West Oakland’s Leaded Landscape: Making Tough Choices

By Alison Fischman, Backyard Garden Coordinator

February 1, 2013 (Oakland, CA) – City Slicker Farms, a non-profit urban farming organization based in West Oakland, yesterday held a ground breaking ceremony to begin development of a new Urban Farm and Park, which was conceived in collaboration with the West Oakland community. What began in 2010 as a seed of hope is now coming to fruition following City Slicker Farms’ purchase of a vacant lot at the turn of 2013.

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Innovative West Oakland Urban Farm and Park

1.4 Acre Farm and Park Will Provide Food and Community Resources
as Vacant Industrial Lot Is Transformed into Nourishing Community Space

Dear friend,

My name is Ale’ah. I’m 16 and a Youth Intern with City Slicker Farms, and have been for two years now. I am writing this holiday season to tell you about my experience as a part of the Youth Crew and how that’s helped to shape my future.

Dear friends,

My name is Gina and I am a backyard gardener. Adesina here is a backyard garden mentor with City Slicker Farms. We’re writing to tell you why we care so much about being a part of City Slicker Farms and their Backyard Garden Program.

It was ten years ago that City Slicker Farms first sprouted. Over the past decade, we’ve worked with so many amazing people.

We're so happy to share our 2010 Annual Report with you.  Thanks to all of our staff and board members for putting it together and thank you to Querido Galdo for designing it. 

We are thrilled that the Ferment Change crew is putting on amazing events to benefit City Slicker Farms and other food justice groups.  This is Ferment Change's fourth year and we hope you come out and join the fun!  See below for more information.