Do you want to learn more about the future of food in the US? Then consider attending the upcoming Providence Farm Collective Tour and Lunch on Thursday, May 25 at 5701 Burton Road in Orchard Park – home of the Providence Farm Collective.
Attendees to the tour and lunch will learn all about the significance of farmer-led and community-rooted agriculture and food systems.
Let’s face it. As a society, we’re pretty much disconnected from our food sources. Take a look in your fridge or your pantry, and see what’s there. Do you know where your food is coming from, and who is producing it?
There is a growing trend to source our food closer to home. Not only is this better for our health, it’s better for the planet. It’s part of the circular economy, where we support workers in our home towns, while keeping our hard earned dollars close to home.
Even if we already do support the farmer-led and community-rooted agriculture and food systems, chances are that we don’t have the time or energy to visit the farms themselves. We tend to rely upon farmers markets and other markets that carry locally sourced produce. That’s great! But there’s something even better – paying a visit to the farms themselves.
As for Providence Farm Collective, it has been established to provide immigrants and refugees with the ability to grow, eat, and sell their own produce. Now, they are inviting the community to come take a look at the inspirational operation firsthand.
Attendees of a Providence Farm Collective farm tour and lunch can expect an immersive experience that highlights the organization’s commitment to farmer-led and community-rooted agriculture and food systems. During the tour, they will have the opportunity to learn about the passion and knowledge of PFC’s farmers and staff, including the Community Engagement Coordinator and the Farm Crew, and explore the demonstration plot used for the Community Supported Agriculture program. The tour is capped off by a farm-to-table lunch prepared by PFC’s own Chef Sharif Abdi, providing a delicious taste of the locally grown produce that PFC is dedicated to bringing to its members. Throughout the experience, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of PFC’s mission to actualize the rights of under-resourced peoples and see first-hand how their work is making a positive impact in the community.
Important Information:
The tour will begin promptly at 11:00am, so be sure to arrive a few minutes early. Upon arrival, park along the road. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes that you do not mind if they get dirty. The tour is approximately 90 minutes long, with a lot of walking and standing. You will be in the sun for much of this time. Please wear sunscreen and/or a hat and bring a drink or water bottle (preferably not plastic). Please bring a donation of shelf-stable food for our farmers and youth lunch program: dried pinto beans, dried black-eyed peas, basmati rice, coconut milk, olive oil, canola oil.
Click here for to visit the Facebook event page. Also visit PFC’s website for additional information on the sustainable farming practice.
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