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Farming New Orleans

Farming
New Orleans

Growing communities by growing food

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Planting on MLK Day 2021

 January 2021 Harvest--Donated to the Homeless and to Burnell's

Our neighborJason harvests some fresh produce!

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Building Planters for Burnell's Market in the Lower 9th

Filled with Okra, Cucumbers, Squash, Tomatoes, and Peppers!
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Good Press April 2020

Read about the work Matt has been doing with Farming New Orleans.  Here's the link. 

Farming NOLA Pics August 2019

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Clean and Green May 24, 2019 -- Desire and Gallier Street!

Planting on our November 19, 2017

Special thanks to all the volunteers who helped, including Matt Jones, Marni, Joe Hildula, Scott Roos, and Mark Burlet.
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Planting on our 4th Lot on November 25, 2016

Special thanks to all the volunteers who helped, including Art Franz; Ralph Wolf; Denis, Deanie, Mark, & Virginia Soignier; Matt, Mary, Ethan, & Amy Jones; Matt's mom & brother; and Susan Roos.

Second Planting in the Lower 9th Ward

Special Thanks to Schools of the Sacred Heart in San Francisco for sending their students to help us plant 14 trees on our second lot.
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Thanks to Wendell Lehman for Donating 5020 N. Miro

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Wendell Lehman shaking hands with Farming New Orleans' President Scott Roos
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5020 N. Miro Street
On December 22, Wendell Lehman donated his lot on 5020 N. Miro to Farming New Orleans!  Thank you, very much.  We plan to plant there on February 14, 2016.

Our First Project Underway

We've acquired two lots in the Upper Ninth Ward of New Orleans:  2612 Gallier St. & 2614 Gallier St.
Fruit tree planting has begun; we just planted 11 trees on the first property: orange, grapefruit, and papaya.  
​If you are interested in helping, please contact us. 
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Seven Trees Planted 
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Before Planting

What we will do

Groves for Communities

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We will create groves of fruit and/or nut trees that provide food to community.  Whatever communities don't eat will be picked and given to the poor.  Feeding people is our priority. 




Providing Startup Equipment to Local Growers

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Initially, we will establish start-up grants for fruit tree growers and  beekeepers.  We will also create a web-based donation system whereby low-income individuals can receive free equipment (e.g., chicken coop, seed start up, soil, tool shed, tools, etc.) from donors.   




Homes & Gardens for the Homeless

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One yurt can house three homeless people, and one plot of land can provide some food and modest supplementary income for them.  



"All gardening  is Landscape painting" 
                                                                  --Alexander Pope.

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Partnering to create School Gardens and Gardnerers

We will create partnerships with schools, acquire and develop property and gardens with them, and provide curriculum to the schools.  We will also provide incentives and free supplies to our burgeoning gardeners.

Other News

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We have incorporated in the State of Louisiana and have received non-profit 501(c)3 status.  Your donations are now tax deductible.  
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We are currently looking for people to serve on our board of directors and others who would like to direct projects.  
Our mailing address:   433 Upper Terrace #8, San Francisco, CA 94117
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