Philadelphia Community Farm

We are an Intergenerational, Multi-Abled, BIPOC & LGBTQ-led, and centered farm community and nonprofit 501(c)(3); committed to creating access for historically marginalized people to connect to their history through land, food systems & cultural practices.

We believe that intersectionality is community; that diversity is mirrored by nature. Our programming focuses on youth and adult education utilizing traditional agricultural practices interwoven with ceremony and inner connection. By seeing ourselves reflected in our ancestral heritage through agriculture, we begin to see the myriad of ways we can activate within our communities.

Our work and curriculum includes a liberated approach to conservation that addresses the social and environmental needs of communities. We focus on a place where people come together to honor ancestral lands and connect deeper with the land and water; ?Raising the next generation of Seed-Keepers, Environmental-Stewards & Culture-Bearers.?

We value agricultural systems as conservation with historical and cultural context. We believe there is a deep correlation between the health and well-being of the land and the health and well-being of humanity. Because of this, we are committed to a Process of Decolonization as described by Professor Poka Lenaui - Rediscovery & Recovery | Mourning | Dreaming | Commitment | Action.

As we continue to take part in Regenerative Agricultural practices rooted in Indigenous and African knowledge, we are also engaging in restoration and human liberation. We encourage continuous reflection and engage in a process of decolonization rooted in Praxis and self-critical reflection, as described by Paulo Friere and Dr. Alma Flor Ada.

We see it as imperative to view conservation holistically; including agricultural practices, community, and education as non-negotiable in protecting our environment. PCF has positioned itself to be a leader in redefining conservation. To heal ourselves we need to heal the soil and view conservation through a holistic lens.