What's Happening in West Sacramento, CA…

A program in West Sacramento is entering its second year and the reports on the first indicate that it has been a success; so much so that it has put out a call looking calling for more people to help.

Volunteers are needed for the Urban Farm Project, which brings agriculture and fresh produce to the urban landscape. The latest reports indicate that there are four plots that total an area of six acres in production.

The program takes vacant lots in the area and turns them over to those who would like to use them to grow food crops, such as kale, tomatoes, broccoli, and other vegetables. The growers are given a plot of land to cultivate with whatever crops they feel would grow best.

The land is leased from the public and private sector and those who wish to use them must complete a program offered through the Center for Land Based Learning. The farmers pay a fee of $100 a month for each acre of space, which is used to cover the cost of water to irrigate their plot. To help cover this expense, they are allowed and encouraged to set up a market stand from which they can sell what they grow in their neighborhood. At least 25% of the food grown is donated to the Food for Families Program. Flyer printing can be used to promote projects such as this to the local community.

Anyone who would like to volunteer is asked to visit the Land Based Learning website.