David Schumaker

Over the last year, The Cultivation Project (TCP) operated within the Hacienda Sarria Market Garden (HSMG) and GROW Greenhouse to strengthen volunteer involvement. In particular, our goal was to reach out to people who face challenges to volunteering and employment. This is no small task. Garden staff and interns wear many hats. They are at once farmers, entrepreneurs, customer liaisons, problem-solvers, foodies, couriers, teachers and community builders. As a result, we are often limited by time, personnel and structure. This year’s project gave us the resources to expand all three.