

#CityFarmSLO #VolunteerAppreciation #CommunityPotluck #ThankYouVolunteers

Tomato Season is Almost Here! 🌞

We’re growing twice as many tomato plants this season—and we couldn’t be more excited! Tomatoes are one of our most popular crops, so we’re maximizing production to keep up with the love. 🍅

You'll see the return of favorites like beefsteaks, red slicers, three types of large heirlooms, and a colorful variety of cherry tomatoes: Sun Peach, Blush, Sakura, Citrine—and new this year, Yellow Mini, a sweet yellow cherry that will brighten up our mixed pints!

We start all our tomatoes from seed in January, and by May or June, they’ll be ready for harvest. The wait is worth it—we promise. 🙌

✨ Keep an eye out for updates, and shop tomatoes when they’re ready on Harvestly:
👉 https://harvestly.org/city-farm-slo/?category_id=289

#CityFarmSLO #TomatoSeason #FreshFromTheFarm #LocalProduce #HarvestlySLO

Tomato Season is Almost Here! 🌞

We’re growing twice as many tomato plants this season—and we couldn’t be more excited! Tomatoes are one of our most popular crops, so we’re maximizing production to keep up with the love. 🍅

You'll see the return of favorites like beefsteaks, red slicers, three types of large heirlooms, and a colorful variety of cherry tomatoes: Sun Peach, Blush, Sakura, Citrine—and new this year, Yellow Mini, a sweet yellow cherry that will brighten up our mixed pints!

We start all our tomatoes from seed in January, and by May or June, they’ll be ready for harvest. The wait is worth it—we promise. 🙌

✨ Keep an eye out for updates, and shop tomatoes when they’re ready on Harvestly:
👉 https://harvestly.org/city-farm-slo/?category_id=289

#CityFarmSLO #TomatoSeason #FreshFromTheFarm #LocalProduce #HarvestlySLO

Meet Kalea, our new Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) Coordinator! 🌟

Kalea is a double Cal Poly grad with a passion for soil health, sustainable agriculture, and environmental education. 🌱 She’s researched plastic mulch in California farming, worked with waste mitigation initiatives, and loves connecting students with green career paths. 💚

With a background in Environmental Sciences, Anthropology, and Sustainable Environments, Kalea is all about blending science with the human side of resource management.

We’re so excited to have her leading YEP this summer!
✨ Learn more about the program at the link in bio
(https://www.cityfarmslo.org/yep)

#CityFarmSLO #YouthEmpowerment #SustainableAg #EnvironmentalScience #MeetOurTeam #FarmEducation

Meet Kalea, our new Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) Coordinator! 🌟

Kalea is a double Cal Poly grad with a passion for soil health, sustainable agriculture, and environmental education. 🌱 She’s researched plastic mulch in California farming, worked with waste mitigation initiatives, and loves connecting students with green career paths. 💚

With a background in Environmental Sciences, Anthropology, and Sustainable Environments, Kalea is all about blending science with the human side of resource management.

We’re so excited to have her leading YEP this summer!
✨ Learn more about the program at the link in bio
(https://www.cityfarmslo.org/yep)

#CityFarmSLO #YouthEmpowerment #SustainableAg #EnvironmentalScience #MeetOurTeam #FarmEducation

Calling all 14-17 year olds in SLO County! There is one more month to apply for the Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) at City Farm SLO. 🐝

Join us on the farm this summer to learn regenerative farming principles, participate in skill-building workshops (build resumes, practice interviewing, create SMART goals, etc!!), and explore careers in agriculture - all while making new friends! You don't want to miss this opportunity! ☀️🌾🌸

Apply before April 30th at the link in our bio and share with friends and family who are 14-17 years old!

Calling all 14-17 year olds in SLO County! There is one more month to apply for the Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) at City Farm SLO. 🐝

Join us on the farm this summer to learn regenerative farming principles, participate in skill-building workshops (build resumes, practice interviewing, create SMART goals, etc!!), and explore careers in agriculture - all while making new friends! You don't want to miss this opportunity! ☀️🌾🌸

Apply before April 30th at the link in our bio and share with friends and family who are 14-17 years old!

Join us for our next Community Farm Tour including a special exploration of Herbal Teas!

