Central Valley
Serving Mariposa, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, and Tulare Counties
The Pizza Farm in Madera
http://www.pizzafarm.org/
Contact:
Darren Schmall, President
27877 Avenue 8
Madera, CA 93637
Tel: 559-674-2391
Fax: 559-661-2172
Email: pizzafarmer@psnw.com
Grade Level(s): Pre-K-12, College, Adult Ed, mental/physical disabled, General Public
Program Description:
Visit the only farm in the world that actually grows Pizza! A one-half acre demonstration
farm that connects visitor with the origin of their favorite food – Pizza. Provides guided
tours, environmental education curriculum, fieldtrips, teacher inservices, EE activity kits,
reference library, EE projects, fundraising.
Coordinators note: For the past 9 years Darren has put an enormous amount of time,
effort and money into creating a wonderful educational experience for children and adults
that demonstrates not just the value of agriculture but its connections to environmentally
friendly methods and practices. CREEC is proud to include The Pizza Farm as one of our
Providers and Resources in Region VII.
Take a look at the Photos from Earth Day at The Pizza Farm last April.
The Cornfield Maize is also great fun for young and old, September 15 - November 5
Aerial view of the Pizza Farm at the Madera Fairgrounds
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