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The Last Organic Outpost is a inner city urban farm project using regenerative agriculture to restore the fertility of unused land.

This experimental farming is intended to create an international garden with food from all over the world, by growing crops in similiar climates or microclimates with the intent to create year round seasonal crops that sustain a nutrient rich diet. We offer opportunities for people to learn by doing. The Emile Community Farm in the 5th Ward and the Live Oak Outpost in the 3rd Ward are community farms where volunteers are paid in crops from the garden.

We invite communities to learn stewardship of the land by actively participating in the development of a local food economy We participate in area farmers markets and coops and encourage the development of other farm to market enterprises.

We also offer opportunities for schools, churches, and other businesses organizations to work on the farm during the week and weekends. Contact Marcella at 713 444 0067.

Every Saturday and Sunday , weather permitting, we have work events/open houses at the Emile location. We are open from 9 to 6 (or dark) on Saturdays and 10 to 5 on Sundays.

Donations to Last Organic Outpost go towards purchasing soil, sand, rice hulls, soil amendments, establishing a seed bank, equipment maintenance, irrigation supplies and water.

We invite everyone to participate in the big effort to create urban farming throught the Greater Houston Area.

SATURDAY - January 23rd
Please come and join Merriwether the Adventurer as he plants blackberry canes on the Buck Street Expansion Lot. He will be there at 1:00. Gloves recommended.
Bring some paint and paintbrushes and help Mark paint the deck for the event next weekend.

SATURDAY and SUNDAY - January 23/24
Please come and help make the farm even more beautiful for the FARMING MARKET Event next Saturday and Sunday 10 - 4. We received a load of dirt today, so Joe will be doing what he does best, mixing up his Magic Mix and making beds, this weekend. We will also be working on securing the playground.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, January 27th
YES Prep Academy will be bringing 40 students out to work with us from 9 - 1. If you would like to help mentor this event and show the kids what to do, give Marcella a call at 713.444.0067

Saturday, January 30th and Sunday 31st
FARMING MARKET 10 - 4

Sunday, January 31st - ALL DAY
Catbird's on Montrose (Where Farmer Matt tends bar) is donating part of all beverage sales to Last Organic Outpost for the entire day. So please, stop by!

The Emile Street Community Farm 711 N. Emile is open Saturday from 9 til dark and Sunday 10 - 5
The weather should be beautiful so come out and bring a friend!

General Donation - any amount welcome!

                   Work Event and Open House with Houston HOPE/Prarie View A&M
         and OFA at the Emile Community Farm, June 27 - photo Chelsea Sallans

The Last Organic Outpost is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization founded by Joe Nelson Icet. We currently have multiple locations and are continuing to expand, so check back often for new information about events, classes, volunteer opportunities, and maps and directions! Please enjoy exploring our website, and join our mailing list if you would like to receive regular updates and invitations.