About

Serra Vida Farm

Serra Vida. The name itself proclaims reciprocity, a fusion of the Taino word Serra, meaning "exchange or barter" and the Spanish word Vida, meaning "life or vitality".

This isn't simply a farm; it's a living tapestry woven from land, knowledge, and shared experience.

Serra Vida Farm launched in Spring 2024, focusing on healthy soil, expanding production, and building community resilience.

As an anchor lessee on West Branch Commons, we grow cost-accessible vegetables and herbs for the Bronx and Delaware County, prioritizing culturally relevant produce.

Our mission is to nourish these communities through equitable food access, mutual aid, and sustainable practices.

Our Land Steward: Sea Matias

I'm Sea Matias, a Bronx-born and raised educator, farmer, and artist with a deep passion for food justice and community building. My journey weaves together over a decade of environmental education experience, six years of farming, and a commitment to empowering others through intentional land practices. My roots run deep in the island of Boriken, Puerto Rico, where I honor my ancestors' wisdom through the land I steward.

I call Delaware County home, where I grow food, raise animals, and contribute to the National Young Farmers Coalition as a Catskills Chapter Leader, fostering resilience and collaboration in our local food system.