Grow Ahead Blog
A New Chapter: Grow Ahead Transitions to the Community Agroecology Network (CAN)
After years of working alongside incredible partners, Grow Ahead will be closing down as an independent platform and shifting our operations to the Community Agroecology Network (CAN). This transition marks not an ending, but an evolution that allows our mission to grow deeper roots and create even more lasting impact. Reflecting on What We’ve Built…
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Meet the ECOSUR Masters Students
Meet the ECOSUR students responsible for 10 life-changing agroecology projects across Central and South America.
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Fieldwork Grants for the Masters in Agroecology at ECOSUR, México
Country: Mexico
Grow Ahead has teamed up with ECOSUR to support 10 Masters in Agroecology students. These students are actively working on developing tools for transformation born from real community needs and capabilities.
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Planting More Than Coffee: Visiting COMSA in Marcala, Honduras
Grow Ahead’s Social Media and Outreach Coordinator took a trip to Honduras to meet with our project partners at COMSA. Learn about the small-scale farmers that supply your coffee and use new and traditional methods to support their families.
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People, Planet, & Passion Lilie: An Interview with Grow Ahead’s Newest Business Partner
In the world of ethical fashion, Passion Lilie stands out not just for their beautiful, timeless designs, but for the unwavering values stitched into every seam. Founded in 2013, the New Orleans-based brand combines artisan craft with sustainability, proving that style and ethics can go hand in hand. We spoke with Passion Lilie’s founder and…
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Grow Ahead Launches New Agroforestry Project with COMSA Coffee Farmers in Honduras
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2025 CONTACT: Taryn Lemmon <[email protected]> Supporting Regenerative Agriculture and Small-Scale Coffee Farmers Through Tree Planting and Farmer-to-Farmer Training Portland, OR – Grow Ahead, a nonprofit supporting small-scale farmers in developing resilient local food systems, is proud to announce a new agroforestry project in partnership with COMSA (Café Orgánico Marcala), a…
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Restoring the Earth Through Agroforestry
Agroforestry is a land management system in which native trees are planted alongside food and income-generating crops to mimic natural forests. When implemented properly, agroforestry can be a catalyst for positive change in many aspects of farming communities. From improving ecosystems and communities’ nutrition and income, to helping the earth by easing the negative impacts…
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Learning from the Source: Reflections from my First Coffee Expo
Grow Ahead saw change, support, and impact in 2024 with over 100,000 trees planted with small-scale farmers!
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Give The Gift That Keeps On Growing
Give the gift that keeps on growing this Mother’s Day by planting trees in honor of Mom!
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