Give Back to Baltimore's Urban Farmers
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We set an ambitious goal of raising $10,000 before the end of the year. Your contribution, no matter how small, can make a big difference in helping us reach that goal. With your help, we can continue to provide resources and support to Baltimore's local farmers and community gardeners, promoting sustainable and equitable food production in our city.
Your donation will not only help us achieve our fundraising goal, but also contribute to creating a healthier, more resilient, and more just Baltimore. Please consider making a donation today. We thank everyone who made a mighty drop in the bucket on Giving Tuesday and appreciate your continued support. 💚
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New Member Applications Open
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Our annual call for new members is now open! Baltimore City farms and gardens that have been in production for at least one year are invited to apply to join the Farm Alliance’s wonderful network of producers. Applications must be submitted by January 3rd, 2024. Please help us spread the word!
Membership Benefits include but are not limited to: Trainings & workshops, policy & issue advocacy, shared resources, fellowship, & technical support.
If you’re interested in becoming a member of The Farm Alliance visit this link for more info and online application. Got questions? We’re happy to help, just contact programs@farmalliancebaltimore.org
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Exciting news: our presence at the Waverly 32nd Street Farmers Market will continue throughout the winter season! Our dedicated members from Strength to Love II will be leading the stand. Make sure to drop by every other week to enjoy fresh, nutritious produce grown right here in Baltimore and show your support for our urban farms!
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At the beginning of November, volunteers and our farm team took to the fields for an exciting harvest at the Black Butterfly Teaching Farm. After 2 days of harvesting, we finally cleared the 10,000 sq. ft. plot of the rebellion dent corn we sowed back in May as a part of our SARE research grant! Following this bountiful harvest, we transported the corn to our farmer friends and fellow grain producers at Next Step Produce.
Farmer Heinz used his specialized machinery to help us shell the corn from the cob and then sift and clean the kernels. It was amazing to see this extensive process in action! After being sifted and cleaned, the kernels were packaged and stored until we return next week to complete the final milling process. This single harvest will yield 3 products: grits, cornmeal and corn flour. Stay tuned for the final weights!
Our team is thrilled to delve into research regarding sustainable and profitable methods for cultivating legumes and grain crops in urban settings. We can't wait to share the final products with all of you. Look out for them at the upcoming BLK ASS FLEA MARKET on Dec. 16th and at the Waverly stand.
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- Bon Secours Community Works Winter Cooking Demos
December 12th & 19th, 31 S. Payson St. & Online. Healthy cooking demos with seasonal vegetables from nutrition & wellness educator Chef Crystal Forman, owner of Holistic Wellness & Health. Featuring locally grown produce from Bon Secours Urban Farm. Demos are free and open to the public in-person and online. Register here
- FAB at the BLK ASS FLEA MARKET: KWANZA EDITION
December 16th from 12pm-6pm, Baltimore Peninsula, 2455 House St. More info here
- Harlem Park Community Farm Seeks Volunteers
Calling all nature lovers, food security advocates, and farm enthusiasts to volunteer starting in March. Interested volunteers should email Harlemparkcf@gmail.com
- The Baltimore Free Farm’s Annual Seed Swap & Giveaway
February 24th from 10am to 1pm at St. Luke’s Church 800 W. 36th St. More details coming! Please follow the Baltimore Free Farm on social media, join our mailing list on our website, and follow us on eventbrite for updates: www.baltimorefreefarm.org, @baltimorefreefarm @baltimoreseedcommons
- Hillen Homestead Flower CSA
Sign up now for April, June or September 2024! Enjoy 4 weeks of unique wrapped bouquets, enjoy them yourself or give as a gift! Easy front porch pick-up in Charles Village on Thursday afternoons/evenings. Discount when you sign up for all three, they sell out, so don't delay! Sign up here
- The 6th Branch Featured on MPT
Tune in at 6:30 minutes to see the segment and learn more about how The 6th Branch's ecologically focused and biodiverse spaces increase the well being for their neighbors and produce crops. Watch here
- Backyard Basecamp's Weeds to Woods Program
Weeds to Woods is a paid workforce development program aimed at teaching Baltimore City BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) youth ages 16-21 outdoor skills and leadership, exposure to green careers, principles of land stewardship, and job preparedness in preparation for summer employment at Backyard Basecamp and other organizations. Applications are now open, and will be open until December 15th. You can find more information about the program here.
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Baltimore Magazine Feature
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Denzel, Myeasha and our Black Butterfly Farm are featured in the December issue of Baltimore Magazine!
Pick up your copy today or read online to learn about how heirloom fish peppers carry on the story of African-American cookery in Maryland.
Special thanks to writer Amy Scattergood and photographer J.M. Giordano for the feature.
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