How We’re Growing

Episode 5: In this episode, we welcome Master Gardener Julie Lorenzen. Students quiz her on her fascinating background and discover yet another thing that makes the Ranch so very special. […]

And So We Begin

Episode 4: On this edition, we are delighted to welcome Mary Wooten and Brian Anan, a couple of remarkable educators from New Zealand. We take questions from our student staff […]

How alumnus Rudy Jimenez built a farm and purpose

When old redwood trees surround Rudy Jimenez (’07, Silver Star), he slips into a meditative state.   “They create a reserve around them to sustain themselves and help other trees,” he […]

Where We’re Going

Episode 3: In this edition, we welcome Chris Devers, CEO of Rancho Cielo. Chris fills us in on his background, what brought him to Rancho and shares some exciting news of […]

Where We Are

Episode 2: On this second edition of Rancho Cielo’s new podcast, we continue talking about this marvelous school with three educators who are an integral part of the Ranch as […]

Taste of Markon: the first decade

In the Salinas Valley, the light hits differently. Maybe it’s the way it glances off rows of strawberries and artichokes or the way it settles into the dusty horizon at […]