We are a people of thanksgiving; we are a people where family is not just birth families. First Harvest is an act of caring, where we consider land, harvesting, and sharing our bounty, particularly with those having less. We do so through urban gardening, food donations, and cooking contests within a festive gathering.
Through First Harvest, we give thanks for the favor that comes from our labor and praise for what earth gives us to sustain life. First Harvest offers each of us an opportunity, time, and a place to acknowledge, contribute, and honor the gift of the harvest, particularly with the neediest in our communities. Proceeds from this event support The Agriculture Research Center.