Beardsley Farm provides the space, the seeds, and the know-how to get started with a garden. By teaching our community members how to grow their own food, we increase food security and help them supplement their grocery bills. In addition, community gardeners build connections with their neighbors and spend more time outside.
Many Knox County residents living in public housing communities and apartments do not have access to the land needed to grow their own food. Our Community Gardens provide these residents with the space to grow fresh, healthy produce.
CAC maintains over two dozen community gardens, which are located in a variety of places from city parks to public housing communities. Every year, we register around 150 Knox County residents for garden plots and provide some technical assistance as needed. Plot sizes vary depending on the site and the gardeners’ needs. Gardeners are also qualified to receive seeds and plants in the Spring.