During the tour, you'll enjoy a variety of wild crafted & garden grown teas! We’ll walk the garden & its neighboring food forest & pathways, pausing to meet some familiar (or new!) faces. At each stop, you’ll sip on tea while you learn about the properties of a given plant, contraindications, & some traditional herbal medicine uses. Bring your own mug/drinking vessel if you would like.

These 90-minute tours are great for all ages and operate on a give-what-you-can basis with a suggested donation of $10-20 per person.

Register at the link in our bio!

#regenerativeag #herbalteas #planthealing #farmtours #sanluisobispo #805living

Join us for our next Community Farm Tour including a special exploration of Herbal Teas!

During the tour, you'll enjoy a variety of wild crafted & garden grown teas! We’ll walk the garden & its neighboring food forest & pathways, pausing to meet some familiar (or new!) faces. At each stop, you’ll sip on tea while you learn about the properties of a given plant, contraindications, & some traditional herbal medicine uses. Bring your own mug/drinking vessel if you would like.

These 90-minute tours are great for all ages and operate on a give-what-you-can basis with a suggested donation of $10-20 per person.

Register at the link in our bio!

#regenerativeag #herbalteas #planthealing #farmtours #sanluisobispo #805living

🌱Huge thank you to all the amazing volunteers who joined for our workday last weekend! 🌱

Your hard work made a big difference—from planting trees to stringing up tomatoes and giving our olive trees some much-needed TLC.

🎉To say thank you to all our volunteers, we’re hosting a Volunteer Day Potluck on April 12th from 12 PM-2 PM! 🎉 Whether you’re a new or returning volunteer, come connect with the City Farm community! Feel free to bring your favorite dish to share! Plus, we’ll have seeds for you to take home and start your own spring garden.

Thank you again for all your dedication—we can’t wait to see you at the potluck and on the farm! 🐑

🌱Huge thank you to all the amazing volunteers who joined for our workday last weekend! 🌱

Your hard work made a big difference—from planting trees to stringing up tomatoes and giving our olive trees some much-needed TLC.

🎉To say thank you to all our volunteers, we’re hosting a Volunteer Day Potluck on April 12th from 12 PM-2 PM! 🎉 Whether you’re a new or returning volunteer, come connect with the City Farm community! Feel free to bring your favorite dish to share! Plus, we’ll have seeds for you to take home and start your own spring garden.

Thank you again for all your dedication—we can’t wait to see you at the potluck and on the farm! 🐑

Farmer Caroline continues her craft series with a Natural Dyes Workshop on Sunday April 13th from 12-2pm!

We’ll utilize dye flowers (marigolds, scabiosa, & more) and other found & foraged materials to create several dye baths. Upcycled cotton materials & roving wool will be available for you to naturally dye & take home to keep, adorn your home, or spin into a skein of yarn.

Register here https://www.jotform.com/form/250246052291045 & send any inquiries to Caroline. We hope to see you there!

Farmer Caroline continues her craft series with a Natural Dyes Workshop on Sunday April 13th from 12-2pm!

We’ll utilize dye flowers (marigolds, scabiosa, & more) and other found & foraged materials to create several dye baths. Upcycled cotton materials & roving wool will be available for you to naturally dye & take home to keep, adorn your home, or spin into a skein of yarn.

Register here https://www.jotform.com/form/250246052291045 & send any inquiries to Caroline. We hope to see you there!

Thank you to the SLO Run Club for visiting us in February for a jog through the farm and a post-workout farm tour! Shout out to @fractelrunning for sponsoring with awesome hats.

Does your group or club want to visit the farm? Join us for a community tour or book a private tour to explore regenerative farming, meet our animals, and connect with local food! DM us or visit our website to learn more. 🌱

#regenerativeagriculture #runclub #supportlocal #localfarmers

Thank you to the SLO Run Club for visiting us in February for a jog through the farm and a post-workout farm tour! Shout out to @fractelrunning for sponsoring with awesome hats.

Does your group or club want to visit the farm? Join us for a community tour or book a private tour to explore regenerative farming, meet our animals, and connect with local food! DM us or visit our website to learn more. 🌱

#regenerativeagriculture #runclub #supportlocal #localfarmers

🌱 BIG NEWS! 🌱 City Farm SLO is thrilled to welcome Nuveen Natural Capital as our Foundational Corporate Partner! 🎉 Their $90,000, three-year commitment will help expand our youth programs, with a special focus on growing our Therapeutic Horticulture Program which facilitates critical skill development for children and young adults with disabilities.

