Congratulations to The Plantation Park Heights Team in their work towards achieving their mission, to provide access to cleaner greener foods for kids at risk in Park Heights! We’re excited to announce that one of our member farms, The Plantation Park He...
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A Farm Alliance Webinar Briefing: Farmers Feeding Baltimore
On December 7th, Farm Alliance Executive Director Mariya Strauss hosted a web briefing on the impact of our programs and farms and the movement for food security and food justice in our city. If you’re interested in lea...
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The Farm Alliance of Baltimore does not endorse Amazon, its brands or its products. We believe they practice an extractive form of corporate behavior, and that they are actively working against the interests of small businesses and farms such as our mem...
Hope for Baltimore’s Flourishing Urban Agriculture Scene
In a recent Baltimore Sun op-ed, Brent Flickinger highlights the recent changes in Baltimore’s zoning code and a newly drafted sustainability plan, both of which bear hope for current and aspiring urban farmers throughout the city! As consumers begi...
The Plantation Changing the Landscape of Park Heights!
Richie Francis, a service engineer at Zeiss Medical Technology, has been recently featured in Zeiss’ magazine for his work as an urban farmer at The Plantation – Parks Heights Urban Garden! A native of Trinidad and Tobago, Richie was raised ar...
Open Call for New Members!
As the weather shifts from summer to fall, we at the Farm Alliance of Baltimore have been going through many changes. In July , we welcomed our new Executive Director, Mariya Strauss. We have held several successful fall fundraising events, with food and music...
Volunteer Opportunity: Do you have film skills?
The Farm Alliance is looking for creative volunteers with film/media production skills. We can pay in produce! Contact Allison if you are interested.
2016 FAB Member Farm Stands & Mobile Markets Accepting Double Dollars
Here is a list of Farm Alliance of Baltimore members farm stands and mobile markets that are participating in our Double Dollars Incentive Match Program. FARM STANDS Tuesday: Hidden Harvest Farm, 05/10-09/20/16 from 5:00-7:00 PM at 1825 N. Calvert, Baltimore, ...
Farmer Spotlight: Rodette Jones of Filbert Street Garden
How It All Started “I started farming about six years ago as a hobby,” says Rodette Jones. Initially, she just needed an outlet to relieve the stress associated with her job as a police dispatcher. She began with light gardening around the home, planting m...
Farm Credit Fresh Perspectives Honoree
The Farm Alliance was recognized this year on National Ag Day as an honoree of the Farm Credit Fresh Perspectives program.