Learn & Grow

Classes Connect Food, Health and Environment

Our goal of making a difference and transforming a shared vision of healthy food for all into a local reality is rooted in education. We offer a wide variety of classes, courses and programs to mentor youth and future farmers, teach people how to garden and cook, train teachers and plant school gardens, develop partnerships and work to improve access to fresh produce throughout our community.

Soil Born Farms is also a living laboratory where children and adults of all ages can come to learn how nutritious food will help to shape their health throughout their lifetime. It is a place where people can find the support that they may need to change their eating habits and improve their well-being. Check our class schedule calendar >>

Rancho Cordova is getting back to our agricultural roots in partnership with Soil Born Farms — connecting our kids to gardens at their schools and giving all of our residents access to fresh local food and fresh knowledge about urban agriculture.
~Mayor David Sanders

Youth Education

Our Roots and Wings youth education program focuses on experiential, hands-on learning in the natural world, in the garden and in the kitchen. Students of all ages engage in experiences at the farm and along the American River Parkway where they learn valuable life skills that encourage healthy living. The Growing Together school garden initiative creates similar experiences for youth on school campuses in South Sacramento. We are advocating for a garden in every school.

Adult Education

Our Grow Your Groceries Urban Farming Initiative is a beginning farmer and gardener training program designed to provide knowledge and hands-on experience to the aspiring urban grower. Our instructors are experienced masters of organic agriculture and horticulture and experts in farm entrepreneurship. There’s more: backyard chickens, beekeeping, cooking…!

Herbal Studies

Learn about growing edible and medicinal herbs and flowers for enhanced health and well-being. Hands-on programs often include herb walks around the farm and the American River with lots of tasting and smelling.

Families on the Farm

Our quarterly family program will provide the opportunity to share the joy and wonder of the farm and natural world with the whole family. Families will build community and connect with each other and the land while participating in various hands-on educational experiences. This is designed for youth (age 5 and up) and accompanying adults.