Event / Community Calendar
Changemaker: Faith Farms and Orchard Field Day
Aug 23, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM CT
Gary, IN | FAITH CDC | Free
Join us for an inspiring Field Day at Faith Farms and Orchard in Gary, Indiana, celebrating Marbleseed’s 2025 Changemaker Award winner, FAITH CDC (Families Anchored in Total Harmony). Recognized for their transformative work in food and environmental justice, FAITH CDC continues to lead powerful initiatives centered on food equity, social and environmental justice, economic development, and community health. Their mission to amplify marginalized voices and cultivate resilient, inclusive communities has made a lasting impact across northwest Indiana, and this Field Day offers a unique chance to witness that work in action.
This event will showcase FAITH CDC’s latest innovations in urban agriculture. From their upcoming solar panel field and ongoing restoration efforts to the cutting-edge flash frozen facility, guests will gain insight into how FAITH CDC is shaping the future of food systems. This event will highlight both the achievements and challenges of leading community-based agricultural work. Faith CDC’s “food as medicine” approach serves as a cornerstone of their work, connecting nutrition, wellness, and community empowerment. Attendees will engage with FAITH CDC not only as changemakers but as a resource and model for sustainable, justice-driven urban agriculture.
Based in Gary, Ind., FAITH CDC (Families Anchored in Total Harmony) is an organization dedicated to uplifting communities through initiatives in food justice, social justice, environmental sustainability, economic development, and health equity. The organization aims to elevate marginalized voices and build a resilient, inclusive community where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources. Marbleseed was proud to present FAITH CDC with the Changemaker recognition at this year's Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference. This award was in recognition of FAITH CDC's impactful food and environmental justice work in northwest Indiana.