This partnership helps us create more opportunities, more accessibility, and greater impact for the youth in our community. A huge thank you to Nuveen Natural Capital for investing in the next generation of farmers, environmental advocates, and food system leaders in SLO County! 🙌

Want to join us in making a difference? We welcome gifts from our business community at any level. Businesses interested in becoming a corporate partner can reach out to us at info@cityfarmslo.org.

@nuveeninv

#CityFarmSLO #FarmBasedEducation #NuveenNaturalCapital #RegenerativeAgriculture #YouthEmpowerment #TherapeuticHorticulture #SustainableFarming #CommunityImpact

🌱 BIG NEWS! 🌱 City Farm SLO is thrilled to welcome Nuveen Natural Capital as our Foundational Corporate Partner! 🎉 Their $90,000, three-year commitment will help expand our youth programs, with a special focus on growing our Therapeutic Horticulture Program which facilitates critical skill development for children and young adults with disabilities.

This partnership helps us create more opportunities, more accessibility, and greater impact for the youth in our community. A huge thank you to Nuveen Natural Capital for investing in the next generation of farmers, environmental advocates, and food system leaders in SLO County! 🙌

Want to join us in making a difference? We welcome gifts from our business community at any level. Businesses interested in becoming a corporate partner can reach out to us at info@cityfarmslo.org.

@nuveeninv

#CityFarmSLO #FarmBasedEducation #NuveenNaturalCapital #RegenerativeAgriculture #YouthEmpowerment #TherapeuticHorticulture #SustainableFarming #CommunityImpact

🌱 It's Seedling Season in the High Tunnel!

Right now, our high tunnel greenhouse is full of baby tomato and cucumber plants, growing strong in pots. These heat-loving crops are some of our most popular, so we start them early to get a head start on the season!

But since they're super sensitive to cold, we have to be careful—if nighttime temps dip below 40°F, they could be damaged or worse. ❄️

To keep them cozy, we tuck them in with a floating row cover each night! Even though the high tunnel traps a little warmth, that extra layer makes a big difference — just a few degrees warmer can mean the difference between life and death for these little guys!

In just a few weeks, they’ll be ready to move into the ground to grow all summer long. 🍅🥒

#FarmLife #GreenhouseGrowing #HighTunnel #Tomatoes #Cucumbers #SpringPlanting #CityFarmSLO

🌱 It's Seedling Season in the High Tunnel!

Right now, our high tunnel greenhouse is full of baby tomato and cucumber plants, growing strong in pots. These heat-loving crops are some of our most popular, so we start them early to get a head start on the season!

But since they're super sensitive to cold, we have to be careful—if nighttime temps dip below 40°F, they could be damaged or worse. ❄️

To keep them cozy, we tuck them in with a floating row cover each night! Even though the high tunnel traps a little warmth, that extra layer makes a big difference — just a few degrees warmer can mean the difference between life and death for these little guys!

In just a few weeks, they’ll be ready to move into the ground to grow all summer long. 🍅🥒

#FarmLife #GreenhouseGrowing #HighTunnel #Tomatoes #Cucumbers #SpringPlanting #CityFarmSLO

Farmer Caroline continues her craft series!

Join us on the farm for any or all of four craft workshops led by artist and farmer Caroline using natural materials.

First up is Natural Dyes on April 12--perfect for trying some all-natural Easter Egg decorating!

Registration link can be found here:
https://www.jotform.com/form/250246052291045

Farmer Caroline continues her craft series!

Join us on the farm for any or all of four craft workshops led by artist and farmer Caroline using natural materials.

First up is Natural Dyes on April 12--perfect for trying some all-natural Easter Egg decorating!

Registration link can be found here:
https://www.jotform.com/form/250246052291045

Thanks for joining us for our "Film on the Farm" last week! We gathered to explore regenerative farming in action at City Farm, then settled in for an evening screening of the film, "Common Ground", the sequel to "Kiss the Ground". 🌍💚

If you haven't seen these films, we highly recommend! If you've seen one or both and are feeling inspired to make a difference.... join us as a volunteer!

Special thanks to Mariel, one of our 2025 College Corps Fellows, for organizing and hosting this special evening.

