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Are you a San Mateo or San Francisco County resident with an interest in science-based horticulture and sustainable gardening practices, and a desire to share your knowledge and skill with the public as a volunteer in your community?
Mission Farm
Embracing regenerative agriculture, Mission Farm employs a holistic approach to farming that prioritizes soil health and sustainability. The dedicated team diligently tends to the soil through practices such as cover cropping and no-till farming. The introduction of native plants as hedgerows and the usage of a Bay Area wildflower mix for cover cropping contribute to a thriving ecosystem, ultimately enhancing yields.
For home gardeners aspiring to adopt regenerative practices, Mission Farm suggests the following principles:
- Keep your soil covered: Maintain protective ground cover to preserve soil structure and moisture.
- Grow a diversity of plants: Foster biodiversity to enhance the resilience and health of your garden.
- Ensure continual live plants/roots in the soil: Sustain a thriving ecosystem by ensuring a constant presence of living plants and roots.
- Consider livestock integration (if possible): Explore incorporating livestock into gardening practices to further enrich the soil.
While Mission Farm is not open to the general public, the team extends a warm invitation for tours and visits upon request. For more information or to schedule a visit, please send an email to mgsmsf@ucanr.edu.
