Measured in meals. Weighed in neighborhoods.
Every number below comes from our own program records. Since 2016 we have grown food on Kansas City's urban core soil, given it away free, and taught neighbors of every age how to grow their own.
10,000+ lbs of free, fresh food every year.
We grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, and pollinator plants across multiple urban plots and distribute the harvest through the Hamer Free Food Box Program, our community farm stand, weekly pick-ups, and direct neighborhood deliveries — free of charge, to families, seniors, and veterans living in a USDA-defined food desert.
Garden clubs in Kansas City schools since 2013.
From Pre-K greenhouse lessons at the George Washington Carver Greenhouse to garden clubs at KIPP Academy and Ewing Marion Kauffman School, students learn the full growing process — seed starting, container gardening under grow lights, and outdoor organic beds — then take the harvest home.
What community says.
"Global One turned an empty lot on our block into the healthiest thing that's happened here in twenty years. My grandkids now know where a tomato comes from."
"The youth apprenticeship gave my son his first paycheck and his first mentor. He came home talking about soil science and college."
"We've partnered with Global One for four school years. The curriculum is rigorous, the team is generous, and our students are hooked."
Milestones.
- 2013–2018Greenhouse Education at ACCPA
Hands-on greenhouse education at the George Washington Carver Greenhouse, teaching Pre-K through fifth-grade students the full growing process under the leadership of Dr. Poke.
- 2016The Seed Was Planted
Global One Urban Farming is founded to provide fresh food access in a USDA-defined food desert while teaching sustainable growing practices.
- 2018–2020School Garden Clubs at Kauffman
Urban Gardening Clubs launch at Ewing Marion Kauffman School — greenhouse growing, container gardening with grow lights, and outdoor organic gardening.
- 2019–20211.5 Acres on Cypress Avenue
Newly purchased land at 4409 Cypress Ave becomes the main farm site, expanding seed-to-harvest education in indoor and outdoor gardens.
- 2020–2021KIPP Academy Garden Club
A year-round partnership with KIPP Academy brings container gardening, plant production, and student take-home harvests.
- 2023–PresentTeaching in Food Desert Communities
Garden clubs and workshops continue across Kansas City's urban core, with students growing, cooking, and presenting their work to families and teachers.
- 2025Hamer Free Food Box Program
Global One joins four other Black-led KC farms supplying free produce boxes to East Side households after the Sun Fresh Linwood closure.
Multiply the harvest.
Your gift compounds — one dollar becomes pounds of produce, learning hours, and community connection.