This no-cost hybrid online and in-person urban farm training program is available to young adults in both Long Beach and the greater LA County area.
The Academy offers practical agricultural education and training with an emphasis on drought-friendly practices and how to address the needs of food insecurity in an urban environment. It also provides a seamless pathway for LBUSD graduates who participate in Grow2Zero’s urban farming curriculum to continue vocational training, while also connecting them with job opportunities in the field of urban agriculture.
The Academy is funded through the USDA Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production program.
Every week, we share fresh produce, meat and dairy, and shelf stable pantry items with over 120 local Long Beach families. This includes delivery to 40 housebound families at the Century Villages at Cabrillo.
This community service is offered in partnership with Go2Zero Strategies, Food Forward, Food Finders, Rockenwagner Bakery, and Vallarta Supermarkets.