We Started a Permaculture Farm!
Our Farm
As of April 2022 we are stewards of a beautiful 26-acre farm, which lies on the unceded territory of the Quiroste people, near Davenport, CA. The land has been managed organically for the past 30 years and now we are transitioning to a regenerative, organic, no-till, mixed vegetable, flower, fruit, herb, and agroforestry farm with a strong emphasis on education. Our farm aims to push the limits on regenerative agriculture to increase biodiversity, resilience, and community.
We’re delighted to have such an incredibly beautiful and wild space to host our permaculture courses and farm events. Our students are welcome to camp during the weekends of their course and enjoy the peace and quiet, stargazing, community campfires, and the sound of the seals from nearby Ano Nuevo Island.
If you’d like to join us as a volunteer, work trader, intern, or WWOOFer, check out our work opportunities here.
Would you like to purchase fresh produce from our farm? We’re accepting members for our 2024 CSA season! You can visit our stall at the Westside Santa Cruz Farmers Market every Saturday from 9AM-1PM from around June-November.
If you’d like to share information about our CSA with your community, click here for downloadable flyers and descriptions.
View information about farm group tours here.
View upcoming farm events here.
Please contact us at info.santacruzpermaculture@gmail.com to inquire about custom growing availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Farm
The Santa Cruz Permaculture Farm is new to this beautiful 26 acres and our growing methods will evolve as we transition soil that was cultivated organically, but traditionally, to a no-till, biologically complex ecosystem. Heading into our second full growing season, we’ll use organic methods of pest control, while continuing to integrate compost, worm castings, cover crops, and beneficials to regenerate the soil, increase resilience, and build biodiversity. We welcome CSA members for a farm tour to learn more!
Our farm hosts many events, including dinners, potlucks, internships, classes & more. While we don’t currently offer tours for individuals or families, click here for information about bringing a school or other large group for a tour
We often host volunteers, work traders, interns and WWOOFers on our farm and are delighted to be able to offer folks the opportunity to learn from experience. Check out our current work opportunities for more information.