Date: October 29, 2025
Name of podcast: The Valley Girl Hour
Episode title and number: Backyard Farming with Stephanie Gomez of SOW Collective (Episode 1, Season 2)
In this episode of The Valley Girl Hour, host Lindsey Whittaker speaks with Stephanie Gomez, co-founder and program director of Shift Our Ways Collective. Topics include urban agriculture and why she loves it, unique environmental issues SOW has faced, and how to plant your own food even if you live in an apartment.
What we talk about:
Why urban agriculture?
Challenges of gardening in Los Angeles including land, water, and the various municipalities in charge of these resources.
Food deserts – yes, they exist in LA – and the role they play in public health.
Educational opportunities with SOW including workshops about growing your own food and mutual aid events.
Plus how you can get involved with the farms in Reseda and Artleta.
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