Agroecology and Sustainable Living

• Agroecological and Environmental Stewardship Education

  Learning the skills necessary to grow one’s own food, in a way that nourishes natural systems and increases food security, empowers individuals by giving them control over an essential part of life. Terra Cultura’s on-site educational farm will offer learning opportunities in agroecology, environmental stewardship and sustainable building techniques to residents of the surrounding area. These educational opportunities will provide residents with a deeper connection with their environment, and the training necessary to continue the practices of agroecology and environmental stewardship in their home, farm or garden projects in their future. More information coming soon!

• Eco-Educational Facilities

  Interest in alternative, more eco-friendly housing, as well as  building with sustainable, renewable resources, has blossomed in recent years. Terra Cultura will build several different eco-friendly building prototypes, for the purpose of educating visitors about the carbon footprints of the conventional building, and the benefits of building with sustainability in mind. More information coming soon!

• Community Supported Agriculture and Community Market Activities

  Food deserts are regions that lack access to healthy food options such as fresh fruits and vegetables. Ironically, they are often found in agricultural communities, such as San Benito County, meaning that the individuals working in the field to grow these healthy options do not have access to them. Terra Cultura will increase access to local, sustainably grown, healthy food through its Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) offerings, farmers market stall, and on-site farm stand. These programs will inform and educate the public about food systems and sustainable growing techniques. With on-site CSA pick-up and “you-pick” options, CSA members will be a vital part of the Terra Cultura community, with access to all educational and cultural offerings. More information coming soon!

Arts and Culture

• Creative Arts and Sciences Education and Enrichment

  Terra Cultura believes that culture, artistic expression, and courageous creative experimentation are imperative for an ever-improving society. These are things that everyone should have access to, not just professionals, experts, or the more privileged members of society. To accomplish this, Terra Cultura will host a wide variety of creatives in its residency program, including writers, musicians, visual artists, performers, and creative thinkers in a variety of fields of study. Guests participating in the residency program will offer classes to the community, providing a venue to learn in a hands-on environment. Terra Cultura will also host events for the community featuring the participants of the residency program, with an aim to expand the cultural landscape of the region. More information coming soon!

• Creative Residency

  Across the country, the traditional gathering spaces of artists are becoming prohibitively expensive. Creatives in scientific and engineering disciplines will benefit from time and space to experiment outside of constraints they might encounter in professional or academic venues. Terra Cultura will offer residency programs for creatives from a wide variety of disciplines. Creatives will benefit from access to on-site educational opportunities in agroecology, sustainable living, and green building practices– knowledge that they will be able to incorporate into their lives and projects. Terra Cultura will work to encourage creative projects that engage with the organization’s mission, and to promote collaboration across disciplines. More information coming soon!

• Community Access to Arts Facilities

  In our age of increasingly digital interactions, Terra Cultura believes that access to in-person gathering places will revitalize and nourish communities. In order to further engage with the local community, all Terra Cultura’s facilities will be available to local residents. In this way, Terra Cultura plans to engage in an ongoing collaboration with local community members. While community members are on-site, they will also have access to the many educational, agricultural and cultural opportunities at Terra Cultura. More information coming soon!