Santa Cruz Permaculture is a 26-acre farm located near Davenport, California, dedicated to pioneering the future of regenerative agriculture. On this fertile land, the farm works tirelessly to enhance biodiversity, foster resilience, and build a stronger sense of community through its innovative practices. By embracing the principles of permaculture, the farm strives to create a self-sustaining ecosystem that serves as a model for sustainable agriculture in the region.

In addition to its farming efforts, Santa Cruz Permaculture serves as an educational hub, amplifying permaculture knowledge and techniques to a wider audience. It regularly hosts workshops, classes, and events, welcoming learners of all levels to engage with regenerative farming practices. The farm offers various opportunities to participate in daily tasks essential to its operation, catering to different individual needs and learning goals. Please check for more details!

About the work exchange program

This 26-acre organic and regenerative farm, located 20 minutes north of Santa Cruz on the Pacific coast, was once a strawberry U-Pick but is now a center for permaculture education. The farm currently features 7 acres of berries, 1/3 acre of kiwis, 2 acres of mixed vegetables, and 1 acre of flowers and perennials. It offers a stunning ocean view, with access to Ano Nuevo Creek and is a 10-minute walk from the beach. Entering its second CSA season, the farm is expanding to grow 2.5 acres of vegetables, flowers, and an extensive permaculture food forest.

Though the farm is in the early stages of development, it provides an ideal learning environment for those interested in starting a farm. With no permanent residents, the farm offers WWOOFers basic amenities like WiFi, potable water, an outdoor shower, and a modest kitchen setup, but WWOOFers must provide their own tents. A nearby resort offers additional facilities.

The farm work varies seasonally, including:

• composting,
• planting,
• harvesting,
• pest management,
• irrigation,
• food processing,
• and infrastructure development.

WWOOFers also engage in permaculture practices, watershed regeneration, and natural building, gaining valuable hands-on experience in sustainable farming and market gardening.

The flexible schedule allows WWOOFers to work alongside interns on Fridays and volunteers on weekends. A typical day includes harvesting for the CSA, weeding, and setting up irrigation, with time to relax at the beach or join a potluck.

What’s in it for You?

Situated in a beautiful coastal area, the farm offers ocean views, night skies filled with stars, and proximity to hiking trails in nearby state parks like Big Basin and Wilder Ranch. Visitors often enjoy evening campfires, potlucks, and music, enhancing the sense of community and connection to nature.

Please contact the farm directly for more details about this wonderful permaculture farming opportunity.

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