Project Overview
Commodities
- Vegetables: brussel sprouts, cabbages, carrots, garlic, greens (leafy), greens (lettuces), okra, onions, peppers, sweet potatoes, tomatoes
- Additional Plants: herbs, native plants
Practices
- Crop Production: greenhouses, pollination, pollinator habitat
- Education and Training: mentoring, networking, youth education
- Farm Business Management: community-supported agriculture, farm-to-institution
- Soil Management: composting
- Sustainable Communities: community development, community services, food hubs, leadership development, partnerships, urban agriculture
Summary:
Many people in our community suffer from food insecurity. The Urban Farm has provided over 500 pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables for over 15,000 individuals in our community and the need is still great. The North Kansas City Urban Farm provides food for the community to those who are experiencing food insecurity, free of charge. The farm gives access to healthy food to the community, which improves and enriches the quality and health of the community. Sustaining the farm is crucial to sustaining our community.
Project objectives:
We would like to expand the Urban Farm from 10 beds and 10 orchard trees to 20 beds and 20 orchard trees to make a greater impact in the lives of the community to those who experience food insecurities. We will share our progress with our partners, such as the Kansas City Community Gardens and others through our website and social media.