FARMS Program

The Farming, Agriculture and Resource Management for Sustainability program exposes urban, suburban and rural high schoolers to innovative, hands-on experiences at working farms, agribusinesses and in higher education.

Youth

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 additional questions and information, contact Mindy Cunha at mindy@landbasedlearning.org.

Students

Farms Leadership

This 4-day course gives you the opportunity to satisfy your ag-curiosity. Learn about pathways to get into an ag career, gain some hands-on experience and visit a local farm. Interested students can graduate into the Beginning Farmer Training Program

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.

Students
Student with cow

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. 

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 additional questions and information, contact Mindy Cunha at mindy@landbasedlearning.org.

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