Since 2020, One Cool Earth has proudly partnered with Atascadero Unified School District (AUSD) to steward and grow the district’s 1.5-acre farm—a dynamic and educational space that serves both students and the broader school community.
The farm is home to 60 thriving dwarf fruit trees, native pollinator gardens that support local biodiversity, and abundant growing beds and rows that produce seasonal fruits and vegetables. This year, we partnered with our local Resource Conservation District to plant over 100 natives onsite!
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Most of the harvest is integrated directly into school lunches through AUSD Food Services, providing students with fresh, hyper-local produce.
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Each week, high school students engage in hands-on agricultural education through Career Technical Education (CTE) programming, working alongside our experienced farm manager. From planting and harvesting to soil building and crop processing, students gain valuable skills in sustainable agriculture, food systems, and environmental stewardship. We also offer elementary school farm field trips!
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