“I am passionate, self-motivated and dedicated to reversing the overwhelming amount of food deserts and unhealthy lifestyles within the urban areas of St. Louis, Missouri. With farming in my blood, a Masters degree in Management and a background in teaching physical education and health, I believe I have the tools necessary to complete this task. Our mission is to provide a quality organic food and herbal supply for food desert and health stricken areas within urban communities. We will create a healthy lifestyle atmosphere by teaching and demonstrating the importance of growing and eating organic and non-gmo foods. As well as defending the rights of nature. This mission will be accomplished by acquiring and revitalizing land to cultivate in these food desert areas for a healthy and sustainable environment for future generations.”
“This Project started in 2017 with three lots combined at 10,612 sq ft. The first year was a success. We provided healthy food choices for a community within the City of St. Louis that has 33% of its population living below the poverty line. Most of the residents are elderly and most of them don’t have reliable transportation. The community was ecstatic about learning and helping us with the urban farm. This pilot farm had so much success that we were able to acquire four more lots in a different community that has 41% of its residents living below the poverty line. Therefore, I believe we will have no problem with sustaining or furthering the ability to serve these forgotten under-served communities.”
Email heruurbanfarming@gmail.com to tour the farm!
Heru’s Urban Farming & Garden
5257 Maffitt Ave
Mon-Fri 4-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am-4pm
Total of 1/2 acre, split between two plots
Conservation crop rotation
Compost
No spray
No-till practices
Soil testing
Integrated pest management
Pollinator enhancement plan
Organic seeds
Training for neighborhood kids
Dense planting to avoid bare soil
Hand-pulling weeds
Hand-picking pests
