Farm Alliance of Baltimore

21/06/2024

🌞 It's been a hot week! Come support your hardworking urban farmers at the this Saturday! 🌱🥕

Load up your new Farm Alliance market tote with amazing local products from

See you there! 🌟

07/06/2024

Our Black Butterfly Farm is proud to be growing produce for the Maryland Food Bank. Thank you for your partnership! Farm to Food Bank Program Maryland Food Bank

06/06/2024

June News & Updates - https://mailchi.mp/farmalliancebaltimore/january-17382878

31/05/2024

We're thrilled to be back to our weekly schedule at the

Starting this week you can find us every Saturday 7am-12pm at our stand near the corner of 32nd and Barclay. Look for our blue and white checkered tablecloths piled high with produce grown right here in Baltimore City!

In addition to beautiful beets, we have some special spring offerings this week including, napa cabbage 🥬, GARLIC SCAPES, and bouquets 💐!

Come say hi to our farmers and support urban agriculture!

22/05/2024

😍 Ooo the beds are looking CRISP at our Black Butterfly Teaching Farm! Our farm crew is growing some beautiful spring crops and is now busting out the summer plantings too.

🥬 Cabbage, potatoes, carrots, beets, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, summer squash, winter squash, and more are destined for both the Waverly Farmers Market and local food pantries this season.

👏 Huge shoutout to .myeasha and .grown for their leadership, and a warm welcome to our new team members Claire and Claudia along with our YSEALI fellow, Rivan .z

Claire is a New Orleans native, amazing mama, chicken farmer, and homesteader/herbalist. She has a deep passion for plant medicine and animal husbandry and loves dancing as a form of a therapy.

Claudia studied sustainable agriculture at the and has experience growing flowers, veggies, cannabis, and herbs. When she’s not farming, she’s training to be an esthetician and enjoys baking.

🇮🇩 Check out our previous post to learn more about Rivan and his journey with us.

Stay tuned for more updates and come support us at the market!

17/05/2024

📢 We are hiring! Join our team as the the Market & Sales Coordinator to lead our collective marketing program, manage our Saturday stand at 32nd Street Waverly Farmers Market, and coordinate produce deliveries for our Black Butterfly Teaching farm. 🚐 🍅🥬🌶️

This is a full-time, salaried position with a robust benefits package. Apply online via our website or visit the link in our bio. Please share and spread the word!

15/05/2024

Protect your valuable crops and join us for a Pest ID and Management Field day! 🐞🐛🪲

🪰This hands-on class led by Maria Cramer PhD, is designed to educate farmers on identifying common pests and implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies.

🔎Through interactive activities, attendees will learn to recognize pests, assess damage, and employ sustainable control methods. The workshop empowers farmers to protect crops effectively while optimizing productivity in a sustainable manner.

➡️ Swipe to see some pictures from last year’s workshop.

🦋Join us in learning about pesky pests and beneficial bugs!

🎟️Register at the link in bio 🔗

08/05/2024

📢 Help us find our new home! - Plus new field days, farmer wellness, welcoming Rivan, & more! In this months newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/farmalliancebaltimore/january-17380754

08/05/2024

Join us on May 16th for our Seed Saving for Urban Gardeners Workshop hosted in collaboration with Baltimore Free Farm
Spaces are limited so please register here: https://urbanseedsaving.eventbrite.com

06/05/2024

🌸Join us June 3rd for a hands-on field day hosted by Maya Kosok of

🌼Learn small-scale flower farming techniques and business tips, tour the beautiful farm, and witness sustainable practices firsthand.

💐Maya will demonstrate flower harvesting and bouquet arrangement techniques, and attendees can make a mini bouquet to take home!

🌻Link in bio for tickets. Register now this event is sure to sell out!

➡️Swipe for some pictures from last year’s fun!

02/05/2024

✨🍫 to our enchanting Field Notes: The Chocolate Edition dinner on March 17th! Hampden’s charm set the stage for a celebration of cacao and the artistry of Caesar the Chocolatemaker. Hosted by , the evening unfolded with music, culinary delights, laughter, cocktails, art, and invigorating conversation.

of crafted four exquisite cocktails, complementing Chef Rosalyn Vera’s menu, featuring unforgettable cacao-infused tortillas with barbacoa. Jinji Fraser of treated us to not one, not two, but four(!) delectable desserts, including a tribute to our esteemed ancestor with a special drinking chocolate.

