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18 million U.S. households were food insecure at some time during 2023.

The Backyard Farm Collective, headquartered in Monrovia Indiana, is lowering that statistic within our local area.

By educating, supporting, and uplifting the community so that they can grow food for themselves.
And if they come upon an abundance upon harvest, helping distribute food where it is most needed.

WE NEED YOU!

Gardeners & Volunteers

GARDENERS: Please consider donating your produce!
Is your garden exploding with growth right now? We want to take your abundance harvest off your hands. Please contact us to arrange pickup so we can get it to the local food pantries. We have partnerships with Churches In Mission and Second Helpings which both do tremendous work in our community to feed and educate those who are in need. 

VOLUNTEERS: Please consider helping us for an hour or two!
Do you have an urge to do something positive in the Monrovia community? We need you! Weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays, we are at the garden weeding, planting, and harvesting. This is your opportunity to come out and meet other humans who love to do good while making a positive impact in the community. Check our calendar page for more!

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Backyard Farm Collective

The Mission

Support local farmers and gardeners to meet the food security need for our community.

How will we do it? It starts with the farmer, big or small. We will ensure our community of farmers and gardeners are well equipped to grow food for themselves and their family. And if they come upon an abundance, they have a place to sell, trade, or donate it. Once donated, we want to distribute this produce fairly to the community. Everyone deserves access to fresh and nutritious food. Did you know that the apples at supermarkets can be up to a year old by the time they are put on shelves?

About the Backyard Farm Collective

Backyard Farm Collective is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission of improving the food security of the local population. 

This is done through collaborating with farmers, gardeners, and the community. Educating on growing food for oneself and distributing any donated abundance to places of need.

Backyard Farm Collective manages two small-scale farming operations, Monrovia community garden and Backyard Farm Collective Headquarters. We also manage a hydroponic greenhouse operation.

Join the collective!

Ways To Get Involved & Contribute

It takes a village to tackle food insecurity long-term. We are looking for passionate people like you to help in this mission. We need volunteers for special projects. Community gardeners and local growers to donate food. And last but not least, financial contributions to keep the mission moving.

The 2025 growing season is here. We can do a lot quickly with your help. Here's where you can help today:

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Connections and Networking

Can you get us connected to resources that will help us complete our mission? Please reach out, it would be greatly appreciated. Contact Us

 

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Volunteering

We have some fun projects that could use your creativity and/or muscle! If you have skills that a garden or farm could use, we need you!

Volunteer Sign Up + Calendar Coming Soon

 

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Financial Support

Sponsors, donors, and grants - provide crucial funding for the projects that support our mission.

Learn More About Our Projects Here

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Become part of the Collective

Internship, Job, Career, or a Grower willing to donate their abundant harvest.

If you are passionate about our mission to feed the people, we want you! Sign up here

 

Leadership Team

Christopher Lamberson (Founder) - Food Production Director
Nicki L. - Director of Development 
Samantha Trusty - Youth Programs Director
 
We Need More Leaders! Please Reach Out!
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Current Needs

Donations 

Vegetable & Fruit plant starts.

Pest repelling plants (marigolds, lavender, mint)

Perennials, Fruit Trees, Nut Trees, Berry Bushes

 

Labor

Planting! We have a lot of ground to plant in, donation of plant starts and seedlings are starting to come in!

Help us by planting them. You just might be able to take some home :)

Monrovia Community Garden, follow us on Facebook, Join Volunteer List, or sign up at "Get a Garden" above.

 

Financial

Money does not solve all problems, but it can make some easier to solve! Current donations will benefit:

-Construction and management of the Monrovia Community Garden

-Purchasing or Leasing of a vehicle for distributing produce to food pantries

-Developing Our Educational Programs

-General Costs associated with farming

Learn more about what we are working on at our Projects page. If you want to give to a specific project, note that with your donation.

 

Networking

We are trying to make big moves quickly! Bureaucracy and hoops to jump through are inevitable. If you are experienced or have connections within the realm of organizing community events, business to business collaboration, or governmental support, we would love for you to help us out! Fill out the form here or contact us at backyardfarmcollective@gmail.com.