Seed Award Spotlight: Moore Garden & Farm

In our “Seed Award Spotlight” series, we asked the Fall 2024 Seed Award winners about their experience as a food or farm entrepreneur, including the passion behind their business, and their vision for positive change in their community. This January, 18 Seed Award winners were chosen to receive seed funding totaling almost $250,000. These grants represent not just financial investment, but an acknowledgment of the vital role farms and food distributors play in advancing Michigan’s food value chain.

Among these outstanding recipients is Moore Garden & Farm, a unique agricultural enterprise in Muskegon County, Michigan. As the only African American-owned and woman-owned farm in the county, Moore Garden & Farm is a leader in sustainable farming and community engagement. Founded on the principles of providing fresh, locally sourced food, the farm offers a variety of produce, farm-fresh eggs, and meat from poultry and pigs raised on its land. Beyond its product line, Moore Garden & Farm is committed to making an impact in West Michigan by helping families and individuals access nutritious food, promoting healthier food options, and creating educational opportunities about sustainable agriculture.

Keep reading to learn more about Moore Garden & Farm and how their dedication to nourishing their community and fostering connections to the land is cultivating a healthier, more sustainable future for all.

Name: Lynette Moore

Business Name: Moore Garden & Farm

What does being selected as a Seed Award winner mean to you personally, and how does it reflect on the journey of your business so far?               

Receiving this award means I can still grow. As we move forward with a growing business.         

In what ways will the Seed Award funding support your immediate and long-term business goals?

This award will definitely help me to produce more produce.  

Can you share your vision for the positive changes this award will enable you to make in your business and the broader community?               

To continue to be able to support the community and educate on food awareness.      

What led you to start your business? What motivates you to do what you do?

I like growing plants. A hobby that turned habit. Exploring the cycle of life in the food we consume. I love what I do, being able to grow fresh food without all the chemicals is total bragging rights!

Want to try sustainably grown produce or farm-fresh eggs from Moore Garden & Farm? Visit their Facebook to find their Muskegon County location or find their next farmer’s market appearance.