About
The center was established in late 2021 as a public-private partnership, beginning with a $5 million gift from the Grimm family. Cal Poly CAFES provides physical infrastructure and access to students and faculty while center operations are 100% funded through donations, grants, and research contracts. Our mandate is to develop solutions for real-world problems facing California organic agriculture and to provide hands-on training for the next generation of organic leaders.
Mission Statement
To increase organic agricultural acreage in California through research and education that addresses industry needs.
Our Team
Get to know our students, alumni, faculty & staff, and Industry Advisory Board.
