email: contact@farmyarmy.com.au
phone: 9301 4027
phone: 9301 4027
From your backyard to those in need
The Farmy Army is formed by the belief that helping others can be as simple as watering your garden.
We are dedicated to supporting those less fortunate in our community by collecting and distributing excess produce that has been grown by home gardeners, community gardens, and schools.
As the Farmy Army grows so does our ability to supply healthy food for the hungry, support local growers, raise awareness about poverty and encourage people to grow their own.
Join us in our mission!
One square metre at a time, we create a farm that grows food for the needy. See how much produce has been donated and how big the collaborative farm size has become.
Who grows the produce?
Simple – You!.. or your neighbour, boss or the guy down the road. In fact, anyone who has even a small amount of space can join up to contribute to the Farmy Army cause
Our sponsors provide much needed resources and we are deeply grateful for their support.
Learn more about those who support us in our Sponsors section
Do you want to help? The Farmy Army needs people on the ground in a variety of positions.
To find out more about the different possibilities on how you can make a difference read more....
Your Story
You’ve seen it on the TV, you’ve heard about it for years but then cast it from your mind as you think there isn’t much you can do to make a difference.
There are people out there just like you, maybe younger, maybe older, who’s only means to a meal is from the kindness of strangers. Sometimes they go to the soup kitchens or they might be lucky enough to collect enough change for a burger...Most times they go without.
You’ve dismissed it from your mind so many times.. it’s not nice to think about, and besides, you don’t have enough time or money to do much anyway...
But then, you find out about the Farmy Army. They’re calling for people to join their cause and all they ask is for you to enjoy a bit of time in your own backyard watering some veggies... ‘hhmmm I can do that...”
Our Story
Farmy Army was founded in 2011 by Michael Wilson, after realising that his passion for growing home grown produce could aid an issue he felt strongly about, homelessness and hunger in our community.
Being a part of the self sustainability movement, he discovered that when growing your own produce at home, there is usually an excess in produce. Looking past giving the extra to friends and family, Mike realised that collectively, these home grown excesses can be turned into valuable contributions for those who really need it.
With around 2.5 million Australians living in poverty (or around 11 per cent of the population) the necessity to support those charities helping to feed those less fortunate, is becoming more and more necessary.
Our commitment is to grow as much food as we can for others in our community, through a network of backyards, schools and community gardens, of whom we support and nurture.
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