The mission of East New York Farms! is to organize youth and adults to address food justice in our community by promoting local sustainable agriculture and community-led economic development. East New York Farms! is a project of the United Community Centers in partnership with local residents. We have been working with youth, gardeners, farmers, and entrepreneurs to build a more just and sustainable community since 1998. Our farm site features fresh and organic produce, fruit trees, and flowers all started from seed on site. We also oversee a community composting system and work with young people from the neighborhood to steward our site. Outside the farm, we host our weekly Saturday Farmers Market which is the largest youth-led market in the country. Learn about about the history of gardens and redlining in Brooklyn and see an urban farm in real life, including our five friendly farm cats! **Family Programming**: Farm tours are open to families and kids of all ages with adult supervision. Our Farmers Market also features free books for kids and adults of all ages, arts and crafts, and playset activities. We also have free cooking demonstrations all day open to all ages. **Saturday Tours**: 11am, 12pm & 1pm See an urban farm in action on a tour led by Assistant Project Director Sol Bacio. Farm Tours will include a history of redlining and community gardens in East New York, how East New York Farms was established, and how our urban agriculture and food justice programs support the neighborhood. Attendees will get a 30-45 minute walking tour of out 1/2 acre farm space, the opportunity to smell and taste some of what we grow on the farm, and get to explore our weekly Farmers Market.
The mission of East New York Farms! is to organize youth and adults to address food justice in our community by promoting local sustainable agriculture and community-led economic development. East New York Farms! is a project of the United Community Centers in partnership with local residents. Organizers have been working with youth, gardeners, farmers, and entrepreneurs to build a more just and sustainable community since 1998.
The farm features fresh and organic produce, fruit trees, and flowers all started from seed on site, along with a community composting system. East New York Farms! works closely with young people from the neighborhood to steward the site. Outside the farm, the organization hosts a weekly Saturday Farmers Market, which is the largest youth-led market in the country. Learn about the history of gardens and redlining in Brooklyn and see an urban farm in real life, including five friendly farm cats!
Family Programming: Farm tours are open to families and kids of all ages with adult supervision. Our Farmers Market also features free books for kids and adults of all ages, arts and crafts, and playset activities. We also have free cooking demonstrations all day open to all ages.
Saturday Tours: 11am, 12pm & 1pm
See an urban farm in action on a tour led by Assistant Project Director Sol Bacio. Farm Tours will include a history of redlining and community gardens in East New York, how East New York Farms was established, and how urban agriculture and food justice programs support the neighborhood. Attendees will get a 30-45 minute walking tour of the 1/2 acre farm space, the opportunity to smell and taste some farm-grown produce, and explore our weekly Farmers Market.
Our farm uses wood chips along pathways. Closed-toed shoes and bug spray recommended.
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1998; Farm was a joint effort between residents of East New York, Cornell Cooperative, and Pratt Institute
620 Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207
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