Riverside City Council
October 22, 2024

Five Keys Schools and Programs
Response to RFP #2395
Five Keys Riverside Ecological Agriculture Training Program August 13, 2024
Five Keys Schools and Programs Response to RFP #2395

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Contents Page #
Table of Contents
1 Cover Letter
2 Statement of Understanding and Approach
● Project Summary
● Project Narrative
○ Program Description
○ Recruitment Approach & Target
Population
○ Program Goals
○ Objectives & Outcomes
● Timeline
● Staff Roles and Responsibilities
● Project Sustainability
● Partners
3 Company Information
4 Company Personnel
5 Experience & References
6 Evidence of Insurance
7 Cost
8 Schedule
9 Disclosures
10 Attachments
Total Pages
Five Keys Schools and Programs Response to RFP #2395

SECTION 1: Cover Letter
A. Cover Letter (attached)
Five Keys Schools and Programs Response to RFP #2395

Five Keys Schools and Programs
320 13th Street, 2nd Floor | Oakland, CA 94612 TEL: (415) 734-3310 111 S. Walnut Grove Ave | San Gabriel, CA 91776 TEL: (323) 685-2782 www.fivekeys.org
Five Keys Riverside Ecological Agricultural Training (EAT!) Program 3954 Old Hamner Road, Norco, CA 92860
OFFICE: 951-255-7092 | CELL: 951-905-8808
https://www.facebook.com/EATculturalcenter
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Five Keys Schools and Programs is pleased to present our proposal for the Five Keys Riverside Ecological Agriculture Training Program , an initiative dedicated to foster agricultural development and community building in the City of Riverside.

This program is designed to meet the specific needs and interests of local residents while addressing the pressing challenges of agricultural land loss and food insecurity in the region. This proposal is submitted in response to RFP #2395 released by the City of Riverside Finance-Purchasing Division, Community and Economic Development Department. Five Keys’ expresses our intent to perform the services outlined in this proposal and RFP #2395, and confirm we have thoroughly reviewed and understood all elements of RFP. We are committed to entering into a contract under the terms and conditions prescribed by the RFP and in the Sample Agreement.

The Five Keys Riverside Ecological Agriculture Training Program will offer Small Farm Apprenticeship Training, as well as Farm and Garden Workshops that promote hands-on learning. Our innovative curriculum is rooted in generations of practical farming wisdom and integrates emerging practices tailored for the increasingly urbanized agricultural landscape east of Los Angeles. By emphasizing sustainable and regenerative agriculture, we aim to empower participants to explore cultural diversity, philosophical perspectives, and farming as a pathway to personal, family, community and financial wellness.

Through this initiative, we anticipate serving 40 participants in our Small Farm Apprenticeship Program and engaging over 300 local community members through our Farm and Garden Workshop Series over the 22 month proposed contract period. Participants will receive comprehensive training that includes essential topics such as soil management, irrigation, and farm business planning. Moreover, our program will facilitate access to agricultural pathways, addressing the skilled labor shortages in the sector and equipping participants with the foundational skills needed to thrive in agriculture.

The City of Riverside and Riverside County face significant challenges, including high levels of food insecurity and the loss of agricultural land due to urban development. Our program’s focus on entrepreneurship and business planning will enable participants to establish viable direct-marketing, fostering economic resilience in the community. By serving cohorts from the City of Riverside, we aim to build capacity and meet the growing demand for affordable, comprehensive agricultural training that combines traditional practices with innovative, sustainable approaches.

Five Keys is a large organization operating dozens of programs (inside county jails and in communities) including high school for adults, workforce training and job placement, transitional housing for vulnerable populations, reentry case management, and more. Most of our funding is restricted to specific programs and geographic locations. Launching niche programs—such as the creation of this demonstration farm—is made possible through leveraged resources and contributions. Innovative solutions are the hallmark of Five Keys’ collaborative work with dozens of partners across California. Today, Five Keys operates in 24 jails, 7 state prisons, and dozens of community-based programs across 17 counties, including Riverside.

We believe that with your support, we can create lasting impacts in the City of Riverside by empowering individuals to embark on successful agricultural careers while promoting environmental stewardship and food security. Thank you for considering our proposal. We look forward to the opportunity to collaborate and make a meaningful difference in the City of Riverside. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Faucher, Co-Director of EAT! and contact during this RFP review process at (818) 857-0961 or [email protected]
Sincerely,
Steve Good – President and CEO of Five Keys Schools and Programs

SECTION 2: Statement of Understanding and Approach
A. Statement of Understanding and Approach
○ Project Summary
○ Project Narrative
■ Program Description
■ Recruitment Approach & Target Population
■ Program Goals
■ Objectives & Outcomes
○ Timeline
○ Staff Roles and Responsibilities
○ Project Sustainability
○ Partners
Five Keys Schools and Programs Response to RFP #2395

Project Summary
The Five Keys Riverside Ecological Agriculture Training Program will provide Small Farm Apprenticeship Training & Mentorship, along with Farm and Garden Workshops, focused on the specific needs and interests of Riverside residents. Our program emphasizes agriCULTURAL development, community building activities, and offers an introductory land-access network for individuals looking to launch their farms. We also provide educational opportunities and field trips for local schools, community organizations and government agencies, ensuring access to vital resources for all. Five Keys Schools and Programs has developed an innovative agricultural practice at its Ecological Agriculture Training (EAT!) Cultural Center which combines a unique set of strategies tailored specifically to the needs of the increasingly urbanized agricultural regions east of Los Angeles. The program is designed to provide a full-immersion experience, encouraging students to explore cultural diversity, philosophical perspectives and farming as a means to personal, family, community and financial wellness. The curriculum is derived from generations of practical farming wisdom and emerging practices impacting the present and future of agriculture, with an emphasis on seven tenets of small-scale agriculture: organic/regenerative; diversified; direct-marketed; incorporation of animals; minimal mechanization; soil-based; amid urban development.

The project will facilitate support and access to agriculture career pathways and job opportunities for farming apprenticeship completers, while providing workforce training programs that address the skilled labor shortages and equip participants with the foundational skills necessary to accelerate their entry into agriculture careers. Offering a 500-hour Small Farm Apprenticeship Training Program and a Community-Focused Farm and Garden Workshops Series, this initiative trains new and promising farmers through hands-on experience and classroom instruction, covering essential topics such as sustainable agriculture, soil management, irrigation, and farm business planning. The program also offers community workshops, mentorship, land access support, and organizes a weekly farmer's market, all while fostering connections within the local urban agriculture landscape. Operations will occur at the EAT! Cultural Center in Norco, California, until the construction of the Northside Innovation Center Site (NAIC) is complete. During the grant term of 22 months, Five Keys/EAT! anticipates serving 40 participants through its Small-Farm Apprenticeship Program (with 20 participants completing the 10-month/500 hour time commitment), and an additional 300+ local Five Keys Schools and Programs Response to RFP #2395

community members through our Farm and Garden Workshop Series and community events.

The program addresses the pressing needs of The City of Riverside and Riverside County, which is experiencing significant agricultural land loss due to urban development and has high levels of food insecurity in low-income areas. By focusing on entrepreneurship and business planning, participants can create viable direct-marketing businesses that can yield substantial annual incomes. The program is designed to serve multiple cohorts from the City of Riverside and various surrounding counties, building capacity to meet growing demand for affordable and comprehensive agricultural training that combines traditional practices with innovative, sustainable approaches to farming.

Program Description
Five Keys Schools and Programs proposes to expand our currently funded USDA-UAIP project, the EAT! Small Farm Apprenticeship Program (located in Norco, CA), that trains new farmers through a 500-hour apprenticeship program, offers workshops to the community, mentorships, land access facilitation, organizes a weekly farmer’s market, provides program participants/graduates with a tool-lending and resource library, builds community and connections around urban agriculture, and acts as a resource for local government and organizations responsible for policies affecting local agriculture. The new initiative, called Five Keys Riverside Ecological Agriculture Training Program , will provide Small Farm Apprenticeship Training & Mentorship, along with Farm and Garden Workshops, focused on the specific needs and interests of Riverside residents.

