About Us

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• Red Gate Farms of Pembroke, Inc. is a community-centered agricultural organization committed to improving health, strengthening families, and expanding access to fresh, nutritious food. 

• Located in Pembroke, North Carolina, the farm combines sustainable agriculture, education, youth development, and community partnerships to address important needs throughout the region. 

• We believe a farm can be more than a place where food is grown—it can also be a place of learning, healing, responsibility, opportunity, and connection.

• Grow fresh, healthy, and sustainable food using environmentally responsible agricultural practices. 
• Improve food security by connecting local families, nonprofit organizations, and community feeding programs with nourishing, locally grown food. 
• Provide agricultural and nutrition education that helps individuals make informed decisions about food, health, and sustainable living. 
• Create meaningful opportunities for youth in care to develop confidence, resilience, responsibility, and practical life skills. 
• Strengthen the connection between agriculture, community health, education, and economic opportunity.

• To become a trusted regional model for sustainable agriculture, youth development, food security, and community-based education. 
• To create a lasting place where people can grow food, gain knowledge, build relationships, and discover new opportunities. 
• To cultivate healthier communities today while protecting the land and creating opportunities for future generations. 

Red Gate Farms of Pembroke—growing food, developing people, and strengthening communities.

• Increase access to fresh fruits, vegetables, and other nutritious farm products for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. 
• Support community feeding efforts by working with nonprofit organizations, schools, healthcare providers, and other local partners. 
• Provide nutrition education that encourages healthy eating habits and a better understanding of food preparation and wellness. 
• Coordinate farm harvests with identified community needs to ensure that fresh food reaches people who can benefit from it most. 
• Promote the belief that every family deserves equitable access to healthy, nourishing food.

• Cultivate fresh produce and responsibly raise livestock to support the nutritional needs of individuals and families. 
• Use farming practices that protect the soil, conserve natural resources, and preserve the land for future generations. 
• Promote a local food system that reduces barriers between the farm and the families who need healthy food. 
• Demonstrate how sustainable agriculture can support community wellness, environmental stewardship, and long-term food security.

• Provide hands-on learning experiences that introduce young people to farming, animal care, nutrition, and environmental responsibility. 
• Create a safe and supportive environment where youth can learn through meaningful work and real-world experiences. 
• Help participants develop important skills, including teamwork, communication, problem-solving, leadership, and accountability. 
• Encourage young people to understand where their food comes from and the important role agriculture plays in everyday life. 
• Offer youth in care opportunities to build confidence, discover new interests, and develop skills that can support future education and employment.

• Build collaborative relationships with schools, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, government agencies, faith-based groups, and community leaders. 
• Support partner organizations by providing agricultural experiences, educational opportunities, and access to locally grown food. 
• Create opportunities for volunteers, donors, and community partners to participate in projects that produce measurable local impact. 
• Serve as a community resource where agriculture, education, health, and service come together.Provide hands-on learning experiences that introduce young people to farming, animal care, nutrition, and environmental responsibility. 
• Create a safe and supportive environment where youth can learn through meaningful work and real-world experiences. 
• Help participants develop important skills, including teamwork, communication, problem-solving, leadership, and accountability. 
• Encourage young people to understand where their food comes from and the important role agriculture plays in everyday life. 
• Offer youth in care opportunities to build confidence, discover new interests, and develop skills that can support future education and employment.

• Healthier individuals and families through improved access to fresh and nutritious food. 
• Stronger young people equipped with confidence, practical skills, and a greater sense of responsibility. 
• Increased community knowledge of agriculture, nutrition, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. 
• Greater collaboration among farms, schools, nonprofits, healthcare providers, and community feeding programs. 
• A more resilient local food system capable of responding to the needs of Pembroke and surrounding communities.