Urban Farmers & gardenersLocal producers
Steward the land and feed your neighbors
We are what we eat. So why not eat healthy? Existing systems of power and inequality make it difficult for many of our communities to access affordable, nutritious food. That’s why we’re reimagining the local food economy and investing in urban farms across Los Angeles. When you join us as a Freedom Farm, you’ll be part of a larger movement that brings environmental stewardship and food sovereignty to our communities.
Step 01Link up
Soon after you reach out, our team will get in touch and set up a visit. During this time, we’ll assess your urban farm, access to resources, operations, and overall infrastructure to see if we are a good fit.
Step 02Connect to resources
Once we formalize our partnership, we’ll connect you with the investments needed to be sustainable and scale up as a Freedom Farm.
Step 03Feed the community
Now, you do what you do best: plant the seeds for liberation and grow food for the people. When your harvest is ready, we’ll schedule times for picking up and dropping off to local restaurants and grocers.
Member benefitsWhen you have the community’s back—we have yours
Freedom Farms are essential to our movement. Feed the people—and get rewarded with resources to scale and sustain your urban farm.
01Technical assistance
Throughout our partnership, we’ll provide technical support and operational expertise to ensure your farm has the infrastructure and resources to succeed.
02Sustained funding
Finance your operations for the long-run. We’ll identify opportunities and set up contracts that connect your urban farm to local businesses in need of fresh produce.
03Access to a network of peers and experts
Be part of a movement of folks nurturing this place we call home. By joining our collective, you become part of a diverse community of like-minded farmers—from longtime master gardeners to youth planting their first seeds.
04A bigger community footprint
Take your harvest beyond the garden and into the hands of your neighbors. Freedom Farms are essential to this food system we’re building for local communities. Together, we can transform food access to be just and equitable.
Who we areYour biggest fans & loudest advocates
With extensive experience in advocacy to agriculture and research to retail, our staff has the expertise to help your business thrive—while you keep our communities well-fed.
Our communityStories from the garden
It takes a village to do what we’re doing: grow good food and build a better world.
Learn moreFrequently asked questions
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A passion for good food, a love for the community, and an interest in being part of something much bigger. Farms must be located within the Greater Los Angeles area, in addition to having food safety certification and an on-site manager who has completed the Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training. Whether your farm is well-established or just got up-and-running, we can help you scale up to be able to fully participate in our program.
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To make our program accessible to small to mid-size farms of varying capacities, we do not require a commitment to any specific practice. However, all of our current producers practice sustainability in some form, whether that's utilizing hydroponics, drip irrigation, compost, mulch, low to no till, or no spray methods.
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Our diverse network of Freedom Farms include churches, synagogues, community-based organizations, non-profits, and commercial and recreational urban farmers. See the full list of our local producers here.
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Our network of Certified Fresh establishments include businesses that provide food to the community, from restaurants to grocery stores. Help us kick off our growing collective of local distributors.