Urban Community AgriNomics

09/01/2026

Urban Community AgriNomics is hiring!

UCAN is seeking a creative, organized, and collaborative Marketing and Content Manager (MCM) to lead marketing and content efforts for UCAN and Catawba Trail Farm. The MCM will help tell UCAN’s story, promote programs and events, support fundraising campaigns, manage social media and digital platforms, and create engaging written and visual content. This position works closely with the Executive Director, staff, board members, volunteers, participants, apprentices, and community members.

This is a hands-on role that is ideal for someone who enjoys combining marketing strategy, content creation, social media, photography/videography, graphic design, and digital organization.

Use the link below to learn more and apply (applications are due September 15th).

https://forms.gle/XuFk9j7dAx4ZZtut6

09/01/2026

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08/31/2026

We’re excited to be part of the third annual Music and Planet Project Fundraiser Show, a full day of live-streamed
performances supporting local and global sustainability projects!

This year, proceeds will help support two projects right here in our community:

- A new 30-tree orchard at the Catawba Trail Farm. The orchard will provide fresh fruit and nuts to help nourish our local community and address food insecurity.

- Expanding the pollinator and crop gardens at Moore Magnet Elementary School, including an in-ground irrigation system, gardening supplies, and native plants to help students learn and connect with nature.

We’re grateful to the Music and Planet Project and all of the artists and supporters who are using the power of music to create positive environmental change. Over the past two years, the fundraiser has raised more than $4,000 for six environmental initiatives around the world!

Tune in from the comfort of home, enjoy performances from artists around the globe, and help support projects that are growing healthier communities and a healthier planet.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/music-and-planet-project-annual-fundraiser-concert-tickets-1218368696569?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

08/28/2026

Cameron R. Eagle Scout Candidate and other members of the Occoneechee Council Scouting Community Troop 424 recently built another kiosk for us in the main community garden area! This is a great addition that will help us keep our plot owners informed, connected, and up to date.

A big thank you to the Scouts for helping us continue to improve the Catawba Trail Farm!

08/26/2026

Join us on September 12th as we celebrate 10 years of Urban Community AgriNomics with an afternoon of music, entertainment, community, and reflection on the impact we’ve made together.

Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or are just discovering UCAN, we’d love for you to be part of this special milestone! Come celebrate the people, partnerships, and purpose that have helped our community grow over the past decade. 💚

And yes, there will be food! Enjoy our taco bar, available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Saturday, September 12th | 11am - 4pm
2080 Sawmill Creek Parkway, Durham, NC 27712

🎟️ RSVP using the link below!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ucan-10th-anniversary-open-house

A quick note: If you’re able, please bring your own lawn chair, picnic blanket, umbrella, or cooler to make yourself comfortable throughout the afternoon.

08/24/2026

Join us for our 9/11 Day of Service, in partnership with Activate Good, as we come together to care for and strengthen Catawba Trail Farm!

Volunteers will help with a variety of hands-on projects, including:
• Installing fencing wire on in-ground fence posts
• Filling post holes with quick-dry concrete
• Spreading crushed rock along drive and walking areas
• W**d eating and mulching designated spaces
• Splitting and stacking firewood
• Maintaining the walking trails

Whether you can stay for an hour or the entire event, your time and effort will make a meaningful difference. Sign up to volunteer by using the link below:
https://portal.goldenvolunteer.com/opportunities/y7T9qZBvKk?_branch_match_id=1583203453158688985&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXr9BLz0nJ08vM1zcPdkrJK0nzzjJNsq8rSk1LLSrKzEuPTyrKLy9OLbJ1zijKz00FAIQ8d0o3AAAA

08/21/2026

In this episode of UnCan with UCAN, Justin Wooley sits down with Cara Hobbs Lewis to discuss storytelling, community engagement, and the importance of connecting people to the land.

Cara also shares her experience documenting the Triangle Land Conservancy’s land transfer to UCAN and offers insight into using storytelling to inspire meaningful connection and action.
Watch the latest episode of UnCan with UCAN and hear Cara’s story!

https://youtu.be/rp3lcJL_FNM

Learn more about Cara at cafecara.com.

In this episode of UnCan with UCAN, Justin Wooley sits down with Ca...

08/19/2026

For the past 10 years, UCAN has been growing healthy food, cultivating leaders, and strengthening our community through education, agriculture, and environmental stewardship. As we celebrate this incredible milestone, we invite you to help us continue this work for years to come.

We'd love to celebrate with you! Enjoy an afternoon of music, entertainment, community, and fellowship as we reflect on the past decade and look ahead to the future.
Use the link below to RSVP. We hope to celebrate with you!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ucan-10th-anniversary-open-house

You can make a meaningful impact by donating. Every gift helps support our programs, Catawba Trail Farm, and the communities we serve.

https://givebutter.com/ucandonation

08/17/2026

Happening this weekend, Saturday August 22nd! Interested in learning how to preserve the flavors and benefits of seasonal herbs?

Join us for A Taste of the Garden with Brittaney Robinson-Whitenhill! Learn simple ways to preserve seasonal herbs through storage techniques, infused oils, and compound butters while exploring the differences between fresh and dried herbs and how to maximize flavor and potency in everyday cooking.

Purchase your ticket using the link below!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/gardeners-as-teachers—2026

08/14/2026

Our recent Gardeners as Teachers Workshop, Rooted Remedies, led by Shy Palmer (Reclamation FARMacy), was a wonderful afternoon of learning, reflection, and community.

Participants explored the healing properties of herbs while deepening their connection to the land, the plants, and one another through stories and hands-on learning. Thank you to everyone who joined us with open hearts and curious minds - we're grateful to continue growing and learning together!