Friends of Fairview Community Group
The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is a non-profit organization that was established in 1997 to preserve and operate Fairview Gardens, the historic farm where our produce is grown. Founded in 1895, Fairview Gardens is considered by some to be the oldest organic farm in southern California, and is now preserved in perpetuity through an agricultural conservation easement.
Fairview Gardens is situated in the midst of a growing suburban community in coastal southern California, surrounded on all sides by tract homes, shopping malls, and suburban thoroughfares. As a highly visible agricultural parcel in a dense suburban environment, Fairview Gardens plays a unique role in the community, providing its neighbors with food, educational and cultural events, open space and a connection to the land. The farm also demonstrates the economic viability of small farm operations, and the potential of small, regional farms to feed their communities.
"Fairview Gardens is a landmark, a source of comfort to all of us who love good farming and good food." --Wendell Berry
Join the newly forming Friends of Fairview group by sending an email
to Sonia Connors.
Sign our form letter and send it to the city council members (address below).
Next Public Hearing: June 3, 2008 at 6pm at City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, Goleta, CA 93117. Please try to attend to show your support of the farmers and farmers.
Email comments to
What else can I do?
Buy our locally grown, organic produce at our farm stand or at farmers markets
Join our CSA program
Thanks for your support!!
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