We Are Food Connectors
VISION: THRIVING REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEMS
WHY: EVERYONE NEEDS TO EAT.
We are food connectors. By supporting regenerative growers and creating connections, our communities are able to fill their bellies and farmers are able to continue their life’s work. HOPE for Small Farm Sustainability’s vision and mission intersect to form healthy futures.
Programming
- Food growing education
- Business Support
- Governmental regulations and guidance
- Future Growers Development
- Junior Sprouting Chef’s Club
- Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteers
HOPE for SFS has many indoor and outdoor opportunities for you to donate your time with us. Show your support and connect with us.
Events
Aug- Oct:
Prepwork & Planning
What's Growing
- Lettuce
- Zucchini
- Beets
- Cucumbers
- Broccoli
- Green Onions
- Kale
- Sweet Peppers
- Cilantro
What's Harvesting
- Lettuce
- Zucchini
- Cucumbers
- Oranges
- Tomatoes
- Kale
- Sweet Peppers
- Cilantro
Nov-Jan:
Growing / Harvesting
What's Growing
- Lettuce
- Zucchini
- Beets
- Cucumbers
- Broccoli
- Green Onions
- Kale
- Sweet Peppers
- Cilantro
What's Harvesting
- Lettuce
- Zucchini
- Beets
- Cucumbers
- Broccoli
- Green Onions
- Kale
- Sweet Peppers
- Cilantro
Feb - April:
Spring Planting / Winter Harvesting
What's Growing
- Beans
- Corn
- Eggplant
- Sweet Potato
- Melons
- Tomatoes
- Hot Peppers
- Okra
*Note: If you plant in April, it may be too hot. It’s all an experience though, see what works and what doesn’t.
What's Harvesting
- Beets
- Grapefruit
- Broccoli
- Melons
- Green Onions
- Potato
- Kale
- Cilantro
May-July:
Spring Harvest / End of Season
What's Growing
Planting season wrapped up in March. You are most likely not putting anything else in the ground these months.
What's Harvesting
- Beans
- Squash
- Corn
- Eggplant
- Sweet Potato
- Melons
- Tomatoes
- Hot Peppers
- Okra
*Note: Only harvesting in May really since March was the last month for planting.
“Want a planting and harvesting guide for the Rio Grande Valley (Zone 9b/10a)?”
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Let’s talk regenerative growing
Meet With Us
We are here for you. Whether you are just starting your food business or have been in agriculture for +10 years, we want to support.
Let’s set up a free consultation where you and an agriculture specialist will sit down and talk through your business, agriculture, or any support you may need.
Let’s get your food business running and in tip top shape.
DOING YOUR PART
HOPE for Small Farm Sustainability’s mission is to be a food connector. We strive to provide all, if not most, of our programs free and serve farmers, families, and youth in order to close gaps within our regional food systems. We invite you to join us on this mission and support us through your time or your dollar.