Our program emphasizes agriCULTURAL development, community building activities, and offers an introductory land-access network for individuals looking to launch their farms. We also provide educational opportunities and field trips for local schools, community organizations and government agencies, ensuring access to vital resources for all. The project will facilitate support and access to agriculture career pathways and job opportunities for farming apprenticeship completers, while providing workforce training programs that address the skilled labor shortages and equip participants with the foundational skills necessary to accelerate their entry into agriculture careers. The program will last 10 months for each cohort and requires a minimum of 500 hours in the field. Apprenticeship students spend approximately 4 hours in class and 8 hours in the field each week, and approximately 4 weeks mastering each of the following Core agriculture knowledge areas – both on paper and in practice:

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● Safe and Sustainable Agriculture Practices
● Soil Science and Management
● Irrigation
● Ecological Horticulture
● Integrated Pest and Pathogen Management
● Regenerative Animal Agriculture
● Agriculture Greenhouses and Season Extension
● Direct Marketing
● Farm Business Planning
The program will operate at its current site in Norco until construction of the Northside Innovation Center Site (NAIC) is complete. During the proposed 22-month contract, Five Keys/EAT! anticipates serving 40 participants through its Small-Farm Apprenticeship Program over 2 cohorts (with 20 participants completing the 10-month/500 hour time commitment; average class size of 10), and an additional 300+ local community members through our Farm and Garden Workshop Series. The Small-Farm Apprenticeship Program is free for participants. The Farm and Garden Workshops Series may require minimal costs for materials depending on engagement level. The cost per student for the City of Riverside for the Apprenticeship Program is estimated to cost $1,045. The cost per student for the City of Riverside for the Farm and Garden Workshop Series is estimated to cost $70.

The Five Keys Riverside Ecological Agriculture Training Program will leverage the Small Farm Apprenticeship Program offered at the EAT! Cultural Center, located at 3954 Old Hamner Road, Norco, California. Riverside County is a historically agricultural county that is one of the fastest growing population centers of the United States. The region is under intense pressure to develop, and lost close to 5,000 acres of farmland to urban development in a recent 2-year period, according to California’s Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program. 35% of the county census tracts are designated as “low income and low access to food” by the USDA Food Research Atlas and need greater access to locally grown, fresh produce. This location is the proposed location for the interim, while the City of Riverside completes construction of the Northside Innovation Center Site (NAIC), after which time program operations transition to NAIC.

Riverside County is the 4th most populous in California, the 5th fastest growing in the United States and was ranked the 10th most populous county in the United States in Five Keys Schools and Programs Response to RFP #2395

2018. According to California’s Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program, from 2014-2016, 4,751 acres of Riverside County farmland were converted to “urban and highly developed” land uses. There is significant agricultural land close to the EAT! Center in Norco that has been converted to urban and high developed uses.

While traditional agricultural training programs focus primarily on farming practices, and many new and emerging farming practices are centered on new technologies (i.e. hydroponics and high-tech greenhouses), we consider our program new and emerging because it combines a unique combination of strategies tailored specifically to the needs of our region. We emphasize land access, incorporation of non-traditional farmers, and entrepreneurship with a strong business planning and marketing component, combined with seven tenets of small scale agriculture that have been most successful around the globe: organic and regenerative; diversified; direct-marketed; incorporation of animals; minimal mechanization; soil-based; amid and on the edge of urban development.

Our program is a hybrid of intensive agriculture/home gardening. Our small-scale farming program incorporates practices common to larger scale growers, like creating permanent bed systems. We incorporate animals into small scale ventures because, unusually, Norco, where we are based, is an urban setting zoned for up to 8 large animals on 1-acre lots. Because we are in large population centers, our farmers are creating direct-marketing businesses: they can profit 80 cents on the dollar compared with traditional wholesale farmers, who typically make 8 cents on the dollar. On a half acre, our farmers can earn $60,000 annually. Our small-farm apprenticeship participants/farmers spend two months creating business and marketing plans so that they’re in business at program completion.

Our program currently draws participants from the counties of San Diego, Orange, Riverside, Los Angeles, and Riverside, particularly from the cities of Norco and Riverside. Top zip codes of participants are: 92505 and 92508 (Riverside), 92860 and 92882 (Norco), 90014 (Los Angeles), 91709 (Chino Hills), 91752 (Jurupa Valley). Other zip codes include 92345, 92337, 92802, 92831, 91761, 92883.

Five Keys’ Riverside Ecological Agriculture Training Program staff will incorporate job development to facilitate support and access to agriculture career pathways and job opportunities for farming apprenticeship completers. This includes reaching out to local agriculture operations to develop relationships and build partnerships, aiming to create Five Keys Schools and Programs Response to RFP #2395

employment pathways for participants by assessing their skills, assisting with job placement, and providing on-going support.

Our approach to determining needs of the local food economy and community has been a combination of outreach and conversation with community members and leaders, and data research. EAT! staff have met with numerous representatives from area organizations, including: The Norco City Council and its staff, the Norco Chamber of Commerce, Riverside Community College and Norco College, the City of Riverside, Inland Empire Food Systems Alliance, County of Riverside 2nd Supervisor’s District, County of Riverside Department of Waste Resources, Norco High School, Riverside Corona Resource Conservation District, and the Inland Valley Food and Farm Consortium. Their overriding concern is that regions east of Los Angeles with a rich agricultural heritage are being rapidly urbanized, resulting in a loss of agricultural land, food production, and access to fresh, local food. Climate change and environmental preservation are additional concerns, and local governments and community organizations want to encourage preservation of agricultural land and practices that are ecologically sustainable through education.

Segments of the communities we serve have high socioeconomic needs and an interest in agricultural entrepreneurship, but no pathway to turning their interest into a sustainable living. They are seeking an affordable, comprehensive training program that addresses not only farming, but business development, mentorship and land access.

EAT! is addressing that on a small scale, but needs to grow its capacity to meet demand. A one-acre enterprise farm in the region can net $60,000 annually, increasing 5-10% annually for 5-10 years. Building and supporting niche agricultural businesses would address all of the above needs.

Recruitment Approach & Target Population
Five Keys’ Riverside Ecological Agriculture Training Program staff will regularly liaison with community organizations, organizing community events, including a farmers market and monthly workshops. Staff will recruit students, promote the program with policy makers through participation in community boards, local businesses and farmers markets, and while participating at a regional conference. The program will be actively promoted through EAT! Cultural Center and Five Keys’ social media, including Facebook and Instagram, to engage a wider audience and enhance community involvement. The target population for this project is underserved people interested in Five Keys Schools and Programs Response to RFP #2395

beginning or growing their small farms in the 25-mile region surrounding the City of Riverside in order to support themselves and their families with an improved quality of life.

Five Keys Schools and Programs traditionally recruits underserved populations, including adults who have not graduated from high school, low-income people, veterans, formerly incarcerated adults, people with disabilities, and immigrants. By offering a high-quality, tuition-free program in evening and weekend hours, EAT! makes its programming accessible to underserved members of the community. Our initial cohorts have included veterans, a person with autism, and people of Hispanic, Black and Asian-American heritage. At least 25% of our participants are of lower income.

The target population of our project are lower income, and are Hispanic or non-white.

This includes residents of the City of Riverside that have experienced significant negative impacts due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has contributed to a major shortage of qualified agricultural workforce in the region. Affordable and quality training for viable occupations, expansion and acceleration of rehiring and hiring to agriculture career pathways, and access to affordable, healthy food are major needs in the region that will be served by the Five Keys’ Riverside Ecological Agriculture Training Program.

