Name: Regenerative Organic Learning Center (ROLC) at The Ecology Center
Start: 2024-10-28T09:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-10-28T16:00:00-07:00
Location: The Ecology Center

Regenerative Organic Learning Center (ROLC) at The Ecology Center

Join us as we launch our Regenerative Organic Learning Center with our field day at The Ecology Center
About this Event

There will be a pre-webinar for each field day. Information,date and time will be sent via email once registration is complete.

This field day is geared towards assisting other farmers and producers in the area transitioning to Regenerative Organic Certified® production, as well as onboard other stakeholders who want to be educated in the process and desired outcomes of this style of farming and land stewardship.

This dynamic day will give participants a first hand look into the process in which The Ecology Center under took to become certified as well as the tools and techniques they employ for a regenerative outcome. We will look at the soil and understand the rich process of engagement with the land, meet fellow farmers, partners and collaborators, share a meal and resources towards building a more resilient food system.

Facilitated by ROLC Program Manager, Benjamin Fahrer, who brings over 25 years of organic farming experience and has specialized in designing and building integrated ecological farming systems as a contractor and consultant. He has also brought innovation to urban agriculture by designing, building and operating highly productive integrated urban rooftop farming systems in the SF Bay area. He is deeply committed to building these ecosystems in service to nature and community and is excited to work with our ROLC farms to highlight their work and building alliances within their bioregions. Also in attendance will be ROA Staff and guest speakers.

About the Farm Host:

Located on a historic agricultural property that is today surrounded by urban sprawl, The Ecology Center is a 28-acre Regenerative Organic Certified® farm and education center that serves as a hub for southern California’s ecological movement. Our holistic approach integrates the incubation of the next generation of agricultural, culinary, and educational leaders with the creation of a vibrant community resource and gathering place to inspire all. We recognize and honor the interdependence among the functions of these four pillars within our village. The way Grow, Eat, Make and Peace touches all that happens here is part of the magic. https://theecologycenter.org