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Our Programs

Arcadia is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a more equitable and sustainable local food system in the Washington, DC area.

Our four distinct program areas address a specific need in the community, while collectively engaging consumers, farmers, schools, and institutions.

Arcadia Farm

Demonstrates environmentally and economically sustainable growing practices.

Distributes fresh, affordable food to underserved DC-area neighborhoods.

Provides concrete services that support and advance local, sustainable farms.

Connects schools with healthy, local food for school meals and provide hands-on food & farm education.

Building Arcadia’s Own Local Compost
Upon arriving at Arcadia to direct farm operations last year from his job as an instructor at the Farm School in Massachusetts, Stephen Corrigan quickly realized that he would have to create his own field-scale compost production in order to...
Arcadia Farm Camp is the Place to Be!
Do your kids love to help you cook or plant in the garden? What about dig in the dirt? Sounds like they would enjoy Arcadia’s Farm Camp!Farm Camp weeks will focus on food, agriculture, and sustainability with varying themes. No...
Inspiration at Washington Youth Garden!
Last week, several Arcadia Farm Educators visited the Washington Youth Garden at the National Arboretum to share our best practices and learn the secrets to WYG's 40-year longevity. We were not disappointed.First, we were impressed by the garden itself, with its...