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East New York Farms!

The mission of East New York Farms! is to organize youth and adults to address food justice in our community by promoting local sustainable agriculture and community-led economic development. East New York Farms! is a project of the United Community Centers in partnership with local residents.

We have been working with youth, gardeners, farmers, and entrepreneurs to build a more just and sustainable community since 1998.

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COMMUNITY GARDENS
East New York has more community gardens than any neighborhood in the city. We support gardens through community garden workshops, Summer garden assistance, mini grants, and Share Table. We also connect gardens with members looking for space to grow.

YOUTH INTERNSHIP
We hire young people to participate in our Youth Internship program every year. In this intensive 9-month program, young people engage in hands-on learning around environment, health, community development, leadership, and social justice.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Our Community Education series educates our neighbors about how to grow, prepare, and preserve food.

URBAN FARMS

We operate four urban agricultural spaces, which produce over 70 varieties of cultural relevant foods. Our farm spaces also serve to bring the community together by hosting educational workshops and volunteer days. One of our farms are in NYCHA developments in the neighborhood.

FARMERS' MARKET
Our community-run farmers markets make fresh food available and affordable, while building our local economy and creating places for neighbors to meet and greet.

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COMPOST
East New York Farms! has been composting for over 15 years. We collect food scraps year-round to process into nutrient-rich compost for farms and gardens in East New York to grow organic produce.

Here's what we completed our 2023 season!

NEWS & UPDATES

The Many Different Hands at East New York Farms! with Sol Bacio

By Sarah Bacio | March 6, 2024 | 0 Comments

By LinYee Yuan for Field Meridians Sol Bacio: We have our two, half-acre farms: the Youth Farm, where we are now, and Pink Houses with NYCHA, which serves a lot of community gardeners and is comprised mostly of raised beds. We also have two smaller gardens: Fresh Farms, around the corner from here on Livonia,…

Lifestyle Medicine Program Expands to NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County as Part of Citywide Expansion

By Sarah Bacio | December 15, 2023 | 0 Comments

Each site will partner with local community-based organization(s) to explore ways to support community members in nutrition and other aspects of lifestyle change. The Lifestyle Medicine Program at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County will collaborate with United Community Centers in Brooklyn. “We are very excited to be able to collaborate to share preventative solutions to community members looking to…

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East New York Farms!
United Community Centers
613 New Lots Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 649-7979