I would say that Omnira Institute and Digging Deep Farms have a relationship of mutual support.
Our mission is to re-seed African American culture through some of the traditional practices gleaned
from our experience in neo-Yoruba culture and spirituality. To that end, we have been able to bring some of the songs appropriate to planting and harvesting to Digging Deep Farms and, in turn, they brought their wares to the institute's flagship event, The Oakland Black-Eyed Pea Festival. We are continuing to grow our experiences with and for them. Troy and Shankar work hard, with tender care. We applaud their work.
Sasha, Troy and their team of regenerative farmers are more like magicians/scientists to me. They are so knowledgable and experienced with Permaculture and Regenerative methodologies, along with the scientific impacts on the earth, environment, physical surroundings and human body. This team grows medicine that heals the planet and the people. I envision a day when they are able to train significant quantities of individuals and farmers on how to utilize these practices in order to increase access to locally-produced healing foods while simultaneously engaging more people and places in the effort to save the planet.
As a supporter of Black Ag Tech, I love how they're sharing regenerative agriculture practices with fellow farmers and community members and producing local, sustainably grown food. Their kind, attentive farm team does an amazing job of providing a great experience for their interns, volunteers, and guests.
I've worked with Dig Deep/Black Ag Tech for years. They are creating a circular food economy in Alameda County by being one of the largest farms in the county who not only produces local vegetables but is a learning hub for so many!
I've worked with leaders Troy Horton and Sasha Shankar on various projects over the past 10 years and their passion, experience, and vision informs every part of the Dig Deep Farms and Black Ag Tech experience. My clients and employees have had fantastic, fulfilling experiences with them, and are glad to know they are in good hands making meaningful impact with this team.
Dig Deep Farms, the social enterprise of Black Ag Tech, is an amazing urban regenerative farm in the heart of the Bay Area. The farm team has vast knowledge and experience in permaculture, regenerative agriculture, good agriculture practices, and specialty crop production. In addition to year-round crop production for Food as Medicine programming, Dig Deep Farms also facilitates farm-related internships and tours throughout the year. If you live in or visit Alameda County, this would be a great place to explore and learn more about! No Farms, No Food. Support your local farmers.
Dig Deep Farms is the best! Their staff are incredibly friendly and knowledgable about local & regenerative food systems. I have also been impressed with their contribution to the Recipe4Health food as medicine program over the years. They are incredible thoughtful stewards of the land and partners with East Bay Regional Parks. In addition to farming, they have also partnered with local schools, created apprenticeship programs, and designed a farming collaborative! We are so lucky to have them here in the Bay Area.
As a supporter, I'm so grateful for the work Dig Deep Farms does! I love that they provide healthy, beautiful food right here in Alameda County - and their October Pumpkin Patch farm experience is so much fun for the whole family!
Black Ag Tech runs Dig Deep Farms and I have been so impressed with their team. They are a local, regenerative farm operating at Ardenwood Historic Farm (part of East Bay Regional Parks). I did a tour with one of the farm co-directors and was blown away by her knowledge of permaculture. Recently I also got to serve some of their kale and it was absolutely delicious! Their contribution to our food ecosystem is important.