Five Keys has a strong referral network within the City of Riverside, including partnerships and/or past collaborations with the following organizations:
● Inland Empire Food Systems Alliance (Formerly Riverside Food Systems Alliance)
● Riverside Food Hub at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) ● Riverside Corona Resource Conservation District
● University of California, Cooperative Extension (based in Riverside, CA) The program will primarily focus on the Northside neighborhood, a USDA-designated ‘Food Desert’, as well as other food-insecure neighborhoods in the City of Riverside, aiming to create economic opportunities, empower communities to engage in local food production, and raise awareness about sustainable agriculture. Riverside County regions have a high socioeconomic need, according to the 2021 SocioNeeds Index (scale of 1-5), created by Conduent Healthy Communities Institute :

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● 34% of Riverside County’s zip codes register as highest need (5), with another 17 ranked as high need (4).
● 35 % of Riverside County census tracts are designated as low income and low access to food by the USDA Food Research Atlas.
52% of the Riverside County population are Hispanic, and about 33% speak Spanish in the home, according to the US Census. Between 2007 and 2011, large numbers of Los Angeles-area workers moved to the county to take advantage of more affordable housing. It is the fourth most populous California county and spans 7,208 square miles.

In Riverside and neighboring San Bernardino and Imperial counties there are 24,800 agricultural workers with average earnings of $13.56 per hour in 2022. Through our collaboration with the Inland Empire Food Systems Alliance, we know that many Hispanic farmworkers and Native populations would benefit from training and mentorship in developing their own farm businesses that would provide sustainable incomes for their families as well as access to fresh farm products for their communities.

Five Keys currently has one Spanish bilingual instructor, ensuring our farming programs are accessible to Spanish-speaking individuals. With the proposed program, we aim to increase this number to two, aligning with the City of Riverside’s language preferences and the needs of the immediate community.

All participants of Five Keys’ Riverside Ecological Agriculture Training Program will receive Career Technical Education (CTE) high school credit based on their hours, completion of assignments, and participation in the program. Students can enroll in Five Keys Charter School, a part of Five Keys Schools and Programs, which is a San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) independent charter school and is fully accredited by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Since Five Keys offers an independent study model, students can simultaneously enroll with the EAT! Small Farm Apprenticeship and Five Keys Charter School to work toward their high school diploma and/or GED.

Program Goals
The Five Keys Riverside Ecological Agriculture Training Program’s goal is to provide Small Farm Apprenticeship Training & Mentorship, along with Farm and Garden Workshops, focused on the specific needs and interests of Riverside residents. Our Five Keys Schools and Programs Response to RFP #2395

program emphasizes agriCULTURAL development, community building activities, and offers an introductory land-access network for individuals looking to launch their farms.

Additionally, the goal is to provide educational opportunities and field trips for local schools, community organizations and government agencies, ensuring access to vital resources for all. This project aims to equip participants and completers with the foundational farming skills necessary for successful entry and advancement in agriculture careers, ultimately fostering a sustainable agricultural workforce in the region.

This project can be adapted to other regions, communities and agricultural systems.

Project Co-Director Patrick Mitchell is a regular speaker at agricultural conferences and will apply to share the outcomes of the project as a presenter at The Ecological Farming Association Annual Conference, the California Small Farms Conference put on by Community Alliance with Family Farmers, and the Riverside Grow Conference. Five Keys welcomes the opportunity to share its work with any community that is interested in replicating it, through its curriculum and tours of its sites.

Program Objectives & Outcomes
Objective 1: To empower and support beginning farmers in the City of Riverside, the Five Keys’ Riverside Ecological Agriculture Training Program will provide comprehensive resources through workshops, an apprenticeship, an incubator program, facilitating the development of sustainable farm businesses.

Outcome 1: Over the contract period, the Five Keys’ Riverside Ecological Agriculture Training Program will engage at least 300 participants in the community in building sustainable farm businesses through our workshops, incubator program, Garden Workshop Series, and community events. The program will offer at least 10 workshops open to the community focusing on topics related to this objective. We anticipate that 20 participants will complete the apprenticeship portion in full over the course of 2 cohorts throughout the proposed 22 month contract.

Objective 2: Facilitate support and access to agriculture career pathways and job opportunities for farming apprenticeship completers, while providing workforce training programs equipping participants with the foundational skills necessary to accelerate their entry into agriculture careers, enhancing the overall resilience of the food ecosystem across the City and County of Riverside.

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Outcome 2: At least 75% of apprenticeship completers successfully launch their own agricultural enterprises within six months of completing the program or secure employment in agriculture-related fields. 85% of the Spanish speaking cohort graduates will establish new farms within two years of graduating from the apprenticeship program.

Objective 3: To enhance accessibility and inclusivity in agricultural education, Five Keys’ Riverside Ecological Agriculture Training Program will provide farming workshops to residents of the City of Riverside.

Outcome 3: In addition to 10 farming workshops offered over the proposed 22 month contract to residents of the City of Riverside, Five Keys’ Riverside Ecological Agriculture Training Program will offer two workshops solely for Spanish-speaking beginning farmers (in Spanish only) on topics chosen by or in response to participants’ areas of interest or need. These workshops will be open to all Spanish-speaking members of the agricultural community in the region, in addition to participants of the apprenticeship program.

Objective 4: Empower Spanish-speaking participants through comprehensive farmer training in improved production practices and business planning, ensuring successful enrollment and graduation rates while fostering the development of viable farm business plans.

Outcome 4: The program will enroll a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 12 Spanish-speaking participants each year, with an average of 10 participants in each apprenticeship cohort. Over a 10-month apprenticeship, each cohort will receive 500 hours of training focused on improved production practices. It is anticipated that at least 60% of beginning farmers in each cohort will develop “viable” business plans, accessed by instructors using a rubric created by evaluators.

Objective 5: Empower Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) participants to independently establish and manage their own commercial farms, thereby fostering entrepreneurship and self-sufficiency in the agricultural sector.

Outcome 5: Five Keys’ Riverside Ecological Agriculture Training Program will launch a minimum of 5 Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) and 12 indigenous Five Keys Schools and Programs Response to RFP #2395

participants into independent operations, enabling them to manage their own commercial farms.

Objective 6 : Provide hands-on training and entrepreneurial support for an innovative model of profitable, sustainable, small-scale, ecologically sound, intensive, niche agriculture that is attractive to people living in urban environments.

Outcome 6: Between 15 and 30 residents of the City of Riverside will receive training in each 500-hour, 10 month apprenticeship cycle, with the goal of creating 5 to 10 new farm businesses annually.

Objective 7: Provide career pathways for high school and college students who reside in the City of Riverside interested in joining the urban agricultural movement through mentorships and training.

Outcome 7: 20 high school and/or college students will participate in the Garden Workshop Series during the grant term.

Objective 8: Provide free access to training and support for disadvantaged and non-traditional farming populations, including women and Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC), those who have not graduated from high school, low-income and underemployed people, veterans, formerly incarcerated adults and youth, people with disabilities, and immigrants.

Outcome 8: Apprenticeship cohorts include a combined minimum of 25% people from the above demographic/economic categories.

Objective 9: Act as a resource for local government officials regarding policies that address food access, soil health, emerging technologies, and agricultural business.

Outcome 9: Provide written materials, event invitations, and conduct meetings to educate city and other government officials, at least four times annually, describing community needs regarding food access, manure management, composting, soil health, emerging technologies and agricultural business.

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Timeline for Classes
Over the course of the 22-month proposed grant term, Five Keys/EAT! will engage 60 participants in the Small-Farm Apprenticeship Program. The program will be offered in two cohorts, with 20 participants expected to complete the full 10-month, 500-hour apprenticeship. Additionally, more than 300 local community members are expected to participate in our Farm and Garden Workshop Series. Please see below and attached document under “Schedule” for more detail:
● January - March 2025: Recruitment efforts will take place for participants and the hiring of a Small-Farm Program Ambassador to join the team. ● April 2025 - January 2026: 1st Cohort Small-Farm Apprenticeship will commence.
● January 2026 - October 2026: 2nd Cohort Small-Farm Apprenticeship will commence.
● Ongoing Activities: Workshops (10 in total), incubator program, Garden Workshop Series, and community events will be offered throughout the grant term. Ongoing recruitment for upcoming cohorts will be continuous.

