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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At Asawana Farms, we believe that real change happens when leaders step out from behind the podium and into the heart of the community. That’s exactly what happened when Councilwoman for District Six, Wala Blegay recently took time out of her busy schedule to visit our farm and show her support for local agriculture and community-based health.
Asawana Farms had the great honor of hosting Prince George’s County Councilwoman Wala Blegay (District 6). Her visit was more than a simple tour of our fields — it was a powerful moment of connection between policy and practice, between local government and grassroots agriculture, and between healthcare and the soil beneath our feet.
Asawana Farms welcomed Dr. Nadine Burton of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) Small Farms Program to share her wisdom on overhead irrigation systems. Dr. Burton led a specialized training on overhead irrigation systems that is designed for farms with dense planting zones.
Asawana Farms was proud to be part of the National Urban Farm Fest in Upper Marlboro, MD—an inspiring celebration of local food, sustainable living, and community-powered agriculture. Among the buzzing stalls and vibrant workshops, one installation stood tall—literally.
