This project was a donor report for an NGO providing sustainable urban agriculture programs in Washington DC. My role was to edit and revise existing copy to outline the organization’s successes and metrics over the calendar year.

At a glance:

At Common Good City Farm (CGCF), we focus on affordable food access, nutritional education, and sustainable food production. Since 2007, CGCF has provided over ten tons of fresh produce to families in need, engaging more than 15,000 participants and over 4,000 volunteers on our half-acre farm site in Washington, DC's historic LeDroit Park neighborhood.

CGCF is committed to small-scale agriculture that's approachable and sustainable. Our goal is to provide large quantities of healthy, affordable produce while preserving soil fertility and safeguarding natural resources. Each year, we produce thousands of pounds of food through our fields and orchard, honey from our beehives, and compost from waste material. This year, we installed a new drip-irrigation system using 100% recycled drip tape bound for landfill at a cost of only $50, hired a new farm manager to implement improved metrics, and experienced our most biodiverse year on record, harvesting over 100 varieties of edible plants

In the heart of Washington, DC, Common Good's beautiful half-acre green space is a showcase for efficient urban farm production. The farm's primary aim is to serve our low-income neighbors, and we take pride in creating opportunities for the surrounding community to come together over good food and good deeds. We served over 300 families at our 45 farm stands in LeDroit Park and the nearby senior center, and increased activities to include weekly food demonstrations, innovative taste tests, and healthy recipes at over 14 community events.

Common Good is also proud to provide educational training in nutrition and sustainable living that empowers others to make positive lifestyle changes. Throughout the year, CGCF offers Seed to Table Workshops concerning various aspects of gardening, nutrition, and cooking. Our workshops are held on the farm, open to the public, and always reserve free spots for those who may need financial assistance.

CGCF’s youth programs cultivate an informed and empowered next generation by providing high quality, culturally appropriate, and relevant farm-to-table educational opportunities for Washington, DC youth. Common Good’s focus on youth development and education has remained one of the most important and exciting aspects of the farm.

Learning for the Environment, Agriculture, and Food (LEAF) is our after-school program for students ages 6-12. Participants learn about sustainable farming through hands-on experiences including garden care, harvesting vegetables, fresh food preparation, and sharing meals together.

Our LEAF students plant basil, melons, corn, squash, beans, and much more in our youth garden. They also hone their chef skills while learning how to prepare new recipes using farm-fresh produce.

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