UCSC Farm & Garden

The Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems is a research, education, and public service program at the University of California, Santa Cruz, dedicated to increasing ecological sustainability and social justice in the food and agriculture system.

On the UCSC campus, the Center operates the 2-acre Alan Chadwick Garden and the 25-acre Farm. Both sites are managed using organic production methods and serve as research, teaching, and training facilities for students, staff, and faculty.

Apprenticeship Details:

Apprenticeship Offered

Currently Certified Products & Services:

Apples
Blueberries
Fallow
Flowers
Fruits
Garlic
Kiwifruit
Mixed Vegetables
Mixed Vegetables
Mixed Vegetables
Pears
Plums
Strawberries

Sales Methods:

Community Supported Agriculture
Farmers' Market
Produce Stand
Wholesale

Current Certification Statuses

CCOF certified since : 03/01/1986
Total certified acreage: 20.5 acres

Certification Programs

Handling (Simple Post Harvest) - Certified 01/27/2012
National Organic Program (NOP) - Certified 03/01/1986
Crops - Certified 03/01/1986

Contact Us

CASFS UC Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
US

County: Santa Cruz
Phone: 831-459-3375
Fax: 831-459-2799
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