YOU DON'T NEED A FARM TO GROW FOOD
Does the idea of growing food feel out of reach—something reserved for those with acres of land, years of experience, or a natural “green thumb.”? At Ujamaa Seeds, we hear the same concerns again and again: I don’t know where to start. I don’t have enough space. I’m afraid I’ll fail. I kill plants.
While having these thoughts are real barriers, they are also myths that can keep you disconnected from one of the most powerful acts of self-sufficiency: growing your own food. The truth is simple and liberating—you don’t need a farm to grow food. You just need a starting point.
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ABOUT UJAMAA SEEDS
Formed in 2021, UJAMAA SEEDS is the entrepreneurial program of the Ujamaa Cooperative Farming Alliance (UCFA). UCFA is a program of STEAM ONWARD, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit organization, organized in the state of Maryland.
The mission of UCFA is to increase diversity in the $15 billion dollar U.S. seed industry. We are committed to providing increased opportunities and support for growers from historically marginalized communities in the area of seed farming. To this end, the UCFA is working to bridge the gap between prospective BIPOC seed growers and seed companies.
