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Farm Field Projects - Summer/Fall 2024 Fresno

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ORGANIZATION: Farms to Grow, Inc

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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Join the Farms To Grow, Inc., Farmer Field Projects! Cultivate Change with Us!

Discover the rewarding world of sustainable agriculture and promoting the legacy of Black farmers by volunteering with Farms To Grow, Inc., at our Farmer Field Projects in Fresno. Learn the farming production from a local elder that has been farming for over 50 years. Join other like minded people in the community volunteering to make an impact.

Opportunity

Summer/Fall -
Saturdays - Fresno: 7:30 am -11:30 am

Who We Are

Our mission is to promote the sustainability and legacy of Black farmers while nurturing the next generation of small farmers. Our Farmer Field Projects help us deliver on this mission, improving Black and underserved farmers’ access to urban food markets.

What You Will Do

  • Plant, weed, harvest, and more
  • Come ready to learn and get your hands dirty!

What You Will Gain

  • Hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture
  • Stewardship by a wise and knowledgeable elder to guide you on the wealth of rural farming traditions
  • Access to the fruits of your labor, generously shared with volunteers

Join Today!

Let’s Grow something good and positively impact the Bay Area food landscape. Apply 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

Advocacy & Human Rights
Community
Environment
Advocacy & Human Rights, Community, Environment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Fresno, CA 93706

(36.678394,-119.927795)
 

SKILLS

  • Environmental Education
  • Farming
  • Construction
  • Gardening
  • Food Service
  • Nutrition

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 7:30 am - 11:30 am Saturday s based on your availability to assist.
  • No experience needed. More details after you signup.

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