In addition, Jinji Fraser, Deb Freeman , and Kenya Miles of .lightjunction led a thought-provoking dialogue, enriching the evening with their insights and perspectives. Artists Pierre Bennu , Michelle Lorentzen .ko, and showcased their remarkable pieces in the silent auction.

Special thanks to our in-kind donors and sponsors, including , , and . And another heartfelt thanks to all supporters, volunteers, and attendees who made “Field Notes: The Chocolate Edition” a success! Stay tuned for more exciting events!

19/04/2024

🌱 Join us at the this Saturday, April 20th from 7am-12pm!

We're bringing you the freshest greens 🥬 from and LOCALLY GROWN GRITS 🌽 from Black Butterfly Farm! Plus, snag our stylish new Farm Alliance bandanas!

🌟 We're also thrilled to introduce you to our newest team member, Janeé! 🌟 Janeé will be running the market and working at our Black Butterfly Farm this season.

🌸See you at the market!🌼

17/04/2024

💥 Fresh Merch Alert 💥 We’ve got beautiful bandanas in Goldenrod and Burnt Orange colors! Designed by our talented farm friend SJ Brekosky .spiraling

They’re sweat bands, hair ties, makeshift tool pouches, dust masks, harvest basket liners, fashion accessories…the list goes on!

Grab yours for $20 at the link in our bio or visit our merch store through our website. Plus, don’t miss out our special spring discounts on other items while they last.

Shout to .myeasha and for modeling 🧡💛

15/04/2024

Growing a bountiful harvest is just the first step, establishing effective post-harvest systems is essential for a successful farm! 🌱

Join us for an on-farm field day at Kitchen Girl Farm , in Parkton MD, where we’ll delve into fundamental post-harvest handling practices to ensure your harvest remains fresh and market-ready. 🍃

✂️Topics covered include infrastructure, washing, inventory management, packaging, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Swipe for a sneak peak at Kitchen Girl Farms beautiful and organized post harvest barn!

Register at the link in bio

15/04/2024

April News & Updates - https://mailchi.mp/farmalliancebaltimore/january-17378737

01/04/2024

Calling all farmers and farm workers! 🌾 We’re excited to announce our first field day of 2024…an empowering Movement Workshop with Cynthia Flores of . This 2-hour interactive session prioritizes farmer wellness by refining BETTER body mechanics and movement patterns. Let’s hinge, squat, push, pull, and kick off the season with a focus on improving health, reducing injury risks, and boosting efficiency.

Cynthia Flores brings two decades of vegetable farming experience and expertise in outdoor education and wilderness medicine. As a certified Personal Trainer, Functional Movement Systems SFMA I practitioner, and Licensed Massage Therapist specializing in integrative sports techniques, Cynthia founded Labor-Movement in 2020. The organization aims to help farmers improve movement, prolong their careers, and enhance overall well-being.

Hailing all the way from Maine, don’t miss this chance to learn from Cynthia and elevate your farming game!

This event is hosted at Oliver Community Farm, which is stewarded by . Limited space is available, register today at the link in our bio.

This workshop is grant-funded by Northeast Extension Risk Management through USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) award number 2021-70027-34693

08/03/2024

🌱 We are at the this Saturday! Stop by and stock up on some beautiful Baltimore City grown food from and our own Black Butterfly Teaching Farm! .myeasha .grown

08/03/2024

March News & Updates - https://mailchi.mp/farmalliancebaltimore/january-17375681

06/03/2024

🍻 We’re participating in “People’s Pint Night” on Wednesday 3/13 from 4-10pm. For every pint they sell that night, they’re donating $1 to the Farm Alliance! (Did you know they choose a different non profit to support every Wednesday?)

will have a weekly Burger & Fries special to pair with your pints. Spread the word to fellow beer lovers and stop by if you can!

29/02/2024

Some of Baltimore’s best creators, artists, and thinkers are coming together and making magic happen on Sunday, March 17th. Join us for our first event of the year in our Field Notes Dinner & Dialogue series. 📍The location is Hampden’s own !

There are TWO ticket options. So if you can’t stay for dinner, please join us for cocktails in Good Neighbor’s charming courtyard space! Complete with music, light snacks, and a thought-provoking chocolate-themed art display.

Tickets sold through eventbrite at the link in our bio.





lightjunction ko

23/02/2024

You can’t BEET veggies grown in Baltimore for Baltimore 💜 Come and get yours at the this Saturday 7am-12pm
myeasha .grown .mccoy.photos

16/02/2024

🍫✨ Indulge in an unforgettable evening celebrating CHOCOLATE at the inaugural event of our 2024 Field Notes Dinner and Dialogue Series!

