joel houser: crabtree farms

Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga

presentation topics

Crabtree Farms – a Chattanooga homegrown business

Small business, local goods

Community involvement

a brief history

Inception: Founded in 1998, 501c3 Run by a Board of

Directors Evolved out of a public-

private partnership

Vision: Create a working demonstrationorganic urban farm and a community garden.

who we are

what we do

FOOD SYSTEM/Productio

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Community

Education

Nutrition/Access

Local Economy

Sustainable Practices

what we do

our Partnerships

Gaining GroundNiedlov’sGreenlifeSt. John’s / The

Meeting PlaceTable 2Create HereAlleiaFood not Bombs

Step 1Agriculture

ExtensionJuvenile Court

SystemEarth’s Harmony

LandscapingChrysalis

FoundationMany More

benefits of being & supporting a local business

Keep unique communities

Forge long-lasting relationships

Know your customers Know your vendors Keep $ in the

community

Just to preach to the choir . . .

local people, local products All goods produced on site All goods consumed

locally Local inputs/outputs See our customers

Keeps us honestReinforces our work

Promote other local businesses

Invest in our community

community involvement

Membership program

Workshops Seminars Juvenile Court

Partnerships On-farm events Social

networking

Shiitake inoculation workshop

CSA- Community Supported Agrigulture

Members invest early in the season Pick up boxes weekly throughout

growing season Invest in the season- for better or

worse Relationship building

community involvement- what’s in it for us?

Opportunity to spread mission

Ideas/feedback General support Stability Advertising (lack

thereof) The ‘buzz’ Great fun

Most of all-

dates to rememberWhen What Notes

Sept 11 evening

Terra madre fundraising dinner

RSVP with Melanie

Sept 18 9-4 Fall Plant Sale & Festival

Bring the Family

Oct 1 5-?

Farm Tours & Lunchline screening

Film starts after dark!

Oct 2 11-?

Family day at the farm Tours, games, bring a picnic

Oct 16 4-? The BIG PIG Roast & sauce contest

Check website for ticket info

Contact info

www.crabtreefarms.orginfo@crabtreefarms.org

1000 E. 30th St.Chattanooga, TN 37407

423-493-9155

Questions?

www.crabtreefarms.orginfo@crabtreefarms.org

1000 E. 30th St.Chattanooga, TN 37407

423-493-9155