Downing Park Urban Farm
As the operational arm of NUFFI, DPUF puts our mission into action by growing fresh, local food right in the city.
Food Security: Increases access to fresh, culturally appropriate nutrition.
Sustainability: Lowers carbon footprints by reducing food transport distances.
Wellness: Enhances mental and physical health through outdoor activity and stress reduction.
Downing Park Urban Farm
Offerings
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What We Grow
On our 2-acre urban farm, we use organic practices across a small orchard (peaches, berries) and diverse vegetable plots (tomatillos, eggplant, collards, herbs). We also cultivate a wide variety of flowers.
An Urban Agriculture Model
Lined Raised Beds: To ensure soil safety and prevent urban contamination.
In-ground No-till: To promote carbon farming and soil health.
Greenhouses: For year-round cultivation support.
Get Involved
Donate skills or supplies
Donate time by volunteering
Donate money to help support our initiatives at the farm
Farmer Jeffrey’s Wishlist
gas powered string trimmers*
rototiller (to serve as a backup to ours)*
walk-behind brush cutter*
chainsaw - electric or gas powered*
electric or gas powered sprayers*
kerosene/diesel torpedo heaters*
Small wooden shop table
Wood or metal potting bench
*must work upon delivery or we may not accept
**must be in good shape and we will need to inspect it prior to delivery