Rooted in community.

Growing for 
good.

Your gift sows the seeds of farm-fresh food, sustainable living, and a stronger Schenectady.

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Why give?

  • Close the Freshness Gap

    Many of our neighbors lack easy access to affordable, fresh produce. Your gift ensures that high-quality nutrition is accessible to all.


  • Direct Food Access

    We operate at the heart of the community, reducing the distance between where food is grown and where it is eaten to zero miles.

  • Climate Resilience

    By growing food locally, we significantly reduce the carbon footprint associated with long-distance food transportation.

  • Regenerative Roots

    We use chemical-free, sustainable farming methods that actually improve soil health and support local pollinators.

  • Green Classrooms

    We provide hands-on agricultural eduction for students all across Schenectady, teaching them about waste reduction, local ecosystems, and plant life cycles.

  • Cultivating Sovereignty

    Food justice means the community has the power to grow, sell, and eat their own food. We support a self-sustaining local food system that reduces reliance on distant corporate supply chains.

Make a Donation

When you choose to give, you become part of something bigger—something powerful. Your support fuels progress and brings hope where it's needed most.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! Schenectady Urban Farms, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. After you complete your donation, you will receive a formal tax receipt via email for your records.

    Our EIN: 39-4808679

  • Absolutely! We believe the farm belongs to the community. Whether you want to get your hands dirty in the soil or assist with behind-the-scenes projects, we have a place for you. No previous experience is required—we’ll teach you everything you need to know.

  • Of course; we honor that not everyone is comfortable with online processors. Checks made payable to ‘Schenectady Urban Farms, Inc.’ may be mailed anytime to Schenectady Urban Farms, c/o Executive Director Dave Morrow, PO Box 3320, Schenectady NY, 12303.