We serve farmers from different cultures who operate a wide variety of farming operations, often with limited resources in both rural and urban settings. We also collaborate with various partners to enhance our local and regional food and farming systems.
We study the production, economics, and sustainability of diverse crops and cropping systems. Our research helps farms be viable and be part of a thriving Central Coast food system.
We offer technical assistance, educational workshops, and research-based resources in multiple languages to help Central Coast farmers and food system stakeholders succeed and grow.
We offer workshops throughout the year. Our workshops feature latest research based information on various topics including crop production, marketing, and regulatory updates.
Veggielution Farm
Veggielution is an urban non-profit farm in San Jose that sees growing food as a way to achieve broader social goals, especially engaging with local communities.
JSM Organics
Javier Zamora owns and operates JSM Organics, where he grows a wide variety of berries, herbs, flowers, and vegetables. Giving back to the community is at the core of Javier’s farm business.
Shun Fat Nursery
Jenny Li’s family has been growing vegetables in Santa Clara County for more than 20 years. They are one of several hundreds of Asian-American-owned farming operations on the Central Coast.
On August 6 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the emergency suspension of all registrations of the pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or Dacthal) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act.
The County of Santa Clara is now accepting applications to the Agricultural Resilience Incentive (ARI) Grant Program for up to $30,000 in grant funding for compost and mulch application, and 25 other pre-approved practices that improve soil health.
The purpose of the notification system is to provide transparent and equitable access to information to enable the public to make informed decisions about actions they may take to protect their health.
Morris will work with UC Cooperative Extension in coordination with Santa Clara County’s Agriculture and Planning Departments to facilitate and expedite agricultural projects in the County.
USDA has extended the deadline for agricultural producers who are certified organic, or transitioning to organic, to apply for the Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program (OTECP).
At Central Coast Farms, we are a diverse team conducting applied research and education that helps to sustain a thriving farming and food system in our region.
