Concrete JungleDoghead Farm
CJ’s half-acre urban farm in southwest Atlanta, Doghead Farm, grows over 4,000 lbs of vegetables. The farm also provides space for the CJ community to gather.
From concrete-jungle.org/programs/doghead-farm ↗About this program
Roll up yer sleeves! Experience the amazing growing climate and rich soil of Atlanta.
Our workdays at Doghead Farm are a great opportunity to get your sweat on, learn about growing food, and meet new people all while helping us to cultivate more food for Atlanta’s homeless and hungry.
The land once held a home until the 1970’s when it was destroyed. It was quickly overrun with kudzu and that’s how we found it in 2012: a literal kudzu jungle. With many enthusiastic volunteers, we transformed the neglected land into a farm.
After years of growing on the land, we’ve learned what works and have focused our efforts on providing pantries and shelters with big, nutritious harvests.
One of our most effective methods has been the permaculture technique of hugelkultur — which translates as “pretty much nothing more than buried wood.” The wood soaks up loads of water, creates air pockets, and releases lots of Good Stuff into the soil as it decomposes. Sold.
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- Atlanta
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Fruit & Farm PicksFrom apples to zucchini, our volunteers glean fruits and vegetables from backyard, local parks, and large farms to distribute to our neighbors in need.
Produce Buyers ClubCJ’s Produce Buyers Club (PBC) purchases imperfect produce from Georgia farmers and wholesalers for distribution at-cost to hunger relief agencies on a weekly basis.
Produce Education & Enjoyment Loop (PEEL)PEEL is a knowledge-sharing opportunity for clients to become familiar with more varieties of produce through recipe demonstrations, taste tests, and cooking classes.