We can bring more farm-fresh food to Houstonians by expanding existing farming enterprises and training more farmers. To take this next step – to expand meaningfully and meet Houston’s needs – we need land.
We are unwavering in our mission to serve Houston’s new American farmers. To achieve our vision, we need multi-acre plots that will be held as farmland for the long-term – i.e. across generations. We need this kind of longevity for a simple reason: it’s the timescale that thriving agro-ecosystems operate on. To seek less would be to deny future Houstonians the multi-faceted benefits of a vitalized local food system.
We are actively seeking partners to join us in the effort to create an enduring and just local food system. In particular, we are seeking support from philanthropists and other funders who are looking to break down systemic racism in our food and farming systems, and to address the rapid decline of farmers and farmland in our region. If you are interested in learning more about partnering with us, please reach out to rachel@plant-it-forward.org
