Use & Value Diversity is one of the Permaculture Principles. That means valuing biodiversity, multicultural diversity, crop diversity, food diversity, thereby honoring the diversity of all life on this planet.

In other words, we can co-create a culture of caring that shows compassion, benevolence and reverance. This is what permaculture is.

We will celebrate cultural diversity at Our Global Family Farm this fall with potlucks that honor the food traditions of our families, of our grandparents, of local indigenous native peoples, and all seasonal celebrations. Please come on the Second Sunday at 1pm to join in particiating in these celebrations of our interconnectedness.

August 13th - Family Food Ways

September 10th - Grandparents Day

October 8th - Indigenous Peoples Day

November 12th - Gratitude Attitude Day

December 10th - Seasonal Cultural Celebrations

Special Event Added: Saturday, August 12th....

Biochar Burn in Arroyo Grande. Details at bottom...

Diversity of Crops from Our Global Family Farm on sale at ww.Harvestly.org

Harvestly's mission is to create a sustainable, local experience for vendors and customers. We offer everything from local farm fresh produce, prepared meals, organics, baked goods and so much more. With over 100 local vendors to choose from, Harvestly makes it easy to support your local community. Harvestly is now a non-profit organization.

By choosing Harvestly, you are not only supporting your own health and well-being, but also that of your neighbors and the environment. Join us in our mission to create a more sustainable, resilient food system for our community! Follow us on Instagram (@harvestlymarket) and Facebook (Harvestly) for monthly giveaways.  Meet all of the community members that make up Harvestly, from farmers and ranchers to bakers and chefs.

Our Global Family Farm has diverse products on sale on Harvestly.

3rd Annual Open Farm Day July 15th -16th welcomed a diverse collection of visitors

Open Farm Day was a wonderful way for the general public to come and see the farm and learn about the crop diversity we have at Our Global Family Farm Food Forest. There are now signs in each of the four corners of the garden that show examples of fruits, vegetables, herbs, roots, grains and legumes. Above is one of the signs. It is of beans that is in the Americas section of Our Global Family Farm. Come on out to see them!

Guests also enjoyed Gazpecho Soup made by Maryann Rutshaw on Saturday and Tom Kha Soup made by Lorienne Schchwenk on Sunday.

Come on Sundays to Our Global Family Farm 9am to 12pm to be part of the local permaculture scene.

Biochar Burn on Sat., August 12th

Learn the simple Hawiian pit method for making biochar. A great soil amendment in our sandy soil and a good way to sequester carbon while getting rid of your branch pruning and extra wood. Location is at Lilykoi Farm in Arroyo Grande, growers of exotic subtropical fruits.

This is a free workshop that involves several hours of physical work. Attendance is limited to 8, so please RSVP if you are interested in attending. Please include your phone and email so we can update you. Wind conditions could change the timing of the event.

Place: Arroyo Grande Lilykoi Farm

Date and Time:  Sat. August 12th from 10:30am to 3:30pm

Things to bring: Work clothes, water, gloves, hat

RSVP: email John Broberg jtbroberg@gmail.com