Urban Farmer Training

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QUICK OVERVIEW

We are seeking urban agriculture volunteers to participate in the running of a small urban farm - Lopez Urban Farm in Pomona.



MISSION

Community Partners 4 Innovation (CP4I) believes WE CAN FEED OURSELVES TOGETHER. Our mission is to increase food security, green space, and community education in Pomona, Calif. Lopez Urban Farm, and Esperanza Community Farm are community wellness projects of CP4I.



IMPACT

Our volunteers help to combat food insecurity by growing and harvesting chemical-free produce to distribute to the community. Our program also helps develop the skills necessary to grow your own food while maintaining urban green spaces in Pomona.



Last year we grew 100,000 pounds of food for the community. This year we hope to double that. 100% of the food grown at Lopez Urban Farm is donation-based. Volunteers will work with Farmer Stephen Yorba (UC Master Gardener) on the day-to-day tasks allowing them to support food access in Pomona and gain hands-on experience in urban farming. Many of our volunteers go on to grow their own food at home after just a few visits!



VOLUNTEER ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Learn the fundamentals of urban farming while providing food access to our community.

Tasks include:

watering

weeding

harvesting

washing

ground keeping

trash disposal

composting toilet maintenance

All volunteers will be given specific roles and responsibilities based on interest and availability during the new volunteer orientation.



REQUIREMENTS

Volunteers are asked to wear closed-toe shoes and sun protection and bring their water to drink.



ACCESSIBILITY

Due to the nature of farming accessibility and accommodations should be discussed prior to the visit. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.



QUESTIONS? If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the opportunity coordinator below!

All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity should adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: https://volunteer.laworks.com/health-and-safety.