The Last Organic Outpost

The Emile Street Community Learning Farm, part of the Last Organic Outpost, has been a beacon of hope in Houston's under-served neighborhoods. Known for its dedication to generating healthy communities and establishing a local food economy, the farm has become a vital part of the community. It offers produce for sale to the public, restaurants, co-ops, and CSAs, and hosts numerous events while also being available for rent. The farm's mission extends beyond agriculture, aiming to empower communities through sustainable agriculture and farm-based art and education.

The farm focuses on sustainable agriculture, teaching residents to produce safe, healthy, and accessible food. It emphasizes non-conventional, environmentally sound farming methods and aims to establish community farms and encourage local food-related businesses. The farm's outreach includes building home gardens and a neighborhood-wide orchard of fruit and nut trees. Education is also a key component, with community events teaching residents about healthy nutrition, urban agriculture, and sustainability.

The Last Organic Outpost envisions growing 'Food Everywhere' and seeding an Urban Agricultural District to support local farmers despite economic, environmental, health, and social challenges. The community is diverse, bringing together people from various cultural backgrounds to experience land stewardship and new friendships. The farm's efforts are currently focused on the neglected 5th Ward food desert, aiming to transform it through outreach, farming, and education initiatives.