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The EAT! Small Farm Apprenticeship Program is designed to provide a full-immersion experience, encouraging students to explore cultural diversity, philosophical perspectives and farming as a means to personal, family, community and financial wellness. Although place-based within the City of Norco, our curriculum is derived from generations of practical farming wisdom & emerging practices impacting the present and future of agriculture.
This unique training opportunity takes 10 months to complete, and includes the mastery of 9 Core Agricultural Knowledge Areas and a commitment to 500 hours in the field and classroom. The program culminates wit h the creation of an individualized Small-Farm Business & Marketing Plan. Apprenticeship students must complete all five of the following components to achieve Apprenticeship Status:
Ready to Begin or Continue Your Farming Journey?
El Centro de Capacitación en Agricultura Ecológica ofrece un Programa de Aprendizaje de Pequeñas Granjas. Esta oportunidad única de capacitación dura 10 meses e incluye el dominio de las 9 áreas básicas de conocimiento agrícola y más de 500 horas en el campo y en la clase. El programa culmina con la creación de un plan de negocios individualizado para pequeñas granjas y una evaluación práctica de campo de 30 días. Todos los estudiantes de aprendizaje deben completar seis componentes para alcanzar el estado de aprendizaje.
Los componentes son:
¿Estás listo para comenzar o continuar tu viaje en la agricultura?
About this Workshop:
EAT! and the Cities of Norco & Riverside are proud to partner with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for this Classroom & Hands-On Workshop. The Egg Handler + Small Producer Workshop is an interactive workshop designed to provide education from Chickens-to-Eggs, as well as regulations that are necessary elements for creating a safe and wholesome food product.
Three main objectives that make up the small producer workshop consist of:
Supplies & Materials Included with this Workshop:
Enrollment Process for this Workshop:
The Small Producer Outreach Program within the Egg Safety and Quality Management (ESQM) Program provides outreach, education and resources to small flock egg producers and backyard enthusiasts. The mission of the outreach program is to offer important information and resource materials to backyard bird owners, and to help educate small flock egg producers in food safety and bio-security.
CDFA workshops are one-day events where participants learn about bio-security, regulatory requirements and general chicken information. The workshops are interactive with hands-on activities and networking opportunities. One of the goals of the workshop is to help participants incorporate what they've learned into their egg producing practices.
5.3.25 (10:30am-12pm)--Kids Butterfly Workshop!
**Farmer Nissa from the Bridge Farmstead will lead this Hands-On Exploration into Science & the Beauty of Nature.
5.15.25 (6pm-9pm)--Egg Handler/Small Producer Workshop -- Including How to become a Registered Egg Handler + Candling & Grading Eggs
5.31.25 (10am-12pm)--Parent/Child Family Intro to Worms & Vermicomposting
**Join us for this Hands-On Introduction & Exploration that will include:
TBD Parent/Child Family Food Preserving Hands-On Workshop...this will be a SUNDAY WORKSHOP from 10am-2pm--ENROLLMENT INCLUDES LUNCH & IS LIMITED TO 16 PARTICIPANTS!
*ENROLLMENT FOR HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS IS LIMITED DEPENDING ON THE TOPIC---SPACES FILL QUICKLY SO BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR ENROLLMENT INFORMATION via our Social Media and Website!
The Ecological Agriculture Training and Cultural Center’s Mission is to train farmers, engage farmer families and create community around ecologically-based, socially just and economically sustainable agriculture.
The EAT! Cultural Center is Southern California’s “Field to Face” school, and is a partnership between the City of Norco and Five Keys Schools and Programs. Our approach has always been wisdom-based, scientifically-informed and hands-on.
We believe the future of Southern California Agriculture is small in scale…not in impact. To ensure the success of small farms, we focus on the 7 Tenets of Small Farm Management Systems and teach the mastery of 9 Core agricultural knowledge areas.
The Origins of the Ecological Agriculture Training Cultural Center and Farm are planted in the alluvial soil of Southern California and the deep agricultural heritage that thrived there for centuries. Our program took root and grew out of Wayside Farm School. Launched in 2014, Wayside Farm School was an In-Custody, Education-Based Farming Partnership operated by Five Keys Schools & Programs and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
The EAT! Cultural Center & Farm Team is Patrick, Chris and Areli. Our team works closely with Program Participants, The City of Norco and Community Based Organizations throughout the Inland Empire...and Beyond.
The EAT! Farm is located on 5 acres within the City of Norco, and provides students with a hands-on, experiential opportunity to explore and implement the core concepts and skills covered during classroom sessions at the EAT! Cultural Center.
The EAT! Center hosts a Rural Farmers & Artisans Market each Thursday night throughout the year. Originally launched as a culminating event for the Business Planning + Branding pieces of our Small Farm Apprenticeship Program, our weekly market has become a Cultural Growth Experience focused on Building Community, Empowering Small Businesses, and
Strengthening the Local Economy.
The FARM! Movement is our way of engaging the entire Farm Family in the Culture of Agriculture. We offer seminars and workshops to everyone from the community. Many of those workshops focus on off-ground topics such as canning, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, branding and more. Seasonal events & celebrations support the region’s small farm culture.
3954 OLD HAMNER ROAD NORCO, CA 92860
Mon | 01:00 pm – 09:00 pm | |
Tue | 10:00 am – 06:00 pm | |
Wed | 01:00 pm – 09:00 pm | |
Thu | 01:00 pm – 09:00 pm | |
Fri | 10:00 am – 06:00 pm | |
Sat | Closed | |
Sun | Closed |
EAT! CULTURAL CENTER
CURRENT MODULE
Safe and Sustainable Agricultural Practices
This Module provides an introductory exploration of the general theories and conce...
EAT! CULTURAL CENTER
EAT! CULTURAL CENTER
CURRENT MODULE
Safe and Sustainable Agricultural Practices
This Module provides an introductory exploration of the general theories and conce...
EAT! CULTURAL CENTER
EAT! CULTURAL CENTER
JOIN US EVERY THURSDAY FROM 5PM-8PM
Pick Up Locally-Grown & Raised Agricultural Products, Support Creative Artisans + Small Business, and Gro...
EAT! CULTURAL CENTER
EAT! FARM ON SIERRA
**Farmer Nissa from the Bridge Farmstead will lead this Hands-On Exploration into Science & the Beauty of Nature.
EAT! FARM ON SIERRA
EAT! CULTURAL CENTER
CURRENT MODULE
Safe and Sustainable Agricultural Practices
This Module provides an introductory exploration of the general theories and conce...
EAT! CULTURAL CENTER
Through the use of social and restorative justice principles, Five Keys provides traditionally underserved communities the opportunity to improve their lives through a focus on the Five Keys: EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, RECOVERY, FAMILY, COMMUNITY.