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 11th 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
Locavore Grows As SCFC Comes to Arroyo.
by arroyo, March 3, 2009 | Permalink
Locavores take note! We are proud to offer organic, local produce from the South Central Farmers’ Cooperative (SCFC), the subject of the Academy Award Nominated Documentary “The Garden”. SCFC is a grassroots economic development of the South Central Farmers’ Health and Education Fund, a 501c(3) public benefit organization, that is committed to engaging and empowering community members around attaining food sovereignty and access to high quality organic produce.
All produce is grown and harvested on land that is currently leased by SCFC located in Shafter, California. Community members from Los Angeles, travel to the Bakersfield farm each week to plant, clean, and harvest the produce. By growing the business, the opportunity for more community members to work the land in sustainable, healthy ways arises.
We are currently the only retailer for South Central Farmers’ Cooperative. By selling their produce at retail prices, they are able to offer the organic produce to community members at a lower price, extending access to high quality food for all. Some call that margin blending, we call it good business.
Shopping local and organic makes a huge difference for our community, our planet, our food diversification. Choose SCFC for their beautiful loose leaf spinach, their grand cilantro, colorful greens, and you make a difference in the lives of the farmers, and the community of South Central Los Angeles.
