The Regenerative
Farm Youth Initiative
Farms. Jobs. A real path home.
We're raising funds to acquire working farm properties in Southern California where unhoused young adults ages 18–24 can live on-site, earn wages, build real skills, and prepare for permanent housing — at their own pace, with real support behind them.
Status as of October 2026: fundraising in progress. The farm has not opened yet.
Not a shelter. A working farm.
A self-sustaining farm ecosystem that creates a real pathway for unhoused and at-risk youth — from survival to stability to purpose.
Youth experiencing homelessness need more than a bed — they need structure, skills, income, and community. Housing instability among ages 18–24 is frequently cyclical. Transitional shelters address the symptom, not the root cause.
A regenerative working farm where young people live on-site, earn wages, and build real-world skills. Residents are not waiting to be placed — they are employees building a track record: wages, skills, references, and savings that make permanent housing a realistic next step.
Impact at every level
This model creates ripple effects — for the young people it serves, for the surrounding community, and for the long-term health of the organizations behind it.
Each pillar is proven.
The integration is the innovation.
Each element is individually validated. The breakthrough is bringing them together into one integrated, economically self-sustaining enterprise.
Structured employment, skill-building, and mentorship create durable outcomes for young people who have experienced homelessness and instability.
Diversified farms with regenerative practices generate stable, multi-channel revenue while improving soil health and land value over time.
Consumer appetite for farm experiences, CSA subscriptions, and locally produced food continues to grow — creating a strong market for what this farm will produce.
Three organizations. One mission.
A coalition of proven operators, each contributing the discipline required to make the whole greater than the sum of its parts.
Six interconnected revenue streams
The farm is diversified by design. Each stream contributes to the whole while protecting the model against single-source risk.
35 acres of intensive vegetable production — leafy greens, tomatoes, peppers, herbs — sold across CSA, farm stand, restaurant, and wholesale channels.
15 acres of avocados, citrus, and stone fruit providing reliable annual yields with strong per-pound realization through diversified channels.
Seasonal subscriptions from community members provide a predictable, high-realization revenue base — while building a network of local advocates.
Corporate events, farm dinners, educational workshops, and cabin lodging leverage the beauty of the land for high-margin experiential revenue.
Raw agricultural surplus is converted into premium olive oil, avocado oil, and honey — turning perishable excess into year-round, high-margin inventory.
Rotational grazing drives soil fertility for the entire operation while generating revenue from poultry, eggs, lamb, and beef — low-margin, high ecological impact.
Why this model works
Three principles make the Regenerative Farm Youth Initiative distinct from traditional transitional housing programs.
Residents are employees and contributors — earning wages, developing skills, and building a work history. The farm provides structure, purpose, and a role that shelter programs cannot replicate.
The diversified revenue model is engineered to reduce philanthropic dependency over time. By Year 5, six interconnected streams generate a run-rate that covers operational costs and program delivery.
On-site living, consistent income, and structured support combine to create what no shelter can offer: time. Residents build savings, references, and readiness for permanent housing — with accountability built in.
CSA memberships, farm dinners, and educational workshops connect the surrounding community directly to the mission — creating advocates, customers, and neighbors with a stake in the program's success.
Every revenue stream is benchmarked against real agricultural data, conservative yield assumptions, and diversified channel pricing. The financial model is built from the ground up — not optimistic projections.
The 100-acre blueprint is designed as a replicable model. Southern California is the first site — but the framework is transferable to other regions and properties as the initiative grows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where the farm stands today, who it is for, and how you can help.
What is the Regenerative Farm Youth Initiative?
The Regenerative Farm Youth Initiative is a Teen Health campaign to acquire working farm properties in Southern California where unhoused young adults can live on-site, earn wages, and build skills while preparing for permanent housing. It is in the fundraising stage: the farm has not opened yet.
Who is the farm for?
The initiative is designed for unhoused and at-risk young adults ages 18–24. Residents are employees of the farm, earning wages and building a work history, savings, and references.
Where will the farm be?
Southern California. Teen Health is seeking land partnership or acquisition, with the plan centered on a 100-acre blueprint across two working ranch properties. A site has not been announced yet.
Is it open yet, and what is still being raised?
Not yet. As of October 2026, Teen Health is raising funds for land acquisition, infrastructure, and early youth workforce programming. The farm is not currently operating or accepting residents.
Who are the partners?
Teen Health leads land acquisition, farm operations, and the revenue model. Safe Harbor Solutions provides workforce development, case management, and life pathways. Outside the City provides nature-based healing and youth development programming.
How can a person or company support it?
Teen Health is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and gifts are tax-deductible. You can donate through Benevity from this page, or contact info@teenhealth.us about land partnership, funding, or strategic partnership.
We are seeking.
The model is ready. The partners are aligned. We are now building the coalition of landowners, funders, and strategic partners who will bring this ecosystem to life.
A site where the full ecosystem model can be built, farmed, and operated at scale — two working ranch properties in Southern California.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Teen Health accepts tax-deductible donations to fund land acquisition, infrastructure, and early youth workforce programming. Every gift directly builds this model.
Housing organizations, workforce agencies, healthcare providers, and youth-serving organizations who can deepen the impact of the program.