Southside Community Farm is a Black-led urban farm and food hub in the historically segregated Black neighborhood of Southside in Asheville, North Carolina. Together we are growing food sovereignty through cultural food and farming practices.
Upcoming Events
First Friday Volunteer Open Hours
Come by any time between 10 AM and 2 PM on the first Friday of the month to volunteer! Please wear close toed shoes and bring a water bottle with you. We will meet at Southside Community Farm (behind 133 Livingston St., Asheville). Don’t see us there? There’s always a chance we’ll head up to Southside Community Orchard, located at 114 Livingston St. Please note that we will not meet during dangerous weather conditions, such as thunderstorms.
BIPOC Winter Market
Find unique holiday gifts and support a variety of local craftspeople, chefs, and farmers of color at our BIPOC Market! This market will be hosted by New Belgium Brewing, on Sunday December 13, 1-4 PM at 21 Craven St, Asheville.
Come see us at our booth! Southside Community Farm will have herbal salves and teas plus SCF merchandise for sale.
Are you a local BIPOC maker looking to vend at the market? Contact Andi Gonzales at AshevilleEvents@newbelgium.com.
Our Mission
Our mission is not only to feed people, but to co-create a web of food sovereignty in which community members have tangible power over their local food system. This mission includes creating and supporting avenues of food access, education, climate resilience, seed sovereignty, small-scale economic viability, joy, rest, healing, and more.
Our Work
The heart of our work is liberation through collective land stewardship, neighbor to neighbor food support, farm-based education, and cultural celebration through food.
