Board of Directors
Dakarai Howard
Director
Senior Policy Advisor, Illinois Department of Agriculture
Elena Terry
Treasurer
Founder, Wild Bearies
Alex Frantz
Director
Director of Local & Sustainability, Midwest Foods
Megan Wells
Director
Adult Education and Workforce Consultant
Dr. Akilah Martin, PhD
Director
Interdisciplinary Planner, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Fawn Pochel
Director
Co-Founder, First Nations Garden
Rosie Fitz
Secretary
Director of Operations & Culture, HEAL Food Alliance
Grower Programs
Learn about our programs.
At our core, we are dedicated to fostering a sustainable and thriving agricultural community in Chicago. Our initiatives support growers through comprehensive programs that enhance soil health, provide essential water access, and offer invaluable mentorship. By empowering farmers with capacity building grants and resources, we aim to create a resilient, productive, and environmentally-friendly urban farming ecosystem.
[Image: Dr. Israel and Dr. Martin with AUA at the African Heritage Garden]