Community Agriculture Project

Category: Volunteering

  • Farm Alliance of Baltimore

    Baltimore, Maryland Vibrant collective of urban farms https://farmalliancebaltimore.org/

  • Sky High Farm

    Ancramdale, NY “Sky High Farm works to ensure that everyone has access to the resources they need to sustain themselves, including high-quality, culturally appropriate food. Since 2012, we have committed to ecological farming practices and an environmentally holistic, equity-focused approach to promoting food sovereignty. This includes support for burgeoning farmers through formal training and mentoring;…

  • Wapato Island Farm

    Portland, Oregon “Wapato Island Farm is precious and sacred land that is collectively tended by a community with a deep desire to honor the Earth and to preserve and share its beauty and healing power.” Opportunities: https://www.wapatoislandfarm.com/

  • ECO City Farms

    Bladensburg, MD, Hyattsville, MD, Marlboro, MD Opportunities: Beginning farmer training, apprenticeship, urban farm incubator, summer youth program, volunteer, farm tours, farm-to-school visits, educational resources, CSA year round https://www.ecoffshoots.org/

  • Go Farm

    Greater Denver Area, Denver, CO Opportunities: local food share, beginner farmer training, rent equipment and tools, workshops, they buy local, sustainably grown food, land access project, volunteering, harvest dinners, events, career opportunities https://www.gofarm.org/

  • Cure Organic Farm

    Boulder, CO Opportunities: Farm crew, CSA program, farm stand, farm tours, volunteering and more https://www.cureorganicfarm.com

  • Clove Valley Community Farm

    Highlands, NY Opportunities: Plant sales, internship, events, volunteering Internship and Wwoofing Description    Exchange housing, food, and a unique educational experience for ~20 hrs a week on the farm.   Stipend available with full-season (April/May-Sept/October) commitment.  Work sessions include preparation of community meals,  group meetings and farm-education sessions, and various field-trips to our partner farms.  Schedule…

  • Herbalista Free Clinic

    Atlanta, GA Herbalista was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, home to Dr. Martin Luther King who said, “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane.” Our community-based model of herbal care is rooted in mutual aid and inspired by plant wisdom. Solidarity Medicine Making Workshops, the…

  • Frontline Farming

    Denver metro area “FrontLine Farming a food and farmers advocacy group focusing on food growing, education, sovereignty and justice. FrontLine Farming is a 501(c)(3) organization. (EIN: 83-3496361) Our farming sites: • Majestic View Farm 7000 Garrison St., Arvada, CO 80004 • Celebration Garden 1650 South Birch St., Denver, CO 80222 • Sisters Gardens 2861 52nd Ave., Denver, CO 80221″ Opportunities: “Frontline…

  • Soul Fire Farm

    Petersburgh, New York, Petersburgh, NY, Upstate New York, Upstate NY, Virtual “Soul Fire Farm is an Afro-Indigenous2 centered community farm and training center dedicated to uprooting racism and seeding sovereignty in the food system. With deep reverence for the Earth and wisdom of our ancestors, we practice regenerative3 agroecology, raise and distribute life-giving food, equip the rising generation of BIPOC…

  • Farms to Grow, Inc

    Oakland, California, Oakland, CA “OUR GOALS TO PROMOTE Promote the sustainability and legacy of Black farmers as well as sprout the next generation of small farmers. TO DOCUMENT Document and disseminate farm history to advance the public’s understanding of the important roles of Black farmers.  TO IMPROVEImprove the access to urban food markets including schools,…

  • Freedom Farmers’ Market

    Atlanta, Georgia, Atlanta, GA Opportunities: Year round farmers market with volunteer options https://freedomfarmersmkt.com/

  • Black Futures Farm

    Portland, Oregon, Portland, OR Black Futures Farm is both a community-building and production farm, where we grow meaningful relationships alongside vegetables, fruits, and herbs. We are on 1.15 acres with 17 different fruit trees, vegetables, flowers, medicinal and cooking herbs in the Brentwood-Darlington Neighborhood, which is located on unceded Clackamas and Multnomah First Nations Territory.…

  • Feed the Mass

    Portland, Oregon, Portland, OR “A Portland based 501c3 nonprofit, Feed the Mass was established by Chef Jacobsen Valentine in response to a growing rise of food insecurity in Multnomah County and personal understanding of the challenges individuals and families face in accessing nutritious meals. With a blend of Black and Hawaiian heritage, Jacobsen recognized the stark…

