About Us
Our Mission
Transforming underutilized land into urban farms for community gardens and entrepreneurial enterprises designed to strengthen the social and economic fabric of Akron through agriculture.
Akron Cooperative Farms is an urban farm in the North Hill community of Akron, Ohio. We bring diverse residents and neighbors together around growing produce for their families and community, as well as selling to market as entrepreneurs
The farm consists of over 4 acres of land, divided into plots that are rented by 140 gardeners. Two new hoop houses have been built to make the farm more self-sufficient and to provide employment for gardeners.
Bringing the City Together
- Akron Residents
- Refugees and Immigrants
- Under and Unemployed
- Entrepreneurs
- Retired and Aging Adults
- Youth and Children
- Local Food Advocates and Agencies
- Schools and Universities
Impacting Lives Through...
Job Creation
Creating a socially inclusive haven
Promoting and supporting entrepreneurship
Placemaking
Sourcing the region with local food
Providing space where ethnic minorities can reconnect to their agrarian culture
Re-purposing underutilized land