Staff Roles and Responsibilities
Patrick Mitchell (0.25 FTE) : Co-Director of EAT!, and Farm Operations and EAT! Cultural Center Manager. Mitchell is a fifth-generation farmer who resides in Norco. He holds a California Dept of Education CTE credential in Agriculture and Natural Resources. For 7 years he operated Five Keys’ Wayside Farm, a program for incarcerated adults at the LA County Pitchess Detention Center. He has been involved in ecological horticulture for 30 years, including habitat restoration and operation of nurseries. He has been farming vegetables for sale for 10 years. He is a board member of the Inland Empire Food Systems Alliance, the Norco Chamber of Commerce, and a member of California Association for Family Farmers (CAFF), where he serves on the small farm conference planning committee. He is a founder of CAFF’s Los Angeles farmer’s guild. He has written numerous articles for various publications. He received the City of Norco Community Spirit Award 2023. For this project, Patrick will oversee day-to-day operations, including program development, staff management training, and development, marketing and outreach, community engagement, budgeting, and resource allocation. Patrick will monitor and assess program effectiveness, collecting data to inform improvements and report outcomes to stakeholders.

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Chris Faucher MA/MS (0.35 FTE): Co-Director of EAT!, and Assistant Director of Career Technical Education for Five Keys Schools and Programs since 2014.

Committed to Teaching Hearts, Opening Minds and Transforming Lives, Chris has worked with diverse populations and age groups during his career. Inspired by the dynamic synergy between Education, Transformation and Transition, his path has taken him on a journey through teaching, curriculum development, organizational leadership and community outreach. Whether creating programs for young-adults on the road to personal recovery, innovating programs for system-involved/impacted adults transitioning back to their communities, or challenging college students to go beyond themselves by combining academics, global exploration and aid work, Chris is driven by a passion to creatively connect ideas, people and experiences. Faucher led an in-custody, Industry-Aligned Career Training and Personal/Professional/Wellness Development Program for inmates inside the LA County Sheriff’s Pitchess Detention Center from 2014-2020. Working with his team of 20 instructors, they developed, innovated and implemented curriculum with the sole purpose of providing opportunities for transformation on the way to reentry and reintegration. He co-created the Wayside Farm School, which employed organic practices to grow high quality fruits, vegetables, eggs and hay on 100 acres of Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic, California. The farm served as a classroom for inmates studying sustainable agriculture and related vocations while serving their sentences. Chris is currently a member of the State of California Advisory Committee for Agriculture Education, holds Masters Degrees in Organizational Leadership and Education, and CTE credentials in Agriculture and Natural Resources; Building and Construction Trades; Education, Child Development and Family Services. He received the City of Norco Community Spirit Award 2023. For this project, Chris will oversee day-to-day operations, including program development, staff management training, and development, marketing and outreach, community engagement, budgeting, and resource allocation. Chris will monitor and assess program effectiveness, collecting data to inform improvements and report outcomes to stakeholders.

Responsibilities for Chris Faucher and Patrick Mitchell include:
● Program Oversight: Ensuring implementation quality, program fidelity, and overall project management.
● Strategic Collaboration: Serving as a liaison and engaging in strategic planning with the City of Riverside.

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● Workshop Management: Overseeing workshop topics, partnerships, facilitator management, and related activities.
● Relationship and Partnership Development: Cultivating and managing relationships, leveraging partnerships, and ensuring alignment with project goals. ● Marketing Development: Supervising the development and oversight of marketing materials, including digital and print platforms. ● Community Outreach: Engaging in outreach activities such as guest speaking, tabling at events, and participating in conferences.
● Program Support: Assisting with the Small-Farm Apprenticeship Program, including co-facilitation and support as needed.
● Data Management: Handling data management, report preparation, invoicing, and other administrative tasks.
● Procurement: Managing the purchase of supplies, equipment, tools, and materials essential for the project.
● Farm Management: Providing support for farm operations, including field maintenance.

Farming Ambassadors (1.0 FTE; To Be Hired): Five Keys will hire and train one full-time Small Farm Ambassadors/Instructor. The staff member will have relevant farming and instructional experience, and will be comfortable with and knowledgeable about the cultures of the participants served. This person will act as a mentor and case manager to its participants, assist with recruitment, and translation. Curriculum, course pacing, and day-to-day lesson plans will be guided by Patrick Mitchell and Chris Faucher. The hired staff will be bi-lingual, aligning with the City of Riverside’s language preferences and the needs of the immediate community.

Project Sustainability
This grant will be instrumental in enabling us to secure equipment, initial start-up supplies, and necessary staffing to successfully launch the program, and continue the program in the City of Riverside once the construction of the Northside Innovation Center Site (NAIC) is complete. With this new facility soon to be ready, our goal is to establish a strong foundation and participant recruitment stream that will allow the program to thrive and effectively serve the community from the onset.

As we move forward, we will actively seek a contract renewal with the City of Riverside to ensure the sustainability and continuity of the program at this site. Additionally, we Five Keys Schools and Programs Response to RFP #2395

are committed to exploring a variety of external funding sources, including other grants, partnerships, and sponsorships, to supplement the program’s budget. This proactive approach will help to offset ongoing operational costs and ensure long-term viability and impact of the program in the City of Riverside.

Currently, the EAT! Program operates through grant funding provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Funding through these grants, as well in-kind support/funding from the City of Norco, has resulted in the purchase of 2.3 acres of land (to be protected and used exclusively for agricultural education purposes), and a 5 acre land-stewardship agreement providing farm instruction space and land for EAT! Program Graduates/Small-Farm Business Incubator Program Farmers launching their certified farm businesses.

Partners
Community involvement in goal and objective development: Five Keys had discussions over a three year period with the City of Norco, the Inland Empire Food Systems Alliance, and community members to develop the project goals and objectives.

In addition to meeting with the city manager, city council members, IEFSA board members, Assembly and Water District board members, community college staff, high school ag teachers, FFA representatives, we have met with many local farmers and aspiring farmers to determine EAT!’s role in meeting the needs of local small farmers and addressing food security. In addition to talking with our apprentices, we have had forums and booths at local events, such as the IEFSA Grow Conference, where we’ve spoken with hundreds of local people.

Five Keys’ EAT! Advisory Council advises EAT! staff on how to tailor activities to best meet outcome goals. These stakeholder advisors include: Scott Berndt: Small farmer; coordinator of the Riverside Unified School District Food Hub, which provides distribution and marketing support for local farmers, connecting them to school district, restaurants, child care centers and other institutional buyers; member of California Alliance with Family Farmers, member of the Riverside Food Systems Alliance. Amrita Mukherjee: Small Farms Advisor with the University of California Cooperative Extension San Bernardino County. Moises Plascencia: Coordinates the Farm to School program with the Santa Ana School District; cultural anthropologist and instructor at Santa Ana College. Robin Grundmeyer: City of Norco City Council Member, B.S. in Agriculture Five Keys Schools and Programs Response to RFP #2395

Education from Colorado State University and an M.S. from California Polytechnic University, Pomona. At Norco High, she teaches in the Agriculture Department and oversees the local chapter of Future Farmers of America. Jamie Ball: Small Farmer and President of the Norco Area Chamber of Commerce. Michael Negrete: Chief/Chairman of the Shiishongna Tongva Nation Corona Band of Gabrieleno Indians. Owen Jay Murphy: Lawyer, notary and small farmer. Graduate of the EAT! Center Small Farmer Apprenticeship Program.

