What we do

The Backyard Growers Program (BYG), in partnership with The Food Project, helps low- to moderate-income Gloucester residents build and maintain sustainable backyard vegetable gardens. We provide raised beds, compost, garden installation, seedlings, seeds, training, and mentoring.

Our goals:

Volunteer for the Backyard Growers Program

Resources

In the News

Boston Globe, April 7, 2011

Become a Backyard Grower

Who is eligible?

How do I apply?

How get more information?

Meet some of our Backyard Growers

Click on the names below to see some of our growers

Who we are

Lara Lepionka
CAFM Backyard Growers Coordinator
Nikki Bogin
CAFM Market Manager
Melissa Dimond
CAFM Co-Founder
and Advisory Board Member

Funders

Partners

Sponsors & Supporters