Global One Urban Farming
is a 1.5-acre, non-profit farm in Kansas City, Missouri that produces and distributes free organic vegetables to seniors, veterans, and low-income families with the goal of raising health levels throughout Kansas City. Their team converts unused urban land into sustainable organic community vegetable gardens. They received a $3,100 grant to purchase an array of supplies and equipment including seeds, soil, mulch, and germination trays, and to expand production an additional 10,000 square feet.
“One of our main challenges was keeping vegetables available for the high demand of low income residents in need,” said cofounder Anthony Nealy. Their grant allowed them to successfully expand their garden site and production to produce thousands of pounds of produce which they distribute for free to local food-insecure residents.
