Southside Community Farm (SCF) emerged in 2014 as a grassroots effort by community members seeking to address the food insecurity prevalent in the historically Black Southside neighborhood of Asheville, North Carolina. With a focus on fostering Black food sovereignty and celebrating diverse cultural foodways, SCF endeavors to grow and distribute fresh fruits, herbs, and vegetables to residents, particularly those living in public housing, while also supporting other BIPOC farms, farmers, and businesses in the region. Grounded in the belief that food sovereignty is a pathway to Black liberation, SCF is committed to uplifting marginalized communities and promoting resilience through the healing power of nourishing food.

Situated on two urban plots—a 0.36-acre farm plot and a 0.15-acre orchard—SCF maximizes its limited space through dense planting and biodiversity practices. Located in the Southside Neighborhood, historically significant as a hub of Black economic power until disrupted by urban renewal projects, SCF operates within the former playground of the Livingston Street School, now known as the Arthur R. Edington Career & Education Center.

Originally established as "Southside Community Garden," SCF has evolved over nine growing seasons to include a diverse array of crops, hoop houses, raised beds, fruit trees, berry bushes, and a pavilion. Despite the challenges of limited access to grocery stores and healthy food options in the neighborhood, SCF remains steadfast in its mission to provide fresh, nutritious food to the community.

Apprentices at SCF engage in a comprehensive learning experience encompassing small-scale vegetable production, orchard and perennial fruit care, herbal medicine making, basic food preservation techniques (such as drying and canning), outdoor youth education, local free food distribution initiatives, and the operation of a farmers market. Through hands-on participation and mentorship, apprentices contribute to SCF's efforts to cultivate food sovereignty, educate the community, and foster a resilient future for all.