#CityFarmSLO #CommonGroundFilm #RegenerativeAgriculture #FarmCommunity #SoilHealth

Thanks for joining us for our "Film on the Farm" last week! We gathered to explore regenerative farming in action at City Farm, then settled in for an evening screening of the film, "Common Ground", the sequel to "Kiss the Ground". 🌍💚

If you haven't seen these films, we highly recommend! If you've seen one or both and are feeling inspired to make a difference.... join us as a volunteer!

Special thanks to Mariel, one of our 2025 College Corps Fellows, for organizing and hosting this special evening.

#CityFarmSLO #CommonGroundFilm #RegenerativeAgriculture #FarmCommunity #SoilHealth

🌱🎨 Calling All Artists! 🎨🌱

We’re gearing up for our 4th Annual Sheep Shearing Shindig this spring on May 10th, and we want YOU to be a part of it! This year, we're putting out a call for local artists to submit a one-of-a-kind design for our official event T-shirt!

This is your chance to have your art showcased at one of our favorite community events—and to see it worn by folks all around town! The winning design will be featured on T-shirts sold at the Shindig, plus you'll get a FREE T-shirt and a ticket to the event. 🐑✨

Submit your design by March 23rd for your chance to win! The winner will be announced on March 28th via City Farm’s social media.

Let’s make this year’s Sheep Shearing Shindig even more special with your creativity! 🎉

👉 Submissions and more details found in the Google Form via our link-tree!

🌱🎨 Calling All Artists! 🎨🌱

We’re gearing up for our 4th Annual Sheep Shearing Shindig this spring on May 10th, and we want YOU to be a part of it! This year, we're putting out a call for local artists to submit a one-of-a-kind design for our official event T-shirt!

This is your chance to have your art showcased at one of our favorite community events—and to see it worn by folks all around town! The winning design will be featured on T-shirts sold at the Shindig, plus you'll get a FREE T-shirt and a ticket to the event. 🐑✨

Submit your design by March 23rd for your chance to win! The winner will be announced on March 28th via City Farm’s social media.

Let’s make this year’s Sheep Shearing Shindig even more special with your creativity! 🎉

👉 Submissions and more details found in the Google Form via our link-tree!

We can't wait for tomato season here at the farm! 🍅 This past week our College Corp fellows up-potted tomato starts, one of the first of many steps of getting seeds to turn into fresh crops. When they are planted later this Spring, we'll continue using regenerative techniques to keep our soils and tomatoes healthy!

#regenerativeagriculture #healthysoils #localfood #CityFarmSLO #sanluisobispo #tomatoes

We can't wait for tomato season here at the farm! 🍅 This past week our College Corp fellows up-potted tomato starts, one of the first of many steps of getting seeds to turn into fresh crops. When they are planted later this Spring, we'll continue using regenerative techniques to keep our soils and tomatoes healthy!

#regenerativeagriculture #healthysoils #localfood #CityFarmSLO #sanluisobispo #tomatoes

It’s almost that time of year! 🐑 🌱 🌞
The Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) is coming back to the farm this summer!

We are so excited to announce that the application is NOW OPEN for 14-17 year olds.

There will be THREE cohorts this year:

June 16th-June 26th
July 7th-July 17th
July 21st-July 31st

Don’t miss this opportunity to spend some of your summer on a regenerative farm, learning about:

-regenerative agricultural production 🥬🥕🍓
-animal care 🐞🐑 🐛
-college opportunities & preparation ✍️
-career goal setting & professional skill building 🤝

APPLY TODAY by APRIL 30th at the link in our bio or online at www.cityfarmslo.org/YEP
________________________________________

¡Es casi esa época del año! 🐑 🌱 🌞

¡El Programa de Empoderamiento Juvenil (PEJ) regresa a la granja este verano!

Estamos muy emocionados de anunciar que la aplicación YA está ABIERTA para jóvenes de 14 a 17 años.

Habrá TRES cohortes este año:

16 de junio - 26 de junio
7 de julio - 17 de julio
21 de julio - 31 de julio

No te pierdas esta increíble oportunidad de pasar parte de tu verano en una granja regenerativa, aprendiendo sobre:

-Producción agrícola sostenible 🥬🥕🍓
-Criatos de granja 🐞🐑 🐛
-Oportunismas universitarias y preparación✍️
-Establecer objetivos profesionales y desarrollo de habilidades profesionales 🤝

¡Todo mientras haces amigos y aumentas tu confianza!

