Neighborhood Land Power Project

Neighborhood foods farm ("nf") was founded by utc and three community leaders as a solution to the food insecurity and the growing number of abandoned lots in haddington. After significant remediation, nf farm is now a fully functioning three-quarter acre urban vegetable farm. In addition, we have partnered with neighbors to develop 27 other vacant lots into pocket parks, community gardens, and educational spaces. Together, these sites comprise a Neighborhood food system that annually produces around 3,000 pounds of sustainably grown vegetables. The community gardens are open to all neighbors and serve as public spaces to access Land, tools, resources, and knowledge to grow food together. Our education programs promote health and wellness, skills building, leadership development, and are rooted in social justice. We host hands-on agroecology workshops, educational food sovereignty tours, and community conversations on racial and economic justice. Utc mentors youth and new growers that primarily live in haddington and surrounding neighborhoods. This paid apprenticeship introduces youth/new growers of color to urban agriculture. Each apprentice receives mentorship from the staff in the areas of urban farming and gardening, local food distribution, and community education and outreach.