Transplanting Traditions Community Farm

Since 2012, Transplanting Traditions Community Farm has been dedicated to building economically viable and ecologically sustainable business opportunities for refugees in North Carolina. The farm trains refugee families originally from Burma in sustainable agriculture methods, aiming to prepare them to become successful market farmers. Over the years, the farm has worked with 155 refugee adults and children, providing 8 acres of farmland and supporting farmers to earn over $1 million in total farm income.

On an 8-acre farm, refugee families are trained in sustainable agriculture methods. The farm emphasizes the importance of food sovereignty, providing access to land, education, and opportunities to address community food insecurity. The interconnectedness of farming practices, ecology, and human health is at the core of their philosophy, ensuring that agricultural traditions are continued and adapted in the Piedmont of North Carolina.

Becoming a CSA member directly supports an aspiring refugee farmer and their family, offering a weekly share of the farm's best produce. The farm also serves as a cultural community space for refugee adults and youth to come together, recreate home, and build healthy communities. The farm has grown over 600,000 lbs of produce to date and hosts events such as the Fall Open House and Farm Tours, which are free to the public.