Crabtree Farms Of Chattanooga

What Crabtree Farms Of Chattanooga does

Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga is a 501(c)-equivalent nonprofit urban farm founded in 1998 and operating on a 22-acre property at 1000 E 30th St, ten minutes from downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee. The organization serves the greater Chattanooga area through sustainable agriculture, food access, and environmental education programming. Its core activities span produce farming on approximately 3 acres, community garden plot leasing, wholesale produce distribution to local restaurants and grocers, and a seasonal farm stand operating Fridays and Saturdays. The organization employs between 11 and 50 staff, including an Executive Director, Director of Development and Administration, Farm Programs Director, Greenhouse and Gardens Coordinator, and Event Coordinator.

Crabtree Farms monetizes through transaction-based revenue streams and donations. Transactional streams include seasonal farm stand sales (Friday/Saturday 10am-3pm), wholesale produce, Evelyn Center event venue rentals (weddings, corporate events, showers), and educational workshops priced at $10-40 per session covering topics such as sourdough baking, herbalism, pollinator conservation, soil microorganisms, and nature-based mindfulness. A workshare program allows participants to exchange weekly 3-hour labor commitments for biweekly produce bags valued at approximately $30 over a 3-month season. Donation revenue flows through monthly sustainer programs, one-time gifts, an Amazon wishlist, and annual fundraisers such as Field to Feast, processed via QGiv and Bloomerang platforms.

The organization's go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, reaching constituents through its website, Constant Contact email newsletter, Facebook and Instagram channels, in-person farm visits, and signature events including the annual Fall Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival. Strategic partnerships extend programming reach, including core relationships with Wild Ones Tennessee Valley Chapter (pollinator education), Alter Eco Farms (soil microbiology workshops), and Reflection Riding Nature Center (Monarch Waystation restoration), alongside broader institutional supporters such as Whole Foods Market, USDA NRCS, Trust for Public Land, La Paz Chattanooga, and Arts Build. The Emerging Farmer Mentorship Program and Greenhouse and Gardens Coordinator roles indicate an organizational emphasis on cultivating the next generation of sustainable agriculture practitioners.

Name

Crabtree Farms Of Chattanooga

Legal name

Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga

Website

https://crabtreefarms.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga is a nonprofit urban farm operating a 22-acre property near downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee, serving the greater Chattanooga area through sustainable produce farming, community gardens, wholesale distribution, a seasonal farm stand, educational workshops, and event venue rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Urban Agriculture and Community Farm Services

NAICS

Vegetable and Melon Farming (1112), Food Crops Grown Under Cover (11141)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Farmers’ Markets & Farm Stands (Fresh Food) (CRAHAHAE)

Keywords

• Urban farm produce
• Community garden plots
• Sustainable agriculture education
• Workshop and events
• Event venue rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Chattanooga, TN

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Farm Stand Sales: Seasonal farm stand operates Fridays and Saturdays 10am-3pm, selling sustainably grown produce directly to community members. Open community access during these hours.
2. Wholesale Produce: Wholesale produce distribution to local retailers and restaurants, expanding access to locally grown food throughout the Chattanooga area.
3. Evelyn Center Event Rentals: The rustic-modern event venue on the 22-acre farm is rented for showers, parties, weddings, and corporate events. Proceeds directly support the farm's mission.
4. Workshop Fees: Educational workshops ranging from $10 to $40 per session, covering topics like sourdough baking, herbal medicine, Monarch butterfly conservation, soil microorganisms, and foraging. Some workshops are donation-based.
5. Workshare Program Produce Exchange: Participants commit to weekly 3-hour work sessions for a season (3 months) in exchange for biweekly produce bags valued at approximately $30.
6. Donations and Fundraising: Donations from supporters including monthly sustainer programs, one-time gifts, and annual fundraisers like Field to Feast. The farm maintains an Amazon wishlist for in-kind contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga is a nonprofit urban farm that grows and sells sustainably produced vegetables and herbs through seasonal farm stand retail and wholesale distribution to local restaurants and grocers. Beyond produce, it operates community garden plots, an Emerging Farmer Mentorship Program, paid workshops on topics such as sourdough baking and pollinator conservation, group farm visits, and rents the Evelyn Center as an event venue, with all activities supported by donations and volunteer engagement.

