Urban Agriculture: Growth & Circularity
May 19, 2026 10am - 3pm PST | Ranch Camp
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Time for a ranch ride!
Join us for a program on urban agriculture in the built environment, food safety concerns related to SB1383, circular systems and how we can transform our trash into treasure.
Enjoy a guided tour of Prima Deshecha Landfill in San Juan Capistrano and discover the Esencia and Sendero farms in Rancho Mission Viejo.
Space for this event is limited so register now!
Agenda
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10:00 – 10:15 |
Registration & Networking |
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10:15 – 10:20 |
Sustain SoCal Introduction
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10:20 – 10:30 |
Welcome to Ranch Camp!
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10:30 – 10:50 |
Agriculture in the Built Environment
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10:50 – 11:20 |
Water Management & Irrigation Efficiency
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11:20 – 11:40 |
“Breaking Down” Compostables
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11:40 – 12:00 |
Food System & Safety Considerations – SB1383
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12:00 – 12:20 |
Waste Streams to Revenue Streams
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12:20 – 3:00 |
Closing Comments, Lunch & Tours |
Matthew Geldin
Head Farmer
Farmscape
Bill Camarillo
CEO
Agromin
Jim Holas
VP Community Development
Rancho Mission Viejo
Tom Koutroulis
Director
OC Waste & Recycling
Robert Grantham
General Manager
Santa Margarita Water District
Natalie Levy
Soil Health & Organic Materials Management Advisor
UC Agriculture & Natural Resources
Dana Buchanan
Owner
Primal Alchemy Catering
Ciara Aw
Product & Zero Waste Specialist
Eco-Products
Anthony Perez
Outreach Associate
Abound Food Care
Steve Hohl
Principal
Water Concern
Emily Hesselgrave
Senior Agricultural Inspector
Orange County Agricultural Commissioner / Sealer of Weights & Measures
Craig Kolodge
Business Development & Sustainability Manager
San Pasqual Valley Soils
Sponsors
Agromin