Partner organizations:

The City of Norco (Contact City Manager Lori Sassoon, (951) 270-5617, [email protected])
● Leases, at no cost to Five Keys, a 4,500 sq. ft. classroom and office for the EAT! program. Loaned Five Keys $956,000 to purchase 2.38 acres of land within the City of Norco which will become the permanent home of the Five Keys Ecological Agriculture Training Cultural Center & Farm. Five Keys is now in the process of preparing the location for farming, education, community workshops and cultural events.
● Leases at no cost, the current EAT! (temporary) educational farm site, of 5 acres on city-owned land. (EAT! is transitioning to the new 2.38 acres.) ● A City Council member sits on the EAT! Advisory Council, which meets quarterly to review programs, projects, and outcomes.
● Supports EAT!’s practice of brokering farm entrepreneurs’ access to unused small plots of farmable land that might otherwise be developed. ● Permits the EAT! Farmer’s Market, which increases public access to fresh farm products and encourages agricultural entrepreneurship.
● Promotes EAT! programs through its digital newsletters, physical mailers and social media.

The Norco High School Agriculture and Natural Resources Department – (Contact:

Robin Grundmeyer, teacher, [email protected], 951-736-3241 ext. 25427) EAT! staff serve on the Ag Advisory Committee and provide input regarding programmatic alignment with industry matters. Students from the school’s horticulture/farming program run their own booth at EAT!’s weekly farmer’s market.

Former students attend EAT! workshops and one completed the apprenticeship. We are still working on creating a pipeline for more graduates of the high school Ag program to participate in the EAT! apprenticeship program.

Inland Empire (formerly Riverside) Food Systems Alliance (IEFSA) – (Contact:

Sandra Ramirez, 951-312-4031, [email protected]) Collaborates as a resource for local government officials regarding policies on food access, soil health, emerging Five Keys Schools and Programs Response to RFP #2395

technologies, and agricultural business. EAT!’s Patrick Mitchell serves on the IEFSA advisory council and has input to policy and decision making at city, county and regional level. IEFSA contributes annually to support programmatic needs ($27,000 in FY 2023).

Partners with EAT! on workshops related to local grower policy.

Norco Chamber of Commerce – (Contact: Jamie Ball, 951-427-2565, 951-737-6222, [email protected] ): Supports EAT!’s new farmers market and other programming with digital advertising and promotion and partners on some workshops.

American Legion Post 328 – (Contact: Commander Jennifer Turpin, (951) 371-9108, [email protected] ): Allows use of 35 parking spaces for EAT!’s Farmers Market, assists with events and maintenance of the grounds around the EAT! Center.

California Alliance for Family Farmers (CAFF) – (Contact: Paul Towers, Executive Director, 530.756.8518, [email protected]): Collaborates with EAT! by serving as a resource regarding government policies that address food access, soil health, emerging technologies, and agricultural business. Collaboration on events at EAT! that impact local agriculture, such as a dinner for local farmers with guest speakers. Is supporting EAT! in developing a local CAFF. Promotes EAT! through social media. Provides advocacy at the state level for our regional ag community. Is partnering with EAT! to develop a funding plan for the EAT! farm.

Faucher and Mitchell have been meeting with the above organizations, as well as representatives of Riverside Community College, County of Riverside 2nd Supervisor’s District, County of Riverside Department of Waste Resources, Riverside Corona Resource Conservation District, and the Inland Valley Food and Farm Consortium since 2016 to determine need and scope of EAT!’s work. EAT! is becoming a well-regarded resource in the community with about 20 drop-ins per month to take advantage of its resources.

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SECTION 3: Company Information
Five Keys Schools and Programs is a 501(c)3 nonprofit founded in 2003 as the first-in-the-nation charter high school for adults inside a county jail. Guided by the needs of our students and their families, Five Keys broadened services to provide reentry case management, workforce training, and supportive housing. Innovative solutions are the hallmark of Five Keys’ collaborative work with dozens of partners across California.

Today, Five Keys operates in 24 jails and 7 state prisons across 17 counties, including Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Fresno, Del Norte, Riverside, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Stanislaus, Alameda, San Joaquin, Marin, Sonoma, Solano, San Mateo, and Santa Clara. Community programs serve as many students who have had no criminal justice involvement, as those who have. What is common for participants is an experience of social inequalities or multi-generational traumas related to poverty, racism, or mass incarceration. Five Keys’ programs include:
● High school diploma completion, GED, ESL, and literacy for adult learners; ● Career Technical Education (CTE) in jails and in the community (including agriculture, horticulture, construction, welding, pharmatech, graphic design, pet grooming, etc.)
● College pathways; career counseling; job placement services; ● Transitional employment and financial literacy for parolees and probationers; ● Case management and housing shelter operations;
● Community-engaged reentry support networks and peer mentoring programs.

Five Keys Schools and Programs main office is located at 320 13th Street, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612 , where our President & CEO, Steve Good, can be reached at (415) 734-3310. The EAT! facility is located at 3954 Old Hamner Road, Norco, CA, 92860 .

Co-Program Directors for EAT!, Patrick Mitchell and Chris Faucher can be reached at (951) 255-7092.

Five Keys is not involved in any past or pending litigation, mediation, or arbitration that is related to farming programs.

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SECTION 4: Company Personnel
Company Personnel
Steve Good: President and CEO . Steve Good brings more than 26 years of leadership and strategic vision in education and nonprofit management. Under his leadership, Five Keys grew from 15 employees to 1,000, offering diverse programming across 17 counties in CA, in jails, prisons, and at community learning centers. During his tenure, Five Keys was awarded the Harvard University Innovations in American Government Award; the Pioneer Institute for Public Policy and Better Government Award: Reducing Recidivism Through Education; and the Smart on Crime award from then-CA Attorney General, Kamala Harris.

Patrick Mitchell (FTE: 0.25 FTE): : Co-Director of EAT!, and Farm Operations and EAT! Cultural Center Manager . Mitchell is a fifth-generation farmer who resides in Norco. He holds a California Dept of Education CTE credential in Agriculture and Natural Resources. For 7 years he operated Five Keys’ Wayside Farm, a program for incarcerated adults at the LA County Pitchess Detention Center. He has been involved in ecological horticulture for 30 years, including habitat restoration and operation of nurseries. He has been farming vegetables for sale for 10 years. He is a board member of the Inland Empire Food Systems Alliance, the Norco Chamber of Commerce, and a member of California Association for Family Farmers (CAFF), where he serves on the small farm conference planning committee. He is a founder of CAFF’s Los Angeles farmer’s guild. He has written numerous articles for various publications. He received the City of Norco Community Spirit Award 2023. Patrick can be reached at (951) 255-7092 and [email protected].

Chris Faucher MA/MS (0.35 FTE): Co-Director of EAT!, and Assistant Director of Career Technical Education for Five Keys Schools and Programs since 2014.

Committed to Teaching Hearts, Opening Minds and Transforming Lives, Chris has worked with diverse populations and age groups during his career. Inspired by the dynamic synergy between Education, Transformation and Transition, his path has taken him on a journey through teaching, curriculum development, organizational leadership and community outreach. Whether creating programs for young-adults on the road to personal recovery, innovating programs for system-involved/impacted adults transitioning back to their communities, or challenging college students to go beyond themselves by combining academics, global exploration and aid work, Chris is driven by Five Keys Schools and Programs Response to RFP #2395

a passion to creatively connect ideas, people and experiences. Faucher led an in-custody, Industry-Aligned Career Training and Personal/Professional/Wellness Development Program for inmates inside the LA County Sheriff’s Pitchess Detention Center from 2014-2020. Working with his team of 20 instructors, they developed, innovated and implemented curriculum with the sole purpose of providing opportunities for transformation on the way to reentry and reintegration. He co-created the Wayside Farm School, which employed organic practices to grow high quality fruits, vegetables, eggs and hay on 100 acres of Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic, California. The farm served as a classroom for inmates studying sustainable agriculture and related vocations while serving their sentences. Chris is currently a member of the State of California Advisory Committee for Agriculture Education, holds Masters Degrees in Organizational Leadership and Education, and CTE credentials in Agriculture and Natural Resources; Building and Construction Trades; Education, Child Development and Family Services. He received the City of Norco Community Spirit Award 2023. For this project, Chris will oversee day-to-day operations, including program development, staff management training, and development, marketing and outreach, community engagement, budgeting, and resource allocation. Chris will monitor and assess program effectiveness, collecting data to inform improvements and report outcomes to stakeholders.

