Liberty Prairie Foundation

Since 1993, the Liberty Prairie Foundation has provided leadership and financial support for sustainable local food system development, social entrepreneurship, conservation, and environmental education. Founded in 1994, the organization is a key component within the Liberty Prairie Reserve, a distinctive open space sanctuary under public and private ownership. The foundation is known for its collaboration and ingenuity in preserving and restoring the natural and historical landscape of woodlands, wetlands, prairies, agricultural fields, and farmsteads.

The foundation promotes the integration of healthy ecosystems and vibrant human communities. Their practices emphasize vibrant land and soil supporting diverse wildlife and vegetation, effective and efficient water and mineral cycles building healthy soil, and habitats that include space for wildlife and ethically raised livestock. The farm is the only local, organic farm within the Liberty Prairie Reserve and is located on land that was part of the traditional homelands of the Council of the Three Fires: the Odawa, Anishinabeg, and Potawatomi nations.

The Liberty Prairie Farm Store connects over 30 local farmers, producers, artisans, makers, and student growers from within 200 miles with the local community, featuring a seasonal selection of organically grown vegetables, fruits, grains, flours, meats, sauces, soups, and more. The foundation envisions a future where people, plants, and animals thrive together, communities have access to local, high-quality food and public open lands, and people can choose holistic lifestyles and sustainable solutions to modern problems.