Who We Are

We are a community farm & garden located in the historic town of Joppa, just six miles south of downtown Dallas. Joppa was founded in 1872 by Henry Hines; an emancipated slave. It is one of the last Freedman towns in Texas. Although its history is rich, Joppa has endured extreme marginalization. Though nestled between the lush wetlands of the Trinity River and the Great Trinity Forest, Joppa was federally declared a food desert. Joppy Momma’s Farm vows to change that by providing healthy, affordable foods for the community. We aim to empower, educate and create greater opportunities for health, wellness and self-sufficiency through sustainable, regenerative agriculture. We are committed to restoring, rebuilding and regenerating the community one seed at a time!