Live. Grow. Work. Thrive. Main navigation ABOUT EDUCATION COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES NEWS CAREERS DONATE COVID RESOURCES Baby Bloomers Urban Farm Food insecurity reduces life expectancy and is a major health risk in some of Washington DC’s poorest neighborhoods. NCC’s Baby Bloomers Urban Farm & Fruit Orchard was founded in 2017 with the goal of providing access to healthy food options and nutrition education to the children and familes of wards 7 and 8. NCC strives to provide resources and options to children and families, and the farm provides healthy food alternatives for families by educating them through Engagement, Education, and Empowerment (the 3E approach). VOLUNTEER HERE ENGAGEMENT The farm provides the opportunity for families to take an active role in the nurturing of fruits and vegetables. Through engagement, volunteers learn from professionals how to properly garden and raise fresh produce. Introducing our Baby Buzzers! Honey bees are a crucial part of the ecosystem; helping to pollinate flowers and vegetables. The Baby Buzzers help to increase the production of fruits and vegetables which ensures an adequate supply for the families we serve and the surrounding community. Farmers Market: *Closed for the season, we’ll see you next year (Spring 2020) Every Wednesday from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM, the Baby Bloomers Urban Farm & Fruit Orchard will host a Farmers Market in the parking lot in front of the Urban Farm. All produce is grown in the Baby Bloomers Urban farm & Fruit Orchard. We accept cash and credit cards. *no market during rainy days/inclement weather. Cooking Classes: Through a partnership with BBAR Farms’ C.R.I.S.P Markets program, NCC will host cooking classes and food preparation demonstration. Classes will be hosted by Chef Nelson at the Early Learning & Early Intervention Center (ELC). Attendees at each demonstration will enjoy hands-on preparation, cooking, and taste testing. We request that all attendees register for the classes offered. REGISTER HERE Partners Baby Bloomers’ partners and stakeholders are a collection of experienced organizations committed to preventing obesity and increasing overall health conditions for children in Washington, D.C. Baby Bloomers’ partners include the following: To become a Baby Bloomer volunteer, click the volunteer button below. VOLUNTEER HERE ABOUT US EDUCATION COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES EVENTS CAREERS DONATE CONTACT RECENT NEWS This #BlackFriday, get your shopping done and support NCC all in one. Take advantage of great deals on Amazon with a portion supporting NCC using Amazon Smile, and guess what? It still works with Amazon Prime! We thank you for your support. NCC wishes everyone a happy and safe #Thanksgiving. We hope you enjoy good food and a good time with family & friends. PLEASE CHECK BACK REGULARLY FOR UPDATES AND FREE RESOURCES. CONNECT WITH US ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