We’ve got culinary delights, thought-provoking discourse, and artistic inspiration for you all in one delectable evening.

Experience:

🍸 A chocolate-themed cocktail hour featuring drinks by James Beard award-winning mixologist of and beats by DJ Warren Sterling

🍲 A delicious dinner crafted by Rosalyn Vera of paired with wines highlighting chocolate’s sweet, bitter, and savory nuances.

🧠 An enlightening dialogue led by Jinji Fraser, Baltimore’s expert chocolatier and the creative force behind , foodways expert Deb Freeman of Setting the Table podcast & local artist and alchemist Kenya Miles of .lightjunction

🖼️ A silent auction featuring stunning pieces by acclaimed artists such as Pierre Bennu of , the I. Henry Phillips Sr. Archives and ceramicist Michelle Lorentzen .ko

🍫 Explore the intricate origins and cultivation of the chocolate plant, while honoring the legacy of Caesar the chocolatier, our esteemed Black ancestor of the evening.

❤️‍🔥This fundraising series supports our work to cultivate a thriving urban agricultural community in Baltimore.

🎫 Tickets are extremely limited. Sold through eventbrite at the link in our bio!

07/02/2024

February News & Updates - https://mailchi.mp/farmalliancebaltimore/january-16916970

25/01/2024

Our team is expanding! We are excited to announce that we have THREE open positions: Programs Coordinator, Market Assistant, and Farm Crew Member

Apply online via our website https://farmalliancebaltimore.org/get-involved/jobs-internships/ or visit the link in our bio. Please share and spread the word!

✳️ Programs Coordinator - facilitate the effective management of our programs according to our standards, mission, and goals. Full-time, salaried with benefits. Starting at $37k. Apply by March 1st.

✳️ Market Assistant - lead our collective marketing program, run our stand on Saturdays at the 32nd Street Waverly Farmers Market, and make deliveries. Part-time position up to 30 hrs per week. Candidates must be available to work Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturday from 5:30 am to 1:30 pm. $22-25 an hour. Apply now, open until filled. Start date is March 1st.

✳️ Farm Crew Member - provide on-farm support for our Black Butterfly Teaching Farm (BBF) from April to September 2024 (with a possible extension through November.) This is an independent contractor (1099) seasonal position. The position works up to 35 hrs per week. $20-22 an hour. Apply by March 1st.

17/01/2024

We’ll be exhibiting at the Annual Conference this Friday (1/19) and Saturday (1/20)! We’d be thrilled if you stopped by our booth to say hi, maybe grab some cool merch, and learn more about what we do.

We’ll be sharing information about upcoming events and ways to get involved, whether that be as a member, intern, volunteer, or joining our staff. See you soon!

16/01/2024

11/01/2024

It may be chilly outside, but the farmers at are hard at work in their cozy high tunnels growing food for you! Make sure to drop by every other week for fresh, nutritious produce grown right here in Baltimore.

🥬See you this Saturday 7am-12pm!💚

📸 by .mccoy.photos

11/01/2024

January News & Updates - https://mailchi.mp/farmalliancebaltimore/january

10/01/2024

The Maryland Food Bank recently published an article about their Culturally Inclusive Crop (CIC) Program. This program aims to provide diverse communities with culturally relevant and familiar produce.

As one of their local partners, we are proud to contribute to the program’s success! We grow callaloo, fish peppers, okra, indigo, and calendula to provide not only sustenance but also a connection to cultural identity for Baltimore area recipients. Check out the full feature at the link in our bio!

04/01/2024

Liven up your Monday night plans with a movie, music, and a meal for just $20! Count on an enriching experience in many ways.

On 1/22 from 6-9pm, join us for a special screening of the timeless and criminally underseen film, Nothing But A Man, at the Charles Theater

Your $20 ticket includes an hour of live jazz by the Brandon Woody Trio and a buffet dinner inspired by the film and crafted by .

Immerse yourself in this captivating film that explores the complexities of love, identity, and racial tensions in the 1960s. Directed by Michael Roemer, this groundbreaking piece of cinema tells the story of Duff Anderson (Ivan Dixon), a young Black man passing through the South on a railroad crew who gets stopped in his tracks by a preacher’s daughter (singer Abbey Lincoln). A charming romance ensues, as well as a painstaking portrait of racism that’s lost none of its bite.

One of the most honest and unique depictions of Black life in the early 60s, this film still resonates today. It also happens to be the favorite film of our Executive Director, Denzel Mitchell

So we can’t wait to share this extraordinary film with you! Get your tickets on Eventbrite at the link in our bio.