Urban Agriculture
GHP Urban Acres
​Urban farming is at the heart of our mission! Urban Acres is committed to making fresh, healthy food more accessible and affordable for our community. Under the leadership of Amanda Mitchell, Director of Farm Operations, Urban Acres encompasses five acres of growing space throughout the 27260 zip code. Our farms focus on cultivating wholesome, pesticide-free produce while providing hands-on training and education to prepare the next generation of urban farmers and agricultural leaders.​
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Our Urban Acres Locations:
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White Oak & Apiary- 504 White Oak Street
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Pershing Greenhouses - 1300 Pershing Street
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Beeson - 2209 Geddie Place
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Berry Ridge - 1411 E. Green Drive
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Russell - 1117 E Russell Ave​
Urban Farm Network
Growing High Point is working hard to build a robust Urban Farm Network comprised of Urban Farm Leaders. As participants within our network, they have access to GHP expertise and support, as well as other farmers participating.
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Farmers who join the GHP Network of Farms become a member of a community growing produce as part of a vibrant local food system.
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Learn more about our current Urban Farm Leaders below!
Andre, a lifelong High Point resident, leads Drozik’s Urban Farms, which includes three local gardens. With years of farming and youth mentorship experience, he grows a variety of organic produce. Since joining Growing High Point in 2017, Andre became the Community Outreach Specialist in January 2023, mentoring youth in agribusiness.
Andre Davis
Garden in the Hood
Coming Soon!
Efai Nidayirlckiye
Furlough
Maria came to High Point nine years ago fromTanzania, a country in East Africa, with the hope of finding better educational and employment opportunities for her and her family. In Tanzania, farmer is "how people survive and make a living," and it is important for Maria to continue gardening. She is now farming with Kahlil Siler at Backyard Garden, learning how to grow in NC's three seasons, and feeding her family, friends and the community.
Maria Ndikumana
Backyard Garden
Valentine Nahisharsiye and Chantal Bucuuri fled war-torn Burundi a decade ago, bringing their passion for farming. However, they lacked land in High Point to grow their crops.
Growing High Point, with support from the Hayden-Harman Foundation, provided them access to the Thissell Grow Garden. With tools, water, and guidance from Andre Davis and Amanda Mitchell, they can now cultivate their desired produce.
Valentine Nahishakiye and
Chantal Bucuuri
Thissell Grow Garden &
Cedar Street Garden
Watch one of our Urban Farm Leaders, Efai, working hard at a urban farm site!