Growing Neighbors…
is about partnering with local organizations in growing relationships and produce with our neighbors to encourage healthier lifestyles. The primary goal is developing “Neighborhood Families”. We want to see neighbors sharing meals and resources, using their gifts to care for each others’ needs and treating every member of the environment more like family.
Some additional goals include increasing food access, food and fitness education, exercise, mentoring, job training, environmental stewardship and waste reduction. The primary means to accomplishing these goals is partnering with other community organizations to equip neighbors of all ages and ability levels to lead an urban farming movement in our local neighborhoods.
These urban farmers will help their fellow neighbors turn their yards into “Farmyards.” The produce grown will be shared with the Farmyard owner, the families of the farmers, and other local neighbors. Volunteers will also gain business skills by sharing produce at local farmers’ markets while encouraging generosity and more of a gift economy. We will intentionally pair farmers as close as possible to their homes. This will encourage lasting relationships and mentorships.
