Launched Second Fruit Tree Initiative
Greenspot launched their second 1,000 fruit tree initiative to grow more fresh produce in unused greenspaces across Santa Barbara County.
Provided Fruit for the Tri-County Area
Greenspot Farming (GSF) has been providing fruit for the tri-county area including San Luis Obispo, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties. In the Spring of 2021, GSF reached 250,000 pounds of local fruit distributed through more than 20 local retail markets.
Built Relationships with Local Food Markets During Supply Chain Disruptions
COVID 19 caused disruptions to large grocery stores, as shelves became understocked and virus weary shoppers looked to local markets for food shopping. Greenspot's distribution model created an alternative, new lane in the food supply chain. During this time, they harvested and…
Continued Growing the Distributed Farm Model
Greenspot continued growing the distributed farm across more than 60 locations and planted over 1,000 trees.
The Concept for Greenspot Farming was Born
The vision for Greenspot Farming was born through conversations on an avocado ranch in El Capitan, North Goleta. The business concept was created to proactively address the converging problems of: Agricultural land lost to development diminishing food production Increasing demand…
Began Harvesting Local Fruit Trees
Greenspot began harvesting local fruit trees to reduce food waste, provide healthy calories, reduce food miles and bolster local food system resiliency.
Started Building the Distributed Farm and Planting Trees
Greenspot began building the distributed farm by planting their first fruit trees for partners<. Greenspot provides the tree and plants and harvests the excess fruit at no cost. They are experts in avocado, orange, lemon, persimmon, pomegranate, Asian pear, passion fruit,…
