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.

U-Picks, Fall Tours, Harvest Festival

We have so many great thing to look forward to! Join us on Saturdays, August 30th and September 6th for U-Picks featuring apples, tomatoes, and a kids activity. These community events are always a good time for the whole family. 20% of proceeds help fund LEFDP farm and nutrition eduction programs. See the events page [...]

By |2015-09-21T17:50:28-07:00August 23rd, 2014|Discover This!, Events, Looking Forward|Comments Off on U-Picks, Fall Tours, Harvest Festival

Summer Camps at Live Earth Farm, A Blast For All

Our Summer Day Camps were a great success! We hosted more sessions and participants than ever. Thanks to all the donors who helped make it possible for kids to come to camp who might not have been able to come without financial support. This year we had two art themed camps where we integrated crafts, [...]

By |2014-08-26T14:24:58-07:00August 23rd, 2014|Discover This!, Notes from the Field Classroom|Comments Off on Summer Camps at Live Earth Farm, A Blast For All

A Feast in the Fields Unlike Any Other

On September 20th, the Live Earth Farm Discovery Program will host El Pajaro, the 6th annual organic dinner on the farm supporting the Live Earth Farm Discovery Program. Chef Jonathan Miller of Eat Right at Home will regale guests with fresh, local flavors from the very fields where the fare is served. Paired with sumptuous [...]

By |2014-09-05T11:11:58-07:00August 7th, 2014|Discover This!, Events, Get Involved|Comments Off on A Feast in the Fields Unlike Any Other

GoodSearch for LEFDP

Here's an easy way to raise money for The Live Earth Farm Discovery Program. Just do all of your shopping through the online shopping mall, Goodshop.com, where you can shop at more than 2,600 top online retailers and a percentage of your purchases will go to the charity or school of your choice. You pay [...]

By |2014-06-02T13:27:55-07:00June 2nd, 2014|Discover This!, Get Involved|Comments Off on GoodSearch for LEFDP

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing Thank you Thursday for LEFDP

On June 5th, Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing will host Thank you Thursday for the Live Earth Farm Discovery Program on their great, Westside, dog-friendly patio. $1 of every pint sold will go to LEFDP to support hands-on farm-based education and nutrition programs for local youth. Watsonville, CA, May 12, 2014 – The Live Earth Farm [...]

By |2014-06-03T10:13:32-07:00May 12th, 2014|Discover This!, Get Involved|Comments Off on Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing Thank you Thursday for LEFDP

Photo and Quote of the Month: Spring 2014

"'We fought for Independence, son,' Father said. 'But all the land our forefathers had was a little strip of country, here between the mountains and the ocean. All the way from here west was Indian country, and Spanish and French and English country. It was farmers that took all that country and made it America.'" [...]

By |2014-05-27T15:25:00-07:00April 29th, 2014|Discover This!, Featured Photo and Quote|Comments Off on Photo and Quote of the Month: Spring 2014

Arugula and Fava Bean Crostini

It’s springtime and so comes an abundance of fava beans! These tasty, green gems are great tossed in salads, risotto, or even a simple pureed soup. Another great way to use these protein packed beans is in a pesto. Add the pesto to some crusty toast and you have an easy, savory snack to satisfy [...]

By |2014-04-28T18:07:21-07:00April 28th, 2014|Discover This!, Family Friendly Recipes|Comments Off on Arugula and Fava Bean Crostini

Notes from the Field Classroom: First Overnight of the Season, Moreau Catholic High School

You'd be surprised how loud a flock of 100 chickens is. The noise isn't the only thing you notice. It's the smell, the commotion and organized chaos. Then you taste the eggs and realize it's all worthwhile. Gathering the eggs. A group of 12 students from Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward spent [...]

By |2014-05-27T15:27:57-07:00April 28th, 2014|Discover This!, Notes from the Field Classroom|Comments Off on Notes from the Field Classroom: First Overnight of the Season, Moreau Catholic High School
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