Building Bridges to Healthy Food Access

Building Bridges Across the River (BBAR) Farms are a collaborative urban agriculture network made up of THEARC Farm & the Bridge Park Plots.

Grow with BBAR Farms

Each farm or garden was inspired and built by neighborhood residents. Collectively, the network aims to increase healthy food access, educational resources, and workforce development opportunities to residents of East of the Anacostia River.

Farm Team

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Education

Workshops and Classes

We offer a series of urban agriculture workshops and cooking classes for community residents!
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CSA

Market and CSA Farmshare

Visit our Saturday farmer's market or sign-up for our weekly CSA share program to receive fresh, organic fruits and vegetables. Sign-ups and market information will be posted in Spring 2022!
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In The News

Black Residents Are Actually Benefiting from Washington’s Spectacular New Park

The $92 million park will span a former bridge — and send real estate prices soaring. A home buyers club is helping residents cash in rather than get displaced. - Reasons to be cheerful