Marshview Community Organic Farm, Inc
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Marshview Community Organic Farm, Inc *
Rooted in Culture. Growing the Future.
Marshview Community Organic Farm is a five-acre, certified organic farm on St. Helena Island, South Carolina. What began in May 2004 as a youth-led beautification project has grown into a vibrant hub for education, sustainability, and cultural preservation.
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of Beaufort County residents by honoring traditional Gullah practices and cultivating the next generation of Lowcountry farmers and chefs. We provide young people with hands-on experiences that build leadership, stewardship, and a deep connection to the land.
Through our programs, we've expanded organic farming across the island and empowered youth to embrace values like teamwork, entrepreneurship, and the vital link between nutrition and health.
We use the farm as a conduit to expand economic, social, health, spiritual, and cultural opportunities for youth and adults on St. Helena Island. Our work is implemented through our programs, which capture the heart of our mission.
OUR PROGRAMS
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Our Values
We teach organic farming practices that prioritize sustainability, biodiversity, and ecological balance. Our programs emphasize the use of natural inputs and techniques to enhance soil health, manage pests and diseases, and promote overall farm resilience.
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Gullah Cooking School
The Gullah Cooking School offers an immersive experience in traditional Gullah cuisine, highlighting the rich flavors and cultural heritage of Saint Helena Island.
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De Gullah Way Tutorial
We operate a sustainable five-acre farm on Saint Helena Island, SC, dedicated to providing fresh, organic produce to the local community.
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Home Cooked Meals
Home Cooked Meals provides locally sourced, nutritious meals prepared using fresh organic ingredients to foster community connections and support healthy eating habits.
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Family Backyard Gardens
We teach families how to create and maintain a backyard garden box to encourage sustainable gardening and foster a deeper connection to food sources.
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Home Repairs
The Home Repair Program, offered through the South Carolina Coastal Community Development Corporation (SCCCDC), assists local residents in maintaining and improving their homes through essential repairs and renovations, fostering safer living conditions and promoting community well-being.
❋ Join our next
Indigo Demonstration
Meet the Young Chefs of the Gullah Cooking Class
Stirring Up Tradition: Young Chefs of the Gullah Cooking Class
De Gullah Way Tutorial
Make a donation
Support our mission by contributing today.
Volunteer, vend, or enjoy a meal at our Home Cooked Meals—every 2nd Thursday of the month.
At the helm of Marshview are Mrs. Sara’ Reynolds Green, our CEO and Co-Founder, and her husband, Bill Green. Under their guidance, Marshview is managed from seed to harvest by our students, ages 8 to 18, alongside two part-time farm workers. Our scholars work after school and on weekends to cultivate the land, start seeds, nurture seedlings, plant gardens, weed, maintain crops, and harvest the bounty.
