Soil Born Farms

Soil Born Farms is a non-profit organization that creates urban agriculture and education projects that empower youth and adults to discover and participate in a local food system that encourages healthy living, nurtures the environment and grows a sustainable community.

The organization was founded in 1999 by a group of local farmers, educators, and community leaders who were passionate about creating a more sustainable and equitable food system in Sacramento. Soil Born Farms has since grown to become one of the leading urban agriculture organizations in the region, with two farms located in Sacramento and Rancho Cordova.

The organization's mission is to "create an urban agriculture and education project that empowers youth and adults to discover and participate in a local food system that encourages healthy living, nurtures the environment and grows a sustainable community."

Soil Born Farms achieves its mission through a variety of programs and initiatives, including:

• Farming and education programs: Soil Born Farms operates two farms, which provide hands-on learning opportunities for youth and adults about sustainable agriculture practices. The organization also offers a variety of educational programs, such as cooking classes, farm tours, and workshops.
• Food access programs: Soil Born Farms works to improve access to healthy food for people in need through a variety of programs, such as a weekly produce box program and a school lunch program.
• Community engagement programs: Soil Born Farms works to engage the community in its work through a variety of programs, such as volunteer opportunities, community events, and advocacy efforts.

Soil Born Farms is committed to creating a more sustainable and equitable food system in Sacramento. The organization believes that by connecting people to the land, food, and each other, we can create a healthier and more just community.

Here are some of the organization's accomplishments:

• Soil Born Farms has grown to become one of the leading urban agriculture organizations in the region.
• The organization has helped to increase the visibility of urban agriculture in Sacramento.
• Soil Born Farms has educated thousands of youth and adults about sustainable agriculture practices.
• The organization has improved access to healthy food for people in need.
• Soil Born Farms has engaged the community in its work and created a more sustainable and equitable food system in Sacramento.

Soil Born Farms is a valuable asset to the Sacramento region. The organization is working to create a more sustainable and equitable food system, and it is making a difference in the lives of people in Sacramento.

Here are some of the organization's goals for the future:

• To continue to grow the organization's impact in Sacramento.
• To expand the organization's educational programs and reach more people with the message of sustainable agriculture.
• To work with local businesses and government agencies to promote the health and sustainability of Sacramento's food system.

Soil Born Farms is committed to making Sacramento a leader in the urban agriculture movement. The organization is working to create a more sustainable and equitable food system, and it is making a difference in the lives of people in Sacramento.