Walk the Farm

Walk the Farm Event

We do hope that you will join us on an enjoyable one mile walk around a real working farm for young and old alike. This year you will not only sample fresh fruits and vegetables but you will also be able to go directly into the fields and harvest your own right off of the vine. And we will have educational signage, entertaining performances, friendly volunteers and children's crafts available along the way. This year we will be featuring the "Issei and Nisei Farmers: Their Legacy'" a collection of farm family memories of stories and photographs.

Since 2011, thousands of us have joined together every year at Tanaka Farms in Irvine, California.  As a community, we've raised funds for farmers to rebuild, for agricultural students to receive scholarships, and for new farmers to receive much needed assistance.

Tanaka Farms and the OCO Club hope to spread awareness and help send a message of hope, or kibou, to farmers around the world devastated by natural disasters.

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100% of the net proceeds go to providing support for farmers suffering from natural disasters, both locally and abroad.

The Issei & Nisei Farmers: Their Legacy

This year we are paying a special tribute to our Issei and Nisei farmers.

We’re asking all of you descendants and especially the Yonsei and Gosei to research your ancestry and share your family history of agriculture with those attending Walk the Farm.

Please collect photos, farm labels, interesting memorabilia, and write a brief history of your family’s farming background. These items will be on display for everyone to enjoy at Walk the Farm. We are also displaying a collage of your photos and history from each family to honor your Issei and Nisei ancestors on this website and on display at Tanaka Farms.