career exploration for tomorrow’s farmers.
The Center for Land-Based Learning’s FARMS Program exposes urban, suburban, and rural high schoolers to innovative, hands-on experiences at working farms, agribusinesses, and in higher education. For 30 years, FARMS has served diverse communities throughout California, from Red Bluff and Bakersfield to Vacaville and Monterey. Thousands of high-school youth have been introduced to culturally valuable, well-paying careers in agriculture and environmental sciences for the first time.
Get Involved
FARMS can’t reach its potential without the support of teachers, program partners, alumni, and funders. Help us take youth to the next level by getting involved. For questions and information, contact Mindy Cunha at mindy@landbasedlearning.org.
Farms Leadership
Students develop leadership skills and apply agriculture practices that contribute to a healthy, sustainable ecosystem. Participants encounter real workplace settings, explore careers in agriculture and environmental science, and chart a course to join tomorrow’s workforce.
Farms Advanced
FARMS Advanced is the second phase of the FARMS Program journey. Students participate in targeted field days that dig much deeper into agriculture and environmental science careers and vital workforce skills, such as leadership, interpersonal communication, resume creation, and networking.
Farms Internship
Paid internships and job shadows are the capstone of the FARMS continuum and allow students to practically apply their knowledge. This opportunity is open to all program alumni interested in pursuing a career in agriculture or environmental sciences.
For questions and information about internship opportunities, contact Leti Hernandez at leti@landbasedlearning.org.
See FARMS at work in your region!
North State*: Yuba, Sutter, Colusa, Tehama counties
Monterey Bay*: Monterey and Santa Cruz counties
Sacramento Valley: Sacramento and Yolo counties
Central Valley*: Madera, Fresno, Tulare and Kings counties
Kern*: Kern County
Sonoma: Sonoma County
*Region is served by FARMS Leadership and FARMS Advanced
ParticIpant Resources
We are looking forward to engaging your students in the FARMS program. All necessary links and paperwork are accessible below.
Particpation Inquiry
Interested in joining us for the 2024-2025 school year?
Student Applications
Talk to the FARMS coordinator at your school, then take the first step to learn more and apply.
Safety Waivers
Required paperwork for participating students.
School & Administrator Agreements
Forms and fine print for the grown ups.
