WATSONVILLE, CA – Lakeside Organic Gardens is investing in a new facility that could help shape the future or organic and sustainable agriculture.
Founder Dick Peixoto and family have donated $2 million to the Pajaro Valley non-profit organization “Agri-Culture, Inc.” in order to help develop an organic and sustainable agriculture education facility that would serve as a resource to people interested in starting an organic farm, learning about organic farming, or seeing how their food is grown organically, according to a press release.
“The public has shown us a strong interest in organic and sustainable agriculture,” Peixoto said in a statement. “I feel strongly that the proposed learning center will create opportunities that will allow the public to advance its knowledge while encouraging careers in organic agriculture through education and focused training programs.”
Lakeside Organic Gardens and Agri-Culture, Inc. will be joining forces to facilitate the development of the fund and learning center. Though the facility is still in its planning stages, both companies are highly optimistic that the development will open up a number of opportunities for the organic agriculture community.
“We are honored to be chosen to help Dick Peixoto and his family fulfill their dream of providing educational programs focused on organic and sustainable agriculture,” said Agri-Culture, Inc. President Steve Bontadelli. “It’s wonderful that the program Dick Peixoto envisions will benefit the public, the industry, and our local area.”
Other individuals, corporations, or foundations interested in furthering this cause are encouraged to donate to the fund as well.