Farming Ambassadors (1.0 FTE; To Be Hired): Five Keys will hire and train one full-time Small Farm Ambassadors/Instructor. Hired Staff will have relevant farming and instructional experience, and will be comfortable with and knowledgeable about the cultures of the participants served. This person will act as a mentor and case manager to its participants, assist with recruitment, and translation. Curriculum, course pacing, and day-to-day lesson plans will be guided by lead instructor Patrick Mitchell. This will be bi-lingual, aligning with the City of Riverside’s language preferences and the needs of the immediate community.

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SECTION 5: Experience and References
Years of Experience (10+ years)
Since its founding in 2020, EAT! has offered apprenticeships; mentorships; land access facilitation; community building; education for students, community organizations and government agencies; a farmer’s market, free produce boxes, and resources to communities within 25 miles of its base in Norco, Riverside County, California. EAT!’s no-fee, 500 hour, 10-month agricultural entrepreneurs’ apprenticeship program has graduated 53 non-traditional farmers in establishing agricultural businesses since 2021, with more than 100 people participating in portions of the apprenticeship program. EAT! is an outgrowth of another Five Keys program, the Wayside Farm, operated from 2014-20 (it ceased operations due to COVID), a career training and education program for inmates within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Pitchess Detention Center. Five Keys’ staff members, Patrick Mitchell and Chris Faucher ran the Wayside Farm and developed EAT! with the intention of providing an affordable and viable urban farming entrepreneurship training model for communities in the region.

Since the inception of the EAT! program, Five Keys has successfully enrolled over 100 participants in its agricultural training initiatives. Participants hail from 33 cities across five counties, with ages ranging from 15 to 80. Notably, 80% of the participants come from BIPOC and multi-ethnic/cultural backgrounds, and 70% identify as women.

Additionally, 70% of enrolled individuals have expressed a strong desire to start or operate their own farms. In the 2022-2023 cohort, 14 participants graduated, followed by 27 graduates in the 2023-2024 cohort, demonstrating the program’s commitment to empowering diverse and underserved communities through agricultural education.

Please see below for Five Keys’ performance in past projects of similar nature:

1. Project title: The EAT! Small Farm Apprenticeship Program California Department of Food And Agriculture Award Number 22-1618-000-SG
Expiration Date : 02/28/2023
Summary: The CDFA Beginning Farmer and Farmworker Training and Workforce Development Grant Program (BFFTP) provides funding to assist with salaries for project co-directors, supplies, land lease, and indirect costs to support the EAT! Center’s beginning farmer apprenticeship program. The Five Keys Schools and Programs Response to RFP #2395

Ecological Agriculture Training (EAT!) Cultural Center will expand its beginning farmer apprenticeship program, educating 50 farmers, including socially disadvantaged farmers, and registering 25 new farms; create an educational enterprise farm; provide Alternative Agriculture Career Path Development; purchase equipment; and lease farmland.

Progress toward outcomes: 16 Certified Farm Businesses have been created. 14 participants graduated from the EAT! Small-Farm Apprenticeship Program in April 2023. 27 apprentices completed the current cohort by the end of March 2024 and 50 apprentices currently attend classes, and are on a personal timeline and plan to complete the apprenticeship program. 200+ people interacted with the EAT! program during the annual GROW Conference in Riverside. EAT! presented during four breakout sessions and had a booth where people could talk with the EAT! community. 100+ people interacted with EAT! growers during our outreach event as part of the City of Norco’s 100 Year Anniversary. The EAT! team has met with City Council members, Assembly and Water District board members, community college staff, FFA representatives to discuss ways of meeting the needs of Local Small Farmers and food security.

2. Project title: Cultivate: Launching and Supporting Indigenous, Spanish-Speaking and Underserved Beginning Farmers
USDA-NIFA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program Award No. 2023-49400-40884; Expiration Date : 09/14/2026
Summary: This project provides a pathway for underserved indigenous, Spanish-speaking Hispanic, and other farmers, to learn ecologically sustainable farming practices, gain access to land for their farms, develop business plans, link to markets to sell their products and launch commercial small farms that provide for improved quality of life for families and communities. Outcomes will include: at least 18 new farms for Spanish-speaking farmers, and a community farm or farm network for indigenous farmers to address food insecurity within their tribe. We partner with the Shiishongna Tongva Nation Corona Band of Gabrieleno Indians to address food insecurity by cultivating traditional indigenous plants; and Gaytan Family Farms, a successful Hispanic family farm that serves as an inspiration and practical model to Hispanic beginning farmers.

Progress toward outcomes: This grant was awarded in fall 2023. EAT! has onboarded a new bilingual instructor who is being trained and is translating curriculum, fliers, enrollment forms into Spanish and preparing the fields for the new cohort. The Spanish-language cohort is set to begin in May 2024. Outreach has been conducted to the Shiishongna tribe through in-person meetings and 10 members have expressed interest in enrolling in the upcoming cohort. We are in Five Keys Schools and Programs Response to RFP #2395

discussions with a new neighbor who just purchased 80 acres of land to talk about potential incubator spots for our apprentices.

3. Project title: EAT! Community Farms Market Access and Promotion Project University of California Agriculture & Natural Resources, Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems 2024-25 Small Grants Program; Expiration date: April 30, 2025 Summary: EAT! was notified on March 6 it will be a recipient of this grant funding beginning May 1, 2024. The EAT! Community Farms Market Access and Promotion Project will connect small farmers with local restaurateurs and caterers for direct sales; promote the EAT! Farmers Market to make it more profitable for farm vendors; and provide a cooperative farm stand outlet for small-scale, socially disadvantaged farmers to sell their produce directly to consumers.

Summary of anticipated outcomes: 13 farmers will have new buyers in the restaurant/catering industry. One entertainment event will occur at each weekly market. Sales at three tracked farmers’ booths will increase by 10 percent over the course of the grant period. An unoccupied stand in disrepair will be repaired and updated to accommodate 13 farm booths witn 100% occupancy by January 2025.

References

1. Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD)
a. Sgt. Gerri McCorkle (retired): Former LASD Sergeant in charge of Ranch Programs at Pitchess Detention Center, and collaborator in the development/implementation of ongoing and emerging ag-related programs.
i. Phone: 661-618-2629
ii. Email: [email protected]
iii. 29340 The Old Rd, Castaic, CA 91384
b. Explanation of Services: The Los Angeles County Sheriff Department’s (LASD) Pitchess Detention Center housed a unique and forward-thinking program known as the Wayside Farm School, operating from 2014 to 2020 on 100 acres in Castaic, California. Five Keys Schools and Programs was contracted to run the farm, which adhered to organic practices, producing fruits, vegetables, eggs, and hay. The farm also served as an educational platform where incarcerated individuals learned Five Keys Schools and Programs Response to RFP #2395

sustainable agriculture and related vocational skills, providing hands-on experience to support their reintegration into society. Unfortunately, the program ended in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which caused widespread disruptions across programming in correctional facilities.

2. City of Norco
a. City Manager, Lori Sassoon
i. Phone: (951) 270-5617
ii. Email: [email protected]
iii. 2870 Clark Ave, Norco, CA 92860
b. Explanation of Services: EAT! is owned by the city of Norco, which also holds a land stewardship agreement for the Farm Incubator Program. The

2.5-acre property was purchased with the city acting as the banker, providing a 0% interest loan. The EAT! Farm is located on 5 acres within the City of Norco, and provides students with a hands-on, experiential opportunity to explore and implement the core concepts and skills covered during classroom sessions at the EAT! Cultural Center.

