Cultivating Community through urban farming
Dogpatch Urban Gardens (D.U.G.) is a small-scale market garden growing produce naturally with organic principles, and sustainable methods, on ÂĽ an acre of land. We never use any form of synthetic chemicals on the plot including artificial pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers.
WHO WE ARE – A family run farm passionate about health, community, education, and the environment.
WHAT WE DO – Cultivate fresh, nutritious, and flavorful produce in the Northern Beaverdale area.
HOW WE DO IT – Use sustainable, organic, and biointensive farm methods to produce high yields on a minimal amount of land while maintaining the integrity of the environment.
WHAT WE VALUE
· Health/Nutrition
· Building community
· Environmental Conservation
· Education
· Family Values – hard work, resilience, commitment, dependability
· Organic principles (No use of synthetic chemicals)
· Enhancing soil quality
· Professionalism
The farm is built on a foundation which the successful market gardener, Jean Martin Fortier states the best, “Grow better, not bigger.” Small-scale farming has its advantages because it allows for me to “know my crops.” Since the land is small I am constantly interacting with every square foot of the crops and I can recognize any potential issues involving the soil, pests, w**ds, etc. Growing on a smaller scale also allows me to focus on creating high quality and fresh produce. I am able to harvest within just days of distribution!
Imagine a farm that not only provides you and your family with healthy, delicious, and local food but a farm that does all this while positively interacting with the environment. Hopefully the visual you created in your mind is that of Dogpatch Urban Gardens. I can’t wait to grow for you and with you!