SOLICITE HOY antes del 30 de ABRIL en el enlace de nuestra biografía o en línea en www.cityfarmslo.org/yep

#youthempowerment #CareersInAg #regenerativeagriculture #careerskills #sanluisobispo

It’s almost that time of year! 🐑 🌱 🌞
The Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) is coming back to the farm this summer!

We are so excited to announce that the application is NOW OPEN for 14-17 year olds.

There will be THREE cohorts this year:

June 16th-June 26th
July 7th-July 17th
July 21st-July 31st

Don’t miss this opportunity to spend some of your summer on a regenerative farm, learning about:

-regenerative agricultural production 🥬🥕🍓
-animal care 🐞🐑 🐛
-college opportunities & preparation ✍️
-career goal setting & professional skill building 🤝

APPLY TODAY by APRIL 30th at the link in our bio or online at www.cityfarmslo.org/YEP
________________________________________

¡Es casi esa época del año! 🐑 🌱 🌞

¡El Programa de Empoderamiento Juvenil (PEJ) regresa a la granja este verano!

Estamos muy emocionados de anunciar que la aplicación YA está ABIERTA para jóvenes de 14 a 17 años.

Habrá TRES cohortes este año:

16 de junio - 26 de junio
7 de julio - 17 de julio
21 de julio - 31 de julio

No te pierdas esta increíble oportunidad de pasar parte de tu verano en una granja regenerativa, aprendiendo sobre:

-Producción agrícola sostenible 🥬🥕🍓
-Criatos de granja 🐞🐑 🐛
-Oportunismas universitarias y preparación✍️
-Establecer objetivos profesionales y desarrollo de habilidades profesionales 🤝

¡Todo mientras haces amigos y aumentas tu confianza!

SOLICITE HOY antes del 30 de ABRIL en el enlace de nuestra biografía o en línea en www.cityfarmslo.org/yep

#youthempowerment #CareersInAg #regenerativeagriculture #careerskills #sanluisobispo

Check out our bountiful romaine! 🥬✨ Our winter crops are in full swing and we are harvesting lettuce weekly. In addition to heads of romaine, we also have different varities of kale available for purchase! Check out Harvestly.org to order your next bundle of City Farm produce. @harvestlymarket

#cityfarmslo #regenerativeagriculture #freshproduce #harvest #sanluisobispo

Check out our bountiful romaine! 🥬✨ Our winter crops are in full swing and we are harvesting lettuce weekly. In addition to heads of romaine, we also have different varities of kale available for purchase! Check out Harvestly.org to order your next bundle of City Farm produce. @harvestlymarket

#cityfarmslo #regenerativeagriculture #freshproduce #harvest #sanluisobispo

Farmer Caroline continues her crafts series!

🌸 Flowers & Folklore – Saturday, May 17th! 📖
Step into the enchanting world of Flowers & Folklore at City Farm SLO! 🌿🌺 Join us as we explore the history, symbolism, and cultural traditions surrounding flowers. Create your own floral-inspired craft and deepen your connection to nature.

📅 Saturday, May 17
⏰ 12–2 PM
📍 City Farm SLO

🔗 Instagram: Link to register is in the LINKTREE in our bio!

Don't miss this unique workshop—reserve your spot today! 🌿✨

Farmer Caroline continues her crafts series!

🌸 Flowers & Folklore – Saturday, May 17th! 📖
Step into the enchanting world of Flowers & Folklore at City Farm SLO! 🌿🌺 Join us as we explore the history, symbolism, and cultural traditions surrounding flowers. Create your own floral-inspired craft and deepen your connection to nature.

📅 Saturday, May 17
⏰ 12–2 PM
📍 City Farm SLO

🔗 Instagram: Link to register is in the LINKTREE in our bio!

Don't miss this unique workshop—reserve your spot today! 🌿✨

🌱🚜 **LAST CHANCE for a March Farm Tour!** 🚜🌱

Don’t miss your chance to experience **City Farm SLO** this Saturday! 🌾🐑 Taste fresh produce, meet our friendly farm animals, and see regenerative farming in action.

