Urban Gardening Resources for New Orleans

*Last updated 9-14-18. Please note that this list is a work in progress. If you know of a farm, garden, or organization not listed here, defunct, or needs updating (such as a website or icon change) please contact us at whynolafarms@gmail.com

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Last updated 10/02/2024. Please note that this list is a work in progress. If you know of a farm, garden, or organization not listed here, defunct, or needs updating (such as a website or icon change) please contact us at whynolafarms@gmail.com

Non-Profit Food & Farming Organizations

Eat Local Challenge – Eat local for the entire month of June in New Orleans with dozens of other participants
New Orleans Food and Farm Network – Contains information about growing in New Orleans and connects aspiring farmers with open lots
Southern Food and Beverage Museum and Culinary Library – non-profit organization that celebrates the food and drink of all cultures through exhibits, programming, and literature
Sankofa – A community development corporation that hosts a weekly mobile market, teaches youth healthy eating and nutrition, and employs teenagers to grow food for the market and community
Crescent City Farmers Market – A non-profit organization that hosts three markets a week in different areas of the city
Good Food Jobs – A national job site dedicated to connecting job seekers and employers in the sustainable food industry
Green Light New Orleans

Farms in New Orleans

Former Farms & Organizations

Nola Tilth
Fat River Flowers
Garfield Community Garden
Great River Farm
Constance Street Community Garden
Growing Local NOLA
Hollygrove Farm & Market – Closed 2/2018
Vintage Garden Farm of ARC New Orleans – First farm to be certified organic in New Orleans after Katrina hit. At one time, they operated three different farms in Metairie, New Orleans, and Chalmette, and employed several adults with disabilities
Southbound Gardens
All Good Farms
The New Orleans Fruit Tree Project – A non-profit organization that was a community-driven solution to food insecurity. Volunteers harvested fruit from residential property and donated it to local organizations that fed those who were hungry
Slow Food NOLA – Promoted good, clean, and fair food in the city
Treme Community Garden 
Parkway Partners – A non-profit organization that hosts garden-related workshops and assists citizens in maintaining greenspaces throughout the city.  Ended services and programs in 2019

Nola Tilth

Fat River Flowers
Garfield Community Garden

Great River Farm. a
Constance Street Community Garden
Growing Local NOLA
Hollygrove Farm & Market – Closed 2/2018
Vintage Garden Farm of ARC New Orleans – First farm to be certified organic in New Orleans after Katrina hit. At one time, they operated three different farms in Metairie, New Orleans, and Chalmette, and employed several adults with disabilities.
Southbound Gardens
All Good Farms
The New Orleans Fruit Tree Project – A non-profit organization that was a community-driven solution to food insecurity. Volunteers harvested fruit from residential property and donated it to local organizations that fed those who were hungry
Slow Food NOLA – Promoted good, clean, and fair food in the city
Treme Community Garden 
Parkway Partners – A non-profit organization that hosts garden-related workshops and assists citizens in maintaining greenspaces throughout the city.  Ended services and programs in 2019

*Last updated 9-14-18. Please note that this list is a work in progress. If you know of a farm or garden that is not listed here, please contact us at whynolafarms@gmail.com.