The Farmers Incubator Project:
The Farmers Incubator Project is a model for sustainable economic development and social justice. Consisting of a demand driven series of programs providing farmland, resources, education, training and assistance in Spanish, this program address the specific needs of emerging Latino farmers in urban settings. The goal of the Project is to build capacity so that members can run their own sustainable urban agriculture micro enterprises.
The Project targets low-income families with previous experience in agriculture. The Cooperative provides the necessary tools and technical assistance to grow nutritious and affordable food for consumption or sale via farmers markets, mobile units, and retail outlets.
The Farmers Incubator Project teaches environmentally sustainable ways to produce food and provides economic opportunities for Louisiana’s growing Latino population.
The Project is divided into 5 major training programs:
- Community Gardens/Micro Farms
- Poultry Production (eggs/meat)
- Cheese-making Workshops
- Cow-share Club
- Access to Community Markets
The Impact:
- Improve diets through access to fresh, natural and whole foods
- Improve the urban ecosystem through increased green space and restored brownfields
- Promote community development, empowerment and leadership
- Foster social justice by providing equitable access to resources
The fruits (and vegetables) of this program can be seen every weekend at the Westwego Farmers & Fishery Market (New Orleans); Camellia Farmers Market (Slidell); Bywater Farmers Market (New Orleans); and the Central City Community Marketplace (New Orleans). The profits from our farms’ produce and cheese go straight to the budding entrepreneur.
Support this important project by sponsoring a farmer!
