FSL Community Crops was started with one community garden in 2003, and has grown over the years to become a fixture for food production, education, and community development in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Community Crops program now has 11 community garden sites, a training farm, a production greenhouse, garden and cooking education for all ages, and more.

In 2023, Community Crops became a program of Family Service Lincoln, one of Lincoln's oldest non-profits with a mission of Helping Families Thrive!

Why support?

In 2024, Crops stewarded over 40,900 total sq ft of production space through 12 gardens.
Crops helped launch 12 farm businesses across 3 farm sites. Our farmers more than doubled their sales from last year, to $90,048, a 114% increase from 2022.
187 households with 565 individuals built community in our gardens and farms
31,902 lbs of produce were harvested
119 growers attended 21 classes
100+ community members attended our annual Seed Swap event

Who is a part of Crops?

77% of Crops participants are low-to-moderate income
39% are New Americans
29 countries of origin are represented in our gardens

What does my donation support?

Tools and equipment for gardens and farms
Agriculture and agronomy education to farmers and gardeners of all levels
Food access at Farmers Markets
Community building in underinvested communities

Thank you for supporting FSL Community Crops!

Community Crops General Fund 2026

Support agriculture entrepreneurship, community development, and a resilient local food system!