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The 5.5 acre Carolyn Lanier Youth Farm was established in 1988 to provide locally grown produce to people receiving food assistance through the Food Bank.
Farm Facts:
- Acreage is 5.5, but only 3.5 acres is actively being farmed. Classroom, office, and storage buildings, as well as cooler space for storing produce take up most of the other two acres.
- SPFB farm is a sustainable farming operation. We strive to make the most efficient use of our nonrenewable resources through soil, water, pest, and disease management.
- The Food Bank farm has four high tunnels, totaling 11,400 sq. ft. of growing space, extending the growing time for high-value crops 8 to 10 weeks. The tunnels were secured through a grant partnership with Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Service.
- The farm staff works with volunteers, students, and many others to improve agricultural and gardening knowledge, helping our community to better understand where their food comes from and how to grow their own!
- The farm grows various vegetable crops that can handle our demanding climate.
