South Central L.A. Farmers, Featured in 2008 Academy Award-Nominated Documentary, Bring Hope and Produce to Pasadena

by arroyo, April 8, 2009 | Permalink

South Central Los Angeles farmers, whose story was told in the 2008 Academy Award

Nominated documentary, “The Garden,” begin a new chapter in their lives. They will lead an

organic cooking demonstration; sell local, organic produce from their new farm in Shafter, CA;

and host a roundtable discussion about Locavore community food initiatives.

On Saturday, April 11^th from 12-4pm the farmers will be in-store to talk about their new farm,

and offer tastings of their organic produce.

At 1pm, a Round Table Forum/Discussion will begin with the farmers of South Central, The

Dervaes Family of Path to Freedom (urban homestead), the creators of Fallen Fruit (urban

foraging), and Cisco Pinedo (Cisco Home).

Join us, for the launch of our partnership with the South Central Farmers, and the authentic

discussion on locavore and food issues.

Whole Foods Market Arroyo Parkway

465 South Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena CA 91105 · (626) 204-2266