Volunteering

It was a bright, breezy morning at Asawana Farms when first-time volunteers arrived, ready to get their hands dirty — literally! Their mission? Harvesting jute leaves, also known as Ewedu in Yoruba or Kenekene in Southern Cameroons, for the very first time. And by the end of the day, they were not only harvesting like pros, but also walking away with new skills, new knowledge, and a deeper appreciation for this nutrient-packed African supergreen.

Asawana Farms had the joy of welcoming a group of young volunteers who came ready to learn, work hard, and dream big about their future gardens.

We are absolutely blown away by our incredible volunteers, J & A, who drove all the way from Baltimore to spend the day volunteering and learning at Asawana Farms.

With the growing season right around the corner, our incredible volunteers spent the whole day getting hands-on at Asawana Farms — learning how to set up a drip irrigation system to help our crops thrive!

Two students from Bowie State University joined over 23 other volunteers at Asawana Farms for an engaging and hands-on workshop focused on sustainable urban gardening.

Ms. T beamed with joy as she proudly stood beside the final version of Vertical Garden Version 2. After countless trials, refinements, and hands-on learning, the vision of a perfect vertical garden has finally come to life.

Angela, a Montgomery County Public Schools teacher, came out to volunteer at Asawana Farms to learn about growing organic vegetables. She hopes to bring her students to learn and get them interested growing their own food.