Linking Our Food, Farms & Future

SAGE (Sustainable Agriculture Education)

SAGE is a pioneer in connecting rural and urban interests for their mutual benefit.

To preserve regional agriculture, while meeting the equally urgent need for equitable, sustainable urban development, SAGE has developed an holistic approach to establishing multifunctional agriculture at the metropolitan edge, and fostering linkages between rural farmers and urban city dwellers.

Services & Projects

SAGE develops projects and participates in collaborations to support sustainable regional food and agriculture.

Urban Edge Agriculture Parks - part working agriculture and part parkland, our successful Sunol Water Temple Agricultural Park is a model of this approach
New Ruralism Framework: Metro Region Ag Planning & Foodshed Assessments - developing frameworks and projects for bridging smart growth and local food systems
Public & Farmers’ Markets – bringing farmers and the community together
Public Education – engaging the public in sustainable agriculture

Support SAGE –

Your contribution helps preserve urban edge agriculture, and links local agriculture with urban communities.