Reclaim Lives.
Repurpose Land.
Reimagine Communities.
Our mission is to reclaim the lives
of those formerly incarcerated,
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— Richard D. Garcia, CO-FOUNDER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
repurpose land into productive urban farms
and reimagine community as a place
for people and plants to thrive.
Founding of organization & East LA Backyard farm
2015
Breaking ground in South LA and launching Urban Ag Job Training Program
2016
Breaking ground in Compton
2017
Launching of Youth Education Programs
10 YEARS OF RELATIONAL FARMING
Highlighting our Milestones
2013
2018
Launching of Farm Stand in Compton
2019
Breaking ground in San Pedro 1.0 Farm
2020
Pandemic / Covid Relief / Grocery Kit Giveaway
2022
Breaking ground in San Pedro 2.0 Farm and amending city ordinance
2023
Celebrating 10 years and launching Brunch service
2024
Launching Capital Campaign and Food Trailers
The solution to a lot of our city’s problems are right here, under our feet.
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— Richard D. Garcia, CO-FOUNDER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
for additional land and program expansions into the next 10 years and beyond. Feed the Soil + Feed the Soul, will grow our operations and scale our impact for generations to create the Los Angeles we want to see.
Join us as we raise $10 million
LAND
Acquire land to develop urban farms throughout LA County for a combined 5 acres replicating ALMA’s proven urban farming model to grow and distribute a potential of 600,000 lbs of food annually.
Land development and urban greening will replicate ALMA’s Farm Stand and Marketplace as a resource for community members to access nutrient dense and culturally relevant food.
Development of acquired land will also include infrastructure and a greenhouse for farm production, an indoor space and commercial kitchen for ALMA’s educational initiatives and training programs.
LAND OWNERSHIP
LIVES
Scale up outreach and employment opportunities for up to 100 persons formerly incarcerated each year.
Expand education programs for up to 2,500 youth and families each year.
Increase food distribution through Farm Stands for up to 50,000 families each year.
Program EXPANSION
LEGACY
Create a multi-generational Farm Stand + green space for community access to nutritious food, cultural bonds, and social well-being.
Employ + empower formerly incarcerated individuals as ALMA’s staff & leadership for long-term career development and successful re-entry.
Advance climate-smart urban agriculture by researching, developing + implementing efficient, innovative food-growing methods.
CONTINUATION, EDUCATION + INNOVATION
JOIN US
Increase the impact of Alma Backyard Farms to transform lives, land, and the communities of Los Angeles.
I come to ALMA because I love to feel the spirit of community. I get to partake in cultivating the spirit of the land as I cultivate my own spirit.
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— Mando, PROGRAM GRADUATE, URBAN FARMER, MENTOR
10 Stories,
10 Years
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO CONTENT
Hear stories shared by of the pillars of ALMA - for an intimate perspective and lives touched by ALMA Backyard Farms.
Coming Soon
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PROGRAMS
We are deeply invested in Urban Agriculture Training, Peas-In-A-Pod Youth Education, Farm Stand Social Enterprise.
FARM STAND
A place for affordable, organic food, beautiful music and educational workshops.
The solution to a lot of our cities problems are right here, under our feet.
“
— Richard D. Garcia, CO-FOUNDER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR