A LOS ANGELES URBAN FARMING INSTITUTION
BUILDING AND
MAINTAINING
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
About Crop Swap LA™
Easy access to affordable, nutrient rich food is our right, not a luxury.
What we do
Garden Installations, Rainwater Capture, Pollinator Fountains, Microfarm Management, Teaching, Community Impact
Mission Statement
We’re determined to grow food on unused spaces in ways that create jobs, preserve water, and equitably distribute the food.
Organizational Values
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Intentionality, Focus, and Simplicity
Agricultural Values
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Local Nutrient Transfer, Rain Water Capture, Organic Methodologies
Founded by Jamiah Hargins in 2018, Crop Swap LA™ has grown from a small monthly neighborhood swap of fruits and vegetables, to a globally recognized institution and movement. They believe that food should be grown and consumed locally to reduce reliance on inefficient, water and carbon intensive global supply chains.
Save Your Spot!
Honoring Black Excellence by Adidas
On October 14th, 2022, Jamiah was honored by adidas for their initiative HBE (Honoring Black Excellence.) His adidas commissioned mural painted by the artist Shplinton was unveiled in Leimert Park on Degnan Blvd off of Crenshaw Blvd.
