Local work
Sanzuma Local
No two gardens are the same: every community has different needs.
Sanzuma customizes garden plans depending on the space, and needs of each school. Working alongside the community, we help design and plant in a way that acknowledges and respects each garden's ecology and culture, and facilitates the garden's productive longevity.
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We focus on a train the trainer method. Once the garden or project is flourishing, we step back and take on a mentorship role.
Current projects and local commitments
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Sanzuma's school farm has served produce to over 2,102,463 students since September 2015- present
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Designed, built and managed a production farm for San Rafael City Schools. Farm has served as an outdoor learning lab for Pre K- grade 5 2015- present.
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Research and Development for Zero Waste Marin, concerning Plate waste and farm to school connections and compliance with SB1383
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Probation youth community service hour program and Pathways recovery program for disabled adults​
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Chair of the Farm to Student Collaboration​
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On the Board for the International Clubhouse, Marin City
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Chair on the Heal 2.0 Steering Committee
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Supplying free organic produce to 1000s of at-risk local families during COVID, donated over 60,000 pounds and ongoing
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Sell produce to local restaurants (weekly) from the school gardens over 3700 pounds to date
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Recipient of the CDFA Farm to School grant award two consecutive years. 2021 and 2022
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On our 8th year teaching after-school nutrition, cooking and gardening classes at grades 2-5th grades​. We have taught over 5000 classes
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Designed and manage the San Pedro School Farm that produces for the School District (over 4,000 lbs since Fall 2017)
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On both the San Rafael and Novato school Wellness Committees
Wellness program for Veterans