We partner with individuals with mental illness to grow nutritious food for themselves and others and offer integrated, community-based, therapeutic programs in an inclusive farm setting.
2012
County:Chatham
Participant Count:10-30
Organization:Cooperative/Communal Garden
Plot Count:—-
Type:Therapeutic/Mental health garden Size:1/4 acre to 1 acre
Primary Production:Vegetables
Secondary Production:Chickens/eggs, Fruits, Herbs, Honey (bees)
Culture/Language:English
Community workdays are open to everyone, regardless of whether or not they have a mental health diagnosis.
Individuals with a mental health diagnosis
UNC Dept. of Psychiatry, XDS, Inc., individual donors, and community foundations
Type | Name | Website | Phone | |
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Non-profit organization | XDS Inc | View site | 919-656-4395 | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) |
University | UNC Chapel Hill | View site | 919-656-4395 | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) |
Time Period | Crop Type | Pounds Harvested |
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2014 | vegetables | 1200 |
2015 | vegetables | 5500 |