It takes commitment, but those who have graduated have gone on to do just that. They learn skills that help them find work, earn money and transition to finding a home in the world. If my memory serves (because I didn’t write it down, sadly), the farm accepts 15 trainees for a two-year program. We walked past the Peace Potatoes, grown in the shape of a peace symbol: Peace Potatoes It is run by the Homeless Garden Project, which offers “job training, a safe and beautiful community space, and delicious, local, organic produce.” Natural Bridges Farm and farm standĭon Lessard took us on a tour of the grounds, past the stunning rows of Bells of Ireland and Swiss chard plants. Natural Bridges Farm is a certified organic, U-pick farm with a CSA component for local residents. It’s the farm’s mission to give homeless people a new life. The reason why it’s so amazing goes beyond its glorious rows of dahlias, kale and salad greens. While up in Santa Cruz, we visited an amazing farm near the ocean.
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