BearFruit & Grow, Louisville KY -- July 29, 2025, 9am - 12pm ET

BearFruit & Grow is much more than an urban farm, it’s a community pillar. Out of the turbulence and solidarity of 2020, LeTicia Marshall created an abundant 15-raised bed backyard garden and youth education program while creating and contributing to food justice efforts throughout Louisville. Five years later, LeTicia stewards four acres in south Louisville along the banks of Pond Creek. Working with the land and its natural resources to support her subsistence and market food production, LeTicia prioritizes ongoing conservation and whole farm ecology in her growing systems and land management, including

• Pollinator plantings to support beneficial insects and manage pests,

• Creekside plantings for water protection and soil stabilization,

• Perimeter plantings to increase wildlife habitat, and

• Cover crop plantings, crop rotation and soil testing for healthy garden soils.

Join this Field Day at BearFruit & Grow to tour this urban farm, explore conservation practices and learn from partner agriculture professionals in engaging presentations and activities.

This event is supported by a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). OAK's Farmer Education program is supported by the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund (KADF). Registration fees are waived for this event; registration is required.