Agriculture
Community farms growing fresh produce for local kids.
Agriculture is the foundation on which access and education are made possible.
We believe that good food is at its best when it is grown and shared by the community, and that hands-on experiences have the power to create lasting change.
Three Locations with a Shared Vision
Through community-centered agriculture, our two farms provide thousands of servings of fresh produce to underserved neighbors in West Michigan through community programs and Sack Supper distribution.
Both farms include greenhouses for year-round growing, education centers, sensory gardens, beehives and a variety of sustainable growing methods.
Our Kent County farm is nestled on the east side of our headquarters in the heart of Grand Rapids.
Our Holland Farm serves Ottawa and Allegan counties and is situated on the grounds of Ridgepoint Community Church.
In Muskegon, our educationally focused growing space blooms between our main Muskegon County building and our onsite education center.
See how our growing spaces support fresh food access.
Community Distribution
Our farms provide healthy, fresh produce for 19 Pantry Partners in 4 West Michigan counties:
Farm the Pantry Partners
Kent County
- Baxter Community Center
- Community Food Club
- Family Network of Wyoming
- The Green Apple Pantry
- North Kent Connect
- The Other Way Ministries
- St. Alphonsus
- United Church Outreach Ministry (UCOM)
- YMCA Veggie Van (Grand Rapids)
Ottawa + Allegan Counties
- Community Action House
- Harvest Stand Ministries
- Holland Salvation Army
- Jehovah Jireh
- Love in Action
- The Linking Center
- Ottawa Food
- St Vincent De Paul of Holland
Muskegon County
- YMCA Veggie Van (Muskegon)
Experiential Education
We also use our agricultural spaces as classrooms to create meaningful, hands-on educational opportunities for West Michigan.
On our farms, learners experience how plants grow, how fresh produce tastes, why pollinators are important and so much more—and leave with a lasting understanding of what good food is and why it matters.
Explore hands-on agricultural education.
Volunteerism
We use our sustainable farmland to host community volunteerism, creating experiences that strengthen our connection to whole food and each other.
Volunteer in our growing spaces.
By The Numbers
Our education programs are making a measurable impact across West Michigan.
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Farm to Pantry partners receiving regular crop deliveries
359,008
Servings of produce distributed through Sack Suppers, our Farm to Pantry Partners, and stewardship
1,513
Individuals who made this harvest possible
6,418
Hours of time volunteered across our two farms
Make an Impact.
Our agriculture is made possible by community, for community. Getting involved is easy, fun and impactful.
