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The Charles Koiner Conservancy for Urban Farming (CKC Farming) is a nonprofit land trust dedicated to protecting and maintaining urban farms that inspire the next generation of sustainable food innovators.

CKC was honored to be a part of the Taino heritage proclamation made by on behalf of the County. Taino Arawak were the ...
05/29/2026

CKC was honored to be a part of the Taino heritage proclamation made by on behalf of the County.

Taino Arawak were the indigenous people Columbus met in 1492, thinking he had landed in India when it was really the Caribbean.

Although the Taino have faced tremendous hardship and discrimination, they have continued to survive through their strength and spirit *Arieto Yukayu Guayiga*

In fact, Maryland is home to over 293,000 Taíno descendants, 22,000 In Montgomery County alone.

CKC is working with
on planning an indigenous peoples gathering at one of our farms - for what better way to honor the land's original inhabitants and create space for their descendents to be seen, heard and thrive.

thank you for growing the plants
thank you for coming with me
thank you for teaching us
Lisa thank you for your crafts
great to see you there!

Curious about CKC’s namesake? Our friend Marta Martinez recently published an article in Silver Spring Downtown about Ch...
05/27/2026

Curious about CKC’s namesake? Our friend Marta Martinez recently published an article in Silver Spring Downtown about Charlie Koiner’s legacy.

This article recounts the changing landscape of Montgomery County in the 20th century, Charlie’s determination to preserve an agricultural space, and the importance of Koiner Farm as the first urban farm in Maryland to be permanently preserved through a conservation easement dedicated to urban agriculture.

Click the link in our bio to read this article!

Thank you to immigration and environmental reporter Rosanne Skirble for highlighting the amazing work being done at Loie...
05/27/2026

Thank you to immigration and environmental reporter Rosanne Skirble for highlighting the amazing work being done at Loiederman Farm in a recent article published in Maryland Matters!

Over the last month, Rosanne immersed herself in the Loiederman Farm Community, truly getting to know our staff, liaisons, interns, Farm Club members, vendors, and customers.

This article eloquently explains the ripple effects of community farming. In the words of our liaison Juanita, “This is creating a civic muscle for other things. It’s not just about food security, or it’s not just about can I grow a tomato. It’s going to help to improve the schools. It’s going to help mobilize resources to fix a road, all these different things.”

Click the link in our bio to read!

Join us tomorrow, May 21st, for Third Thursday! - crochet plushies with a purpose - locally handmade prints and painting...
05/20/2026

Join us tomorrow, May 21st, for Third Thursday!

- crochet plushies with a purpose

- locally handmade prints and paintings
vintage - Repurposed and vintage items that promote sustainability

- Handmade household crafts and upcycled home goods

Rockstar Cookies - Delicious cookies made by Bode

Cheryl’ Kitchen - Roasted and candied nuts, a local favorite!

Rosemary’s Sourdough - Delicious fresh made bread and treats

Tamales, drinks, and sweets

Our favorite pizza with an ingredient from the farm

We are excited to see everyone down on the farm (weather permitting)!

Join us tomorrow, May 20, for our Third Wednesday Loiederman Market! Come support our local vendors, grab some produce, ...
05/19/2026

Join us tomorrow, May 20, for our Third Wednesday Loiederman Market! Come support our local vendors, grab some produce, dinner, and other treats for the whole family! We will be there rain or shine (except in the case of severe weather).

makes traditional heirloom corn tortillas, stone ground masa, and other nixtamal-based dishes.

sells homemade bakery goods, including cookies and cinnamon rolls.
md is a Latina Owned Coffee & Collective providing a modified version of their Comalito x LT menu, with beans by

Crochet crafts handmade by Ingrid and Sonia

Herminia’s fresh and delicious tamales

Beat the heat with a swirl of Sunshine, the world’s best ice cream!

serves authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas, using a traditional wood-fired oven to create a perfect crispy crust with rich, smoky flavor.

We are looking forward to having everyone join us tomorrow down on the farm! Bring an umbrella! ☔️

Meet Koa, our CKC puppy mascot 🐾 If you’ve ever visited the Thursday Market at Koiner Farm, you’ve probably said hello t...
05/18/2026

Meet Koa, our CKC puppy mascot 🐾 If you’ve ever visited the Thursday Market at Koiner Farm, you’ve probably said hello to Koa 🐶

Our neighbor Zach shared with us why Koiner Farm is so special to Koa:

“Koiner Farm has truly been Koa’s favorite place since we moved to Silver Spring. Even though she is 15 now and can’t always handle long walks, she still tries to steer us toward the farm every time we step outside. She has always been a people person. Now that she’s older it’s a little harder to tell that but I think part of her excitement for the farm comes from knowing there will be neighbors hanging out and enjoying the outdoors together.

While Koa definitely loves Lynn’s dog treats, a fun fact is that she also loves vegetables, especially the brassica family like cabbage and broccoli. For years, I’ve actually cooked vegetables for her alongside our own meals, and every time I shop at the farmstand, I’m really shopping for her as much as for the rest of the household. I think she honestly knows those bags are for her! You can often find her hanging out by the farmstand or farmers market tables, keeping a close eye out for any stray vegetable scraps that might fall.”

MULBERRIES FOR SALE $4/HALF PINT Today, May 14th at Koiner Farm, 5-7PMThere is a lot going on this Thursday at the farm ...
05/14/2026

MULBERRIES FOR SALE $4/HALF PINT
Today, May 14th at Koiner Farm, 5-7PM

There is a lot going on this Thursday at the farm (even though it is not Third Thursday yet)! Mimi will be selling Ethiopian food, Gulia will have homemade bread for sale, and Maestro Zamora will be back playing guitar from 6-7pm! In addition to our regular produce, we will also be selling fresh local mulberries $4/half pint.

Come get your veggies, grab a bite, and bring a chair!

Turnips have a bad reputation, but salad turnips will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about this vegeta...
05/13/2026

Turnips have a bad reputation, but salad turnips will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about this vegetable.

Spring is the best time for salad turnips. Since they prefer cool weather, they are sweet and juicy in the spring, and become sharper and more bitter in the hot summer.

Fresh, local salad turnips are so sweet and delicious that you can snack on them raw like an apple! You can also add them to salads, or roast them to bring out another layer of sweetness.

You can use every part of the turnip! Turnip greens can be used in place of mustard greens or collards, or you can add them to soups or stews.

Visit the Koiner Farmstand this Thursday, May 14th, from 5-7pm to purchase a bunch of fresh, locally-grown salad turnips!

Have a delicious turnip recipe to share with the CKC community? Send us your favorite seasonal produce recipes to be featured in our Weekly Farmstand Newsletter.

Subscribe to our Weekly Farmstand Newsletter to see what’s for sale every Thursday at Koiner Farm and every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at Loiederman Farm. Link in bio!

Yesterday evening was a wonderful night of community as we hosted both the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Co-Op spring member...
05/08/2026

Yesterday evening was a wonderful night of community as we hosted both the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Co-Op spring members meeting AND the Department of Environmental Protection for our community compost workshop and to introduce our new Compost Manager.

We even had a surprise guest, as Joe Himali of came for a visit and we happily shared everything we know and love about our favorite little farm.

Thank you everyone for making such a memorable night!

05/01/2026

The wind persists and so do we!

Yesterday was a busy and blustery day at the farm with our weekly market, our Thursday volunteer crew and lovely interns, the container garden workshop with Farm Manager Emily, and an impromptu concert by Maestro Zamora. Rain, shine, or stiff winds, there’s always something fun happening at the farm 🌱

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737 Easley Street
Silver Spring, MD
20910

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