3. Inland Empire Food Systems Alliance
a. Sandy Ramirez: Board Member/Contracts Oversight
i. Phone: (951) 312-4031
ii. Email: [email protected]
iii. Address: 6143 Del Ray Ct, Riverside, CA 92506
b. Explanation of Services: They currently fund $25,000 annually for the EAT! Small Farm Apprenticeship Program located in Norco, CA. The program is designed to provide a full-immersion experience, encouraging students to explore cultural diversity, philosophical perspectives, and farming as a means to personal, family, community and financial wellness.

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SECTION 6: Evidence of Insurance
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SECTION 7: Cost
A. Budget
B. Budget Narrative
C. Exhibit D: Cost Proposal Sheet
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BUDGET NARRATIVE
Salary Detail
Salary Calculation: $292,100 for Grant Term of 22 months; $159,327 for Year 1; $132,773 for Year 2---Includes Fringe: $43,872.73 (Yr1) / $36,560.61 (Yr2) Five Keys’ Assistant Director of CTE/Director of Ag Programs Chris Faucher (0.25 FTE) will allocate 25% of his time to the project. Five Keys’ EAT! Co- Director , Patrick Mitchell (0.35 FTE) will dedicate 35% of his time to the project. Their responsibilities will include:
● Program Oversight: Ensuring implementation quality, program fidelity, and overall project management.
● Strategic Collaboration: Serving as a liaison and engaging in strategic planning with the City of Riverside.
● Workshop Management: Overseeing workshop topics, partnerships, facilitator management, and related activities.
● Relationship and Partnership Development: Cultivating and managing relationships, leveraging partnerships, and ensuring alignment with project goals. ● Marketing Development: Supervising the development and oversight of marketing materials, including digital and print platforms. ● Community Outreach: Engaging in outreach activities such as guest speaking, tabling at events, and participating in conferences.
● Program Support: Assisting with the Small-Farm Apprenticeship Program, including co-facilitation and support as needed.
● Data Management: Handling data management, report preparation, invoicing, and other administrative tasks.
● Procurement: Managing the purchase of supplies, equipment, tools, and materials essential for the project.
● Farm Management: Providing support for farm operations, including field maintenance.
1 Full-Time Small Farm Ambassador/Instructor (1.0 FTE) will be hired to provide Small-Farm Apprenticeship Program Facilitation, On-Farm / In-Field mentorship, Curriculum Development, Workshop Support, Site Preparation, Co-Facilitation As-Needed, Farm Site Maintenance Support, Community Outreach–Tabling at Conferences and Community Events, and Data Tracking (Totalling $50,000 for Year 1 Five Keys Schools and Programs Response to RFP #2395
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and $41,667 for Year 2).

Fringe Benefits Detail
Fringe Benefit Calculation--SEE SECTION ABOVE for totals (SALARY DETAIL) Fringe Benefits are calculated at 38%: Social Security (6.2%); Medicare (1.45%); State Unemployment (3.4%); Workers Compensation (4%); Retirement Contribution (2.05%); and Health Insurance (20.9%).

Community Farm and Garden Workshops Detail
Calculation: $30,000 Total; $16,364 for Year 1; $13,363.36 for Year 2.

Workshop Promotion, printed material, digital content is estimated to cost $4,910 for Year 1 and $13,636 for Year 2. This includes social media costs such as ad creation, ad management, graphic design, website updates and management, flyer printing, posters, banners, and the distribution of promotional materials.

Workshop Supplies and Educational Support Material is estimated to cost $8,182 for Year 1 and $6,818 for Year 2. This includes topic-specific supplies to facilitate participants at workshops, consumable supplies, printed workshop guides, workbooks, and take home supplies and materials to be used during post-workshop experience.

Workshops, presenters, guest speakers, and partnership are estimated to cost $3,273 for Year 1 and $2,727 for Year 2. This includes presenter/facilitator fees (variable based on individual and/or organization).

Small Farm Apprenticeship Fees Detail
Calculation: $30,000 Total; $16,364 for Year 1; $13,636 for Year 2.

Program promotion, recruitment, printed material, digital content is estimated to cost $4,273 for Year 1 and $3,727 for Year 2. This includes social media costs such as ad creation, ad management, graphic design, website updates and management, flyer printing, posters, banners, and the distribution of promotional materials.

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Classroom Materials and Supplies are estimated to cost $5,454 for Year 1 and $4,545 for Year 2.

Field-Based Education Supplies are estimated to cost $6,545 for Year 1 and $5,455 for Year 2.

Community Events Fees Detail
Calculation: $30,000 Total; $16,364 for Year 1; $13,636 for Year 2.

Program Promotion and Printed Materials are estimated to cost $2,182 for Year 1 and $1,818 for Year 2. This includes social media costs such as ad creation, ad management, graphic design, website updates and management, flyer printing, posters, banners, and the distribution of promotional materials.

Equipment and supplies are estimated to cost $5,456 for Year 1 and $4,545 for Year

2. This includes the purchase of popup tents, tables, and chairs.

Hospitality, Catering, etc. are estimated to cost $4,454 for year 1 and $3,545 for Year

2. This includes purchase of food for community events.

Guest/Presenters is estimated to cost $4,364 for Year 1 and $3,636 for Year 2. This includes presenter/facilitator fees (variable based on individual and/or organization).

Land Management/Agricultural Practices Detail
Calculation: $71,000 Total; $66,455 for Year 1; $4,545 for Year 2.

A Compact Tractor is estimated to cost $30,000 for All Years.

Walk Behind Tractors with Attachments is estimated to cost $12,000 for All Years.

Enclosed Box Trailer (Mobile Tool Shed) is estimated to cost $10,000 for All Years.

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Utility/Equipment Trailer is estimated to cost $9,000 for All Years.

Hand Tools (including Hoes, Shovels, Pruners, etc.) are estimated to cost $1,636 for Year 1 and $1,364 for Year 2.

Power Tools (including Saws, Drills, Weed Whackers, etc.) are estimated to cost $3,818 for Year 1 and $3,182 for Year 2.

Agricultural Supplies Fee Detail
Calculation: $10,000 Total; $5,455 for Year 1; $4,545 for Year 2.

Seeds/Plants are estimated to cost $818 for Year 1 and $682 for Year 2.

Soil/Compost is estimated to cost $818 for Year 1 and $682 for Year 2.

Integrated Pest Management Supplies is estimated to cost $1,091 for Year 1 and $909 for Year 2.

Irrigation supplies/Materials are estimated to cost $2,182 for Year 2 and $1,818 for Year 2.

Harvest Crates and Containers are estimated to cost $545 for Year 1 and $455 for Year 2.

Five Keys Schools and Programs Response to RFP #2395
BUDGET NARRATIVE I REVISED 9.20.24
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SECTION 8: Schedule
A. Schedule (attached)
Five Keys Schools and Programs Response to RFP #2395

22 MONTH PROGRAM SCHEDULE

FIVE KEYS RIVERSIDE ECOLOGICAL AGRICULTURE TRAINING PROGRAM SECTION 9: Disclosures
B. Exhibit C: Disclosure Questionnaire (attached)
Five Keys Schools and Programs Response to RFP #2395

EXHIBIT C

DISCLOSURE QUESTIONNAIRE
The Compa
ny shall complete the following questionnaire:

1. Has the Com
pany, any officer of the Company, or any employee of the Company who has proprietary interest in the Company, ever been disqualified, removed, or otherwise prevented from bidding on, or completing a federal, state, or local government project because of a violation of law or safety regulation?
Yes ______ No ______
If the answer is yes, explain the circumstances in the following space.

2. Has the Company, any officer of the Company, or any employee of the Company who has proprietary interest in the Company, ever had any administrative proceedings, claims, lawsuits, or other exposures pending against the Company? Yes ______ No ______
If the answer is yes, explain the circumstances in the following space.

