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CORE VALUES:
Inclusion, Education, Environmental Stewardship, Diversity, Empowerment and Community
VISION:
We envision a just and sustainable food system in which all communities have access to fresh, organic produce and young people with diverse abilities lead the way in creating healthy and equitable communities.
MISSION:
Sowing Seeds of Change empowers transition-age youth with disabilities and foster youth to cultivate a thriving future through vocational training in sustainable agriculture, leadership development, and community engagement.
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Key Achievements
Sowing Seeds of Change empowers youth and community members through hands-on programs in urban agriculture, cooking, pre-vocational training, horticultural therapy, and a summer camp for children. The program fosters workforce readiness, healthier eating habits, and environmental stewardship, while also offering free farmers markets and food fairs that increase food access, reduce waste, and build community connections. Together, these initiatives create meaningful opportunities for personal growth, job training, and a more sustainable, equitable food system.
750 e Via Carmelitos, Long Beach CA 90805
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We need your help at our new farm. Check out volunteer opportunities below to get involved!
Our Impact
Pathways to Getting Involved
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Internship Pathways
Through this vocational program, participants are provided with training in the concepts and practices of organic gardening and small-scale farming using regenerative techniques. Participants will have the opportunity to select one of the three fields of study, Nursery Operations, Urban Agriculture or Culinary Program, where they will enter the next level of learning and expertise in their field of study. In addition to the hands-on experience, the Sustainable Agriculture program will also provide job readiness workshops and entrepreneurial training to prepare graduates for a competitive market.
Volunteer
We hold monthly open volunteer days!
Stay updated through the Calendar below!
Next dates: May 30th, from 12 pm-4 pm.
750 E. Via Carmelitos. Long Beach. CA
We offer paid private volunteer opportunities for team building and community engagement for corporations and teams larger than 10.
Email info@sowingseedsofchange.org for inquiries!
We are always looking for committed community members to become regular volunteers, which involves weekly shifts, outreach opportunities, and food distribution assistance!
Upcoming Programs
Farm to Table & Life skills Bootcamp
This immersive 4-week program gives young adults with disabilities hands-on vocational training through the journey of food — from seed to plate. On our 5-acre farm in North Long Beach, participants tend crops, harvest produce, and cook alongside an experienced chef while building real skills in kitchen safety, knife handling, and food sanitation.
Participants craft artisan farm products, gain confidence through public cooking demos, and cap it off with a 3-course Graduation Lunch Service open to the community. Progress is tracked in our Vocational Skills Passport — a record of real-world achievement in agriculture, culinary arts, and customer service that builds independence, teamwork, and career readiness.
September 2026
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