Newly constructed farm beds located at Martial Cottle Park

Community Ag Education at Martial Cottle Park

University of California Cooperative Extension, Santa Clara County (UC Regents)

About the Project

The innovative Living Loop Community Agricultural Education Program will set out to transform how community members understand and participate in sustainable agriculture and climate resilience. Through three interconnected program pillars, "Soil to Supper" field trips, Community Farm Workdays and the Climate-Friendly Farmer Series, this program will demonstrate the complete agricultural cycle while directly addressing climate change mitigation through hands-on learning experiences. The program will serve diverse audiences from high school students to adult community groups, providing both educational tours and volunteer engagement opportunities that foster environmental stewardship and practical skills development.

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A community garden with several rows of large raised wooden garden beds, full of leafy green plants and vegetables
Urban Grant Program
Grant Program
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Winding dirt trail through park lawn area under blue sky
$70,000
Grant Amount
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Winding paved walking trail through landscaped park area with signage
2026
Year Awarded