✨ **Spots are filling up—sign up today!** ✨

Can’t make it this time? We host **community farm tours every First Saturday of the month!** Mark your calendar and come see where food, nature, and community come together.

📍 **RSVP now - Registration is in our Link Tree!

#FarmLife #SLOcal #CommunityFarm #FarmTour #CityFarmSLO

🌱🚜 **LAST CHANCE for a March Farm Tour!** 🚜🌱

Don’t miss your chance to experience **City Farm SLO** this Saturday! 🌾🐑 Taste fresh produce, meet our friendly farm animals, and see regenerative farming in action.

✨ **Spots are filling up—sign up today!** ✨

Can’t make it this time? We host **community farm tours every First Saturday of the month!** Mark your calendar and come see where food, nature, and community come together.

📍 **RSVP now - Registration is in our Link Tree!

#FarmLife #SLOcal #CommunityFarm #FarmTour #CityFarmSLO

Setting up Deep Compost Mulch

We are setting up a new growing area at City Farm using a “Deep Compost Mulch System”. Drainage, weed suppression and layout are very important to get right at setup because these are permanent beds. Compost floats, so any pooling water can send it flowing downhill.

Once the site is ready, we lay down biodegradable butcher paper to act as a temporary weed barrier. After that, we add four inches of high-quality compost (we get ours from Cal Poly), and add our soil amendment mix: worm castings, homemade compost, feather meal, alfalfa meal and gypsum. Then we add one more inch of compost, rake it flat, and roll over it with a heavy steel drum to compress the loose compost.

At this point we add irrigation lines and plant. The area will be managed with “No-Till” practices, and the soil health should improve every year.

For more info about this system, check out this page: https://www.notillgrowers.com/blog/2019/2/25/the-pros-and-cons-of-the-deep-compost-mulch-system

Setting up Deep Compost Mulch

We are setting up a new growing area at City Farm using a “Deep Compost Mulch System”. Drainage, weed suppression and layout are very important to get right at setup because these are permanent beds. Compost floats, so any pooling water can send it flowing downhill.

Once the site is ready, we lay down biodegradable butcher paper to act as a temporary weed barrier. After that, we add four inches of high-quality compost (we get ours from Cal Poly), and add our soil amendment mix: worm castings, homemade compost, feather meal, alfalfa meal and gypsum. Then we add one more inch of compost, rake it flat, and roll over it with a heavy steel drum to compress the loose compost.

At this point we add irrigation lines and plant. The area will be managed with “No-Till” practices, and the soil health should improve every year.

For more info about this system, check out this page: https://www.notillgrowers.com/blog/2019/2/25/the-pros-and-cons-of-the-deep-compost-mulch-system

🌟 **New for 2025: Community Farm Tours at City Farm SLO!** 🌟

Starting this year, we’re thrilled to offer **Community Farm Tours** on the **first Saturday of every month**! 🌿🐑

🌟 **What to Expect:**
- Explore our beautiful farm.
- Learn about sustainable farming practices.
- Connect with nature and your community.

💰 **Pay-What-You-Can:**
We want these tours to be accessible to everyone! A suggested donation of $20/person helps support our educational programs and community work.

📅 **Mark Your Calendar:**
The Next tour is coming up soon, SAT MAR 1st—don’t miss out!

(Find a link to sign up in the LINKTREE in our bio)

Let’s grow together 🌱💚

#CityFarmSLO #CommunityFarmTours #SustainableFarming #FarmLife #SLOCounty #ExploreYourBackyard

🌟 **New for 2025: Community Farm Tours at City Farm SLO!** 🌟

Starting this year, we’re thrilled to offer **Community Farm Tours** on the **first Saturday of every month**! 🌿🐑

🌟 **What to Expect:**
- Explore our beautiful farm.
- Learn about sustainable farming practices.
- Connect with nature and your community.

💰 **Pay-What-You-Can:**
We want these tours to be accessible to everyone! A suggested donation of $20/person helps support our educational programs and community work.

📅 **Mark Your Calendar:**
The Next tour is coming up soon, SAT MAR 1st—don’t miss out!

(Find a link to sign up in the LINKTREE in our bio)

Let’s grow together 🌱💚

#CityFarmSLO #CommunityFarmTours #SustainableFarming #FarmLife #SLOCounty #ExploreYourBackyard

Meet Mariel!

