Conceptual drawing of the Downtown Urban Farm

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Conceptual drawing of the Downtown Urban Farm

EAT South conducts a variety of education programs at the farm

Water & Fan Cooled Greenhouse with retractable shade

Downtown Farm as a venue for a private event

Volunteers help with planting and clean-up of raised beds

One of the many school groups learning about urban farming

Even the youngest citizens can learn about urban farming Even the youngest citizens can learn about urban farming. EAT South helped an early childhood learning center build their own garden in Inner-City Montgomery.

Organic gardening classes taught in the greenhouse at the downtown farm

A Working Windmill pumps water to the raised beds conserving energy and resources

Donated caboose was converted into office space for the downtown farm and attached deck can be used for special events

A technique borrowed from Europe of Mixing Produce Trees with garden greens creates a natural canopy for tender vegatation

Local corporate sponsor donated bikes and trailers to deliver produce to restaurants in the downtown area.