On a clear and cool Decemeber day last year, I visited the 2.5 acre community organic garden to find out more about what they do.
Paul, the farm director, told us that the garden provides work opportunties for homeless people. In addition to teaching them basic gardening skills, they learn other skills that make them valuable employees when their job at the garden is over.
The bounty from the fields is sold at the HGP retail store in Santa Cruz and also through a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program - basically a weekly foodbox of fresh organic fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
Near the end of the walk, Paul stopped between a couple of rows of veggies, turned to me and said, "Our main goal is to get people to see the honesty in farming."
That visit was over six months ago, but what Paul said that day stuck with me. I am proud to be raising money for a non-profit organization that has found a way to promote organic farming, compassion for people, and stewardship of our Earth.
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