Jennie Pardi, Farm Program Manager
(415) 720-2771
alternate phone: (415) 454-4554 ext:279
jpardi@conservationcorpsnorthbay.org
www.conservationcorpsnorthbay.org/f/eng/hyc_programs_indianvalley

Vegetables, Fruits, Herbs, Flowers, Plant Starts:

Artichokes, Arugula, Asian Greens, Asparagus, Basil, Beans, Beets, Blackberries, Blueberries, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Chinese Cabbage, Chives, Cilantro, Collards, Corn, Cucumbers, Currents, Eggplant, Fennel, Flowers, Garlic, Gourds, Grains, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Melons, Lettuce, Mustard, Native Plants, Olives, Onions, Oregano, Parsley, Parsnips, Peas, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Rhubarb, Rosemary, Shallots, Spinach, Squash, Strawberries, Thyme, Tomatoes, Turnips, Raspberries

Direct:
Visit the farm stand on Wednesdays from 10am-3pm at Indian Valley Organic Farm & Garden, College of Marin, Indian Valley Campus: 1800 Ignacio Blvd, Novato. Park in the last College of Marin parking lot and walk past the athletic field to the farm entrance.

Restaurants:
Rustic Bakery, 1139 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur
Rustic Bakery, 1407 Grant Ave, Novato
Boca Pizzeria, 454 Ignacio Blvd, Novato
Boca Steak and Seafood, 340 Ignacio Blvd, Novato

Annual Spring and Fall Plant Sales:
Held each April and September—upcoming sale dates are April 20 & 21, 2013.

In 2006, three community partners, Conservation Corps North Bay, College of Marin, and UC Cooperative Extension – Marin, embarked on a landmark project to establish the Indian Valley Organic Farm & Garden – a 5.8 acre educational organic farm nestled against protected open space at College of Marin's Indian Valley Campus.

The farm crew consists of 10-15 students at College of Marin, supervisor Henry Wallace, and coordinator Jenna Brager. The students attend school part-time and work on the farm part-time. Many of the farm crewmembers are passionate about a lifelong career in sustainable agriculture and are complementing their hands-on farming experience with classes in the Environmental Landscaping department including Principles and Practices of Organic Farming, Integrated Pest Management, Environmental Landscaping, Landscape Ecology, Insect Identification, Landscape Design, Nursery Practices, Soils, Irrigation, Plant Materials, and more.

The farm showcases innovative sustainable agricultural and living practices, growing over 100 varieties of vegetables, fruits, flowers, and herbs. The farm hosts several honeybee hives, supports pollinator habitat by planting multitudes of flowers, practices integrated pest management by planting for beneficial insects rather than spraying pesticides, practices crop rotation and cover cropping to improve soil health, implements roof-top rainwater harvesting, and uses solar energy to provide irrigation to the fruit orchard.

Indian Valley Organic Farm & Garden provides skill-based green job training in sustainable agriculture, landscaping, and horticulture. The farm teaches students of all ages and local residents about the health and environmental benefits of local, sustainably-produced food, while fostering collaboration between Marin nonprofits, local government agencies, and farmers working for healthy food systems, community health, and youth development.

There are up to 10 part-time positions on the farm crew. Applicants must qualify for federal student financial aid and be enrolled in a minimum of 6 units at College of Marin. If you are interested in applying, contact Farm Coordinator Jenna Brager: jbrager@conservationcorpsnorthbay.org. If all positions are full at the time of your inquiry, your information will be held and you will be contacted when there is an opening.

The farm is open for self-guided tours Monday through Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm, on Wednesdays for Farm Stand sales 10am - 3pm, and for volunteer activities on Wednesdays 10am - 3pm and Fridays 9am - 3pm. Group tours are by appointment only.