Field Trip to ALBA
Join us for an opportunity to visit the Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA) in Salinas!
ALBA is a non-profit whose mission is to create economic opportunity for aspiring organic farmers and ag professionals — many of whom are local field workers and first-generation college students — through land-based education in the heart of the Salinas Valley. On this field trip we will learn about their programs which cover: organic farm production, nutrient management and irrigation, farm business, and marketing. If time allows there may also be a harvesting activity.
Lunch will be provided after the tour (please see food order section to place your order)
OVERVIEW:
We will meet at the Hay Barn parking lot at 8:00am, departing at 8:10am. We’ll arrive at ALBA in Salinas at 9am. After our tour we will have lunch at 12pm (provided). At 1pm we’ll get back on the road and be back on campus by 2/2:30pm (depending on traffic)
DRIVING/TRANSPORTATION: (Two options)
- Group ride in rental van
- Driving yourself to ALBA (If you prefer to drive yourself to Salinas, please arrive at 1700 Old Stage Rd, Salinas, California 93908, by 9am; Google Map)
WHAT TO BRING:
- Water/Snacks
- Layers (the tour will be mostly outdoors)
Please contact Ximena Moura with any questions: xmoura@ucsc.edu.
Looking forward to exploring ALBA with you all!
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