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Tapp Farms is a nonprofit organization working to educate and feed as many people as possible through sustainable, organic methods. We are also committed to experimenting with unconventional food sources and growing devices.
Fresh, local, sustainably grown, and healthy produce and meat should not only be available to those who can afford to pay exorbitant prices. Access to healthy food is a human right. We are developing growing systems that can replace factory farms, and cooking and preserving methods that can replace food processing plants. We're also growing as much food as possible for our community, and helping people understand the benefits and security of homemade food.
Current Projects
Current Projects
Spring 2025: Feed Every Family!
This is our biggest project yet!! We've been donating produce to those in need in Central New York for several years. However, recently it's become very clear that we cannot meet the current demand. So we're scaling up: our goal is to feed as many people as possible in 2025! Get involved today by volunteering or donating.
Upcoming: Quackponics for All!
This summer we're installing small pools on our property for our flocks of ducks. Over the next few years we're looking to see whether: 1) these pools can be used to grow food for our ducks; 2) whether they can be used to purify rain water, and; 3) whether these pools could be expanded to create aquaponic systems that could produce even more food. Aquaponics has the potential to create food security for all of us by allowing everyone to grow fruits and vegetables while raising fish, all at home. This is a multiyear project, so stay tuned for updates!
To help with our campaign, donate here!
Past Projects
Past Projects
Urban Farming
Before moving to our current location, we were headquartered in a large city in Western New York. While there we only had 1,000 square feet to farm! Over two years we kept chickens, ducks, and turkeys and used their manure to revitalized the urban soil. From there, we grew fruits and vegetables. It was enough food to feed two through the summer and early fall, but not enough to live off of year round. Unfortunately, we also ran into a number of problems with neighbors who didn't like what we were doing.
Community Farming
Community Gardens have become increasingly popular over the last decade, and so we also gave it a try over two growing years. In theory, between the plot that you rent from the Garden, the CSA run out of the Garden, and the Garden's 'Free Food Forest,' it should be possible to feed a couple through the summer and early fall. However, we found that our produce was routinely stolen or destroyed, the CSA did not have enough produce to supplement what we had lost, and the Free Food Forest became a playground for vandals.
Farming Small Scale
We've spent the last two years running a five acre farm in upstate New York. With good planning and organization, five acres is plenty of land to feed a small family! However, it is also a full time job. Meaning that this isn't a feasible option for those looking to grow food in their free time.
Be part of our next report!
Be part of our next report!
Do you live in city, town, or suburb? Do you grow fruits or vegetables? Are you passionate about food and the environment? Then we want to hear from you! Just take this questionnaire to contribute to our next report on urban farming!
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