The Village Agricultural Cooperative

Urban farmland access program: four urban farms and two rural farm provide over 200 small farms for farmers who are low-income, food insecure, and from marginalized populations who lack access to land.

Community engagement and integration: The Village provides agro-tourism learning opportunities to youth and college-age students, local leadership groups, government agencies, and Agricultural partners through tours and lectures regarding our community impact, operations, and services. The coop collaborates with at least five local organizations to maintain public spaces and educate farmers on The importance of soil health and pollinator areas. Farmers share their Agricultural methods with community members interested in learning about different cultural customs. The Village creates a point of contact for government officers looking to connect services with emerging farmers.

Technical support for farmer's: through partnerships, The coop has established a farmer's market that serves 75 people per week. Twenty-five farmers are building an online hub for The distribution of our farmer's food. The coop also educates 60+ individuals on good Agricultural practices, food preservation laws and licenses, and business development.