ECO City Farms Blog
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ECO City Farms is a nonprofit urban teaching and learning farm in Prince George's County that grows great food, farms and farmers in ways that protect, restore and sustain the natural environment and the health of local communities. Working with area children, youth and adults, ECO educates and trains the next generation of urban farmers and eaters.
ECO City Farms Blog
2M ago
Now accepting applications for the 2025 growing season at ECO’s Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park!Are you a graduate of a Beginner Farmer Training Program and/or an experienced farmworker in Prince George’s County? Looking for space and support to launch your own farm business? Farmers [Read more ..read more
ECO City Farms Blog
2M ago
In the context of the greater United States, Prince George’s County is a unique amalgamation of cultures, demographics, languages and land use strategies. The communities we serve are highly diverse in many ways, bringing a variety of unique experiences and solutions for addressing long term [Read more ..read more
ECO City Farms Blog
4M ago
Looking for a delicious, affordable way to support ECO City Farms and our mission to grow great food, farms, and farmers? Sign up for our 2024-2025 Winter CSA today! A CSA is kind of like a season-long subscription to fresh food. As a CSA member, [Read more ..read more
ECO City Farms Blog
4M ago
2025 BFTP COHORT NOW OPEN ECO City Farm’s Beginning Farmer Training Program is designed to help beginning farmers learn the information and practice the skills they need to farm. Our free program includes comprehensive, practical, hands-on experiences; one-on-one mentoring; and a well-tested, graphics-rich, culturally-appropriate curriculum. [Read more ..read more
ECO City Farms Blog
7M ago
Join ECO City Farms and the Town of Bladensburg on Friday, July 19th from 6 pm – 8 pm to spend time in community at our Bladensburg Farm! Come meet your local farmers and learn about our growing practices and programs. This is a free, [Read more ..read more
ECO City Farms Blog
7M ago
Juneteenth celebratory workshops JUNETEENTH AND RED: A Cultural Exploration for Youth Saturday, June 15th 1 – 3 pm $40 for youth + guardian Led by Chef Kiki Hamilton Join us for an exciting culinary workshop tailored for youth ages 8-16, where we’ll delve [Read more ..read more
ECO City Farms Blog
10M ago
Join ECO City Farms and the Town of Edmonston Saturday, April 27 from 10 am – 2 pm to celebrate Earth Day at the farm! This is a free, family-friendly event. RAIN OR SHINE Event will include: Free food from La Fondita in Edmonston [Read more ..read more
ECO City Farms Blog
10M ago
Join us for the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Park Open House! A family-friendly event to learn about the farm and meet the farmers Join ECO City Farms, The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission and partners for an Open House of The Urban Farm [Read more ..read more
ECO City Farms Blog
1y ago
Thanksgiving Produce Bag Feature fresh, local produce on your dinner table this holiday! ECO is offering a produce bag for Thanksgiving so you and your loved ones can enjoy healthy, sustainably grown produce as a part of your meal. The Thanksgiving bag will include: -Cooking Green: [Read more ..read more