FOOD FOR ALL
Over 1000 participants, including students, and several corporate
service groups, visited the farm last season to participate in service-learning
programs. Service learning has two components: an activity that
is of service to the community, and a hands-on educational experience.
While helping to plant and harvest, participants are introduced
to the concepts and techniques of sustainable agriculture, and the
idea of an urban farm. The program engages volunteers in activities
on the farm, while empowering them with a sense that they are giving
back to their community.
Our service-learning sessions are age appropriate and designed
to fit each specific group. The program is in the early spring,
and utilizes 4 staff - the educational coordinator, the farmer and
two interns.
We encourage multiple farm visits whenever possible. Rio Grande
Community Farm Adopt-A-Crop program
provides participants with an opportunity to visit on two or more
occasions to experience continuity in their work. We also offer
one time service-learning sessions.
Groups learn about the history of the farm, the acequia system,
and the origins of some of our daily foods.
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