Product overview

Crabtree Farms Of Chattanooga is a nonprofit urban farm and community organization offering a diverse portfolio of programs centered on sustainable agriculture, food access, and environmental education. The core offerings include community gardening, farm stand retail, wholesale produce sales, and comprehensive educational programming through workshops, farm visits, and the Emerging Farmer Mentorship Program. Community engagement is facilitated through workshare and volunteer programs, while the Evelyn Center venue rental provides event space for celebrations. Seasonal events like the Fall Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival combine commerce with education, alongside ongoing programming such as the Community Book Club and mindfulness meditation sessions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Farm Stand & Markets Seasonal farm stand at 1000 E 30th St operating Fridays and Saturdays 10am-3pm, selling sustainably grown produce directly to Chattanooga consumers.
• Wholesale Produce Sustainably grown produce sold wholesale to local Chattanooga restaurants, grocers, and food service operations.
• Community Garden Program Provides plots for community members to grow their own produce on the farm property, supporting urban agriculture and food access in the greater Chattanooga area.
• Emerging Farmer Mentorship Program Mentorship program designed to support aspiring farmers in developing sustainable agriculture skills and knowledge.
• Workshops Farm-based education offered to the community covering sourdough baking, beekeeping, herbal remedies, natural dyeing, composting, Monarch butterfly conservation, soil microorganisms, foraging, and other sustainable living skills; priced $10-$40 per session, plus optional $10 materials fee for select classes.
• Farm Visits Educational visits to the urban farm setting for groups to learn about sustainable agriculture and community food systems.
• Evelyn Center Rental Rustic-modern event venue with high beam ceilings, rough-hewn wood walls, and indoor-outdoor feel on a 22-acre nonprofit urban farm, available for showers, parties, weddings, corporate events, and fundraisers; rental proceeds support the farm's mission.
• Fall Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival Three-day annual festival featuring thousands of fall-ready plants including native species, perennials, herbs, shrubs, trees, and cool-season vegetables, combined with live music, food trucks, and pollinator education.

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wild Ones Tennessee Valley ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Wild Ones for joint educational programming including the Community Book Club, Pollinator Festival, and documentary screenings like The Extraordinary Caterpillar. Wild Ones promotes native landscapes through education and advocacy, aligning with Crabtree's mission around sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship.
• Whole Foods MarketminorOthersWhole Foods Market is listed among partner organizations that provide generous endorsements supporting Crabtree Farms' mission. The partnership contributes to the farm's community engagement and visibility.
• Chattanooga Times Free PressminorOthersLocal newspaper listed among partner organizations providing media support and community endorsement for Crabtree Farms initiatives.
• Arts BuildminorOthersArts Build is listed as a partner organization supporting Crabtree Farms through community arts and cultural programming initiatives.
• La Paz ChattanoogaminorOthersLa Paz Chattanooga, serving the Latino/Hispanic community, partners with Crabtree Farms to support inclusive community engagement in urban agriculture.
• Trust for Public LandminorOthersNational nonprofit focused on land conservation is listed among Crabtree Farms partners, supporting the farm's land stewardship mission.
• USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)minorOthersNRCS supports Crabtree Farms' sustainable agriculture practices through conservation programs and technical assistance.
• Alter Eco FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlter Eco Farms partners with Crabtree to deliver soil health and microorganism education through the 'Meet the Microorganisms' workshop series. Alter Eco is the only distributor of live native microorganism amendments in the greater Chattanooga area.
• Reflection Riding Nature CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKym Martin, workshop facilitator for Monarch Magic, leads restoration of a two-acre Monarch Waystation at Reflection Riding Nature Center, connecting Crabtree's pollinator education to broader conservation efforts.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming: Nonprofit farm in Cold Spring, NY focused on regional food systems, farmer training, and community programming. Mirrors Crabtree's combination of working farm, mentorship (Emerging Farmer equivalents), and public workshops.
• Soul Fire Farm: Black-led nonprofit farm in Petersburg, NY focused on food sovereignty, farmer training, and youth programs. Comparable in operating farm-based education, mentorship, and CSA-style community produce distribution.
• Cultivate KC: Kansas City nonprofit supporting urban agriculture through farmer training, farm-to-restaurant work, and community gardens. Comparable mission-driven urban agriculture intermediary with farm stand and educational components.
• Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture: Nonprofit farm and education center on 80 acres in Pocantico Hills, NY operating a farm stand, CSA, restaurant partnerships, and extensive educational programming. Closely comparable to Crabtree in combining sustainable production with public-facing education and events.
• Shelburne Farms: Historic nonprofit working farm in Vermont that operates a farm stand, cheesemaking, inn, event venue, and robust school/youth education programs. Comparable multi-revenue nonprofit farm model with education-first mission.
• Pie Ranch: Mission-driven farm in Pescadero, CA combining sustainable production, educational programs, and event hosting. Comparable nonprofit farm using food and farming as a vehicle for community engagement.
• Urban Roots: Nonprofit urban farm in Austin, TX combining sustainable production with youth leadership and community programs. Similar small-staff nonprofit model producing food, education, and community engagement outcomes.
• Jones Valley Teaching Farm: Urban teaching farm in Birmingham, AL operating production sites, farm stands, and education programs for youth and adults. Closely comparable as an urban farm combining produce sales with intensive educational programming in a mid-sized city.

Broad incumbents

• Reflection Riding Nature Center: Adjacent Chattanooga nature center and arboretum hosting educational programming (including the Monarch Magic workshop led by a Crabtree facilitator). Comparable as a regional nonprofit offering nature-based education and events, though broader in scope than farming.

Emerging players

• The Food Project: Northeast nonprofit operating urban and suburban farms with youth employment, CSA, farm stands, and community education. Comparable in combining produce distribution (CSA/farm stand), volunteer engagement, and youth-focused educational programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/crabtreefarms
• Instagraminstagram.com/crabtreefarms
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crabtree-farms-of-chattanooga

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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