Sembrando Cambios

Youth Ambassadors

Launched in January 2025, CRECE's Sembrando Cambios program empowers youth to transform their relationship with food, land, and community through hands-on urban farming experiences.

The inaugural cohort—four passionate students from Santa Ana—completed a comprehensive five-month journey combining practical agricultural training with educational workshops. At Grace Community Farm, these young ambassadors cultivated everything from seeds to trees while mastering essential frameworks including Food Sovereignty, Just Transition, Agroecology, and Health Equity. Their work not only supported CRECE's rebuilding efforts but also established them as emerging leaders in sustainable urban agriculture, creating pathways for future generations to connect with their food systems and cultural heritage.

  • Annette 'Toby'

    “Food plays an important role in my life because I get to try different types of dishes from where both of my parents are from. I get to listen to how the food was culturally important to them growing up, so I feel very lucky to try how delicious their traditional dishes are.”

  • Oscar

    “In 10 years I can see myself spreading the art of food to everyone. I hope to continue to cook and incorporate the values of food that CRECE has taught me into my work. I want to spread the importance of healthy and sustainable food to everyone so that they can fully understand why we need to respect the earth and create food in a considerate way.”

  • Don

    “One thing that inspired me to join the program was connecting with my community and life on earth.

    Something I was hoping to learn in my time here was making new connections with other people and learning about plant life. I’m most excited to plant herbs on the farm.”


  • Isabella

    “Urban agriculture means that we can still grow natural and healthy fruits and vegetables when we don’t have that much space. Urban agriculture is important so that we can learn from it and take this with us to teach other people. If urban farming was more normalized we could make our community and circles a better place.”

Join the 2nd cohort of Ambassadors, Sow the Change! 🌿

Calling all Orange County youth interested in exploring urban farming, environmental sustainability, and the future of change in Santa Ana!

CRECE Urban Farms is excited to announce our SECOND cohort of our youth ambassador program, Sembrando Cambios. Our goal for this program is to uplift the role of youth in the urban farming movement and create a fun, engaging experience for you to learn about urban farming and all its relevant themes.

This program is for you if you have ever wondered about how your food gets to your plate, how plants and food grow, how food ties into our health and wellness, or if you have ever wondered what kind of change you can make in Santa Ana/your community as a young person. Monthly stipends, field trips, and opportunities for development of skills like public speaking and networking are all included!