Brookwood Community Farm

Mission: Reclaim and restore underutilzed farmland to strengthen Boston's local food system and increase food security for Boston residents. Description: Involves residents from local communities in all aspects of the projects with direct, hands-on participation in farming, research, and conservation activities. Benefits both surrounding communities through increased access to locally grown, organic produce, a deeper understanding of the role agriculture plays to enhance local communities, and greater awareness of the ecological challenges facing sustainable agriculture. Impact: Greater access to locally grown, organic food and will increase awareness of the importance of local sustainable agriculture in the life of the community as well as individual health and wellness, local schools gain a site for hands-on learning about agriculture, nutrition, ecology and other subjects.