A just transition to community urban food systems

CRECE supports and advocates for new and emerging Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) urban farmers and food stewards to create a Just Transition to a community-owned food system.

We envision healthy, equitable, and resilient food systems in economic development, agroecology, policy advocacy, nutrition, and community building.

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Santa Ana Community Garden Celebrates 8th Birthday, Amidst Looming Relocation
Santa Ana Community Garden Celebrates 8th Birthday, Amidst Looming Relocation

"La Granjita, a Santa Ana community garden tended by the hands of activists, youth, and urban farmers, could soon be uprooted from their current location."

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A Community Urban Farm Faces New Test in Sustaining Its Neighbors in Santa Ana 
A Community Urban Farm Faces New Test in Sustaining Its Neighbors in Santa Ana 

Voice of OC article by Brandon Pho, published January 19, 2023

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Are Community Gardens Becoming Orange County’s Next Town Squares?
Are Community Gardens Becoming Orange County’s Next Town Squares?

Voice of OC article by Angela Hicks, published November 7, 2022

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OPEN MIC | ALL AGES | Join us on Saturday November 19 from 6 pm - 9 pm for a night of music, poetry and storytelling at the Granjita! All are welcome to sign up to this night of open mic! Share your original pieces of poetry, this will be a bilingual
Next Cafecito is around the corner! Happening @ Corazon de la Gente Community Garden. For OC peeps DM us if you want to go and need a ride. Cafecito is a BIPOC urban farming gathering to build community, share ideas, and help each other. ************
Es un honor para nosotros estar en comunidad con Irene quien nos visita de San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mx para compartir Milpa Corazón, el nuevo libro de los Guardianes del Maíz. Espero nos puedan a compañera para
Acompáñanos a empezar la temporada de la Cempasúchil | Join us to kick off the cempasuchil season.
Acompáñanos a una charla con Aidee Guzmán, bióloga de suelos, para explorar los aspectos físicos, químicos y biológicos del suelo. || Join us for a chat with Aidee Gusman, soil biologist, to explore th
:::Traduccion al Español Disponible Abajo:: You are invited to join us at our first CampeZinx Cafecitos! In this first Cafecito, we hope to cultivate a space for BIPOC land workers/stewards to connect in all matters "Hands on the Land.&q
It’s a pleasure to have Santanerx Artivist Nancy Alacala, sharing how you can start your summer garden. | Es un placer para nosotros bien venir a Arte-vista Santanerx Nancy Alcala, compartiendo como pueden empezar su jardín de Verano. S
Saludos a todes! Nos da mucho gusto poder invitarles a estos dos cursos virtuales. Serán por zoom, gratis, y se pueden registrar usando estos enlaces Abril 22 ➡ bit.ly/crececursovirtual Abril 29 ➡ bit.ly/crececursovirtual29