The Farm Trails Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide training and services for the agricultural community and to educate the public about the importance of supporting local food systems.
Projects:
- funding scholarships for ag youth, ag college students, aspiring farmers, and established farmers/producers, including low-income farmers/producers
- providing trainings for agricultural producers (best practices, marketing, business management, etc.)
- hosting educational tours of agricultural operations for the general public
- preserving heirloom and heritage foods and their traditions
- producing resource guides for the public (including at-risk and vulnerable populations) regarding how to access healthy local foods, especially in times of crisis and uncertainty (as with the pandemic)
- creating local food system guides to cultivate community resilience and support food security in Sonoma County
Officers:
Lauren Bowne, President
Mary Pozzi, Secretary
Jonathan Rosenblum, Treasurer