Pie Ranch, a non-profit in San Mateo County, California, combines farming and education to “inspire and connect rural and urban people to know the source of their food, and work together to bring greater health to the food system from seed to table.” Equity Trust’s land acquisition loan, one of our largest in recent years, supports the purchase and permanent protection of their farmland. Pie Ranch’s diverse production of fruits, vegetables, wheat, eggs, milk, and more, sold at farmers markets, through community shares, and to local bakeries, is matched by an equally diverse mix of educational programs ranging from workshops for urban youth to full-year internships for aspiring farmers and educators.