Chattahoochee Hills, GA

Blue Heron Urban Farms is a sustainable, community-centered family farm located in the Chattahoochee Hills of Georgia. Founded in 2020 on 12 acres, the farm began as a passion project to address food insecurity and preserve agricultural heritage. In 2024, with support from The Conservation Fund’s Working Farms Fund, Blue Heron expanded to 74 acres and is now working to become a vibrant hub for education, biodiversity, and collaboration in the regional foodshed.

Torrington, CT

Thy Neighbors Farm began as Steven Thompson's backyard garden during the pandemic—a desire to respond to food insecurity among local families. Initially donating to food pantries, Steven soon saw the need for larger-scale local food production. The farm expanded to 1.5 acres of vegetables in 2022, added sheep in 2023, and by 2025 had a breeding herd of 100 ewes, grazing in partnership with local solar providers. They provide mutual aid to two food banks, a homeless shelter, a community kitchen, and a veterans’ support group.

Elburn, IL

Rustic Road Farm was founded in 2012 by Marc and Luis Bernard on 5.5 acres in Elburn, Illinois, with the intention of providing fresh, sustainably grown vegetables to select Chicago restaurants. Quickly, Marc and Luis realized the folks right nearby in Kane County were hungry for clean, ethically-grown produce, so they pivoted to a model that focused on feeding their immediate community.

Essex, NY

Reber Rock Farm is a 120-acre family farm in Essex, New York, producing the only pastured, Certified Organic poultry and pork within 150 miles of its location, as well as 100% grass-fed beef and maple syrup. Since its launch in 2013, the farm has expanded significantly, now raising 8,500 broilers and 83 pigs annually on 400 acres. Reber Rock Farm remains deeply committed to regenerative agriculture, food justice, and community connection.