UC Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology

08/30/2026

Together, we can keep growing 🌱When you support the Center for Agroecology, you're helping cultivate future environmental leaders, advance innovative research, and ensure the Farm remains a place where learning, discovery, and community continue to flourish 🌾

Support our programs today and take home exclusive farm-inspired merch.

Choose your gift:
🍓 $20 → Custom Farm Keychain
👩‍🍳 $35 → Canvas Kitchen Apron
🌿 $50 → California-Shaped Cutting Board

🔗 Link in bio to learn more and support!

📸 Image Descriptions:
1 - Text sharing information to support the UCSC Center for Agroecology. Image of UCSC farm keychain, canvas kitchen apron, and California shaped cutting board. Images on the side feature student working with tool on the farm, another student picking fresh flowers, and lastly a student working with plants.
2 - Text sharing information on how donor supports the program.

08/28/2026

No UCSC Farm u-pick this Saturday but they will resume the following Saturday, 10/5!

08/26/2026

UC Santa Cruz students: Explore agroecology opportunities with NextGen food, agriculture, natural resources and human sciences (FANH) scholarships!

Scholarships recipients will participate in events, meetings, and projects related to agroecology or food systems. The program will provide students with up to $6800 in scholarships, divided across fall, winter, and spring quarters for the 2026-2027 academic year.

The application deadline for continuing students is September 11. Scan the QR code to apply or visit the link in our bio.

08/25/2026

“I didn’t know anything about gardening before working at the Chadwick Garden. Now, I can grow flowers, vegetables and fruit trees, and help others learn how to do the same. I appreciate the garden as a community space where all kinds of people can come together and share their mornings as they tend to the soil. I hope it stays that way for as long as possible.”

Fre studied agroecology at UC Santa Cruz and found a sense of community while working at the Alan Chadwick Garden 🌷

Part of a remarkable Class of 2026 — congratulations to Fre and all of our students who graduated this year!

08/21/2026

Learn about our dry farm tomato research trial with Shayna and Tamia!

This collaborative research with Oregon State University involves studying environmental conditions and physiological traits of 10 dry farmed tomato varieties. The result of this research will support farmers in adapting to a changing climate.

Join us at the Hay Barn on September 2 for a Field Day where we will share more about this work. RSVP at the link in the comments 🍅

08/05/2026

Huge thanks to our amazing Farm-to-Fork sponsors! Their support helps us raise vital funds for our mission. Get your tickets now! (link in bio)
Pie Ranch
Bay Federal Credit Union
The Penny Ice Creamery
Lookout Santa Cruz
TomKat Ranch Educational Foundation
New Leaf Community Markets
Redtree Partners LP
Friends of the Farm and Garden

07/22/2026

This class fills up fast so make sure to reserve your spot!🍊🍋
Hope to see you there!💚

07/21/2026

Swipe to learn how to harvest flowers at our Saturday u-picks with Jazz! 💐➡️

Come build your own beautiful bouquet with our organic zinnias, dahlias, marigolds, statice and amaranth on Saturdays, 9-noon!

07/21/2026