What Will You Learn?
Through our Urban Farming program, farm-based entrepreneurs can learn how to grow and maintain local food systems, promoting sustainability, healthy eating, and community engagement.
Participants will develop technical and soft skills tailored to the challenges of agriculture, with the goal of meeting the demand for locally produced foods. They’ll have access to:
- In-ground/greenhouse growing space
- Seed packets
- Water
- Space at the KNOX Farmers Market
- 1:1 support from the Urban Farm Team
- Business classes and educational workshops (including classroom supplies)
- Book sign out
After completing the Urban Farming program, participants will be able to demonstrate the ability to utilize urban farming techniques, understand and consider food as a system, and work with and learn from other farmers in the local food system.
Urban Farming
Build a Career in Agriculture
KNOX is committed to encouraging and inspiring local farmers, who strengthen our food system and community.
The Urban Farming Program
The program includes three levels of support for entrepreneurs with a farm-based business:
Level 1
Participants will graduate from the KNOX Urban Farming Program with a firm understanding of the basics of agriculture and the essential experience of growing produce. Program participants will have all necessary competencies to enter an entry-level position within the agricultural industry.
Level 2
The focus is to explore strategies for generating revenue, independent growth, and planning. Participants are offered independent growing spaces to explore what they’re interested in growing and develop business planning skills to determine how those crops fit into a business.
Level 3
Level 3 of the KNOX Urban Farming Program is designed to support program participants as they develop and/or scale their agricultural business while focusing on long-term sustainability. This includes refining a business plan, acquiring licenses and permits to support the business plan, and identifying resources needed to sustain the business in the future.
KNOX Farmers Market
Date: Every Monday, June 2nd – October 27th
Time: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: KNOX, Inc. 75 Laurel Street, Hartford CT 06106
The KNOX Farmer’s Market acts as a connection point between our Urban Farming Program and the local community. Visit to show your support for our Urban Farmers as they develop their businesses and enjoy access to fresh, locally grown produce from Hartford!
Meet Our Farmers
Red Gold & Green, LLC
Derrick Bedward
Their Why: More information to come!
Specialty Crops: More information to come!
The Practical Hen Farm, LLC
Bridgette Bryan
Their Why: To provide my family and community with locally grown nutritious food.
Specialty Crops: Bridgette will be selling at the Farmers Market: Swiss Chard, bok choy, collards, tomato, onions, leeks, spinach, arugula, beets, peppers, herbs, and herbal teas.
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David Joseph
Their Why: More information to come!
Specialty Crops: David will be selling at the Farmers Market: Sweet rainbow peppers, eggplant, kale, bok choy, basil, lettuce, cilantro, and squash.
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Nadia Kazi
Their Why: More information to come!
Specialty Crops: More information to come!
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Shanice Morris
Their Why: More information to come!
Specialty Crops: More information to come!
Name Coming Soon!
Shanelle Morris
Their Why: More information to come!
Specialty Crops: More information to come!
Jasian Greens & More
Andre & Karen Parnther
Their Why: Providing healing, nutritious & vibrant foods to families of all ages.
Specialty Crops: Andre and Karen will be selling at the Farmers Market: Swiss chard, lettuce, kale, bok choy, tatsoi, chijimisai, hot and sweet peppers, scallions, eggplants, zucchini, cucumber, and yard long beans.
Athenia’s Goddess Greens
Athenia Powell
Their Why: At Athenia’s Goddess Greens, more than ecological wellness is at hand. Athenia’s reason for growing, planting and harvesting is to teach and reach others who may also see the need for constant rejuvenation within our bodies and Earth. When growing we are reminded of our pure connection with the Mother Earth Plane. We welcome the overwhelming prospects needed, to have her rejoice with what we do as growers following in turn what she gives to us.
Specialty Crops: Athenia will be selling at the Farmers Market: Cucumber, flowers, tomato, peppers, collard greens, scallions, greens, eggplant, and culinary herbs.
Farm with Me, LLC
Travis Stewart
Their Why: Empowering the community to have a deeper relationship with nature and its food.
Specialty Crops: Travis will be selling at the Farmers Market: Bokashi composting kits, biochar, seedlings, peppers, garlic, tomatoes, and more.
Isaac & Company
Alex Tsarkov
Their Why: As a Hartford resident, I would like to contribute locally grown produce to our community.
Specialty Crops: Alex will be selling at the Farmers Market: Sweet and hot peppers, and tomatoes.
Interested in learning how to become an urban farmer?
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