Center for Land-Based Learning

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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. Find what’s happening in your area.

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ABOUT US

Land of Opportunity.

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.

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We grow potential • We grow potential • We grow potential • We grow potential

Decades of wisdom and resources at your fingertips.

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.

Get your hands dirty.

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 our offerings.

Transformative Education

Expanding opportunities for California’s youth through hands-on experiences and encounters.

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Vital Careers

Internships, apprenticeships, training and connections that equip tomorrow’s leaders.

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Equitable Communities

Programs and support to overcome barriers that limit access to land, food, and meaningful careers.

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Resilient Ecosystems

Innovative research, replicable best practices and scalable climate solutions with generational impact.

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Calendar of Events

New ideas are always germinating at CLBL, and there’s not better way to get involved than to show up and dig in. Throughout the year you can connect with us by attending events, registering for a program, volunteering, shopping at the Mobile Farmers Market Truck, and more!

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Speaker Series: May 15

You’re invited to our monthly Speaker Series events for pizza, libations and insights. On May 15th we’ll learn from UC Davis entomologists about how to control mosquito populations while protecting beneficial insects like dragonflies.

Special event for veterans

Join us on Friday, May 17 for Pizza for Producers, tailored specifically for veteran farmers or aspiring ones. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with fellow veteran farmers who share your experiences and aspirations. Hosted by AgrAbility at our HQ.

WElding 101 classes

Learn hands-on welding in our welding shop at our HQ. Instructor George Kimball instructs beginning welders in basic skills and techniques, using an arc welder and an oxy-acetylene torch. Space is limited to 5 students per class. Email info@landbasedlearning.org.

Testimonial

Equipping Youth

Coming from a family that worked in the fields, I never thought I would want to work in ag. Now, I’m starting a marketing agency to help companies, primarily in the hemp extract market, grow their online presence and build a marketing plan. FARMS Leadership helped me start this company by teaching me the skills needed to supervise and lead. And, most importantly, I was able to learn the stories of other ag companies around Salinas County, which helped me to believe that I also could start from the ground up.

Juan Perez, 18 | Sacramento