I spent time this past weekend in Santa Cruz working at an organic farm my buddy Justin setup at a local high school. With help from a grant provided by UC Santa Cruz and several other foundations, the farm was built with plans to integrate it into the school’s curriculum. A class will be provided to students who are interested in learning about the process of building infrastructure with time spent outside actually maintaining the farm. The 1-acre plot of land was built with less money than you’d think using organic seeds and only water, no chemicals to feed the crops. A simple irrigation system with timer allows the farm to basically take care of itself, with the majority of human labor spent in planting and maintenance when the plants need attention.
