Meeting you where you are
We share knowledge, labor, advice, tools, and much more!
Our Interests
We are interested in . . .
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growing local fruits, vegetables, herbs, and livestock
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hands-on education
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sustainable design
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citizen-centered, community-led action
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serving community needs in a way that is respectful of and cares for the human and more-than-human world
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making connections to individuals and organizations that share our main interest: growing food!
We offer a variety of services and community events to help central Arkansans overcome the challenges they face when it comes to growing, sharing, preserving, and eating high-quality food.
Our organization is designed to make local food production as easy as possible, and to make lasting connections that support long-term capacity in
local food production.
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About Us
Urban Patchwork is made up of regular people who live, work, grow, and make connections around locally grown food in central Arkansas. We have dozens of years of combined experience working in urban agriculture. We are an
inter-generational, multi-racial group of students, accountants, backyard gardeners, teachers, retirees, parents, and neighbors who share a love of growing local food, caring for the land, and helping others to do the same .
Our Work
Urban Patchwork is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that promotes sustainable, community-driven solutions to socioeconomic challenges that make it difficult for Arkansans to engage in the local food economy. Our ultimate aim is to address issues around food insecurity, environmental integrity, and economic stability. Our organization offers hands-on educational sessions and workshops to teach practical skills for sustainable urban farming. We want to share our strategies and nurture a network of people who want to create the local food future of Central Arkansas.
Mission
The mission of Urban Patchwork is to share knowledge, resources, and expertise that allows people to learn how to grow their own food. We offer participatory learning experiences that encourage people to connect with others who are interested in growing food.
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When we teach sustainable urban farming strategies and practical shop skills, we increase community independence, confidence,
and know-how.
Vision
Our vision is a strong local food economy that prioritizes sustainable, local production and meets the needs of every resident.
We want to create resilient communities where everyone has access to healthy, fresh food and where people have power over their own food supply.
Values
We are committed to the following values:
- Collaboration: We believe in working together to create a more sustainable food system. We work with you and for you, and meet you where you are.
- Education: We believe in educating our community about growing nutritious food and providing practical information for living the good life.
- Sustainability: We believe in promoting sustainable solutions that protect our communities, our planet and its resources.
-Resourcefulness:
We reduce, reuse, and recycle whenever possible, partnering with businesses to repurpose materials that would otherwise go to the landfill.
