Location: Brownsville, Brooklyn
Students: 553
Annual Production: 6,300 lbs
Year Launched: 2018
Co-located School: P.S. 298 – Dr. Betty Shabazz
This farm was part of the school’s focus on urban agriculture, health, and wellness, which included its Hope Cafe, where students and staff could purchase healthy breakfast and lunch options.
As a TFFJ Legacy Site, BCMSA&T previously operated a student-run Fresh Food Box program. In 2019, BCMSA&T students established their own TFFJ Youth Staff, leading initiatives like transforming their annual bake sale fundraiser into a farm stand offering fresh produce.
Major Funder: Community Care of Brooklyn
Community Partners: East Brooklyn Mutual Aid
The farm is part of this school’s overall focus on urban agriculture, health and wellness, including its own Hope Cafe that offers students and staff healthy breakfast and lunch options for purchase. BCMSA&T is a TFFJ student-run Fresh Food Box site. BCMSA&T students founded their own TFFJ Youth Staff in 2019. Among their initiatives was transforming their annual bake sale fundraiser into a farm stand selling.
“In our community, the food sold in stores is processed. The hydroponic farm, for me, is for my students to have an awareness of what’s possible here in Brownsville. Empowering my students with knowledge that they can have fruits and vegetables in their diet every day is amazing and the possibilities are endless.”
