Blaze Elation, Soloro Farm
Jaden Gill Jaden Gill

Blaze Elation, Soloro Farm

With $28,000 in grant funding, Blaze implemented 1,000 feet of hedgerows, planted three acres of cover crops, and established a diverse tree and shrub habitat — practices that improve soil health, support pollinators, capture carbon, and strengthen resilience to drought and a changing climate.

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Roberto Le Fort, Le Fort’s Organic Crops
Jaden Gill Jaden Gill

Roberto Le Fort, Le Fort’s Organic Crops

With his grant from the Pollinator Habitat Program, Roberto restored riparian habitat and planted native shrubs and wildflowers that improve biodiversity, support pollinators, and strengthen soil health across the farm. 

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Mikey and Gina Giugni, Bassi Vineyard
Peter Dugre Peter Dugre

Mikey and Gina Giugni, Bassi Vineyard

The Giugnis received $60,000 for their Bassi Vineyard property to create pollinator meadows, install wildlife habitat, and plant hedgerows that support carbon sequestration, improve soil health, and save water.

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Leslie Person Ryan, Sweet Wheel Farm
Peter Dugre Peter Dugre

Leslie Person Ryan, Sweet Wheel Farm

Leslie Person Ryan of Sweet Wheel Farm in Summerland is receiving CEC’s help in her capital campaign to plant hedgerows and pull in more pollinators.

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