What is the Urban
Farm Collective?
The Urban Farm Collective began in 2009 when a small group of folks decided to build community around the idea of sustainably growing food within the city. We collected 24 backyard plots, a few dedicated administrators, a gaggle of volunteers and started growing food. We used one donated lot to start a teaching garden for the Boys and Girls club. All while earning a few extra dollars selling produce to the Tin Shed garden café as well as the public at a weekly, small-scale harvest market. In 2010, the UFC is taking a new and exciting turn. The idea is very similar to our 2009 vision, with the exception of the farmer’s market. This year, we have committed to replacing the commerce model of cash for goods and services with a barter system. You donate your time, land or produce and receive barter shares in the collective.
Our Mission:
“To transform yards and vacant lots into vibrant, living and productive garden spaces. To use these gardens to teach beginning gardeners and children how to grow food and sustain their families. Finally, to exchange food, goods and services in a barter economy.”
You can contact us at: urbanfarmcollective@gmail.com
Hello UFC Friends and Participants!
"gathering community to transform urban spaces into vibrant, productive neighborhood food gardens."
NEWS & EVENTS
Barter Market, Every Sunday @ 2pm
Between the ReBuilding Center and the Masonic Temple on Mississippi just North of Fremont St.
::For info on work parties, please refer to the UFC Google Calender, on the Get Involved page::
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