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About City Farm SLO

Our mission is to empower the next generation to live healthier, more prosperous lives through sustainable agriculture and farm-based education.

What we do:  

  • Promote health, success, and environmental stewardship through farm-based education, especially for at-risk and under-served youth

  • Model regenerative and sustainable agricultural practices, seeking to improve the long-term health and productivity of farm land.  

  • Strengthen our food system by providing affordable land to enable sustainable small farms.

  • Foster a community of people from diverse ethnic, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds who come together around food and farming.   

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City Farm SLO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

History

Starting in 1994, the City of SLO aimed to preserve 180 acres of prime farmland, leading to the creation of the Calle Joaquin Agricultural Reserve. Over the years, various initiatives transformed this land into a hub for sustainable agriculture, education, and community engagement.

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Meet the Team

Meet the dedicated people that make our work possible.

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Leading Staff

Board Members

Our Supporters

City Farm SLO is a licensed 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. Our activities are carried out largely by volunteers and supported primarily by grants, donations and sponsorships.  We wish to express gratitude here to those whose generosity has made our work possible.

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Special thanks to our Friends of the Farm and Anonymous Individuals who make our work possible.

Stay Connected to the Farm!

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