City Slicker Farms

City Slicker Farms is a food justice organization based in Oakland, California. The company employs 8 people and generates $2 million in annual revenue. City Slicker Farms works to increase wellness and build community through equitable access to healthy food. They achieve this through various programs, including Backyard Gardens, which provides planter boxes, mentorship, and supplies to community members. Their West Oakland Farm Park serves as a working educational farm, featuring a greenhouse, chickens, bees, a community garden, kitchen, playground, and outdoor spaces. The Farm Park hosts community events, gardening internships, cooking classes, workshops, and potlucks, fostering connections and promoting food sovereignty. Additionally, they offer a Farm To Fridge Produce Share, distributing thousands of pounds of fresh produce grown on the farm to the community, prioritizing low-income, BIPOC, and unhoused individuals. Interested parties can visit City Slicker Farms' website at cityslickerfarms.org.