The Hummingbird Urban Children’s Farming Collective is dedicated to creating deep connections to land and community for children of color. The name is inspired by a folk tale told by Warangari M Read more [...]
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FARMS TO GROW, INC is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization dedicated to working with Black farmers and underserved sustainable farmers around the country. Farms To Grow, Inc. is committed to sustainable farming and innovative agriculture practices which preserve the cultural and biological diversity, the agroecological balance of the local environment.
Farms To Grow, Inc. aims to increase the capacity of underserved farmers to keep their farm operations and establish farming as a viable career for future generations. Underserved farmers may include Native American, Hispanic, other minority groups, women, the physically challenged and limited access organic farmers.
Our mission is to assist African American farmers and other under-served farmers/gardeners maintain and create sustainable farms and spaces to grow food and motivate the next generation of farmers to grow sustainably and with community in mind.
Co-founded by Dr. Gail P. Myers and Gordon Reed
Get Involved!
Contact us for volunteer opportunities. Join us at our Freedom Farmers’ Market every Saturday from 10 am-3 pm at 5316 Telegraph Ave in Oakland to meet some of our famers and get fresh, delicious food!
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