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A few days ago, the annual journal focused around

A few days ago, the annual journal focused around social justice, Journal X, held their in-person celebration at @cabrillocollege in #Watsonville. We are extremely proud of our staff member Paco who was awarded a recognition for “Best Photography”! 📸🌱 Congratulations on capturing the unique moments we live on the farm. ❤️ It is worth mentioning that the celebratory event inspired all of us including the young people and adults there. It was amazing to be able to share the experience with @yermoartist , an emblematic artist in our community. 🙏🏻

You will be able to get a free copy at the end of July approximately; stay tuned.

Special thanks to Vicky Bañales for inviting us. ❤️

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Hace unos días se celebró en el Colegio de Cabrillo en Watsonville la presentación del diario enfocado en la justicia social llamado Journal X. Estamos muy orgullos@s de nuestro Compañero Paco que fue premiado con un reconocimiento a la “Mejor Fotografía”! Muchas felicidades por capturar los momentos únicos que vivimos en la granja. Cabe mencionar que el evento fue toda una inspiración para los jóvenes y adultos que estuvimos ahí, en especial compartir la experiencia con Guillermo Aranda un artista emblemático para nuestra comunidad. 🌱💚

Podrán obtener su copia gratis a finales de julio aproximadamente, estén pendientes. 🙏🏻 Un agradecimiento especial a Vicky Bañales por invitarnos. ❤️

Fue un placer recorrer la granja de Hongos Orgáni

Fue un placer recorrer la granja de Hongos Orgánicos de Súmano @sumanosorganic 🍄🙌🏻 Nos llenó de inspiración aprender lo que se necesita para cultivar y cosechar hongos orgánicos. ¡Nos emocionó especialmente saber que es un exitoso negocio local creado y operado por #latinxs! 👏🏻

It was a pleasure to tour Súmano’s Organic #Mushrooms #farm Sumano's Organic Mushrooms 🍄🙌🏻
We are inspired to have learned what it takes to grow and harvest #organic mushrooms. We were especially excited to know it is a 100% Latino owned and operated successful local business! 👏🏻

Somos hij@s de la tierra! 🌱 We are fruit of th

Somos hij@s de la tierra! 🌱
We are fruit of the Earth. 🌱

We need to remember that our food comes from the #soil; together, we can make possible the #foodjustice in #PajaroValley.

🧑🏽‍🌾 The main practice that we use is Crop Rotation: the practice of planting different crops sequentially on the same plot of land to improve soil health, optimize nutrients in the soil, and combat pest and weed pressure. 👌🏽

Take care of the #motherearth and your health every day. 🙏🏼

#Esperanzacommunityfarms #watsonville #organic #organization #nonprofit #alimentacionjusta #soil #soilpreparation #agriculturaregenerativa #agriculturaorganica #regenerativeagriculture

San Jose State University professor Rachel O’Mal

San Jose State University professor Rachel O’Malley, and her environmental studies class at the #farm past Thursday 👏🏻🥬💚 Special shout-out to @landtrustscc and @adambolanosscow 👏🏻

🥬 Receive fresh organic veggies delivered to yo

🥬 Receive fresh organic veggies delivered to your door every two weeks! Participating in CSA makes eating local, healthy, and organic easy and accessible. Sign up at the link in BIO. 🔝 Share with your best friends. 👍🏻
👉🏼 Limited number of places.

🥬 ¡Recibe verduras orgánicas y frescas hasta tu hogar cada dos semanas! Tener una participación de #CSA hace que comer local, saludable y orgánico sea accesible. Regístrate en el enlace de la BIOGRAFÍA. 🔝 Comparte con tus mejores amigos 👍🏻
👉🏼 Cupo limitado.

🍓🥕 UPDATE May 17 | We have closed the call for registration to our CSA 2023 program.

We need your help to carry #esperanzacommunityfarm

We need your help to carry #esperanzacommunityfarms through this period of renewal! 🙌🏼 We invite you to support our effort in raising $7,000 by June 1st to support our expanded team and programming into #Salinas - these are important steps that will allow us to continue offering subsidized #CSAbaskets to local families.🥕🥬 Your gift will also bring us closer to fulfilling a vision for a just and equitable food system on the Central Coast! 💚 Thanks for donating online, you can find the link in our BIO. 🙏🏻

April 22 – Mother Earth Day! 🌎💚 Celebrate th

April 22 - Mother Earth Day! 🌎💚 Celebrate the Earth by caring for her every day! Mother Nature asks us to enjoy her gifts and keep her healthy! Today we are raising awareness and inspiring reflection on our collective contribution to the #earth !

Here are some ways to take action in your home, school, or office:

🌱 Plant a native shade tree in your yard.
🐝 Protect bees - make a place with water for them.
🍅 Plant veggies in your yard or porch such as tomatoes, rosemary, chili peppers, etc.
👩🏽‍🌾 Buy local produce and support your LOCAL #FARMERS!

