Blog 8

Potrero Nuevo Farm is a noble farm that is one a kind. It donates much of its land and equipment to provide job opportunities to organizations such as the Abundant Grace Coastside Worker. This organization feeds the low income and homeless communities. This charitable action best reflects Hallmark two of "We honor the dignity and sacredness of each person" because ensuring that every individual eats, no matter their economic status, is a form of honoring the dignity of a person and ensuring social justice. Sometimes, certain inevitable circumstances make it difficult for an individual or a family to make a stable living in turn making it difficult for them to eat. For example, during the recession many of these individuals might have benefited from programs like these. In addition, Hallmark six of "We create community among those with whom we work and with those we serve" applies because individuals often need to work together when farming. This creates a bond and sense of community. Also, the sharing of the land creates a commonality amongst the participants. Potrero Nuevo also offers an educational program for Pilarcitos High School's "Coyote Farms Project" which shows the value in education that Potrero Nuevo owners and managers have. Hallmark 7 "we develop holistic learning communities which educate for life" is most applicable. Farming is not only a means to create a sense of community but it is also valuable information to life that textbooks cannot always offer. This hands on experience is essentially available to anyone who wishes to volunteer. Overall, Hallmark 5 of "We embrace the gift of diversity" is applicable to all organizations and opportunities for the community because people of different economic statuses, ages and ethnicities have someone contributed or benefited from Potrero Nuevo. This farm again is one of its kind and just keeps on giving and being good.