farmers and our partner organizations,
ensuring that the money we raise is quickly put to use.
Crown Town Compost works with local compost facility
to turn it into nutrient-rich soil.
change through a comprehensive urban farm microsystem –
providing opportunities for employment, housing, learning,
recreation, leisure, gathering, and entrepreneurship.
OUR MANAGED
URBAN FARMS
Carolina Farm Trust manages a network of urban farms in the Charlotte Metro
with the goal of making the area a global leader in sustainability by feeding the region with food from local farms.
We have purchased land for and are activating three catalyst farms.
Each farm is currently in a different stage of activation or development.
Urban farm at Aldersgate
The Urban Farm at Aldersgate is a collaboration of Carolina Farm Trust and Aldersgate Retirement Community. It is a 6.7 acre farm that will grow culturally relevant produce year-round. It is not in production yet, but will feature traditional farming beds, an aquaponics system, mobile kitchen, beehives, and a hoop garden.
Mill Grove Farm Co-Op
The Mill Grove Farm Co-Op, an 11-acre site in Union County, is home to three producers. Nebedaye Farms, Serendipity Flowers, and Crown Town Compost form a supportive and comprehensive farm network of cultivation, pollination, and fertilization, demonstrating the compatibility of local food systems with the circular economy model of production.
Free Spirit Farm
The Free Spirit Farm, located in Huntersville, is 27.9 acres with 17 acres of productive land. As the newest addition to the Carolina Farm Trust family, the land has not yet been cleared, and Carolina Farm Trust is building relationships with stakeholders in Huntersville.
CAROLINA JUBILEE
After much deliberation, we have decided to delay Carolina Jubilee until Fall 2021. While this decision has not been easy, we believe that it is necessary to protect the health and safety of ticket holders and our communities.
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
We have decided to postpone the Night At The Museum until further notice. While this decision has not been easy, please consider donating to Carolina Farm Trust today to help us continue our mission of strengthening our local farming systems in the Carolinas, from production to consumption.
EARTH WEEK
Celebrate Earth Day with CFT! Events include plogging, live music, a community reading of a children’s book, and yoga on the farm.
Our mission is to strengthen local food systems in the Carolinas,
from production to consumption.
Join us in fulfilling our mission by volunteering today.
Every dollar helps us strengthen local food systems in the Carolinas, whether by supporting one of our urban farms, helping farmers get the infrastructure and equipment they need, or purchasing or leasing farm land. We stand shoulder to shoulder with farmers and our partner organizations, ensuring that the money we raise is quickly put to use.