On Saturday November 20, 2010, Harlem Seeds, along with hundreds of other New Yorkers and people from all over the country involved with farming and urban gardening projects, participated in the first Black Farmers and Urban Gardeners Conference in Brooklyn.
The organizers of the conference began planning this event one year ago in an effort to [...]

HARLEM THANKSGIVING PRODUCE BAGS
On Saturday, November 20th, GrowNYC’s Wholesale Greenmarket, in partnership with participating schools, community organizations, churches and health advocates, will pilot a food distribution program in Harlem for the coming Thanksgiving holiday.
Thanksgiving Produce Bags, filled with 5 pounds of fresh, local produce, including potatoes, onions, carrots, sweet potatoes, and collard [...]

A perfect healthy snack and treat for kids and adults alike!
By, Rosalind Francis, Harlem Seeds Director of Programming and Nutrition

1-2 T. coconut oil
10 small- to medium-sized apples
1/2 lemon
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 T. dark agave syrup
1 or 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
shredded coconut (optional)
sliced almonds (optional)
granola (optional)
extra agave [...]

Harlem Seeds took a trip to Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative in Leola, PA.  Lancaster Farm supports the Harlem Community Farm Share which is a friend of Harlem Seeds and helped to make this trip happen.  Alongside the CSA members, kids from Harlem Seeds had the chance to visit with the animals and talk with the [...]

Providing awareness of clean, healthy, safe foods available right in our neighborhood

Making connections between what we eat and how it effects our bodies, community and environment

Hands on programs in gardening and cooking give youth the creative space to take charge of their learning.