Building Bridges to Healthy Food Access

Building Bridges Across the River Farms are inclusive of THEARC Farm & seven Bridge Park Plot's. BBAR Farms seeks to combat issue with access to healthy foods, expand distribution within the East of the River community, and ensure families have sustainable food supply for years to come.

Grow with THEARC Farm

Explore the Food Web!

The THEARC Farm is an urban food oasis and resource that provides exposure, engagement, educational, and workforce training opportunities for residents. Our two-acre farm features a native tree fruit orchard, a culinary herb garden, and bee boxes that produce "made in Ward 8" honey! Our farm was designed by the community and continues to provides opportunities for local access to fresh food. Learn more about our work to feed SE DC.

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Apprenticeship

Power Agronomy Urban Agriculture Apprenticeship

THEARC Farm follows the school of thought from Dr. George Washington Carver, with an emphasis on small, sustainable agriculture. We cultivate urban growers through a 12 month hands-on, intensive training series of applied leadership skills in agronomy and agriculture. Best practices in agroecology at our farms include using organic methods and permaculture farming.

Education

Free Urban Agriculture Classes!

Join us every Wednesday at the Ujima Urban Farm located at Union Temple Baptist Church to expand your knowledge on urban growing. This 6-course workshop covers the essential principles you need to have a thriving urban garden or farm. Our classes are taught by expert, local growers, processors, and food entrepreneurs.

Food

Free Fresh Food Shares for East of the River Familes

Learn more about our weekly fresh food share that sources fruits, vegetables, eggs, and other yummy eats from local farmers, gardens, growers, and makers. HIGHLIGHT: Volunteers receive 'Labor of Love' shares after volunteering in our farm cooperative.

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