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COVID-19 Update

The UCSC Farm, Alan Chadwick Garden, and Cowell Ranch Hay Barn are closed to the public until further notice. Click here for more information about UCSC and COVID-19.

Support CASFS on Giving Day

You can help support CASFS student staff positions on UCSC's Giving Day, September 30.

Fall Harvest Festival

Join our virtual Harvest Fest events, happening all week long from October 5 through 10.  Find out more

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Upcoming  Events

Sep  30
Giving Day - Support CASFS student staff
Oct  05
Harvest Festival Week begins
Oct  06
Saving Seeds, Sustaining Our Communities
Oct  07
The evolution of agroecology as a practice, a research discipline, and a social movement

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Center News

  • No text descriptionSeptember 25, 2020UC explores alternatives to fumigants for strawberries
  • Pumpkins in a wheelbarrow at the UCSC FarmSeptember 23, 20202020 Fall Harvest Festival features weeklong series of online events for all ages
  • Strawberry fieldAugust 31, 2020Integrated Soilborne Disease Management in Organic Strawberries

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Activity Report

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See what we've been up to!
View the CASFS 2019 Activity Report»

Instructional Videos

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FARMING & GARDENING HOW-TO VIDEOS

Learn while you stay home. Check out our instructional videos on a variety of farming and gardening subjects. Watch»

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