08/12/2026
Introducing our first Farmer of the Quarter…
Dr. Dominique Edwards with the Walker Street Park Community Garden!
Located in Michigan City’s Eastport Neighborhood, the community garden grows a large variety of produce to keep the community fed, such as tomatoes, peppers, collards, corn, beans, squash, herbs, berries and grapes.
Over the years, they have adapted their growing techniques to focus on sustainable and regenerative agriculture. The garden minimizes soil disruption, utilizes compost, saves seeds, allows for most plants to come back, and they develop crop plans to be strategic about what and where they are growing. Volunteers started transforming the garden floor from grass to mulch in order to keep moisture in the ground and reduce weeds. They educated themselves on different soil types, soil amendments, how water flows under the ground, natural pest management, and more.
When asked what she would like people to know about agriculture, Dr. Edwards said this:
“Growing food isn't easy, so start small and think big! Now more than ever is a good time to connect with your local farmers and gardeners.”
Please help us congratulate Dr. Edwards on being chosen as Farmer of the Quarter!
[Volunteers in picture: Doug Moon (Community Market Manager), Anastasia Gumns (Resident Bed Manager), Colin McConnell (Youth Volunteer)
Not pictured: Marchele Rogers (Gardener)]
