There’s something incredibly gratifying about watching something you planted with your own hands go from seed to seedling, to plant, to flowers, and finally, to peppers. And honestly, there’s something even better about knowing exactly where your food came from.

On June 18, the Urban Farming Institute welcomed community members to the historic Fowler Clark Epstein Farm for Rooted in Community, a celebration honoring founding President & CEO Pat Spence and her extraordinary leadership.

For more than a decade, Pat has helped shape UFI into a leading voice for urban agriculture, food justice, and community empowerment in Boston.

The Urban Farming Institute (UFI) is proud to announce the appointment of Amber Valbrun as their next President & CEO. Amber will continue to build on the organization’s mission of strengthening a healthy local food system through urban farming, education, and community engagement.

The Urban Farming Institute Land Opening Celebration offered a moment to ground ourselves in what sustains us—our connection to the land, to food, and to each other.