Our Impact
Making an Impact in People and Planet
Green Thumb Farm responds to the most pressing challenges of our time: the climate crisis, rising food insecurity, and declining community health. These challenges are deeply interconnected, and so are our solutions.
Our Approach
We take a practical, community-based approach to systemic change. By creating opportunities for people to see, learn, and do, we make sustainable food systems tangible, inclusive, and achievable. We do this through:
Demonstration: A working farm grounded in regenerative and sustainable principles.
Education: Hands-on programs for children, families, schools, and corporate groups.
Support: Practical workshops and emerging community composting initiatives.
Growing a Healthier Future: 2025 Year in Review
In 2025, we engaged over 1,800 people through our programs and initiatives. Our data shows that when people connect with the soil, their habits shift.
950+ School & Early Learning Students
Cultivating the next generation of environmental stewards by providing hands-on education in regenerative agriculture and biodiversity for primary-aged children across SEQ.
250+ Little Green Thumbs
Nurturing a lifelong connection to nature for our youngest community members (0–5 years) through sensory outdoor play, soil exploration, and early introduction to where their food comes from.
260+ Corporate Professionals
Immersive team-building days that contribute tangible labor toward our farm's health while teaching corporate professionals the value of seasonal, sustainable food systems.
300+ Weekly Farmgate Families
Strengthening local food security and reducing food miles by providing fresh, nutrient-dense produce directly from our Samford Valley soil to the tables of over 300 local households every Saturday.
80+ Workshop Participants
Empowering our community with practical, regenerative skills, from home composting to seasonal organic gardening, to turn backyard spaces into productive, climate-resilient ecosystems.
50+ Dedicated Volunteers
The heartbeat of Green Thumb Farm; a diverse group of locals who contribute their time and skills to maintain our gardens, nursery, run the markets, and foster a welcoming space for all the community.
Hands on learning opportunities
Connecting children with how food is grown
Cooking with seasonal food