The Edible Schoolyard Project

We’re thrilled to announce that our founder, Alice Waters, has been honored with the 2024 Julia Child Award! Created by The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts, the Julia Child Award is given to visionaries who have made a profound and significant difference in the way America cooks, eats and drinks. The Foundation hopes to encourage people to cook for themselves, to better understand where food comes from, to value eating and drinking and the importance that both can play in improving the quality of life. #edibleschoolyard #EdibleEducation #alicewaters #juliachild #juliachildfoundation #juliachildaward 

Ready to combat climate change and make a positive impact in your community? We're looking for fellows to join our team as a part of #CAClimateActionCorps this fall. We’ve got openings at our program sites in Berkeley and Stockton, CA. CCAC Fellows will receive training, earn certifications, and build professional skills. Projects will focus on urban greening, organic waste and edible food recovery and wildfire resiliency. As members of a statewide force of emerging leaders, participants will gain a deeper understanding of and experience with community climate action and engagement over 11 months (Sep 2024 through Aug 2025), and have the ability to earn up to $43,000 in living stipends and money for school! #EdibleSchoolyardProject #EdibleEducation #CommunityFarm #ClimateAction #JobOpening #Hiring #JoinOurTeam  https://lnkd.in/gUpcctKP

We want to hear from you! Here at The Edible Schoolyard Project we are exploring new ways to enhance our year-round offerings for educators and professionals working in the field of edible education. Your response below will help shape the future of ESY’s programming. 

During #AmeriCorpsWeek we recognize the outstanding volunteers from AmeriCorps whose contributions have made an incredible impact on our work. Their dedication is truly inspiring! #EdibleSchoolyardProject #EdibleEducation #CommunityFarm #Gratitude #AmeriCorps #AmeriThanks #CommunityImpact #AgriculturalEducation

Join us for Summer Training! Taking place in Berkeley, California from June 20-21. We offer hands-on learning and networking opportunities for educators and program leaders in the field of edible education. Participants will: Connect with a dynamic community of like-minded and passionate educators, learn best practices from Edible Schoolyard programs, and share knowledge and resources with peers. This training is geared towards individuals and organizations in the initial stages of providing educational gardening and/or cooking programs, particularly those actively serving students in public school settings. Our goal is to equip participants with the tools necessary to ensure the long-term sustainability of their program. The Edible Schoolyard Project is committed to building diversity and inclusion in the field of edible education. We believe that our movement is made stronger, more effective, and most relevant for our students and communities by the leadership of practitioners with a wide array of perspectives and experiences. We therefore encourage applicants from a diversity of backgrounds. Individuals and teams who will contribute to the diversity of our training program will be given preference during the review process. Applications open through March 29 at 11:59 pm: https://lnkd.in/gr4TZdiK #EdibleEducation #EdibleSchoolyardProject #SchoolSupportedAgriculture  #StudentEngagement #Training #ProfessionalDevelopment #SchoolGardens

Join our team as the Director of Program at our Stockton, CA Community Farm! We're seeking a visionary leader with a passion for organic farming and edible education to drive innovative programs and community engagement. If you're ready to spearhead impactful initiatives and shape the future of local agriculture, apply now! #CommunityFarm #Organic #EdibleEducation #Hiring #Stockton Reach out to jobs@edibleschoolyard.org with any questions and to apply, please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@edibleschoolyard.org with the subject line “ESY Program Director, Stockton”. https://lnkd.in/gSFg3chT

WE’RE HIRING! The Edible Schoolyard Project is a pioneering nonprofit transforming public education through organic school gardens, teaching kitchens, and cafeterias. Recently, we launched the Alice Waters Institute for Edible Education and Regenerative Agriculture (AWI), aiming to revolutionize school-supported agriculture across California. Our unique structure includes two distinct nonprofit leadership teams working collaboratively to achieve shared objectives. This position supports both ESY and AWI. Role Overview: Director of Operations and Finance (DOF) The DOF will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the organization's seamless operations and financial efficacy align with our overarching mission. Responsibilities include overseeing operations, administration, and finances across ESY and AWI. If you're passionate about edible education and possess a strong financial and operational background, we encourage you to apply! Please send CV and cover letter to jobs@edibleschoolyard.org with the subject line "Director of Operations and Finance". #EdibleEducation ⁠#EdibleSchoolyardProject #SchoolSupportedAgriculture #Hiring #JobOpening #Education #Nonprofit 

We are thrilled to announce that the Edible Schoolyard Stockton Community Farm has been recognized with a 2023 Because Kids-Action on Behalf of Children Award by the Family Resource Center of San Joaquin County. This honor is presented each year to organizations and individuals making a positive impact in the lives of children in Stockton and the greater San Joaquin community. The Because Kids Award shines a spotlight on our work building community through agricultural education and direct programming that supports the social and emotional needs of students and their families. Some of our proudest accomplishments from the past year include: 🌱 Hosting community events bringing together over 850 attendees for family-friendly games, cooking demonstrations, and plant, produce, and compost giveaways. 🐝 Welcoming guests to explore our farm and engage with ESY staff, community potholders, and our resident beekeeper. 🚌 Coordinating 24 educational field trips, reaching over 750 students from local schools. 🍎 Distributing nearly 4,500 boxes of local, organic produce to area families, at no cost to Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) participants. We are immensely proud to receive this award and extend our gratitude to the Family Resource Center. Thank you to all our supporters and partners who have joined us on this incredible journey. #EdibleSchoolyardProject #EdibleSchoolyardStockton #CommunityFarm #BecauseKidsAward #SanJoaquin #CommunityImpact #AgriculturalEducation