Farm for Better
A community-centered initiative by Carlton Hill Farm
Farm for Better is our commitment to using land, food, and local relationships to make high-quality, locally raised food more accessible to the people who need it most. Rooted in Appalachian values and practical farming, this initiative brings together neighbors, unused land, and surplus harvests to feed families—not landfills.
Farm for Better has three core components:
1. The Giving Harvest
Our commitment to feeding those in need.
We dedicate a portion of our own growing space to this program.
Land partners in the Community Crop Collective contribute a portion of their harvest.
Products from the Crop Swap may also be redirected to support hunger relief efforts.
Food is delivered directly to local missions and community programs, like Old Man Rivers.
No paperwork. No questions. Just food, freely given.
2. The Crop Swap
Our community food exchange program. The Crop Swap lets anyone trade shelf-stable groceries (like canned goods, beans, or pasta) for fresh farm food from Carlton Hill Farm.
No money changes hands—just food for food.
We stock the swap with seasonal items: eggs, produce, rabbit manure, and more.
It’s available at the farm stand and select community events.
The Crop Swap helps reduce food waste and ensures that families have access to nourishing, locally raised food even when cash is tight. We donate the shelf-stable items to local missions and community programs like Old Man Rivers.
3. The Community Crop Collective
Our shared-land growing model. Through the Collective, private landowners partner with us to grow real food on underused land.
Landowners provide growing space.
Carlton Hill Farm handles the planting, care, and harvest.
The harvest is split:
30% to the landowner
50% to the farm to feed customers and maintain operations
20% to The Giving Harvest
There’s no red tape. Every decision is local, every crop has a purpose, and every plot helps feed someone.
When we grow together, we eat better.
***If you or someone you know could benefit from receiving a farm box or fresh food support, please reach out—we’re here to help.***
Want to get involved or learn more?
Visit us at the farm stand or email info@carltonhillfarm.com