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07/25/2024

The aftermath of Hurricane Beryl has heavily affected our farms and farmer network. We share our positive thoughts and prayers to all who have struggled and might be still struggling in any way post-storm.

We here at PIF are in the midst of restoring our farm sites so our farmers can continue to provide fresh, seasonal organic produce to our underserved communities so we need YOUR help!

Your donation of any size will contribute to:

🌱Restoration of our farms to optimal working conditions for our farmer network
🌱Ease of financial pressures on our farmers due to harvest and profit loss
🌱Gathering resources to properly prepare for future natural disasters.

No gift is too small.❤️

Donate today so we can continue our journey of powerful and positive impact together. Link in bio ❤️

05/30/2024

Calling all chefs, home cooks and plant-based foodies to the front! 😊

Come showcase your amazing plant-based dishes at Farm Fest during our Farm Share Recipe Showdown competition!

Winner gets their recipe published, receive cool prizes and much more.

Link in bio to sign up and receive more details!

04/11/2024

Spring has sprung! 🐣🪷🏵🌷🌼🌸💐

You are invited to join us at our Westbury Farm on Saturday, April13th from 12pm - 2pm. Bring a friend and a dish to share!

We can't wait to see you! ❤️

Link in bio to RSVP🎟🎉

03/25/2024

Looking for new cool ways to use your PIF farmshare? 🥕🍅🍠🫑🥒🍆🥔

Join us and Chef Julia Doran at Tiny Champions on Monday, April 15th, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm for a fun cooking class featuring seasonal veggies from our farmshare!

Your ticket will include:
▫️Non-alcoholic sips & light bites as you arrive 🥂
▫️A pickling & fermentation mini lesson by the esteemed Chef Julia🍳
▫️A fun, interactive cooking class with step-by-step guidance 🎉
▫️A family-style dinner to enjoy what you learned to create in class 🍽

Link in bio for tickets and info. 🎟

We can't wait to see you there!

02/28/2024

If you've met Farmer Christine, you know why her volunteers keep coming. Her warmth and generosity WILL make you glow.

Be in community with growers like Farmer Christine by joining our Farm Share, volunteering, or coming to an upcoming event. See the links in our bio for more.

02/15/2024

We are kicking off our 2024 course series this March with Intro to Business Planning, taught by

Visit our website (link in bio) for more information.

02/06/2024

Spring is right around the corner!

Spring is a time of abundance and activity, with favorites like tomatoes, squash, and sweet peppers at their peak. This year, springtime will bring another fresh start: a new community farm at PIF Westbury, operated as a small business by the American Sudanese Chamber of Commerce.

Support local and claim your share of the beauty and bounty of spring by signing up for a farm share today! Link in our bio.

01/30/2024

ITS FARM SHARE DAY! 🙌
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Nothing beats the feeling of knowing you are supporting local farmers and eating fresh! Tag us with your veggie haul!

12/06/2023

📣 PIF is making BIG investments in Houston farming and taking strides towards refugee economic inclusion in 2024

We are excited to offer 5 paid apprentice positions to newcomers who are looking to start a commercial or community farm. Apprentices will move through 3 different operations throughout the year, working with skilled mentors and PIF staff to develop the many skills needed to sustain a successful farm.

Classes will be offered throughout the year on business planning, marketing, regenerative soil management, and more with help from

Apprentice applications are OPEN now through January 24

11/28/2023

Make your gift TODAY to support PIF farmers 🌱

We need to raise $10,000 by the end of the day to sustain our work. With your contribution, we will launch a brand-new, paid apprenticeship program in 2024 and continue to grow a local food system as diverse and dynamic as Houston.

It takes a community to make this work possible. Please share and give what you can. Every contribution matters!

Donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/plant-it-forward-farms/give-thanks-for-food-farmers

11/25/2023

is right around the corner! We invite you to give thanks to food and farmers by making a tax-deductible donation to Plant It Forward. To sustain our work, we need to raise $10,000 by Tuesday and $40,000 by the end of the year.

It's with your contribution that PIF can help dedicated growers bring nutritious food to Houston, invigorate our landscapes, and teach the next generation of farmers what it means to truly care for the land that feeds us. Together, we can transform our community!

Visit the donate link in our bio to contribute.

11/20/2023

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at PIF! We are grateful to each of the dedicated volunteers, adventurous eaters, incredible chefs, and determined community partners who bring our mission to life.

We hope this week brings you joy, laughter, and plenty of good food.

