As we enter this new cycle, we find ourselves holding both gratitude and weariness. This has been a beautiful and, at times, deeply challenging season for Agroecology Commons. Like so many in our communities, we have been navigating a landscape where forward-facing, values-driven agricultural work is increasingly under attack.

As we come to a close of another season, we reflect on the seeds we’ve planted, the soil we’ve tended, and the community that has held us through a year unlike any other.

While we have much to be grateful for, this year has also been one of the hardest we’ve faced as a small, cooperatively-led nonprofit working for food sovereignty, land justice, and farmer-to-farmer education.

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Farmer-Market Convening! This gathering is designed to connect BIPOC farmers with values-aligned market representatives, fostering relationships that strengthen our local food systems.

3 days left to apply to our 2025 Seed Grant! This opportunity supports one-year projects that grow food, fiber, or medicine for community nourishment as funded by the CDFA (California Department of Food and Agriculture) Urban Agriculture Grant Program. You can find the application at this link! Applications are accepted in both English and Spanish.

Join us live on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM (PST) for an informational webinar about our 2025 Urban Agriculture Seed Grants!

We’ll cover everything you need to know from eligibility requirements to a step-by-step walkthrough of the application process. We'll wrap up this hour-long session with a live Q&A to make sure you leave with all your questions answered.

We're here to tell you about some exciting events we have coming up these next few months! We’ve got a Volunteer day on October 22nd from 10am-4pm. Our team could use some support with turning over beds and hedgerow care. We are moving into cover cropping and garlic planting for the cold season.

As summer winds down, we’re reflecting with gratitude on all that’s been growing — from apprenticeships and skillshares to new projects on the farm and big steps forward in our fight for justice. We’re excited to share some updates, stories, and celebrations from the summer with you!