#EarthDay #earthmonth #earthdayeveryday #farmstyle

📸 @pacoserranoh, @ald_y_organic & Crystal

Class visits from Pajaro Valley High School in Nov

Class visits from Pajaro Valley High School in Nov 2022 🌸🥬🍃

We hope this year the #farm continues to receive students who are interested in caring for the environment, climate change and regenerative agriculture. Su vibra nos llena de energía positiva para seguir cosechando #justiciaalimentaria! 🌞🌱🌈

📸 @pacoserranoh

#ECF is made up of Guillermo, Abel, Jorge, Mireya,

#ECF is made up of Guillermo, Abel, Jorge, Mireya, Alma, Ciera, Paco and Sam. ✨ Each of them plays an important role on and off the farm. We are a solid, creative team with the same goal of bringing fair and healthy food to all while changing systems that result in the dignity and well-being of everyone in the food chain.
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Nuestro equipo se conforma de Guillermo, Abel, Jorge, Mireya, Alma, Ciera, Paco y Sam.✨ Cada uno de ellos desempeña un rol importante dentro y fuera de la granja. Somos un equipo sólido, creativo y con el mismo objetivo de llevar alimentación justa y saludable para todos, mientras cambiamos sistemas que resulten en la dignidad y bienestar de todo ser de la cadena de alimentos. 🥬🍓

#EsperanzaCommunityFarms (ECF) has served as an in

#EsperanzaCommunityFarms (ECF) has served as an intermediary and a facilitator with members of #ECF and other residents in #Pajaro whose homes were flooded in the recent #floods and levee break. In accordance with our values of dignity and #abundance, Esperanza saw the need to spread the stories of those affected. Before taking the typical donations, we listened to families' stories and requests. We interviewed two families that lost their homes. We shared that video on social media platforms. We connected them to the first aid which they received through @campesinawombjustice 🙏🏼✨
A member of Esperanza organized a march to protest the injustice of #FEMA not declaring the crisis a disaster. Two hundred people marched. Fortunately, #presidentbiden approved a disaster declaration, and FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) aid is on its way to the area. We are grateful to the Quakes Foundation , who contacted us with a donation supporting the town of #Pajaro. We will continue our work to uplift marginalized voices in times of crisis. 🤝🏽💚

#solidarity #dignity #compañerismo #farmlife #montereycounty #santacruzcounty #latinosunidos

We’re working to start our growing season in Jun

We’re working to start our growing season in June 2023! 🍓 The cover crop has returned nutrients into the soil and it’s ready for planting. We’ll be growing over 20 different vegetables for the #CSA baskets. 🥕 We plan to support affected families in Pajaro. ❤️

On our 3 acres of land we grow and maintain a wide variety of over 20 vegetable, flower and fruit products during the harvest season. We practice regenerative agriculture, and we believe in caring for our biodiversity and resilience in our community. 🥕🍓

Would you like to be part of the CSA program (baskets of fresh vegetables)? Leave your information on the Form in Bio 👩🏻‍🌾

🥬 Members with more than 1 year with us have preference.
🥬 Limited spaces.
🥬 Our program is free but we invite everyone to make a donation per basket.
🥬 We will have apick up point in #SantaCruz and #Watsonville.

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¡Estamos trabajando para comenzar nuestra temporada de crecimiento en junio de 2023! El cultivo de cobertura ha devuelto los nutrientes al suelo y está listo para plantar. Cultivaremos más de 20 vegetales diferentes para las canastas de CSA. Planeamos apoyar a las familias afectadas en Pájaro.

En nuestros 3 acres de tierra crecemos y mantenemos una variedad amplia de más de 20 productos de vegetales, flores y frutos durante la temporada de cosecha. Nosotros practicamos la agricultura regenerativa, y creemos en el cuidado de nuestra biodiversidad y la resiliencia en nuestra comunidad.

¿Te gustaría ser parte del programa de CSA (canastas de verdura fresca)? Deja tus datos en la forma en el link de la Biografía.

🥬 Los miembros que tienen más de 1 año con nosotros tienen preferencia.
🥬 Espacios limitados.
🥬 Nuestro programa es gratuito pero invitamos a todos a hacer una donación por canasta.
🥬 Contaremos con Punto de Entrega en Santa Cruz y Watsonville.

Friends: come to the first #FarmersMarket of our c

Friends: come to the first #FarmersMarket of our coworkers @nineorganicfarmscoop
We have a wide variety of organic, local fresh #vegetables. 👏🏻🍓🥕
We are in The Power Plant Farmer’s Market at 7990 HWY-1 #mosslanding 📍 From 9 to 2 pm 🕝
Hope to see you there! 👩🏽‍🌾

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Amigos: vengan a la primera #FarmersMarket de nuestros colaboradores Nine Organic Farms CO-OP 👏🏻🍓🥕
Contamos con gran variedad de vegetales locales orgánicos de muy buen sabor.Estamos en The Power Plant Farmer’s Market en 7990 HWY-1 #mosslanding 📍
De 9 a 2 pm 🕝 Los esperamos!! 👩🏽‍🌾

#farmers #salinas #organicfarm #cooperativa #PajaroValley #montereycounty

We’ve rarely worked alongside such a deeply thou

We’ve rarely worked alongside such a deeply thoughtful teammate. Alma’s fearless commitment to youth engagement has expanded our vision as an organization. Alma is the recipient of the 2023 Cesar Chavez Award for Youth Leadership! ✨✨
We are so happy and proud to have you on our team! 🙌🏻

