WE GROW MORE THAN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.
WE GROW HEALTHY CHILDREN AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES.
WE ARE an independent, non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire youth to lead healthy and ambitious lives through mentorship and hands-on education in urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition.
SINCE 2011, we’VE operateD local urban farms, increaseD access to and knowledge of healthy food for Harlem residents, and provideD
farm-based development programs to Harlem youth.
Healthy habits start young, which is why our programs target elementary-aged students. Because food justice is more than just providing and distributing food, our model seeks to positively impact the entire community through mentorship, education, and partnerships to create sustainable change.
One of the many ways we fulfill our mission is by raising support for the physical renovation of abandoned lots in Harlem, transforming them into thriving urban farms. Currently, we have 13 urban agriculture facilities ranging from soil-based farms, hydroponic greenhouses and school gardens.
13 FARMS STRONG
Farm Sites:
127th Street Farm
127th Street Learning Annex
131st Street Farm
134th Street Farm
134th Street Greenhouse
134th Street Pollinator Lot
134th Street Mushroom Farm
Riverton Houses Farm
139th Street Freight Farm
Partner Schools:
PS 125
PS 154
PS 185
PS 197
St. Hope Leadership Academy
Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School
The urban assembly School for global commerce
OUR VALUES
COMMUNITY
We create a sense of belonging by building and maintaining positive relationships within Harlem.
DIVERSITY
We honor and draw on the different backgrounds and lived experiences of Harlem Grown staff and community members.
FOOD SOVEREIGNTY
We educate and advocate for food justice to help create sustainable food systems in Harlem.
FUTURE GENERATIONS
We value the perspectives of Harlem’s youth and see them as the greatest strength in our community and the food justice movement.
EQUITY
We develop systems and policies to support staff and community members in order to meet people where they are and create opportunities that help them thrive.
ADAPTABILITY
We have a high capacity to handle change and approach all challenges with a solution-oriented mindset.