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Urban Seeds Grow, Inc. was founded in 2021 to advance food justice, health equity, environmental stewardship, workforce opportunity, and cooperative economics in Newark. Through Eden’s Farm and Jannah on Grafton, USG connects community-managed green space with hands-on education, food access, arts and culture, and long-term neighborhood investment.
PROJECT 01 • FLAGSHIP COMMUNITY FARM
Eden’s Farm
Eden’s Farm, located at 42–44 Elizabeth Avenue in Newark’s South Ward, is a working community agriculture and learning site. The farm supports food production, environmental education, youth engagement, community gatherings, and practical stewardship of urban land. Its next phase seeks to strengthen infrastructure and expand the community benefits of the property.
PROJECT 02 • HEALING ARTS & GREEN SPACE
Jannah on Grafton
Jannah on Grafton, at 29 Grafton Avenue in Newark’s North Ward, brings together community gardening, healing arts, ecological stewardship, and cultural programming. Its “Paradise in the City” mural and outdoor activities demonstrate how neighborhood green spaces can nurture creativity, wellness, and connection.
PROJECT 03 • LAND SOVEREIGNTY
Community Land Ownership & Sustainable Redevelopment
USG’s community land stewardship model aims to preserve neighborhood assets for lasting public benefit. The organization’s acquisition of the Eden’s Farm and Jannah on Grafton properties represents a significant step toward long-term community-controlled development. Future concepts may include improved food-production infrastructure, educational facilities, and workforceoriented uses, subject to financing and required approvals.
PROJECT 04 • YOUTH OPPORTUNITY
Youth Environmental Justice & Workforce Development
Young people learn by doing. USG connects environmental education, agricultural skills, research, service learning, and civic leadership through experiential programs and partnerships. Youth activities are designed to build practical skills, confidence, teamwork, and exposure to food-systems and sustainability careers.
PROJECT 05 • FOOD JUSTICE
Newark Community Food Systems & Food Access
USG supports a more resilient and equitable local food system by connecting urban agriculture, community distribution, food education, and resident engagement. Partnerships help translate neighborhood knowledge into practical strategies for improving access to fresh food and strengthening local decision-making.
PROJECT 06 • AGRONOMIC RESEARCH
Eden’s Farm Cooperative Research
The Eden’s Farm Cooperative research initiative investigates practical questions facing Newark urban growers, including crop yields and rotation, soil health, irrigation, and pest and pollinator management. Supported by a 2025 USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education award (FNE25-135; $30,000), the project is intended to generate findings that can inform community-based growing practices.
PROJECT 07 • CULTURE & IDENTITY
Creative Placemaking & Neighborhood Resilience
Eden’s Farm, located at 42–44 Elizabeth Avenue in Newark’s South Ward, is a working community agriculture and learning site. The farm supports food production, environmental education, youth engagement, community gatherings, and practical stewardship of urban land. Its next phase seeks to strengthen infrastructure and expand the community benefits of the property.
PROJECT 08 • CAPACITY BUILDING
Urban Agriculture Technical Assistance
USG shares community-based growing experience through training, collaborative garden activation, and practical support for sustainable urban agriculture. Topics may include garden planning, stewardship, conservation practices, and community participation.