Why Pie?
We call ourselves Pie Ranch for several reasons: 1) because the ranch is in the
shape of a slice of pie; 2) pie, with all its ingredients and associations, is a
great means for understanding how food comes from the land to our tables; 
and 3)
because the promise of pie will encourage city youth and adults to come discover
the beauty and importance of rapidly disappearing farms to the future of people in
the Bay Area, our food security, health and our understanding and appreciation of
life and nature.
Pie Ranch is a place for “pie in the sky” idealistic thinking to guide social
change, such as helping an urban school source local 
produce for their cafeteria;
or a neighborhood to get their “slice of the pie” to ensure access to high quality fresh, locally grown foods.
We create meaningful and measureable change toward sustainable communities. We
believe enjoyable and thoughtful engagement with good food can bring individuals,
families and institutions–from children to school boards– together to create a more
healthful and just society.
“We are excited to have a new partner in our outdoor education program who can help our students discover meaningful relationships between agriculture, ecology, and conservation.”
– Charlotte Worsley
Asst. Head for Student Life
The Urban School of San Francisco
“Pie Ranch has developed a partnership with Mission High School to work with underserved students in order to introduce them to the life and business of a ranch. This collaboration has opened doors for our students and given them options for the future."
– Jen Fong
Vice Principal of Mission High
San Francisco
“A primary goal of NextCourse is to increase the awareness and committment of urban dwellers to the health and well-being of a viable agricultural community. The preservation of this coastal agriculture resource is critical to that goal."
–Larry Bain, Executive Director, NextCourse, San Francisco