3. Has the Com
pany, any officer of the Company, or any employee of the Company who has proprietary interest in the Company, filed for bankruptcy under any business name over the past five (5) years.

Yes ______ No ______
If the answer is yes, explain the circumstances in the following space.

4. Has the
Company, or any officer of the Company, or any employee of the Company who has proprietary interest in the Company, have any past or current business and personal relationships with any current Riverside elected official, appointed official, City employee or family member of any current Riverside elected official, appointed official or City employee?
Yes ______ No ______
If the answer is yes, explain the circumstances in the following space.

Five Keys Schools and Programs is currently engaged in mediation concerning a Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claim related to our Housing Division.

5. Has the Company, or any officer of the Company, or any employee of the Company who has proprietary interest in the Company, had a contract terminated for default of cause? Y
es _____ No _____
If the answer is yes, explain the circumstances in the following space.

6. H
as the Company, or any officer of the Company, or any employee of the Company who has proprietary interest in the Company, been assessed any penalties, including liquidated damages, under any of its existing or past contracts with any organization of governmental entity?
Y
es _____ No _____
If the answer is yes, explain the circumstances in the following space.

7. H
as the Company, or any officer of the Company, or any employee of the Company who has proprietary interest in the Company, been convicted of a felony or is currently under indictment on any felony charge?
Y
es _____ No _____
If the answer is yes, explain the circumstances in the following space.

SECTION 10: Attachments
A. Attachment 1: Five Keys EAT! Small Farm Apprenticeship Program Curriculum Overview
Five Keys Schools and Programs Response to RFP #2395

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Welcome to the Ecological Agriculture Training Cultural Center Small-Farm Apprenticeship Program.

This unique training opportunity takes 10 months to complete, and includes the mastery of 9 Core Agricultural Knowledge Areas and a commitment to 500 hours in the field and classroom.

The program culminates wit h the creation of an individualized Small-Farm Business & Marketing Plan.

Apprenticeship students must complete all five of the following components to achieve Apprenticeship Status:

1.Demonstrated Competency in the t heory and practice of the 9 Core Agriculture Knowledge Areas

2.Completion of at least 500 hours of in-class/fi eld experience/project work demonstrating conceptual understanding &
hands-on implementation

3.Regular attendance & participation during their time in the p rogram

4.Completion of an apprenticeship project demonstrating competency in one or more core areas

5.Completion of a Small-Farm Business & Marketing P lan 3 | SMALL FARM APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
9 Core Modules
Safe and Sustainable Agriculture Practices
This Module provides an introductory exploration of the general theories and concepts of sustainable agriculture and food systems
while providing an in-depth study of safety practices for field, shop and packing facil ity. Good Agricultural Practices, Food Safety Planning and OSHA standards are emphasized throughout the Modul e.

Participants are exposed to more than economic sustainability. In fact, organic, French intensive, wild farming and biodynamic processes are introduced to ensure the true cultures of Sustainable Agriculture are covered.

Emphasis is placed on smaller, family-sized operations where environmental, social a nd production sustainability can be achieved, monitored and measured.

Topics Include:
-Field and Shop Safety
-Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and Food Safety
-Tractor and Equipment Safety
-Intro to Organic and Regenerative Practices
-Understanding Global, Regional and Local Food
-Systems Intro to Direct Marketing Avenues
-Certifications, Licenses, Laws and Regulations
-Small Farm Culture
Soil Science and Management
Wendell Berry describes soil as “… the great connector of lives, the source and destination of all. It is the healer and rest
orer and resurrector, by which disease passes into health, age into youth, death into life. Without proper care for it we can have no community, because without proper care for it we can have no life.” We simply call it the soul of our operation. This Module explores soil structure, biology and chemistry with a focus on fertility management through composting and other organic & regenerative practices.

Topics Include:
-Structure
-Biology
-Texture
-Chemistry
-Fertility Management
-Composting Commercial
-Amendments
-Animal Inputs
Irrigation
The purpose of irrigation is to mimic precipitation. In this Module we study irrigation from water source to soil saturation with a focus on water conservation practices. Design, installation and operation of row crop, orchard, vineyard and pasture irrigation systems are covered.

Topics Include:
-Water Sources (Wells, Ponds and Municipal Sources)
-Irrigation Design Considerations
-Distribution Types
-Flow Rates and Pressure Control
-Parts, Components, tools and supplies
-Overhead Sprinklers
-Drip Tape Design and Installation
-Orchard, Vineyard
and Hedgerow Irrigation
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Ecological Horticulture
More than 80 percent of the agricultural activities associated with North American farms are horticultural in nature. This Module will focus on the systems utilized to grow horticultural crops including soil preparation, planting, maintaining and harvesting various types of crops. All processes and practices covered in the Module will have an ecological focus that emphasizes soil health, biodiversity and Natural Resource Conservation.

Regenerative Practices that ensure long-term whole system sustainability are at the core of the educational experience.

Topics Include:
-Understanding Ecology
-Farm Botany
-Tillage, Bed Shaping and Soil Management
-Propagation (Direct Seeding, Transplanting and Vegetative Reproduction) Tree, Vines and Perennial Crops -Cultural and Mechanical Weed Control
-Crop Rotations
-Safe Harvest Techniques
Integrated Pest and Pathogen Management
Farms are faced with pest pressures every season of every year. However, farms that practice Integrated Pest Management are more equipped to battle and control those pests than farms that do not. This course covers the principles and practices of Integrated pest management including cultural, chemical and mechanical approaches.

Skilled observation and record keeping are key components of this course.

Topics Include:
-Intro to IPM Principles
-Skilled Observation in the Field, Orchard and Greenhouse -Cultural Pest Control Practices
-Using Ecology and Wildlife as pest control Partners
-Use of Organic Pesticides
-Common Organic Pest Control Products and Practices
-Cultural Pathogen Control
-Chemical Pathogen Control
-Record Keeping
Regenerative Animal Agriculture
Animals are an important part of the regenerative agriculture process as well as important contributors to soil nutrition management. Whether you raise animals for their manure, eggs, meat, hair or just for your pleasure, understanding basic biology, care and uses are important parts of a diversified operation. This Module covers livestock from rabbits to cattle.

Topics Include:
-Basic Biology and Animal Welfare
-Role of animals in Soil Fertility
-Chickens: Eggs and Meat Rabbits
-Sheep and Goats
-Horses
-Cattle
-Biomimicry
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Agricultural Greenhouses & Season Extension
Season extension has long been a part of agricultural practice. This Module looks at the principles of season extension and covers various “greenhouse” designs and applications.

Topics Include:
-Principles of Season Extension
-Basic greenhouse uses
-High Tunnels
-Low Tunnels
-Row covers
-Hot House Production
-Greenhouse design and construction
Direct Marketing
Direct to co nsumer ma rketing is one way small farmers can excel. Where most conventional farm operations grow a few products and sell to a wholesaler for 8-10 cents on the dollar, a diversified small farmer who sells directly to the consumer regularly makes 50-80 cents on the dollar. Numerous market outlets are covered in this Module i
ncluding non-direct marketed Food hubs and cooperatives.

Topics Include:
-Basic Marketing Principles
-Local Food Systems
-Field and Farm Stands
-Community Supported Agriculture
-Farmers Markets
-Restaurant Direct Sales
-Food Hubs and Coops
-Developing a Marketing Plan
Farm Business Planning
Most farmers excel at horticulture or animal husbandry, but many struggle at the business side of farming. This Module helps new and prospective farmers develop a plan for starting and growing their businesses. These plans serve as a guide for the farmers themselves, as well as other who may be asked to support the operation in one way or another.

Topics Include:
-Discovering Your Mission and Vision
-Community and Regional Analysis
-Land Leases and Acquisitions
-Applying Direct Marketing Avenues for Small Farms
-Farm Funding and Loans
-Record Keeping
-Writing the Business Plan (Students spend the final four weeks developing and writing their business plan).

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