Asawana Farms

02/02/2025

Cured Chicken Litter/Manure Available
As the weather improves, it is time to start preparing your soil for the farming season. Get yours now before we run out. With all what is going on, it might be hard to get manure in the coming weeks as labor becomes an issue at most farms.
601 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD

02/02/2025

Cured Chicken Litter/Manure: As the weather improves, it is time to start preparing your soil for the farming season. Get yours now before we run out. With all what is going on, it might be hard to get manure in the coming weeks as labor becomes an issue at most farms.

02/01/2025

2/1/2025 Our two wonderful volunteers Alexis & Eb had a blast of a time hellpmg in the cold. This is pure dedication and in

02/01/2025

01/26/2025

Hey, what were you thinking? Suck it up in silence.

01/23/2025

National Honor Society of Eleanor Roosevelt High School Students Learn at Asawana Farms

1/18/2025 National Honor Society students at Eleanor Roosevelt High School Prince George's County Public Schools came out to volunteer and learn at Asawana Farms how we clean up at the end of the season. The group made of 5 high school students was divided into two groups: One group learned how to remove and fold up drip tapes and w**d barriers while the other carried wood chips to prepare an area for growing summer watermelons .They also learned how we make our own organic composts that we use at the farm. The highlight of their volunteer day was learning about our Food as Medicine efforts in educating the community about some of the vegetables (bitter leaf, Okra & bitter melon) that we grow that help in blood sugar regulation, diabetes and anemia

The students' volunteer day was part of a larger effort by National Honor Society of Eleanor Roosevelt High School to engage students in civic engagement and to promote social justice. The program's students are required to complete a certain number of service hours each year, and many of them choose t.o volunteer at local organizations that are working to make a difference in the community.

Asawana Farms is a perfect example of such an organization. The farm was founded to provide fresh, organic vegetables to the residents of Prince George's County. The farm also offers volunteering and educational programs to enable youth and adults in the community to learn by doing. .

The students' volunteer day at Asawana Farms was a great example of how the Eleanor Roosevelt High School is preparing students to be active and engaged citizens.

We are always ready to host students who are interested in learning how to grow organic vegetables and food.

01/07/2025

Just a reminder about the Avian Flu!

The Maryland State Veterinarian has also issued guidance for Backyard Flocks and HPAI, which can be found here: https://mda.maryland.gov/Documents/Letter%20to%20Backyard%20Flocks.docx.pdf

At the bottom of this press release, you'll notice the contact info for where to send backyard producers who suspect a problem with their flocks. The following directions are given:

Maryland backyard flock owners who notice any of the signs of HPAI in their flock should:

● Email the Maryland Department of Agriculture Animal Health team at [email protected] or [email protected] or call (410) 841-5810
● Provide your contact information, size of flock, location, and concerns
● Please DO NOT take dead or sick birds to the lab to be tested or move them off-site. We can discuss if samples need to be taken and next steps.

To report sick or dead wild birds, please contact the Maryland Department of Natural Resources at (877) 620-8367

Thank you all for your assistance in helping to prevent the spread of HPAI.

01/07/2025

(PAID TRAINING) 16 Week Program for Beginning Farmers Helping Farmers

Ourspace World is back with our 5th Cohort of the Farm to Food Sovereignty Academy. This is the perfect opportunity for anyone exploring a second career, looking to upskill for their food business, or generational land steward!

See details below and CLICK HERE TO APPLY. https://www.ourspaceworld.org/apprenticeship.html

Are you passionate about sustainable farming, Black food sovereignty, and building community with like-minded Black Folx? If so Ourspace World, Inc invites you apply to our Farm-to-Food Sovereignty Academy.

Skills Gained:
- 🌿 Hands-on experience in small-scale regenerative farming and land stewardship.
- 🏗️ Knowledge in ecological building skills, particularly for farm infrastructure, cold storage, and season extension techniques.
- 🚛 Logistics expertise in food aggregation, distribution and transportation.
- 🍲 Food preparation and handling skills to contribute to a sustainable and equitable food system.

🌱 Are you passionate about sustainable farming, Black food sovereignty, and building community with like-minded Black Folx? If so Ourspace World, Inc invites you apply to our Farm-to-Food...

01/06/2025

2025 Volunteer Opportunities

Asawana Farms is welcoming new & returning volunteers to join us! We provide volunteers an opportunity for hands-on learning.

01/06/2025

Beginning Farmer Hands-on Training Opportunity

Are you a Beginner Farmer Trainee? Do you need a farm for hands-on training? Asawana Farms has openings for hands-on beginner farmer trainee

01/02/2025

Absolutely on point. We are ready to produce if We get the support that we need.

Speaking Loud and Proud or anywhere else!

12/30/2024

Beginner Farmer Training Program

Future Harvest offers a host of resources designed to help you navigate and contribute to a sustainable food economy in the Chesapeake.

12/26/2024

12/14/2024 Hugh O'Brian Youth (HOBY) Maryland student volunteers learning to clean up at the end of the season.

12/26/2024

12/14/2024 HOBY Maryland student volunteers at Asawana Farms

12/26/2024

The Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Organization (HOBY Maryland) Students Volunteer at Asawana Farms

12/14/ 2024: The Hugh O'Brian Youth (HOBY) Maryland a non-profit that supports youth leadership and empowerment came out to volunteer and learn at Asawana Farms how we clean up at the end of the season. The group was made of 10 high school students and two chaperons. The students learned how to cut callaloo stems, scotch bonnet peppers; remove drip tapes and fold up w**d barriers at the end of the season. TThey also learned how we make our own organic composts that we use at the farm.

The highlight of their volunteer day was learning about our Food as Medicine efforts in educating the community about some of the vegetables (bitter leaf, Okra & bitter melon) that we grow that help in blood sugar regulation, diabetes and anemia

The students' volunteer day was part of a larger effort by HOBY Maryland to engage students in civic engagement and to promote social justice. The program's students are required to complete a certain number of service hours each year, and many of them choose t.o volunteer at local organizations that are working to make a difference in the community.

Asawana Farms is a perfect example of such an organization. The farm was founded to provide fresh, organic vegetables to the residents of Prince George's County. The farm also offers volunteering and educational programs to enable youth and adults in the community to learn by doing. .

The students' volunteer day at Asawana Farms was a great example of how (HOBY Maryland) is preparing students to be active and engaged citizens. The program is teaching students the importance of social justice and civic engagement, and it is providing them with opportunities to make a difference in their communities.

12/26/2024

12/21/24 Nyla Belton, a student at Elon University in NC, despite the biting cold came to volunteer and learn how we clean up at the end of the season. She along with two other volunteers helped taking out drip tapes and clips in preparation for the spring farming season. She also helped clean out scotch bonnet pepper and Callaloo stems.