About Jessica Ridgeway

Jessica is the director of the Live Earth Farm Discovery Program. Seed to Mouth, Farm to Fork, Child to Community Connections. Email Jessica with inquiries about the educational aims and activities at the farm.

LIVE EARTH FARM DISCOVERY PROGRAM IN THE RUNNING FOR A SEEDS OF CHANGE® GRANT AND NEEDS COMMUNITY TO GET OUT THE VOTE

Local Non-Profit Vying to Win One of Several $20,000, $10,000 and $1,000 Grants from the Certified Organic Seed and Food Company WATSONVILLE, CA (March 31, 2015) – The Live Earth Farm Discovery Program has entered the Seeds of Change® Grant Program for an opportunity to win one of two $20,000, five $10,000 grants or ten [...]

By |2015-04-10T11:19:44-07:00April 10th, 2015|Discover This!, Get Involved|Comments Off on LIVE EARTH FARM DISCOVERY PROGRAM IN THE RUNNING FOR A SEEDS OF CHANGE® GRANT AND NEEDS COMMUNITY TO GET OUT THE VOTE

Seeds of Change Grant Voting April 9-20, 2015

Dear LEFDP Supporters, I have entered our organization in the Seeds of Change® Grant Program. Seeds of Change® is an organic food and seed company that is committed to helping organizations across the country create healthier, more sustainable communities. In support of their mission, they are giving community-based gardening and farming programs an opportunity to [...]

By |2015-04-09T15:50:52-07:00April 9th, 2015|Discover This!, Get Involved|Comments Off on Seeds of Change Grant Voting April 9-20, 2015

Sow Seeds and Help Us Cultivate Community

It’s Time to Start Growing your Garden! It’s that time of year again. Time to get your hands dirty in the garden. As you start prepping your garden for the summer, think about purchasing seeds from local seed vendor, Renee’s Garden. Not only will you receive top quality seeds and be supporting a local business, [...]

By |2015-10-09T13:41:50-07:00March 24th, 2015|Discover This!, Get Involved|Comments Off on Sow Seeds and Help Us Cultivate Community

Farm Camps 2015

photo credit: Ruth Diaz In 2015 we are offering three different camps during 5 one-week sessions. Art on the Farm Camp Session I: June 15-19, 2015 Session II: July 13-17, 2015 Farm to Table Camp Only Session: June 22-26, 2015 Sprouts Camp Session I: July 6-10, 2015 Session II: July 27-31, 2015 [button [...]

By |2015-04-13T12:07:07-07:00March 17th, 2015|Discover This!|Comments Off on Farm Camps 2015

Volunteer and Donor Appreciation Party

We love our volunteers and donors. We can't do what we do without them. So lets have a party and say thank you! If you are a volunteer or donor, you are invited. Saturday March 7th at 2pm at the 'Upper Farm'. 172 Litchfield Lane, Watsonville, 95076. There will be snacks, pizza from the cob [...]

By |2015-02-24T10:21:19-08:00February 24th, 2015|Discover This!, Get Involved|Comments Off on Volunteer and Donor Appreciation Party

Orange and Vanilla Overnight Oats

Overnight oats have long been one of my favorite breakfasts because they are easy, delicious, and it saves me time in the morning. Since citrus are in full swing right now, I thought this recipe would be great to brighten up the day and relieve some stress from those hectic mornings. Furthermore, this is an [...]

By |2015-05-13T16:56:20-07:00February 24th, 2015|Discover This!, Family Friendly Recipes|Comments Off on Orange and Vanilla Overnight Oats

Wavecrest Winter Work

The variety of projects and creative output from the Wavecrest adolescent students is inspiring. Each week brings new accomplishments and progress. Enjoy a piece of farm inspired poetry from Alec. The Evils I know a magical place Where all can stay in peace A place where one an observe nature at its purest Where all [...]

By |2015-02-24T09:50:25-08:00February 23rd, 2015|Discover This!, Student Corner|Comments Off on Wavecrest Winter Work

Homeschool Students Eat All 6 Plant Parts

The Homeschool Program has been a huge success this season. Each month 50 kids and parents arrive on the farm for 3 hours of exploration, gardening, tasting, science and free play. Parents are enjoying the day just as much as the kids. In February we explored plant physiology and photosynthesis and "the 6 plant parts.” [...]

By |2015-02-24T09:57:05-08:00February 23rd, 2015|Discover This!, Notes from the Field Classroom|Comments Off on Homeschool Students Eat All 6 Plant Parts

Spring Fund Drive 2015

Growing and preparing sustainably farmed food supports healthy bodies, healthy ecosystems and healthy economies. One person’s day-to-day choices, even a child’s, can positively impact and support the health of our community. The camps at Live Earth Farm provide an extended opportunity for campers to explore their relationship to food. They plant and tend the garden [...]

By |2015-02-20T14:07:02-08:00February 20th, 2015|Discover This!, Get Involved|Comments Off on Spring Fund Drive 2015

Volunteer at the Sixth Annual Sheep to Shawl Event at Live Earth Farm

On March 21st, the Live Earth Farm Discovery Program will host the 6th annual Sheep to Shawl event at Live Earth Farm. Professional shearer, Bruce Wool, will demonstrate his trade throughout the day, while his wife spins yarn alongside him. We are looking for volunteers to guide guests through hands on demonstrations of every part [...]

By |2015-02-24T10:27:25-08:00February 20th, 2015|Discover This!, Looking Forward|Comments Off on Volunteer at the Sixth Annual Sheep to Shawl Event at Live Earth Farm
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