This episode examines how a young, mission‑driven nonprofit in Baltimore is working to expand land access for Black and Brown communities through urban farming, nature‑based education, and a developing Farmland Commons partnership. It focuses on: (1) the organization’s origins in stewarding a 3‑acre parcel BLISS Meadows and managing an adjacent 7‑acre city‑owned forest, transforming both into community‑serving spaces for food production, education, and recreation; (2) the strategic effort to secure a larger, contiguous 10–50 acre property for commercial‑scale production, supported by a partnership with The Farmers Land Trust, GIS mapping, and ongoing landowner outreach; (3) the nonprofit’s operational model, where a small team manages production, education, and operations, and where farmers receive salaries, healthcare, and professional developme ...