Earthseed Farm

What Earthseed Farm does

Earthseed Farm is a 14-acre solar-powered organic Afro-Indigenous permaculture farm and retreat center located in Sebastopol, Sonoma County, California, established in March 2021. It grows Asian pears, persimmons, apples, blackberries, raspberries, plums, pluots, and pineapple guavas, and operates under CCOF organic certification on ancestral Coast Miwok and Southern Pomo lands with explicit permission and blessings from the Graton Rancheria Tribe. Its guiding framework integrates Sankofa, Wawa Aba, African Life-Centric Design, and Afro-Futurism into a social-permaculture design system intended to reconnect communities — particularly Afro-Indigenous and other communities of color — to land, ancestral foodways, and ecological knowledge. The farm is led by Founder and Chief-Earth-Officer Pandora + jaxson + Lou Lou Thomas, with a nine-person team that includes a Farm Manager, Culture + Abundance Manager, Bookkeeping Steward, and several farm stewards and youth roles.

The business operates as a nonprofit organization with fiscal sponsorship through Society to Benefit Everyone, Inc. dba Common Good. Revenue is generated through five streams: (1) a seasonal U-Pick program (July–November) charging a $40 non-refundable entry fee per group of up to four plus $6–$8/lb fruit pricing, booked via FareHarbor; (2) a Wholesale Program distributing certified organic fruit through Northern California distributors and retailers including Veritable Vegetable, Feed Cooperative, Community Market, FruitGuys, and Whole Foods; (3) a tiered recurring donor program ($50–$5,000/month) funding fruit boxes, translation services, tour days, and youth field trips; (4) retreat and event site rentals for groups up to 30 guests; and (5) a Community Nourishment Program that provides organic fruit at low to no cost to community organizations serving communities of color. Educational programming includes the Back to Our Roots youth program for ages 7–21 and private group tours. The go-to-market motion is community-led and values-driven, relying on earned media (LA Times, KQED, Sonoma Magazine, KTVU, NPR, Podship Earth), an email newsletter network, and partner referrals rather than paid acquisition, and the organization is deeply embedded in a "Farmily" ecosystem of allied farms, funders, and tribal partners.

Name

Earthseed Farm

Legal name

Earthseed Farm

Website

https://earthseedfarm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Earthseed Farm is a 14-acre solar-powered organic Afro-Indigenous permaculture farm and retreat center in Sebastopol, California, serving Afro-Indigenous communities, schools, and Northern California wholesale buyers through U-Pick visits, certified organic fruit sales, retreats, youth education, and a subsidized Community Nourishment Program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Specialty Crop Farming

NAICS

Fruit and Tree Nut Farming (1113), Fruit and Tree Nut Combination Farming (111336), Other Noncitrus Fruit Farming (111339)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Organic Fruit & Tree Nut Farming (Orchards) (AFAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nutrient Stewardship & Soil Fertility Management (4R Nutrients, Compost, Biofertilizers) (AFAGAMAE), Organic Produce & Farm Market Retail (CRAHAEAD), Sustainable/Regenerative Agriculture & Conservation Practices (EDAOAOAO)

Keywords

• Organic fruit farming
• Permaculture agriculture
• Afro-indigenous farming
• U-pick farm visits
• Farm-based education

Headquarters

HQ city

Sebastopol

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. U-Pick Farm Visits: Visitors pay a non-refundable entry fee of $40 per group (up to 4 people) plus per-pound pricing for harvested fruit (blackberries $8/basket for 2, apples and pluots $6/lb). Available July through November. Also generates Farm Store sales including fresh fruit, herbal products, beverages, and merchandise.
2. Wholesale Fruit Sales: Certified organic fruit sold wholesale to Northern California distributors and retailers including Veritable Vegetable, Feed Cooperative, Community Market, FruitGuys, Whole Foods, and local cider companies, markets, schools, restaurants, and organizations. The farm is certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF).
3. Donations & Fundraising: The farm accepts donations at multiple levels: $50/month sponsors a box of fruit for local partners; $100/month funds translation services; $1,500/month sponsors a Tour + U-Pick day for a community group; $5,000/month sponsors two day-long youth field trips. Donations go through fiscal sponsor Common Good.
4. Retreat & Program Fees: Revenue from hosting organizational, company, or personal retreats and events at the farm, including site rentals for groups up to 30 guests, private group tours, and educational programs including the Back to Our Roots youth program.
5. Community Nourishment Program: Nutrient-dense, organic, pesticide-free fruit distributed at low to no-cost to community organizations and institutions serving Afro-Indigenous and other communities of color. Inspired by Black Panthers school breakfast programs and Fannie Lou Hamer's farm cooperative. Operates as a food access initiative rather than a revenue-generating stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Earthseed Farm is a 14-acre solar-powered organic Afro-Indigenous permaculture farm and orchard in Sebastopol, California that produces certified organic fruit (Asian pears, persimmons, apples, blackberries, raspberries, plums, pluots) and sells it through seasonal U-Pick visits, wholesale distribution, and a Community Nourishment Program. The farm also offers educational programming, group tours, youth programs, and event/retreat venue rentals, all grounded in Afro-Indigenous land stewardship principles.

