Growers First Inc.
P.O. Box 4227
Laguna Beach, CA 92652
Phone: 949.551.1085
Email: info@growersfirst.org
How We Work
At Growers First, our programs are focused on the ground level grower and on facilitating an overall improvement in their economic and social quality of life. Our programs are in support of five foundational initiatives under which we operate:
Economic Sustainability – Helping growers create micro-enterprises that create an improved revenue stream with ongoing growth potential. » click here
Social Enterprise and Equity – Forming and shaping cooperatives within grower communities which synergistically improves the incomes of growers and assures equality and empowerment of all members. » click here
Environment – Training and educating growers on practices which have a more positive impact on the environment and also on the profitability of their crops. » click here
Education – Supporting efforts in the community to increase skills that improve basic knowledge and capabilities as well as those relevant to the success of their enterprises. » click here
Health and Wellness - Providing self-help training as well as facilitating hands-on medical/ dental treatment and compassionate care. » click here
Growers First employs a systematic approach to program implementation over time. Some programs have immediate impact and produce an immediate increase in income potential for growers. Other activities, running in parallel form the foundation upon which other longer term programs can be built which produce ongoing, sustainable social and economic benefit.
Transformation
Growers First believes that in order to achieve a sustained, overall improved quality of life, it requires more than just a good price for their crops. Our systematic approach is aimed at improving social justice, addressing physical, spiritual and humanitarian needs as well as attaining a sustainable and increasing revenue stream for the growers and their families. Only by addressing all of the issues that impact growers can we truly achieve a transformation of their lives.
