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Join the Farms To Grow, Inc., Urban Garden Project! Cultivate Change with Us!
Discover the rewarding world of sustainable agriculture and urban gardening by volunteering with Farms To Grow, Inc., at our Urban Garden Project in Oakland.
Available Volunteer Opportunities
- Sundays 8:30-12:30
- Wednesdays 9:30-1:30
Who We Are
Our mission is to promote the sustainability and legacy of Black farmers while nurturing the next generation of small farmers. Our Urban Garden Project helps us deliver on this mission, improving Black and underserved farmers’ access to urban food markets.
What You Will Do
- Harvest, weed, prune
- Come ready to learn and get your hands dirty!
How We Do It
- Learn from a friendly, warm, and welcoming Master Gardener who will guide you throughout the entire season as she takes her production to the next level.
What You Will Gain
- Hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture
- Valuable urban gardening knowledge to apply in your own community
- Deeper understanding of local food systems
- Opportunity to make a positive impact on the Bay Area food landscape
Join Today! (do not show up to the location without confirmation from Farms To Grow, Inc.)
Let’s Grow something good together. Fill out the volunteer application at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI7FFsrkKemMZOTXpVeohTCqgHch-FqlKHpjoJqnYubWiTTA/viewform
We look forward to welcoming you to the Farms To Grow, Inc., family!
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About Farms to Grow, Inc
Location:
PO BOX 10504, OAKLAND, CA 94610, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to assist African American farmers and other underserved farmers/ranchers maintain and create sustainable farms and spaces to grow food and motivate the next generation of farmers to grow sustainable and with community in mind.
Description
FARMS TO GROW, INC is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization dedicated to advocating and providing technical assistance to Black farmers throughout the country. Farms To Grow, Inc. is committed to sustainable farming and innovative agriculture practices which preserve the cultural and biological diversity, the agroecological balance of the local environment.
Farms To Grow, Inc. aims to increase the capacity of underserved farmers to keep their farm operations and establish farming as a viable career for future generations. Underserved farmers may include Native American, Hispanic, other minority groups, women, the physically challenged and limited access organic farmers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5316 Telegraph AveOakland, CA 94609
DATE POSTED
October 21, 2024
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Farming
- Gardening
- Food Delivery / Distribution
- Food Service
- Nutrition
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hours
- Wear closed toe shoes, bring your own gardening gloves and sun hat.