The Community Farm at Cedar Ridge

The Community Farm at Cedar Ridge

The community farm at Cedar Ridge is a little over half an acre of vegetable and fruit crops tended by volunteers from our church community and the surrounding neighborhood. Each year we grow about 2 tons of organic food, which is distributed to people in need in collaboration with Manna Food Center. Although Maryland is the wealthiest state in the US as measured by median household income (and Montgomery County is the second wealthiest county in Maryland), poverty and hunger are widespread and growing problems.

Through the hard work of our many volunteers, and with the help of a grant from Montgomery County, we grew more than 20 different types of crops and harvested 3,882 lbs of  produce in 2024. Our farm food was taken to neighborhood distribution sites, food pantries and soup kitchens by Manna Food’s Community Food Rescue volunteers. 

Each year we welcome all kinds of community involvement! We love having people of all ages and abilities volunteer at times that work for them. We have hosted groups from schools, businesses, organizations working with people with developmental challenges, scout troops, and various faith communities.

Our farm is now closed for the season. Join us at our Harvest Festival to celebrate–and see you next year!

If you are interested in helping on the farm, please contact us at thefarm@crcc.org.