Organic Oceanside farm aims to preserve the land, feed the needy

Ethan Pearah shows Arugula at Barron Creek Farm in Oceanside on Tuesday, February. 17, 2026. (Kristian Carreon / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

A regenerative, organic farm is taking root in Oceanside behind a church, growing fruits and vegetables to give out to folks in need in the community.

The nonprofit Barron Creek Farm has begun rehabbing a half-acre community garden at 1501 Kelly St. that was est...