Heritage Farm Resident Farmer Program
McGwire Road
Get directionsMonday to Sunday
11/02 to 02/28
11:00 PM to 11:59 PM
Now offering a prorated cost of $120 through November 1, 2026!
The Heritage Farm is a regenerative farm that follows organic growing methods. Our farming partner uses sustainable, natural practices to build healthy soil and grow fresh, delicious produce. The farm was intentionally designed to demonstrate regenerative agriculture while providing the community with an educational space where residents can learn healthy growing practices, connect with nature, and enjoy organically grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
The Resident Farmer Program is for those looking to learn new skills, connect with neighbors, or simply enjoy time outdoors at the Heritage Farm.
The inaugural season runs from August 2026 through February 2027. Registration is now open!
Each season thereafter will be...
- September - February
- March – August
Participation requires only a minimum commitment of 2 volunteer hours per month, with opportunities to participate as often as you'd like throughout the season.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Farm shifts offered throughout the week, including most Saturdays
- Fresh harvests shared at the end of each farming shift
- Hands-on experience growing food in a collaborative community farm environment
- Instruction and guidance from professional farmers
- Opportunities to learn gardening skills such as planting, pruning, composting, propagation, irrigation, and seasonal garden care
- Family-friendly participation for all ages and experience levels
- Seasonal gatherings, workshops, potlucks, and special events
- Access to unique farm experiences, including seasonal U-Picks
- The opportunity to help establish traditions and shape the future of the Ladera Ranch Heritage Farm
HOW IT WORKS
After registering for the Resident Farmer Program, you will be provided with an account through VolunteerMark, our volunteer management platform.
VolunteerMark is where you will:
- View available farm shifts
- Register for volunteer opportunities
- Track your participation hours
- Receive updates and communications about farm activities and events
This flexible system allows you to choose shifts that fit your schedule while meeting the program's minimum participation requirement.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Whether you're an experienced gardener or have never planted a seed, there's a place for you at the farm. We welcome residents of all ages, interests, abilities, and experience levels. Our team will provide guidance and help match you with tasks that fit your comfort level and interests.
Heritage Farm Resident Farmer Program
Participant Release of Liability and Media Authorization Form
I, (Participant), hereby acknowledge that I have granted permission for me and my Household to attend a “Event/Class” and agree to accept any and all risks of injury.
In consideration for being allowed to participate at the Event, I agree that I and child(ren), my heirs, distributees, guardians, legal representatives, insurers and/or assigns will not make a claim against, sue, attach property of, or prosecute any claim of any nature against, Ladera Ranch Community Services (LARCS), and Ladera Ranch Maintenance Corporation (LARMAC) and First Service Residential, its subsidiaries, parent, affiliates, and its shareholders, officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, insurers, for injury or damage to myself or household resulting from the participation at the Event/Class.
I hereby release LARCS, LARMAC, and First Service Residential, its subsidiaries, parent, affiliates, and its shareholders, officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, or insurers, from all actions, claims or demands that I, my assignees, my heirs, distribute, guardians, and legal representatives now have or may hereafter have for injury or damage resulting from myself or household participation at the Event/Class.
I grant and convey to LARCS all my right, title and interest in and to any and all photographic images and video or audio recordings (collectively “Property Rights”) made by LARCS, or its agents, or sponsors, during the Event/Class, or arising from the Event/Class, and authorize LARCS to utilize any such Property Rights in its advertising or other company related use reasonably related to the Event/Class and LARCS participation therein.
I hereby expressly agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of California, and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS PARTICIPANT RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND MEDIA AUTHORIZATION FORM AND I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT BETWEEN ME, MY HOUSEHOLD AND LADERA RANCH COMMUNITY SERVICES (LARCS). I AM SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.