Mariel is a fourth year transfer at Cal Poly majoring in Environmental Earth and Soil Science. She learned about sustainable farming, agroecology, and indigenous practices from professor Erin Krier at Allan Hancock College! She wants to help change the narrative that industrial agriculture feeds the world- and is excited to be a part of a farming system that focuses on feeding the local community, use practices that feed the soil, and works alongside nature!

Mariel has been working hard on the farm and we are super excited to have her!

#cityfarm #regenerativeagriculture #smallfarmers #sanluisobispo

Meet Mariel!

Mariel is a fourth year transfer at Cal Poly majoring in Environmental Earth and Soil Science. She learned about sustainable farming, agroecology, and indigenous practices from professor Erin Krier at Allan Hancock College! She wants to help change the narrative that industrial agriculture feeds the world- and is excited to be a part of a farming system that focuses on feeding the local community, use practices that feed the soil, and works alongside nature!

Mariel has been working hard on the farm and we are super excited to have her!

#cityfarm #regenerativeagriculture #smallfarmers #sanluisobispo

Start the year by helping our programs grow! Consider making a tax-deductible contribution today:

$25 feeds our sheep for 1 week (our students' favorite part of being on the farm!)

$100 sponsors 1 hour of Therapeutic Horticulture

$500 provides seeds for one season (2,500+ pounds of produce!)

Friends of the Farm contribute to program sustainability with monthly contributions!

Find the link to donate in our bio!

Start the year by helping our programs grow! Consider making a tax-deductible contribution today:

$25 feeds our sheep for 1 week (our students' favorite part of being on the farm!)

$100 sponsors 1 hour of Therapeutic Horticulture

$500 provides seeds for one season (2,500+ pounds of produce!)

Friends of the Farm contribute to program sustainability with monthly contributions!

Find the link to donate in our bio!

Here's what the community has to say about our Monthly Community Farm Tours!

🌱"All presenters were great!! Farmer Shane spent a lot of extra time afterwards answering my questions."

Join us for our next tour on Saturday, March 1st at 9:30 AM to dig into regenerative agriculture, taste our winter veggies, spend time with the herd, and harvest some goodies to take home. Perfect for all ages!

Sign up at https://www.cityfarmslo.org/community-tours
(Link found in our LINKTREE in our bio)

#regenerativeag #regenerativefarming #FarmTour #farmtour #farmtours #familyfun

Here's what the community has to say about our Monthly Community Farm Tours!

🌱"All presenters were great!! Farmer Shane spent a lot of extra time afterwards answering my questions."

Join us for our next tour on Saturday, March 1st at 9:30 AM to dig into regenerative agriculture, taste our winter veggies, spend time with the herd, and harvest some goodies to take home. Perfect for all ages!

Sign up at https://www.cityfarmslo.org/community-tours
(Link found in our LINKTREE in our bio)

#regenerativeag #regenerativefarming #FarmTour #farmtour #farmtours #familyfun

🌱 2023 -2024 at City Farm SLO in numbers! 🌱

👩‍🌾 6,300 hours of instruction for 2,295 students, inspiring future farmers & leaders.
🥕 14,326 lbs of produce grown using organic & regenerative methods.
❤️ 7,370 lbs of fresh produce donated to the SLO Food Bank.
🙌 4,460 volunteer hours from 438 dedicated supporters.
🌾 6 farmers stewarding 13 acres through our tenant farmer program.

Want to see the full story? Dig into our annual report (LINKTREE IN OUR BIO)! Thank you for being part of our mission. 💚 #CityFarmSLO #Impact #farmtocommunity

Find the full report in the linktree in our bio!

🌱 2023 -2024 at City Farm SLO in numbers! 🌱

👩‍🌾 6,300 hours of instruction for 2,295 students, inspiring future farmers & leaders.
🥕 14,326 lbs of produce grown using organic & regenerative methods.
❤️ 7,370 lbs of fresh produce donated to the SLO Food Bank.
🙌 4,460 volunteer hours from 438 dedicated supporters.
🌾 6 farmers stewarding 13 acres through our tenant farmer program.

Want to see the full story? Dig into our annual report (LINKTREE IN OUR BIO)! Thank you for being part of our mission. 💚 #CityFarmSLO #Impact #farmtocommunity

Find the full report in the linktree in our bio!

