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BIG Thanks To THE GUARDIAN Newspaper
This is the second time Crop Swap LA™ has been featured, and we immensely appreciate the dedication from the journalists. Read the full...

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Jun 12, 20231 min read
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Growing Food For A Community 101
We're THRILLED that so many people want to grow food for their communities. This informative course will provide a lot of information...

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May 26, 20231 min read
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Grow Food EVERYWHERE
Issa Rae's Hoorae Media pledged to beautify the "green space" of the Crenshaw Campus of Crete Academy. Crete Academy approached Crop Swap...

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May 8, 20231 min read
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Thank You Unity Earth
We appreciate all organizations, journalists, and groups that believe in our mission and give us a platform to share our journey....

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Apr 18, 20231 min read
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How To Make Los Angeles Even BETTER!
Did you know that the majority of the funding to build Asante Microfarm came from CSLA winning the LA2050 contest in 2020? Every year...

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Apr 11, 20231 min read
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Just A Few Spaces Left
Urban Survival Workshop Series

Crop Swap LA
Mar 30, 20231 min read
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The Degnan Microfarm
We're so excited to report that The Degnan Microfarm has opened it's waiting list for new seasonal microfarm members! If you or someone...

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Mar 3, 20231 min read
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Valentine's Veggie Soup
La Salle Microfarm is dedicated to LOVE. Ms. Beverly the homeowner, was gracious enough to share an amazing recipe with the team, and...

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Feb 14, 20231 min read
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CSLA + adidas Collaboration
On October 14th, 20022, Jamiah was honored by adidas for their initiative HBE (Honoring Black Excellence.) The event was held at Hot and...

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Jan 23, 20231 min read
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Rain, Rain ... Go Away?
The recent unprecedented rain, snow, and atmospheric rivers have caused casualties; and an immense amount of property damage - but have...

Crop Swap LA
Jan 18, 20231 min read
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Transform lawns AND the law?
We've been advocating for food equality and the right to grow food on unused spaces for some time. The turf replacement program in Los...

Crop Swap LA
Dec 16, 20221 min read
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Farmers & Gardeners Needed For A Moment
Fellow California farmers, growers, and gardeners take a minute and let's try to make some change. Our friends at UCCE have created a...

Crop Swap LA
Dec 6, 20221 min read
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Thanks NBC News!
We've been getting a lot of emails, DM's, and even text messages on our cell phones about the recent NBC News segment. Greatly appreciate...

Crop Swap LA
Nov 28, 20221 min read
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DIY Contest For Builders/Handy Folks Happening NOW
Submit your designs/sketch ideas to samantha@cropswapla.org by Thursday November 17th. The Asante Microfarm Urban Farmers will choose the...

Crop Swap LA
Nov 7, 20221 min read
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Seniors and Food Insecurity
Food insecurity is once again on the rise in Los Angeles, as many as 25% of LA households are facing food insecurity, according to a new...

Crop Swap LA
Oct 25, 20221 min read
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Avoiding "The Dirty Dozen"
"The Dirty Dozen" are 12 vegetables and fruits that are most likely to be heavily laden with pesticides at your grocery store. So many...

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Oct 12, 20221 min read
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Approved to Accept SNAP/EBT
This week Crop Swap LA™ was approved to accept SNAP/EBT at our microfarms. Forty-three percent of SNAP participants were children in FY...

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Sep 22, 20221 min read
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Compton Garden Day
Join Jamiah and Dr. Ross (Compton Community Garden, CSC Garden) on Saturday as they lead a workshop on fall/winter planting and soil...

Crop Swap LA
Sep 7, 20221 min read
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Forecast: HOT With Water Shortages
The song of the summer is a classic from 1975, by the great Nigerian artist Fela Kuti, "Water No Get Enemy" (loose translation: Water Has...

Crop Swap LA
Aug 31, 20221 min read
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BBC Earth at Asante Microfarm
BBC Earth has been profiling farmers around the world and how they are managing with the climate crisis. Last month, their film crew...

Crop Swap LA
Aug 30, 20221 min read
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