Donations are essential for the Center for Agroecology’s continued growth and development, and our ongoing innovation and creativity as a leader in sustainable agriculture and food systems. Although we receive some of public funding, much of our research, education, and public service work is funded through donor gifts, grants, fees, and sales from our Farm & Garden sites.
Current fundraising priorities
Expanding our impact through a transformative land stewardship opportunity
UC Santa Cruz and The Conservation Fund are collaborating to purchase and preserve more than 400 acres of land, including 214 acres of coastal farmland to be managed by the Center for Agroecology. The property, adjacent to UCSC’s Coastal Science Campus and Younger Lagoon, would significantly expand the university’s work on sustainable coastal agriculture and provide an innovative example of sustainable organic farming practices on the Central Coast.
Center for Agroecology core support
Your gift supports the full range of our work to advance agroecology and equitable food systems through experiential education, participatory research, agricultural extension, and public service.
Chadwick Garden Renewal Fund
The Alan Chadwick Garden has been growing gardeners for more than 55 years. Over the decades, the well-used facilities at the beloved garden have experienced significant wear and tear and we need help to renew our learning spaces and repair infrastructure.
Foodways Fund
The Foodways Fund supports our student staffing as well as supplies that benefit our “Cowell Coffee Shop: For The Peoples” basic needs center to ensure we can continue to advance culturally diverse, organic, and sustainable food ways.
More ways to give
Friends of the UCSC Farm & Garden
Friends membership and gifts support the public education, scholarship, and facilities improvement work of the Friends of the UCSC Farm & Garden, our community support group. Through community education, the Friends help spread the word about the need for gardening and farming systems that are both environmentally and socially sound.
Gifts by check
Other gifts by check to the Center can be made by downloading and filling out the Gift Form or with a note designating how you’d like your gift directed. Please make checks payable to “UCSC Foundation” with a note in the memo line indicating the designation. Gifts can be sent to the address below.
UC Santa Cruz Foundation
Gift Administration
1156 High St
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Planned giving
UC Santa Cruz’s Office of Planned Giving is available to help you with estate planning, bequests, and other giving options.