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Landowners, businesses, school districts, and municipalities across the Golden State partner with CLBL to reach their workforce goals and create educational opportunities for tomorrow’s leaders. Find what’s happening in your area.
ABOUT US
For more than 30 years, the Center for Land-Based Learning has helped aspiring farmers and environmental stewards tap into careers, resources, and possibilities within California’s rich working lands.
1993
Farming, Agriculture, and Resource Management for Sustainability (FARMS) is established as a stand-alone high-school education program.
2020
CLBL breaks ground on a new 30-acre headquarters at The Maples Farm in Woodland, California, providing field and classroom learning space for programs and the community.
2001
The Center for Land-Based Learning becomes a formal nonprofit organization and launches a second initiative, the Student and Landowner Education and Watershed Stewardship Program (SLEWS).
2021
The Mobile Farmers Market Truck hits the road in West Sacramento, California, expanding the Community Food Program.
Our Programs
From neighborhood food access to climate research, prospects for discovery and involvement abound. Whether you’re a high-school teacher, a community volunteer, curious about a career in farming, or a lover of local food, we invite you to explore what we have to offer.
Expanding opportunities for California’s youth through hands-on experiences and encounters.
Internships, apprenticeships, training and connections that equip tomorrow’s leaders.
Programs and support to overcome barriers that limit access to land, food, and meaningful careers.
Innovative research, replicable best practices and scalable climate solutions with generational impact.
Join Us
New ideas are always germinating at CLBL, and there’s no better way to get involved than to show up and dig in. Throughout the year you can connect with us by attending events, taking a class, volunteering, shopping at the Mobile Farmers Market Truck, and more!
Join us at our HQ in Woodland to learn about tackling pesky weeds. UCANR Weed Science Farm Advisor Emeritus John Roncoroni will share innovative approaches to controlling weeds before they control you. Learn the latest tips and tricks for weed control straight from the pros. Enjoy a woodfired pizza straight out of the oven, a cold beer, and the opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with other land stewards. RSVP here. This is a free event thanks to generous support from Nugget Markets.
Agave, the iconic plant responsible for tequila and mezcal, is drought tolerant and fire resistant. Could it be the crop of the future for a thirsty California? Learn about the state of the agave industry in California, with hands-on field days exploring planting, cultivation and harvest. Class begins with an interactive webinar on April 17, followed by in-person field days on April 25, May 16 and a harvest date TBD. Learn more and sign up. Complete this form to unlock a 75% Discount Code!
This series of short films is about farmers, students and conservationists in and around Yolo County. They are all implementing regenerative practices to capture carbon, conserve water, and boost biodiversity on working lands. Learn from conservation experts and be inspired to steward the land for healthier more productive farms. This film project was funded in part by the California Arts Council, a State Agency. Watch them all on our YouTube Channel.
Testimonial
The Urban Ag Internship has been transformative, teaching me practical skills while fostering a sense of community with the people I work with. I’m grateful for the support and opportunities it has provided as I’m able to learn day by day and meet great people along the way.
Sending Enrique, one of our most respected employees, through the Apprenticeship Program was one of the best decisions for our farm. Enrique not only learned new techniques and grew his personal network that he still uses today, more importantly, he built up his confidence in himself. He learned how to question the status quo and find ways to make influential changes on our farm. Through his experience in the Apprenticeship Program, he has become an invaluable manager on our farm managing our shop. This program doesn’t just train future farmers, it builds stronger, more innovative agricultural leaders.
The Explorer Course did not shy away from sharing the risks, challenges, and hardships that small farmers face, and it was designed to really make us think about our values and goals and where we wanted to take our farm journey, whether that was moving on to start a farm business, work on a farm, or be involved with farming in some other way. Every risk, every challenge, every opportunity that we discussed in class really sparked my interest and I came to realize that, yes, that is what I want for my life, and ultimately it led me to continue my farm journey with CLBL.
