We support underserved farmers in developing organic and sustainable practices. The historically disadvantaged landowners that we aim to support are BIPOC, LGBTQ, first time landowners, owners with fewer than 10 acres of land, women, and Veterans. We also aim to improve the health of the indigenous and other underserved populations through culturally appropriate methods. Food is our medicine.
We support underserved farmers in developing organic and sustainable practices. The historically disadvantaged landowners that we aim to support are BIPOC, LGBTQ, first time landowners, owners with fewer than 10 acres of land, women, and Veterans. We also aim to improve the health of the indigenous and other underserved populations through culturally appropriate methods. Food is our medicine.
The Indigenous Food Sovereignty program was developed by the Indigenous People’s Network of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. This program, led by Rocky Johnson of the Narragansett Tribe, serves indigenous communities in Rhode Island and Connecticut by teaching people how to grow their own healthy medicine through herbs, fruits and vegetables.
We practice traditional American Indian farming techniques and never use chemical fertilizers or pesticides. With a dedication to expanding indigenous foodways across the region, we provide hands-on training to program participants, while also offering knowledge and labor to those unable of grow and harvest, including elders and people with disabilities. Let us share our vision of food sovereignty right in your backyard.
Our finance program provides supports and education to farmers and ranchers across the Northeast to grow their livelihoods and financial resilience in an ever-changing world. In partnership with Nichols College, Global Village and the Northeast Organic Farming Association, we offer education around business development, financial literacy, and marketing. We also provide grant research/writing services and facilitate access to USDA programs and funding.
A producer-centered mobile food hub serving Indigenous, Black, and other farmers of color across Massachusetts. Based at Global Village at Tuck Away Farms, it provides wash, pack, and aggregation capacity for small-scale producers and brings fresh, locally grown food into environmental justice communities.
Help us outfit the kitchen and cover the first year on the road.
We have partnered with Samara Collective to offer virtual marketing support for farmers and ranchers. You can schedule a time that works best for you. If you have any questions you can reach out to Ada Runge at ada@samaracollective.com.
The Direct Assistance program provides financial support to families struggling to keep up with the seemingly endless rise in food, utilities, and housing costs. In partnership with The Boston Foundation, we provide assistance to help families weather the storm, while also providing referrals to local, state, and federal services for situations requiring more long-term solutions. We currently operate in Essex, Suffolk, Middlesex, Plymouth, and Norfolk Counties.