Growing food for the mind, body, and spirit.
Challengers builds Educational Farms where people come together to learn, grow, and nourish every part of what makes us human.
What is a Certified Challengers Educational Farm?
A Certified Challengers Educational Farm is an open educational space for the community to learn:
- Mental Exercises (CBT) through gardening - mind
- Profitable small scale farming practices - body
- Meditation and yoga connecting to nature - spirit
Three roots, one purpose
Every Challengers Educational Farm is designed to nurture the whole person - because true growth happens when we feed every part of ourselves.
Mind
Mental exercise workshops offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy lessons through connecting with the Earth in the garden.
Body
Gardening and small animal husbandry workshops (chickens, sheep, & goats) teach the community how to grow food through small scale regenerative farming practices.
Spirit
Community gatherings, mindfulness in nature, and the shared joy of a harvest help people connect with something bigger than self.
Foundational Sponsors
Things that are built to last are built on a strong foundation.
A Foundational Sponsor provides the support for a strong foundation that guides us into a better future.
Why Western North Carolina?
The mountains of Western NC have always been a place of resilience and self-reliance.
Nowadays farming is being lost to developers and corporations.
The Challengers Educational Farm is more than a garden - it’s a living classroom, gathering space, and seedbed for a healthier, more connected future.
We have a bright future ahead when we bring back small scale regenerative farming and no longer rely on corporations to provide our food.
500+
Families Served
12
Programs Weekly
The first Educational Farm will be in Asheville, NC.
"We grow together"
— The Challengers motto
Be part of the harvest
Whether you have a green thumb or have never touched soil, there is a place for you at Challengers.
Teach
Share your skills by leading workshops, mentoring newcomers, or guiding garden sessions.
Grow With Us
Get your own plot and learn alongside experienced growers.
Attend Events
Join seasonal harvests, mental health through gardening sessions, and building regenerative practices events.
Donate
Support our mission with a one-time or recurring contribution.
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