Common Earth Gardens
We’re empowering refugees and immigrants to put their farming skills to work—restoring purpose, nourishing neighbors, and building stability. Farming is more than food—it’s culture, dignity, and belonging.
- Contact Jane Evans:
- (502) 637-9786 ext. 230
jevans@archlou.org
Families grow here.
Community Gardens
Refugees, immigrants and other local community members growing food here in the Louisville area, share their harvest with neighbors, and build strong communities.
We manage 6 community gardens around Louisville, primarily in the South End & Buechal. Over 450 people grow on this land.
Interested in gardening with us? Contact Amir or Mateo to check on availability by zip code.
Amir Hussein 502-637-9786 ext. 246
Mateo Barnett 502-637-9786 ext. 299
Urban Agriculture Business Training
The Farm Business Training Program helps aspiring and beginning farmers gain the skills and connections needed to start or grow a farm business.
Training takes place at our incubator farm and classrooms — where participants get hands-on experience in sustainable growing practices and small farm management.
This collaborative program is offered in partnership with agricultural and business organizations including Farm Credit Mid-America, Jewish Family & Career Services, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Jefferson County Soil and Water District, Kentucky State University Extension, Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development, and MSD.
The course is open to anyone interested in farming. The program fee is $75, which includes eight classes and summer workshops
Farmers Market
Common Earth Gardens partners with the U of L School of Public Health & Information Science, Farm Credit Mid-America, Community Farm Alliance, & LOUmed Commons to bring a farmers market to the downtown area.
Offering locally grown produce, as well as baked goods, honey, food trucks, coffee, & craft vendors at 316 E Chestnut, the Gray St Farmers Market is open every Thursday June – September.
Gray Street Farmers Market Thursday
10:30 am – 1:30 pm
June 4 – September 24
Questions? Contact Amir Hussein 502-637-9786 ext. 246
or Mateo Barnett 502-637-9786 ext. 299"
Volunteers
We host a variety of hands on volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in learning more, please connect Debbie Belt, 502-637-9786 ext. 115.
Sharing Culture Through Food
Farmers don't just grow food—they share the stories behind it. We help them introduce the public to culturally significant crops, highlighting their history, health benefits, and place in the community. Through shared recipes and traditions, neighbors learn how food connects us across cultures and nourishes both body and spirit. Follow us on social media to see more.
Gray Street Farmers Market
Open every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. from June-September.
At 316 E Chestnut Street (LouMed Commons)
Conservation Initiatives
We believe conservation is part of cultivation. From beekeeping, fruit trees, and water conservation to planting native wildflowers and restoring habitats, every effort strengthens the land while sustaining the people who farm it. Gardeners also learn about Kentucky’s local ecology and explore pathways to small businesses—from honey and mushrooms to flowers and beyond.
Hunger Ends Here.
When you give, you feed more than bodies - you nourish dignity, hope and human potential.