  • The Food Project

    Lincoln, Massachusetts, Lincoln, MA “At The Food Project, we believe that everyone has the right to fresh, healthy, affordable food. Our goal is to transform the food system into a more just, community-engaged model that supports food security for all while connecting diverse communities to each other and to the land.  Since our founding in…

  • Urban Oasis Project

    Miami, Florida, Miami, FL Opportunities: commons farm, online shop, discount food boxes, GIVE gardens (gardens inspiring volunteerism and education), farmers markets https://www.urbanoasisproject.org/

  • Stag Vets

    Midgeville, Georgia, Midgeville, GA STAG VETS INC created the nation’s first Acute Veterans Crisis Agriculture center, Comfort Farms, named in honor of United States Army Airborne Ranger Captain Kyle A. Comfort, (KIA, May 8, 2010). Our premier location currently prepares veterans and students for careers in sustainable food production that integrates economic profitability, environmental stewardship,…

  • Food for Lane County

    Eugene, Oregon, Eugene, OR, Springfield, Oregon, Springfield, OR, Lane County FOOD For Lane County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit food bank founded in 1984 and dedicated to reducing hunger by engaging our community to create access to food. We accomplish this by soliciting, collecting, rescuing, growing, preparing and packaging food for distribution through a network of…

  • Agricultural Institute of Marin

    Marin County, San Rafael, California, San Rafael, CA AIM’s mission is to educate, inspire, and connect communities, responsible farmers, and producers as part of a healthy, Earth-friendly, equitable local and regional food system. Strategic Plan Guiding Principles https://www.agriculturalinstitute.org/mission

  • United Indian Health Services: Potawot Health Village

    Arcata, California, Arcata, CA The three-acre Potawot Community Food Garden provides the UIHS community with a wide range of fresh, organically grown produce. From June through October the garden and greenhouses are filled with carrots, broccoli, pumpkins, greens, corn, strawberries, flowers, tomatoes, and peppers. For information on volunteer opportunities in the Potawot Community Food Garden…

  • Bay Area Green Tours

    Bay Area, California Experience the heart of the Bay Area’s food system with Bay Area Green Tours! Visit local farms, ranches, and social impact ventures to discover how these businesses are combating food waste, conserving water, and fostering community well-being.​ https://www.bayareagreentours.org/

  • City Harvest Food Rescue

    New York City City Harvest rescues perfectly good, nutritious food that would otherwise go to waste and delivers it for free to New Yorkers experiencing hunger.  Opportunities: mobile markets, volunteerings, youth opportunity, events https://www.cityharvest.org/

  • Adventure to Dreams Enrichment

    Long Beach, California, Long Beach, CA Our mission is to empower youth through hands on learning, mentorship, and field trip activities.  https://adventurestodreams.org/

  • Community Kitchen Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, PA “We use food as the foundation to change lives andstrengthen communities.” Opportunities: workforce development, hunger relief, summer feeding program, apprenticeship program, volunteering in culinary training, food education, and more https://www.ckpgh.org/about

  • Food Not Bombs

    Location: International You can find locations based on a map found here: http://foodnotbombs.net/new_site/index.php You can call the HUNGER HOTLINE 1-800-884-1136 to find locations If there is no location in your community, you can start one! More information on that here: http://foodnotbombs.net/new_site/seven-steps.php Opportunities: volunteer, events https://foodnotbombs.net/new_site/index.php

  • Urban Agriculture Cooperative

    Newark, NJ, East Orange, NJ UAC exists to enhance the localized food system between underserved local food growers and consumers. 1 – We help urban and small/medium farms improve and coordinate sales through our hub 2 – We curate, pack and deliver ‘farms to families’ share boxes to food pantries, schools, non-profits, and specific clinical…

  • Grow Dat Youth Farm

    New Orleans, LA Opportunities: farm dinners, people’s planning forums, events and workshops, CSA’s, birding, community meetings, produce sales, apprenticeship program, field trip learning experiences, leadership programs https://growdatyouthfarm.org/

  • Brooklyn Rescue Mission / Bed Stuy Farm and Urban Harvest Center

    Brooklyn, NY Mission:Establishing a food chain at the grassroots level through leadership development, family services, and advocacy. Opportunities: volunteering https://brmuhc.org/

  • Rolling Harvest Food Rescue

    Bucks County, PA, Mercer County, NJ, Hunterdon County, NJ Since 2010, Rolling Harvest has been focused on partnering with local farmers, making it easy for them to share their fresh, healthy produce with the food-insecure communities in which they live. Our dedicated volunteers help with daily pick-up and delivery schedules from 43 farms and food…

