Added Value

To promote the sustainable development of Red Hook.

Overview

Nurture a new generation of leaders to promote the sustainable development of Red Hook in South Brooklyn.Added Value Farms is a youth centered urban farming and food justice non profit in Red Hook Brooklyn. We create opportunities for teens to expand their knowledge base develop their leadership skills and positively engage with each other their community and the environment. We operate two urban farms and a community composting program in partnership with other local organizations and city agencies. The Red Hook Community Farm (2.75 acres) focuses on education and production while the NYCHA farm (1 acre) focuses on community engagement. Our programs include a teen farm apprenticeship a weekly farm stand a CSA and a school workshop program. We strive to transform vacant lands into vibrant urban farms improve access to healthy affordable produce and nurture a new generation of green leaders.Formerly a concrete baseball field Red Hook Community Farm was established in 2001 and is now a thriving 2.75 acre production and compost site that supplies our Farmers Market and CSA. Two feet of rich compost nourishes a variety of crops which in turn create a diverse environment for microorganisms insects and other animals. We grow all our produce organically and employ sustainable farming practices. Last year we grew over 20000 pounds of produce! Accessibility the compost area farmers market site community tent and central farm path are wheelchair accessible. There is a port o potty on site which is not accessible. Accessible bathrooms are available at Ikea across the street.