Global Garden Refugee Training Farm

Our goal is to improve access to fresh organic vegetables forboth newly arrived refugee families and their urban neighbors . In 2012, 42 refugee families — many with three generations working together — turned a vacant lot into a productive garden and began growing fresh, organic vegetables for home consumption and sale. Today, our one acre farm in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood has 58 3 ft. x 40 ft. plots for refugee families who want to grow for home consumption, and six plots between 1,000 and 2,000 sq. ft for six market farmers, who grow for sale at farmers markets, restaurants, our CSA program, and other wholesale buyers. Our market farmers also donate to various food pantries and are reimbursed for their donations through the support of Conagra Brands Foundation.  In 2023, our six market farmers collectively generated over $100,000, with over $26,000 of that amount being donated. By providing land, tools, seed and training, this project builds on the traditional strengths of refugees from rural backgrounds to create food security and economic opportunity in their new home. Many refugees have fled persecution and war and encounter new struggles when arriving in the United States, from language barriers to difficulty finding employment. Refugees at our farm are able to cultivate a sense of agency, community, and-- for refugees who were formerly farmers-- experience re-connection with the land and nature. At Global Gardens Chicago, we believe that quality, fresh and culturally relevant food should be available to all. We pride ourselves on making culturally accessible vegetables available to not only our farmers but to the broader community. Take a look at our impact below: Get to know our wonderful team. Meet the generous funders who make our work possible. At Global Gardens Chicago, we use sustainable, healthy farming practices to grow our available produce. View our farmers market schedule, join our CSA, or become a restaurant/wholesale partner. Contact About Our People Our Funders Farmers Markets CSAFood Partners Wholesale Donate Become a Member Volunteer Join Our Board 4815 N. Sacramento Ave. Chicago, IL 60625