Soil Born Farms

For more than 25 years, Soil Born Farms has transformed what is possible with urban agriculture. The core of our work remains unchanged, to create a project for our community that not only celebrates our unique food and agriculture roots, but directly addresses some of the world’s most pressing challenges:

• Build a regenerative, health promoting and equitable food system 

• Improve individual and community health

• Learn how to be better stewards of the Earth 

• Create community that welcomes all ages to learn and spend time in nature

Where learning Takes Root

Through our Youth Education Program, children of all ages engage in hands-on experiences at the farm and in the school garden that connect them to food, community, and the natural world to cultivate curiosity, stewardship, and healthy futures.

• • • • • • • • • • Early Years: All year long our Roots & Wings program introduces children to nature’s rhythms, offering experiences like discovery field trips, Li’l Sprouts and Just for Kids

                  • Farm to School Connection: Our Growing Together school garden program extends this impact into garden classrooms and school lunches across Sacramento

                  • As They Grow: Kids branch out into experiences like summer day camps, homeschool classes, internships and job training

This program helps students make meaningful connections to healthy food, outdoor learning, and their environment.

A Teen Program Rooted in Purpose

Our Teen Empowerment & Job Training Program gives older youth meaningful roles across the farm. They gain job skills, leadership experience, mentorship and a sense of purpose while supporting food access and education programs. It gives them a chance to make new friends and be part of a community.

• • • Teen Empowerment: Teens become essential members of our crew working in Milly's Mercantile, the produce stand, drive-thru pack, greenhouse, farm, kitchen, Phoebe's Tea and Snack bar, and supporting land stewardship and youth education activities

    • Expanding Opportunities: With our new Animal Barn, a unique partnership with Cordova High School’s Agriculture Academy allows students to gain specialized experience in animal husbandry, creating new pathways for internships and professional growth

Whether they’re harvesting, cooking, mentoring younger students, or welcoming visitors, young people are not just participants but active contributors to a healthier, more connected community.  

Growing Beyond the Farm

As the demand for fresh food and outdoor education grows, Soil Born Farms is at a pivotal moment. Each week, we grow and distribute up to 1,000 heads of lettuce to SCUSD, for the Farm to School salad bar program. Students connect what they learn in the garden, classroom, and kitchen to their everyday lives shaping healthier habits and sharing that knowledge with their families. We’re building a connected Farm to School ecosystem that reaches far beyond the farm.