Monthly Archives: May 2022

Sharette Gunn is constructing a mobile trailer to transport produce from the farm. The trailer, which will reduce post-harvest losses, will rely on solar energy in order to reduce the negative environmental impact.

Chirandu Farm is building a barn with a dedicated area for cleaning, packing, and storing produce. The barn will allow them to more effectively process and store their special maize crop and prevent crop loss; it will also act as a shelter for workers and volunteers during the hot summer months.

Cherie Jzar is constructing a packing shed with a washing tank, screen drying table, and wet area to ensure quick processing of their harvest. The new space will also have two sinks for cleaning vegetables and flowers.

Ulysses and Joyce are adding refrigeration to their farms in order to better serve their community's produce needs.

Tianna Neal is installing a new greenhouse on the farm. The greenhouse will allow the farm to control their own seedling production, making it more cost-efficient, sustainable, and reliable.

Otis Stevens is expanding the amount and type of produce he grows at Veggie 4 Life. He is setting up additional refrigeration to keep their produce fresh longer in addition to adding water tanks.

Three Part Harmony Farm is expanding their operations to meet a growing customer base. They recently purchased 24 acres of new land, and are fencing in the new property in order to start growing on a much larger scale.

The Good Farm is building a multi-use structure that will be a greenhouse, processing space, and storage facility.