UPDATE: This event is POSTPONED, stay tuned for future updates. Follow us on Instagram (@ecocityfarms) for future announcements.
Join us for the Open House at the newly established Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Park! ECO City Farms, The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission and other partners invite you to explore the incubator for beggining farmers and see the results of the 11 diverse farm businesses launched there.
Activities:
- Free Seeds & Seedling from Prince George’s Soil Conservation District
- UFI organically grown seedlings and fresh produce for sale
- Site tours
- Food Trucks selling healthy eats
- Variety of activities for kids
- Healthy food cooking demos
- Free testing of soil for growers (instructions below)
- Engage with other food and farming partners in the county
Background of the UFI project:
Established in 2021, the Urban Farm Incubator is a land access project designed to make it easier for beginner farmers to start farm businesses. The site provides multiple farmers with shared infrastructure, utilities, equipment, mentoring, and technical assistance. You can learn more about the UFI on our website and Meet the Farmers
Partners:
- M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County
- The Capital Market
- Prince George’s County Food Equity Council
- Prince George's Soil Conservation District
- ECO City Farms
Bring a soil sample for a free lead screening for the SoilSHOP workshop by The Capital Market, Prince George's Soil Conservation District, and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service - View Instructions for Collecting a Single Soil Sample on our website: https://www.ecoffshoots.org/urban-farm-incubator-open-house/