  • GrowNYC

    New York City Opportunities: composting program, school gardens, zero waste schools, environmental sustainability and education, community gardens, volunteering, farm stands and more https://www.grownyc.org/farmhouse

  • Whitelock Community Farm

    Baltimore, MD “The farm began in 2010 when Reservoir Hill residents converted a vacant lot into an active urban farm with the help of hundreds of volunteers. The continued support of neighbors and the wider community has spirited our vision to improve access to healthy food.” “Whitelock Community Farm is a vibrant open space that…

  • Community Farmers Market

    East Atlanta Village, Grant Park, Decatur, Oakhurst, MARTA Markets, Atlanta, GA Opportunities: Farmer’s markets, volunteering, education https://cfmatl.org/

  • Unearthing Farm and Market

    Atlanta, GA Opportunities: Together we aim to cultivate a vibrant community green space through a hyper-local farm and market. https://unearthingatl.org/

  • Tiger Mountain Foundation

    Phoenix, Arizona, Phoenix, AZ Experiential Service and Learning Sessions in the Garden https://tigermountainfoundation.org/events-tigermountain-foundation

  • Desert Botanical Garden, Spaces of Opportunity

    Phoenix, Arizona, Phoenix, AZ SPACES OF OPPORTUNITY: Mission is to enable all South Phoenix families to have affordable access to healthy food, active living and healthy roots of their cultures. Spaces is engineering a comprehensive, neighborhood-level food system where gardeners, farmers and farm workers are celebrated as artisans. Spaces is transforming a food desert to a…

  • D-Town Farm

    Detroit, Michigan, Detroit, MI Opportunities: “We believe that Black Food Sovereignty encompasses the intersectionality of agriculture, climate change, environmental justice, and food justice. We recognize that this is an intergenerational effort that requires connecting the community on a local, national, and global level. The Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network (DBCFSN) programs and partnerships reflect…

  • Growing Gardens

    Portland, Oregon, Portland, OR Opportunities: “By bringing hands-on garden-based classes and workshops to incarcerated adult and Juvenile students, we create positive experiences which can aid existing health outcomes and support successful reentry into society.” “The Youth Grow program collaborates with twelve Portland public schools to provide learning gardens, hands-on education opportunities, and comprehensive lesson plans in both English and…

  • Health in the Hood

    Miami-Dade County, Miami, Florida, Miami, FL, Opa Locka, Florida, Opa Locka, FL Opportunities: Community gardens at Urban farms at Liberty City Garden, Pinewood Garden, Charles Drew Food Forest, Opa-Locka Church Garden, Opa-Locka Community, Overtown, Little Haiti, Lotus House Wellness programs, volunteering, classes and events, job opportunities https://www.healthinthehood.org

  • GreenThumb

    New York City Opportunities: events, internships, volunteering, stewardship, Community Garden Maps: Find your community garden in the five boroughs of NYC https://greenthumb.nycgovparks.org/gardensearch.php

  • Rio Grande Farm

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM A land-based 501(c)3 non-profit operating pesticide-free since 1997 on Los Poblanos Fields Open Space in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Opportunities: Community gardening, microfarm program, classes and workshops, scholarships and internships, membership program, neighborhood composting, aquaponics, pollinator garden, climate change adaptation, agrivoltaics, bird cropping, sustainability education, volunteering http://riograndefarm.org

  • Urban Grower’s Collective

    Chicago, IL Opportunities: Job training and education, market pathways, workshops and events, tours and volunteering, community gardening, community composting, careers page, internship program https://www.urbangrowerscollective.org

  • Baltimore Free Farm

    Baltimore, Maryland a collective of gardeners and activists who strive to be egalitarian and aim to provide access to healthy food for all. Opportunities: seed commons, events, volunteering https://www.baltimorefreefarm.org/

  • Sarvodaya Institute

    Los Angeles, California Opportunities: job opportunities, free farmstand, edible botanic gardens, volunteer opportunities, never ending gardening course, farmer training program, bee club, events https://sarvodayainstitute.org/

  • ReGen: Compost Project

    Hudson, NY Opportunities: The ReGen: Compost Project is a teen-run composting project located at our River City Garden at 59 N. Front Street in Hudson. Hudson residents are invited to become monthly subscribers. Monthly subscribers can drop off food waste at the River City Garden and pick up finished, top quality compost fertilizer. The project…