Pie Ranch

“Some of the land and buildings used by pie ranch in its operations are owned by ag land stewards, llc (ein20-1980195) formerly pie ranch prop llc . Members of the llc include the executive director & farm programs director of pie ranch; however, none of the members of the llc are on the board of directors of pie ranch. Rent charged to pie ranch is 1 per year.”

“Jered lawson ag land stewards, llc exec dir llc member business relationship nancy vail ag land stewards, llc farm pro dir llc member business relationship”

“The draft version of form 990 is submitted to the cfo for review. The cfo reviews form 990 for accuracy.”

“For conflicts of interest involving the board, each member must annually sign a conflict of interest statement. The member must reveal any conflict of interest and must recuse himself from voting on related matters. The board must also determine the agency could not have received terms and conditions that are materially better from disinterested parties and that any agreement is fair and reasonable.”

“Governing documents are made available to the public upon request.”

“Board members are not compensated but executive directors are compensated.”

“Pie ranch, inc. Is a unique food system education and advocacy nonprofit organization and a thriving, sustainable farm on the southern end of the san mateo county coast. Pie ranch cultivates a healthy and just food system from seed to table through food education, farmer training, and regional partnerships. Pie ranch's programs help to increase the supply of and demand for local, sustainable food and farmland in our region; create improved conditions for small-scale organic farms to succeed; and build a healthier and more just regional food system that will preserve the precious land that sustains us all. Our youth education program is an experiential outdoor education program that brings pre-k through 12th grade students on field trips to our coastside farm for enjoyable, interactive learning experiences that inspire an ethic of good environmental stewardship. The program serves around 1,000 youth per year, at least half of whom live in economically-disadvantaged households and/or attend title 1 schools. Around 65% or more of program participants are youth of color. Students in the program connect with the natural world, and learn how clean air, water, soil, and healthy foods impact their lives by engaging in organic farming and gardening, cooking, community building, and lessons about nutrition and food justice. The program aims to educate and empower the next generation of environmental stewards, consumers, social-justice advocates, and community leaders through hands- on outdoor learning and leadership-building experiences. The emerging farmer training program offers nine-month residential farm apprenticeships and three- month summer internships to train 5-8 participants per year in all aspects of operating a diversified, organic production farm. Emerging farmers are immersed in all the activities of pie ranch, helping to operate every aspect of the farm, and leading farm tours for youth and adults. They participate in formal classes, study sustainable agriculture theory, and attend workshops taught by pie ranch staff and guest instructors in regenerative agricultural methods, small farm marketing and management, community-supported agriculture (csa), food justice, while learning hands-on skills to operate an economically-viable, regenerative farm. Since 2006, we have trained over 100 new farmers through our apprenticeships and internships, many of whom are still farming in northern california. Pie ranch's public programs directly reach a growing and diverse cross section of around 3,000 adults and youth per year from around the bay area through tours, educational events and programs, workshops, and monthly open farm days where the public is invited to volunteer, take part in a guided farm tour, and share in an evening potluck and barn dance. We also host around 40,000 visitors a year to our roadside farmstand. Through our regional partnership program, pie ranch collaborates with hundreds of regional partners to bring about more sustainable land use and food system policies, encourage local farms to grow food for local markets, preserve farmland for food production, and ensure more farmers can afford to operate small, sustainable farms. We believe a relationship-based, sustainable food system will support robust local economies, greater health, and food justice for all, while preserving the natural features of this beautiful region. Pie ranch partners with the amah mutsun tribal band (amtb) to ensure the continuity and preservation of the tribe's heritage and traditional knowledge. The amah mutsun tribal band is an ohlone indian tribe recognized by the state of california, comprised of the living descendants of the mutsun- and awaswas-speaking peoples who have occupied the greater monterey bay area and the region south of san francisco bay, including the pie ranch land, for thousands of years. Pie ranch and amlt built and maintain a native american garden at pie ranch, which educates 6,000 guided visitors a year about the”