Mill Creek Urban Farm

 Mill Creek Urban Farm is an educational farm and environmental education center located in West Philadelphia. We are dedicated to improving local access to fresh, chemical-free produce at low cost for the immediate Mill Creek community and surrounding neighborhoods. We are a people of a color-led non-profit organization in service of communities of color in need of basic resources. Mill Creek Urban Farm is dedicated to cultivating a healthy environment, growing strong communities, and promoting a just and sustainable food system.

We envision a world in which everyone has access to affordable, healthy, culturally appropriate food and where local communities work collaboratively to build a food system that is socially just and environmentally and economically sustainable.

• The neighborhood in which we farm. We work with our neighbors to strengthen
  our community. 

• Experiential education. We provide hands-on, farm-based learning opportunities.

• Our environment. We demonstrate innovative ways to foster sustainable living.

• Community and collaboration. We work with and exchange ideas with others. 

• Urban food production. We foster the connection between people and the food they eat.

• Equity and justice. We believe healthy, affordable food is a basic human right.