We Reached Our Giving Goal!
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We set an ambitious end-of-year giving goal of $10,000. Thanks to your generous contributions, we not only met but exceeded that target! Your donations amounted to just over $42,000. Wow.
Every donation, no matter how small, made a significant impact in helping us achieve our goal. With your help, we can continue to provide resources and support to local farmers and community gardeners in Baltimore, promoting sustainable and equitable food production in our city.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed. We're off to an incredible start in 2024!
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Nothing But A Man Film Screening
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Join the Farm Alliance of Baltimore at the Charles Theatre for a special 60th-anniversary screening of Nothing But A Man, a criminally underseen masterpiece.
Immerse yourself in this captivating film that explores the complexities of love, identity, and racial tensions in the 1960s. Directed by Michael Roemer, this groundbreaking piece of cinema tells the story of Duff Anderson (Ivan Dixon), a young Black man passing through the South on a railroad crew who gets stopped in his tracks by a preacher’s daughter (singer Abbey Lincoln). A charming romance ensues, as well as a painstaking portrait of racism that’s lost none of its bite.
Enjoy a buffet dinner inspired by the church supper scene, prepared by Woodberry Kitchen, and listen to an hour of live jazz by the Brandon Woody Trio from 6-7 PM. The film will screen at 7 PM sharp (B&W, 99 min.)
One of the most honest and unique depictions of Black life in the early 60s, this film still resonates today. It also happens to be the favorite film of our Executive Director, Denzel Mitchell Jr.
Don't miss this opportunity to witness a cinematic gem that has left an indelible mark on the history of American cinema. Make your Monday night interesting.
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Article Feature:
Culturally Inclusive Crops Bring Nutrition,
Familiarity to Neighbors in Need
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The Maryland Food Bank recently released an article about their Culturally Inclusive Crop (CIC) Program. This program aims to provide diverse communities with culturally relevant and familiar produce. As one of their local partners, we are proud to contribute to the program's success. We grow callaloo, fish peppers, okra, indigo, and calendula to provide not only sustenance but also a connection to cultural identity for Baltimore area recipients. Check out the full feature!
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🎉 A MEMBERable Holiday Party 🎉
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Pictured left are awardees Aria Eghbal (Budding Farmer) and Shae McCoy of Strength to Love II Farm (Farmers Market All Star). Pictured right are members Maya Kosok, Leslie Evans and Eula McDowell.
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What a fantastic holiday party we had with our members! Before our winter break, we celebrated a wonderful year together with food, music, drinks, and member awards. Our members voted for our first-ever ⭐ Golden Gourd Awards ⭐ that highlighted our membership achievements this season!
Shout-out to our intern Nora for assisting us in planning the party, Suspended Brewing for providing the space and beer, Tortilleria Sinaloa for serving the delicious food, and Blondies Donuts & Sweet 27 for providing the dessert.
Huge thank you to our staff, board, volunteers, members, and all our supporters for making this such a wonderful season! We all went home with full bellies and warm hearts. This is a dedicated network, and we're excited about the growth opportunities in 2024.
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- Real Food Farm is Hiring
AmeriCorps Urban Farmer - assist with planting, harvesting, managing volunteers, produce deliveries, field trips and workshops. Contact Kevin Miller at kmiller@civicworks.com for more information.
Food Access Assistant - assist with packing produce, engaging with community members and volunteers, selling at farmers markets and produce deliveries. Contact Emma Spence at espence@civicworks.com for more information.
- The 6th Branch MLK Day of Service
January 15th 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Meet at 1200 Ensor Ave, Baltimore MD 21202. Street parking is available. Projects include removing overgrowth and large-scale trash clean-up. More info and registration here. Questions? Contact Colin Lyman at colinlyman@the6thbranch.org
- 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
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- Winter Waverly Market
It may be chilly outside, but the farmers at Strength to Love II are hard at work in their cozy high tunnels growing food for you! Make sure visit our stand every other week for fresh, nutritious produce grown right here in Baltimore. See you this Saturday 7am-12pm!
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