When the EPA Sides With Chemical Corporations, Communities Pay the Price
Across Maryland—especially in Prince George’s County—a powerful movement has been building: a movement insisting that food should heal, not harm.
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When Community Comes Together: Supporting Furloughed Federal Workers with Fresh Food and Hope
On November 2, 2025, something beautiful happened at Asawana Farms. While the federal government shutdown continued to affect families across our region, Councilwoman Wala Blegay reached out to us with a simple but powerful idea: Could we help provide fresh food to furloughed workers who suddenly found themselves without a paycheck?
Growing Health and Hope: Prince George’s County Leaders Visit Asawana Farms
On November 1, 2025, something truly special happened at Asawana Farms.
Our fields — usually filled with the quiet rhythm of planting, compost turning, and harvesting — buzzed with excitement as we welcomed Katherine Braga, Prince George’s County Food Security Program Manager, and Erica Turner, Acting Director of the Prince George’s County Department of Social Services.
Updates: From Farm Day to Flourishing Gardens: How Young Growers Are Cultivating Food Security for the Future
On a bright Saturday morning, September 27, 2025, Asawana Farms welcomed the Moms, Senior Teens, and 21 bright young children from the Jack and Jill of America – Prince George’s County Chapter for what became an unforgettable Morning of Growth, Culture, and Community.
The New Prescription – Compost, Kale, and Community: Reclaiming Health Through Food and Learning at Asawana Farms
On October 18, 2025, Asawana Farms had the incredible honor of hosting a group of passionate individuals from the UM Capital Region Food is Medicine (FIM) Program. Among them were patients on a journey to better health and a dedicated resident physician, all united by one common belief: that food is not just nourishment — it’s medicine.
Food, Farming & Medicine: Dr. TP of the UM Capital Region FIM Program Learns to Grow Health and Wellness at Asawana Farms
October 18, 2025 was more than just a beautiful fall day at Asawana Farms — it was a moment of transformation. That Saturday, we had the honor of welcoming a vibrant and passionate group from the UM Capital Region Food is Medicine (FIM) Program, including a dedicated group of patients and one truly inspiring resident physician: Dr. TP.
Sowing Seeds of Civic Leadership: Asawana Farms Joins Edmund Burke School’s 2nd Annual Civic Engagement Fair
Asawana Farms had the honor of participating in the 2nd Annual Civic Engagement Fair at Edmund Burke School in Washington, D.C. It was a vibrant and energizing day, filled with students, educators, and changemakers exploring what it means to make a difference in their communities.
Food is Medicine in Action at the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center
The connection between food, health, and community has never been clearer — and now it’s growing stronger than ever at the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center (UM CRMC). In partnership with Asawana Farms, the hospital has taken the Food is Medicine concept from theory to thriving practice, literally planting the seeds for healthier lives across Prince George’s County.
1st Annual Maryland Farm Tours: From the Ground Up: Community, Culture, and Cultivation at the Urban Farm Incubator
On behalf of everyone at Asawana Farms and the Urban Farm Incubator (UFI), we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who joined us for the 1st Annual Maryland Farm Tours. It was a joyful, inspiring day filled with connection, learning, storytelling, and — of course — vegetables! Your presence made the event a true celebration of urban agriculture, global food traditions, and community-powered sustainability.