Home / UCSC Farm & Garden 50th Anniversary

First 50 Celebration, UCSC Farm & Garden

July 28–30, 2017
Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems

The First Fifty Celebration’s three days of events combine an engaging lineup of speakers, workshops, tours, and music, with great local food and time for mingling with old-timers and newcomers to the sustainable agriculture community. Join us for part or all of this 50th anniversary event! For those who want to come a day early, there will be a special work party in the Chadwick Garden on July 27.

Online registration is now closed. Walk in registration will be available, but note that there are waiting lists for the Saturday dinner, Saturday lunch, Sunday lunch, and Sunday afternoon field trip transport. To get on the waiting list for the dinner, lunches, or field trip van, and for more information, please contact the Special Events Office at 831.459.5003 or specialevents@ucsc.edu. Walk in registration will start at 3pm Friday July 28th at the Hay Barn for the 4-6pm Welcome Reception. For other walk-in registration times and locations, as well as information about free events and parking, please contact 831.459.5003 or specialevents@ucsc.edu.

Event Pricing Info

Childcare available through Life Lab on Saturday — see below for details

Weekend at a Glance

On Thursday, July 27

Rock wall building work party at the Alan Chadwick Garden—drop in between 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (light lunch included).

See Thursday Details

On Friday, July 28

Friday morning Early Bird Fun 8–11 a.m.: Help with the harvest and more at the Farm & Garden.
Take a tour of the Alan Chadwick Garden, 1–3 p.m. with Orin Martin
Reception from 4–6 p.m. at the UCSC Farm’s Ocean View field, with remarks by CASFS staff and Farm & Garden supporters, and guided tours. Appetizers from organic caterers Feel Good Foods and wine from local wineries.
On Friday evening, enjoy a casual, no-host dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. at the new Cowell Ranch Hay Barn (next to the UCSC Farm). Share your Farm & Garden/CASFS memories at a “Story Slam.”

See Friday Details

On Saturday, July 29

“Fog-Lift” Gathering in the Alan Chadwick Garden, 8–9:30 a.m. Free; light breakfast along with readings, talks, and more at this special celebration—where it all began 50 years ago.
Symposium 10 a.m.-noon and Lunch-time Learning 12-1:30 p.m. at Stevenson College, featuring CASFS and Farm & Garden alumni, staff, and faculty.
Workshops and tours take place Saturday afternoon led by CASFS staff, faculty, and Apprenticeship alumni—in and around the Farm and the Garden (see options on Saturday details page).
The Hay Barn Banquet, 5:30–7:30 p.m., featuring chefs and food hero speakers Alice Waters and CheFarmer Matthew Raiford (apprenticeship alum). Enjoy pre-dinner tours and a wine tasting hosted by Pam Storrs of Storrs Winery & Vineyards and friends. Afterwards, stay and dance!
One Day Kids Camp - UCSC Farm 50th Anniversary While you are at UCSC Farm 50th Anniversary Events have your child explore the UCSC Farm with Life Lab. Our garden educators will run a one day version of our Wildlands and Watering Cans Day Camp Saturday, July 29th from 9:30 to 4:00 at the Life Lab Garden Classroom on the UCSC Farm.

For children 6 years of age and older.

Price: $50

Register here