11/16/2023

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we want to hear from you! What are your favorite veg-forward feasting foods? DM us or email us at [email protected] to share your recipe with us and your fellow seasonal veg lovers 🌱🍲

11/03/2023

🥬 Napa cabbage baby! 🥬
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Food Hub Coordinator .florencelaurence cradling 4lbs Napa Cabbage brought in by one of our farmers! Are you ready for fall greens?

11/02/2023

Join us at PIF Westbury this Saturday! Come meet your farmer and see how your food is grown 🌱 PLUS meet our new President and learn about exciting new programming coming to PIF this spring! See you there!

✅ Address: 12581 Dunlap St
✅ When: Saturday, 10-11 am
✅ Meeting Place: Pavilion with the blue roof

Register at the link in our bio.

11/02/2023

Come one, come all!

Join us for a Farm Tour at PIF Westbury (12581 Dunlap Street) on Saturday, from 10-11 am. Come meet your farmers and see how your food is grown. Plus, get the inside scoop on exciting new programming coming this spring!

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/farm-tour-tickets-745723618417?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/27/2023

Thank you to our attendees, featured chefs, and urban farmers who came to our Small Farms Fête this year! Your support fuels our organization and motivates our work.

10/17/2023

It might be getting cooler outside but PIF is keeping it hot 🥵🌶️
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Last year, our farmers partnered with , a Houston-based hot sauce company, to grow some delicious habanero pepper! Those peppers were developed into two amazing hot sauce flavors - the Horneado and the Mija Rosa! CSA members can now add them to their weekly farm shares!

10/15/2023

Join Plant It Forward and Bayou Microfund in supporting Farmer Sarment as he crowdfunds an interest free $15,000 loan to build a fence, buy farm equipment, tools and seeds.💚 Lend as little as $25 today to help Sarment bring the best veg to Houston.
Even better - for a limited time, Kiva will match your loan. Let's grow this farm, y'all!

Follow this link to donate: https://www.kiva.org/lend/2646098

10/13/2023

Are you a landholder in the Greater Houston area?
Are you interested in community-centered agriculture?
Are you curious about what it looks like to partner with local growers?

Then don't miss out on our introductory workshop on Saturday, October 28th. To register, visit the link to our events calendar:

https://plantitforward.farm/fieldnotes/

10/03/2023

Have you seen the chef line-up for our Small Farms Fete dinner fundraiser on Saturday, October 21st? It's going to be deliciously fun! Join the farmers and like-minded farm-to-fork aficionados and get your tickets now: https://secure.givelively.org/event/plant-it-forward-farms/small-farms-fete-2023 The Houston Farmers Market

09/27/2023

Join Plant It Forward and Bayou Microfund in supporting Farmer Bobilya as she crowdfunds an interest free $5,000 loan to purchase a vehicle to grow her business, Hope Farm. 💚 Lend as little as $25 today to help Bobilya bring the best veg to Houston.

Even better - for a limited time, Kiva will match your loan. Let's grow this farm, y'all!

09/15/2023

PIF's urban farmers need your help!

Between the drought and extreme heat this summer, urban farmers have been hit hard by water bills. Across 5 acres of urban farms, PIF farmers have received water bills totaling over $10,000 this summer. The viability of these small businesses is under threat.

You can help by making a donation - in any amount - here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/plant-it-forward-farms/drought-relief-to-farmers

Your contribution will directly help PIF farmers pay these high summer water bills and ensures that urban farming remains viable in Houston.

Please DM us with questions, and thank you in advance! 💚

09/13/2023

We are hiring! We are looking for a Farmer Education Program Manager to serve as project lead on our USDA 2501 Program farmer training grant. The Program Manager will help us expand our work to over 70 Houston-area New American farmers by providing technical assistance, coordinating workshops, managing the development of an educational website, and assisting with our land access work.

Visit our website to learn more and apply! https://plantitforward.farm/whoweare/

08/29/2023

Join us Saturday, October 21st for an evening of seasonal bites, craft cocktails, and musical entertainment -- inspired by our talented farmers -- as we celebrate the vibrancy of Houston's foodways! Proceeds benefit PIF's farmer mentorship and technical training programming. Craft Pita Kuji Kitchen Evelyn Garcia Houston Farmers Market On Airline Rd. https://secure.givelively.org/event/plant-it-forward-farms/small-farms-fete-2023

Address

10595 Fondren Road
Houston, TX
77096

Opening Hours

Tuesday	8:30am - 10:30am
	6pm - 8pm
Thursday	8:30am - 10:30am
	6pm - 8pm

Telephone

(713) 432-0754

Website

http://www.plant-it-forward.org/

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