F.R.I.E. FOOD PROJECT
PURPOSE
The F.R.I.E. FOOD PROJECT aims to evolve the way we grow food by creating a network of independent home farmers and facilitate the agriculture education, physical materials, and community needed to make this possible. Local and urban agriculture systems are key components of a sustainable food system addressing the challenges of tomorrow and we hope you join us in the fight.
EDUCATION
Public, Private & Home School Programs!
(501c3 Pending) We partner with educational institutions and homeschool programs to provide weekly curriculum and “urban farming” materials for the school year. Our program educates students on the steps required for successful “urban farming”, the nutritional benefits of locally produced agriculture, food distribution, recipe development, community engagement, sustainability, and more. Graduates will be prepared to manage urban farms or pursue further education to become leaders in the food community. Each package includes curriculum materials, local seeds, access to our GROW community, and one or more raised garden beds tailored to the requirements of your educational institution.
Corporate Programs
Our partnerships with businesses enable us to offer weekly curriculum and urban farming materials to help employee’s learn about “urban faring”, food nutrition, sustainability, household recipe development, managing food budgets, corporate agriculture opportunities, community engagement, and more. Graduates will feel confident managing urban farms or pursuing further education to become leaders in the food community. Businesses that partner with us may qualify for corporate carbon tax credits offsets and opportunities to reduce their carbon footprint. Each package includes the curriculum, local seeds, access to our GROW community, and one or more raised beds tailored to your companies needs.
GROW COMMUNITY
We are in the process of building a community of food growers, providers, sustainers, and individuals interested in transforming the way we produce and consume food. This community will offer opportunities to volunteer, learn, develop ideas, and have your voice heard. We encourage you to join us and discover how you can help bring our vision to fruition.