Upcoming Event!

Join on February 27th at 6 pm for a City Farm movie night! We’ll be touring the farm, screening “Common Ground”, and engaging a discussion post-watch!

“Common Ground” is the sequel to “Kiss the Ground”, and this film discusses the issues of our current food system and how regenerative agriculture can save our climate, health, and economy.

This event is open to the public and there is a suggested donation of $10. Students can attend for free! We hope to see you all there 🌱🎥🎞️

#cityfarm #sanluisobispo #movienight #commonground #regenerativeagriculture

Upcoming Event!

Join on February 27th at 6 pm for a City Farm movie night! We’ll be touring the farm, screening “Common Ground”, and engaging a discussion post-watch!

“Common Ground” is the sequel to “Kiss the Ground”, and this film discusses the issues of our current food system and how regenerative agriculture can save our climate, health, and economy.

This event is open to the public and there is a suggested donation of $10. Students can attend for free! We hope to see you all there 🌱🎥🎞️

#cityfarm #sanluisobispo #movienight #commonground #regenerativeagriculture

Our crew is ready for rain! 🌧️
Stay dry folks … (or don’t! Enjoy the rain!!)

#allweatherfarming #regenerativeagriculture

Our crew is ready for rain! 🌧️
Stay dry folks … (or don’t! Enjoy the rain!!)

#allweatherfarming #regenerativeagriculture

Thanks for joining us for our Community Farm Tour last week! We dug into regenerative agriculture, tasted winter veggies, spent time with the herd, and harvested greens for folks to take home 🥬

Our next tour is happening March 1 at 9:30 am. Sign up at the link in our bio!

#farmtour #familyfriendly #slo #805living #slocounty

Thanks for joining us for our Community Farm Tour last week! We dug into regenerative agriculture, tasted winter veggies, spent time with the herd, and harvested greens for folks to take home 🥬

Our next tour is happening March 1 at 9:30 am. Sign up at the link in our bio!

#farmtour #familyfriendly #slo #805living #slocounty

Come get your hands dirty and meet our sheep🐑 this Saturday from 9 AM-12 PM at our volunteer work day!

We’ll be continuing to establish our new growing area, D plot. Tasks will include everything from broadforking to planting to digging pathways. You�’ll also get the chance to learn all about our process of establishing a new growing space!🌱

Register for the workday and other volunteer opportunities at cityfarmslo.org!

Come get your hands dirty and meet our sheep🐑 this Saturday from 9 AM-12 PM at our volunteer work day!

We’ll be continuing to establish our new growing area, D plot. Tasks will include everything from broadforking to planting to digging pathways. You’ll also get the chance to learn all about our process of establishing a new growing space!🌱

Register for the workday and other volunteer opportunities at cityfarmslo.org!

✨✨Volunteer Shout-Out!✨✨

Meet Jojo, our newest superstar volunteer! She’s only just moved to town, but has already made a huge impact by putting in many hours tending to our raspberry bushes—ensuring we'll have a wonderful harvest of delicious berries next spring! Jojo’s also been an incredible help with a variety of farm tasks, including supporting our therapeutic horticulture programs. We’re so grateful for her bright energy and commitment to our farm community. Thank you, Jojo!

Want to join in on the farming fun? Come volunteer this Saturday, 1/25, from 9 AM - 12 PM at our volunteer workday. Register for the workday and other volunteer opportunities at cityfarmslo.org! See you on the farm! 🌱💚

#volunteerSLO #regenerativeag

✨✨Volunteer Shout-Out!✨✨

Meet Jojo, our newest superstar volunteer! She’s only just moved to town, but has already made a huge impact by putting in many hours tending to our raspberry bushes—ensuring we'll have a wonderful harvest of delicious berries next spring! Jojo’s also been an incredible help with a variety of farm tasks, including supporting our therapeutic horticulture programs. We’re so grateful for her bright energy and commitment to our farm community. Thank you, Jojo!

Want to join in on the farming fun? Come volunteer this Saturday, 1/25, from 9 AM - 12 PM at our volunteer workday. Register for the workday and other volunteer opportunities at cityfarmslo.org! See you on the farm! 🌱💚

#volunteerSLO #regenerativeag

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