The benefits of a community farm are plentiful, especially in urban areas, and they are a great way for you to get involved with your neighbors and form lasting connections. Read the blog at AdamGant.org

1. HOW TO START
A Community Farm
ADAM GANT

2. The benefits of a community farm are plentiful, especially in
urban areas, and they are a great way for you to get involved
with your neighbors and form lasting connections.

3. What Is A Community Farm?
Simply defined, a community farm is a
shared plot of land that hosts produce,
flowers, and other vegetation for anyone to
use. These gardens are tended to by the
community, meaning that anyone can plant
seeds, water sprouts, and harvest fruits and
vegetables.
Often, community farms are started in order
to provide healthy resources and cost-
effective opportunities.

4. Getting Started
One of the most important steps to take
prior to starting a community farm
entails actually communicating with
members of your community and
gauging their interest.
Just connecting with your neighbors is a
great start; showing them that you have
an idea that would benefit everyone could
be enough to convince them to support
your initiative.

5. Identify Resources
From available, fertile land to gardening equipment, ensuring you have what is
necessary for the urban farm is essential.
Connecting with individuals in your community who have gardening or landscaping
experience will also be beneficial.

6. Establish Guidelines
Budgeting finances and determining
management duties is often a necessary aspect
of beginning a community farm. Designating
how you will receive funding for your farm—
through fundraising or membership dues, for
instance—and who will be responsible for
tending to the garden throughout each week
can help eliminate some stress and uncertainty.
Putting these rules in writing is an important
step to ensuring everyone involved has a sense
of responsibility for the project.

7. Once you have taken the necessary steps for preparation, you can begin.
The benefits of a community farm are immense, and starting one can improve
your community by adding to available resources, providing green space, and
encouraging community connection and engagement.

8. For more information, please visit:
AdamGant.org