Local Food Attractions
You might want to make time while in the Davis area to visit some of our great local food attractions. For more ideas, visit the Yolo County Visitors Bureau Web site
UC Davis Student Farm
The Student Farm offers a wide range of opportunities for students to learn about and explore the many aspects of sustainable agriculture. These opportunities include internships, formal courses and research projects.
http://studentfarm.ucdavis.eduUC Davis Long Term Research on Agricultural Systems (LTRAS)
UC Davis’s Long Term Research on Agricultural Systems project has been evaluating the sustainability and environmental impact of conventional & alternative agriculture since 1993.
http://ltras.ucdavis.eduCenter for Land-based Learning
The Center for Land-based Learning engages youth in hands-on farm training. Their headquarters next to Putah Creek has 40 acres of farmland where visitors can view wildlife-friendly demonstration projects, a native plant nursery and propagation facilities.
(530) 795-9569 http://www.landbasedlearning.orgSoil Born Farms
An urban agriculture and education project that empowers youth and adults to discover and participate in a local food system. The farm grows organic produce to be used locally, educates the community about food production, and encourages community connections.
3000 Hurley Way, Sacramento, CA 95864 http://www.soilborn.orgFarm Fresh Choice
Farm Fresh Choice seeks to address inequities and disparities around food and nutrition in Berkeley low-income communities of color. Farm Fresh Choice engages youth leaders in our communities to educate and support shopping, cooking, and eating for better health. They operate produce stands in West and South Berkeley at after-school and summer school program sites.
(510) 848-1704 http://www.ecologycenter.org/ffc/