Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange Home Grown?
Orange Home Grown is a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating a healthy, connected community through education, sustainable practices, and access to locally grown food.
What does Orange Home Grown do?
We operate a weekly farmers market, an education farm, seed lending libraries, youth programs, and scholarships—all focused on building a sustainable local food system.
Where is Orange Home Grown located?
Orange Home Grown is based in Orange, California, with programs including a farmers market and education farm in Old Towne Orange.
Is Orange Home Grown a nonprofit?
Yes, Orange Home Grown is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
What is the mission of Orange Home Grown?
Our mission is to promote environmental and holistic health through education, sustainability, and community engagement.
When is the Orange Home Grown Farmers Market?
The market is held every Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM, rain or shine.
Where is the farmers market located?
303 W Palm Ave, Orange, CA (in Old Towne Orange).
What can I buy at the farmers market?
Fresh produce from California farms, artisan foods, handmade goods, and more.
Is the Orange Home Grown Farmers Market certified?
Yes, it is a Certified Farmers Market featuring vendors with California Certified Producer’s Certificates.
Does the market accept EBT, CalFresh, or WIC?
Yes! The market accepts EBT and offers Market Match incentives, plus WIC participation.
Is the farmers market family-friendly?
Yes—there are activities like live music, kids club, cooking demos, and educational events.
Are dogs allowed at the farmers market?
Dogs are not allowed unless they are service animals (per OC Health Department regulations).
What is the Orange Home Grown Education Farm?
It’s a community urban farm offering hands-on learning in regenerative agriculture, gardening, and sustainability.
When is the Education Farm open?
The farm is open to volunteers every Friday from 9 AM to 11 AM.
What can you learn at the Education Farm?
Topics include composting, gardening, food systems, and sustainable living practices.
What is the Seed Lending Library?
A free program where community members can borrow seeds, grow food, and return seeds to share.
What is the Youth Food Literacy Program?
A 9-month program for high school students to learn the full food cycle—from seed to table.
Does Orange Home Grown offer scholarships?
Yes, scholarships are awarded to students pursuing agriculture, sustainability, and related fields.
How can I donate to Orange Home Grown?
You can donate online, via check, or through employer matching programs.
Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes, all donations are tax-deductible as Orange Home Grown is a 501(c)(3).