Danielle Bautista 5/31/21 Danielle Bautista 5/31/21

The Lost History of the Bing Cherry

Do you know the history behind America’s most produced cherry? Characterized as the sweet, dark red, heart-shaped fruit; the Bing Cherry plays a big role in honoring our AAPI community.

Guest User 5/27/21 Guest User 5/27/21

Celebrating our First Anniversary as a Non-Profit!

To celebrate the end of our first year since officially becoming a non-profit, we want to share with you a few words from our co-founders!

Guest User 5/26/21 Guest User 5/26/21

Larry Itliong, catalyst of the Delano Grape Strike and Filipino farmworker revolution leader

Fewer people know about the contributions of Larry Dulay Itliong, which reflects how the contributions of Filipino Americans to the farm labor movement have often gone untold. Itliong empowered his community, and was right there alongside the California household names of Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta.

Guest User 5/21/21 Guest User 5/21/21

Volunteering With Farm2People Delivered Career Clarity

At Farm2People, we’ve come together at a critical time to address food supply chain issues between local growers and buyers, while helping underserved, food insecure communities. One of our integral volunteer team members is Reza Bloomer who heads our business development and strategic partnerships.

Matt Sanderson 5/20/21 Matt Sanderson 5/20/21

How Rachel Carson’s ‘Silent Spring’ Brought an Environmental Awakening

As we march forward from Earth Day, our focus on global mobilization for the environment and protecting the planet’s valuable resources threatened by a changing climate remains steadfast. It would be remiss to not highlight the meticulous research and details in Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring,

Holly Di Cecco 5/7/21 Holly Di Cecco 5/7/21

A brief history on DDT's role in agriculture

If you’ve ever heard Joni Mitchell’s “Big Yellow Taxi,” you might understand how DDT was perceived at its peak use in the 1950’s and 60’s. In it she sang, “Hey farmer, farmer, put away that DDT now...Give me spots on my apples but leave the birds and the bees. Please!”

Holly Di Cecco 4/29/21 Holly Di Cecco 4/29/21

Native Plant Landscaping

Native plant landscaping is a practice of planting certain species indigenous to your area that have the best biological knowledge to survive the condition patterns around them. Soil and water conservator, insect and pollinator magnet, a native plant garden is MAGIC for a healthy ecosystem.

Matt Sanderson 4/22/21 Matt Sanderson 4/22/21

Earth Day 2021: A snapshot of global plans and current conditions for farmers

At a time where the world faces multiple interrelated ecological and social justice crises, Farm2People urges bold and transformative action at the highest levels, right on down to each and every one of us to question our societal norms and spread awareness for change to be good stewards of our planet’s natural resources. This awareness and action is needed now more than ever!

Matt Sanderson 4/20/21 Matt Sanderson 4/20/21

Following the latest paths to citizenship for undocumented farmworkers

While political challenges seemingly always exist, we’re closely following four federal bills currently being considered by Congress that could reform immigration and support frontline food and farmworkers at the same time. They are the U.S. Citizenship Act, the Citizenship for Essential Workers Act, the American Dream and Promise Act and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act.

Matt Sanderson 4/14/21 Matt Sanderson 4/14/21

The gardener who saved vacant lots in the Bronx, Karen Washington

When we think of pioneers in the modern urban farming and food justice movements, the towering legacy of work from lifelong New Yorker and activist Karen Washington is an oft-cited example. She’s also known as “urban farming’s de facto grandmother,” and for good reason! She’s created a successful, modern model to create access to healthy food.

Holly Di Cecco 4/9/21 Holly Di Cecco 4/9/21

DIY Home Gardening Tips

We’re officially into spring 2021, and considering the past 12 months we’ve all had, we could use some new life. So whether you’re in an apartment, tiny house, or even a van, we’ve compiled some easy DIY garden tips if you feel so inclined to grow some of your very own food.

Anna R Hopkins 4/7/21 Anna R Hopkins 4/7/21

Orange You Glad for Small Farms?

We are wrapping up this first quarter of the year with a round up of our farm and community actions, and a big announcement!

Holly Di Cecco 4/5/21 Holly Di Cecco 4/5/21

It Took a Pandemic to Give Black Farmers Monetary Reparations

In March, we heard the good news that the American Rescue Plan narrowly passed in the House and Senate, marking a $1.9 trillion effort of COVID-19 aid. Within that bill’s total is an estimated $5 billion designated to “socially disadvantaged farmers,” including Black, Hispanic, Native American, and Asian Americans. 4/5 of that will go to paying off outstanding debts these farmers have with the USDA up until January 1st, and the rest to outreach programs providing access to land, education and training, technical assistance, and loans.

Holly Di Cecco 3/31/21 Holly Di Cecco 3/31/21

Remembering César Chávez, the Delano Grape Strike and the Needs of Today’s Farmworkers During the Pandemic

Today, on the last day of Farmworker Awareness Week and on Cesar Chavez Day, the least we can do is learn about this man’s life of servitude and the work he has done for farm worker’s rights and beyond.

Holly Di Cecco 3/29/21 Holly Di Cecco 3/29/21

Holly King Leads California’s Ambitious Almond Industry

Living in California, you’re likely aware that we are home to the production of a majority of the nation’s produce. But did you know that California produces 80% of the WORLD’S almonds!? In honor of almonds and the nearing end of Women’s History Month, let’s take a minute to honor Holly King, innovator of sustainable almond growing practices and a true steward of land and people.

Holly Di Cecco 3/22/21 Holly Di Cecco 3/22/21

Harriet Williams Russell Strong Leaves Lasting Ripple Effect for Water Conservation

We have such a unique opportunity today to honor World Water Day during Women’s History Month! It only makes sense, then, to learn what we can about Harriet Williams Russel Strong. She was a pioneer of water conservation and dry land irrigation, women’s rights activist, inventor, and so much more.

Holly Di Cecco 3/18/21 Holly Di Cecco 3/18/21

Kiss The Ground Documentary: Healing and Maintaining Healthy Soil for a Better Food System

This time, we talk solutions to our desertified soils. We know that we have the technology to slow down and even reverse climate change, and it’s been around for millions of years. The secret? It’s all about the microbes!

Anna R Hopkins 3/12/21 Anna R Hopkins 3/12/21

Celebrating Kimberlé Crenshaw and Intersectionality as Women’s History Month Continues

Making positive change in the world requires a deep understanding of any problem that wants to be solved. That should always be the starting point - understanding. But as complexities to a problem are uncovered, increasingly complex mental models are necessary.

Holly Di Cecco 3/9/21 Holly Di Cecco 3/9/21

Kiss The Ground Documentary: Why We Need to Address Soil Degradation

If you haven’t seen Netflix’s 2020 Kiss the Ground, it’s a must see. If you’d rather pick up a quick synopsis of some of the crucial points this film touches on; buckle up!

Matt Sanderson 3/4/21 Matt Sanderson 3/4/21

Dolores Huerta Coined "Sí Se Puede,” Carrying Legacy Advocating for Farmworkers and the Downtrodden

Dolores Huerta is one of the most influential labor activists and civil rights leaders of the 20th century. As stewards facilitating this incredible project to connect SoCal and Central Valley farmers to hunger relief agencies, we are immensely humbled and inspired by the ongoing legacy of larger-than-life community organizer Dolores Huerta.