Product overview

Earthseed Farm and Retreat Center is an agricultural operation offering a portfolio of interconnected programs centered on Afro-Indigenous land stewardship. The core offerings include a seasonal U-Pick Program (July-November) for direct fruit harvesting from the orchard, a Wholesale Program distributing certified organic fruit to Northern California retailers, and a Community Nourishment Program providing low/no-cost fruit to communities of color. Complementary programs include Group Tours, Site Rentals for events and retreats, and the Back to Our Roots Youth Program. The farm operates as a unified experience-based agricultural sanctuary rather than a traditional product-platform model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• U-Pick Program Seasonal fruit-picking experience (July to November) where visitors harvest certified organic fruit directly from the orchard, including blackberries, raspberries, plums, pluots, Asian pears, apples, and persimmons. Includes farm store access and a non-refundable entry fee of $40 per group of up to 4 people, with per-pound pricing for harvested fruit.
• Wholesale Program Wholesale distribution of CCOF-certified organic fruit to Northern California retailers, distributors, and foodservice customers including Whole Foods, Veritable Vegetable, Feed Cooperative, Community Market, FruitGuys, and local cider companies, markets, schools, and restaurants.
• Community Nourishment Program (CNP) Food access program that distributes nutrient-dense, organic, pesticide-free fruit at low to no cost through community organizations and institutions serving Afro-Indigenous and other communities of color.
• Group Tours
• Site Rentals (Events & Retreats) Venue rental service for organizational, company, and personal events and retreats for groups up to 30 guests, featuring multiple spaces including Willow Wellness Lounge, Outdoor Oasis, Blessed Barn, Yurt, and Persimmon Patch Dining Area, with interactive welcome activities and U-Pick access during season.
• Back to Our Roots Youth Program Interactive, hands-on educational experience for youth ages 7 to 21 that reconnects participants to the land through Afro-Indigenous practices, sensory exploration, team building, and play, including a U-Pick experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• Since 2021, committed to donating fruit-kin to local partners and hosting U-Pick days for schools and community organizations in Sonoma County and throughout the Bay Area.

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Graton Rancheria TribecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarthseed Farm operates with explicit permission and blessings from the Graton Rancheria Tribe. The farm is located on the ancestral lands of the Coast Miwok and Southern Pomo Peoples, and the Tribe's endorsement is foundational to the farm's legitimacy and cultural identity as an Afro-Indigenous land stewardship organization.
• Veritable VegetableChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorthern California produce distributor carrying and distributing Earthseed Farm's certified organic fruit to retailers and foodservice customers throughout the region.
• Feed CooperativecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorthern California agricultural cooperative distributing Earthseed Farm organic fruit through its cooperative network of member buyers.
• Community MarketminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorthern California community-focused market retailer carrying Earthseed Farm organic produce.
• FruitGuysminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduce distributor featuring Earthseed Farm fruit in its product offerings.
• Whole FoodsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational natural and organic grocery retailer carrying Earthseed Farm certified organic fruit in its stores.
• Soul Fire FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoul Fire Farm, a Black-led, Muslim-centered community farm in New York, is listed as an Afroindigenous Community partner, sharing alignment in mission around food sovereignty, land justice, and Afro-Indigenous farming practices.
• Soul Flower FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoul Flower Farm is listed as an Afroindigenous Community partner, aligning with Earthseed in Afro-Indigenous land stewardship and community healing through agriculture.
• Shelterwood CollectiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShelterwood Collective is listed as an Afroindigenous Community partner, sharing Earthseed's values around ecological and community healing.
• California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF)coreOthersEarthseed Farm is certified organic by CCOF, ensuring compliance with organic standards and providing market credibility for wholesale and retail sales.
• Local Cider Companies, Markets, Schools, and RestaurantsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVarious local cider companies, markets, schools, and restaurants purchase Earthseed Farm fruit through wholesale channels.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Black Farmer Fund: Financial partner organization supporting Black farmers and food-system organizations. Listed as a Farmily partner; comparable as an ecosystem enabler for Black-led agricultural enterprises.
• Graton Rancheria / Tribal Land Stewardship: Federally recognized Coast Miwok tribe that grants Earthseed permission to steward its ancestral lands. Comparable as the Indigenous governance entity whose endorsement underpins Earthseed's cultural legitimacy.

Direct peers

• Soul Flower Farm: Afro-Indigenous community farm and retreat space in Northern California operating under similar cultural and permaculture frameworks. Listed as a mutual partner and aligned community peer.
• Soul Fire Farm: Black-led, Afro-Indigenous community farm in Petersburg, New York, focused on food sovereignty and training BIPOC farmers. Directly comparable in mission, Afro-Indigenous framing, and community-rooted operating model.
• Shelterwood Collective: Afro-Indigenous community organization focused on ecological and community healing, listed as a Farmily partner. Highly aligned in mission and operating philosophy.

Regional players

• Pie Ranch: Coastside California regenerative farm with strong youth education and community food access programs. Comparable in combining organic production, education, and food justice in California.
• Sogorea Te' Land Trust: Bay Area Indigenous land trust returning land to Indigenous stewardship. Operates in the same Northern California geography and shares Earthseed's cultural-land-stewardship orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Farm Fresh To You: California-based organic farm and CSA delivery service. Comparable as a scaled organic produce operation in the same regional market, though larger and commercially focused.
• FruitGuys: National produce distributor featuring Earthseed Farm fruit. Comparable as a wholesale channel partner serving mission-aligned small organic growers.
• Veritable Vegetable: Northern California organic produce distributor that carries Earthseed's fruit. Comparable as the wholesale channel that both validates and distributes Earthseed's CCOF-certified produce.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/earthseed-farm

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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