Muchas felicidades, sigue floreciendo nuestra comunidad con tu servicio y liderazgo 👏🏻🌺

#watsonville #farmlife #esperanzacommunityfarms #farmers #womenfarmers #youthleadership #agriculture #cesarchavezday #cesarchavez

We feel very happy and blessed to have friends who

We feel very happy and blessed to have friends who share their skills and work with us. ❤️This time Sentinel Printers Inc helped us print these beautiful stickers. We highly recommend them. 👌🏼🌿
The donations collected from these stickers will be used to continue improving #EsperanzaCommunityFarms. Let's continue to grow together and support the community! Donate here: 👉🏼 esperanzacommunityfarms.org/donate/ or visit the link in our Bio.
We’ll be happy to mail you a sticker. ✉️

Nos sentimos muy felices y bendecidos de contar con amigos que comparten sus habilidades y trabajo con nosotros.❤️ Esta vez Sentinel Printers Inc nos ayudó con la impresión de estos bellos stickers, se los recomendamos al máximo. 👌🏼🌿

Las donaciones recaudadas con estos stickers serán utilizados para seguir mejorando #EsperanzaCommunityFarms. Sigamos creciendo juntos y apoyando a nuestra la comunidad.
Aqui puedes donar👉🏼 esperanzacommunityfarms.org/donate/ o visita el link de nuestra biografía 🔝

Estaremos encantados de enviarte tus stickers por correo.✉️

The past Saturday was our premiere of Farm to Scho

The past Saturday was our premiere of Farm to School, at @watsonvillefilmfest it was magical and powerful! Today we want to say THANK YOU to all the womxn who made this project possible. ✨
Krysta, Consuelo, Mireya, Alma, Karla, Eugenia, Sam, Anne, thank you for your great work with the community, and for the passion with which you create any project! Let's keep working together. 💚🥕

Viva la vida en la granja! vivan las mujerxs en el campo!

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El pasado sábado fue la premiere de Farm to School, en el #WatsonvilleFilmFestival. Hoy queremos decirle GRACIAS a todas las mujerxs que hicieron posible este proyecto. Krysta, Consuelo, Mireya, Alma, Eugenia, Sam, Anne, gracias por su gran trabajo con la comunidad, y por la pasión con la que crean cualquier proyecto! Sigamos trabajando juntxs!!

#march8 #march8th #march8 #InternationalWomenDay #InternationalWomensMonth #internationalwomansday #womenfarmers #womenfarming

El arte nos da bienestar, justicia y nos une! Este

FARM TO SCHOOL is a documentary about an idea that

@farmlandcalifornia Gracias por invitarnos el pasa

@farmlandcalifornia Gracias por invitarnos el pasado sábado a conectar con nuestras hermanas agricultoras en el “Construyendo poder - Poder de construcción: Explorando oportunidades de liderazgo y defensa para las mujerxs de California en la agricultura” en el salon del Pie Ranch.
Sin duda necesitamos más oportunidades como esta y seguir la conversación hasta lograr un cambio equitativo para las mujeres en el campo.
Thank you for inviting us to connect with our sister farmers this past Saturday at “Building Power - Building Power: Exploring Leadership and Advocacy Opportunities for California Women in Agriculture” at Classroom at Pie Ranch. We certainly need more opportunities like this and to continue the conversation until we achieve equitable change for women in the field.

#PajaroValley #womanfarmer #agricultura #womxnfarmers #watsonville #california #womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #womenagriculture

Some fragments from yesterday’s Central Coast Or

Some fragments from yesterday’s Central Coast Organic School Food Summit at @paicinesranch 🌞✨
Almost 50 school food director & chefs, farmers and food-chain coordinators shared ideas, solutions and resources. We recommitted ourselves to work interdependently and cooperatively in order to improve and expand Farm 2 school programs and food hubs in our region. 🙌🏼Together, we can achieve a more sustainable food system for all students while caring for the land and valuing farm labor.
Thank you so much for inviting us @consciouskitchn ❤️

Con las últimas lluvias ya estamos listos para ve

Con las últimas lluvias ya estamos listos para ver montañas verdes, campos repletos de frutos en #PajaroValley y sus alrededores. Nuestras tierras se están preparando para contar con una hermosa y jugosa temporada 2023! Esto se lo agradecemos en gran parte a la labor de @watsonvillewetlands quienes en colaboración con la Ciudad de #Watsonville han estado en los caminos de los pantanos, limpiando y revisando las cuencas de sedimentos para asegurarse de que no estén obstruidas o inundadas ✨🌞

With the latest rains, we are ready to see green mountains and fields full of fruits in #PajaroValley and its surroundings. Our lands are preparing to have a beautiful and juicy 2023 season! This is thanks in large part to the work of Watsonville Wetlands Watch, who, in collaboration with the #cityofWatsonville have been out on wetland roads, cleaning and checking sediment basins to make sure they are not clogged or #flooded ☺️🌼

📸 @the_good_vibes_ml

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