The Genesis Project
What is The Genesis Project?
The Genesis Project is an initiative to fight hunger and poverty through the creation of meaningful, sustainable community and economic development opportunities in the North of Howard community. At AJH, we know that in order to make a lasting impact in our fight against poverty and hunger, people need financial stability and strong, healthy communities. A Just Harvest develops and maintains urban green spaces in the North of Howard community, which we leverage to provide deeply impactful programs that foster financial independence and community wellness.
Current Programs:
The Genesis Project currently houses two programs: an Urban Agriculture Apprenticeship for adults and Afterschool and Summer Garden Education Programs for children. Click the links below to learn more about them!
Urban Agriculture Apprenticeship Program
Afterschool and Summer Garden Education Programs
Program History:
The Genesis Project was started by the late Anthony Boatman in 2012. Anthony had a big vision for how urban agriculture could be harnessed as a tool for positive change in his neighborhood, and he worked very hard to get multiple programs off the ground. These original programs included an Aquaponics Social Enterprise–an aquaponics based apprenticeship for young adults–and Just BITES (Business Incubators that Encourage Sustainability), which provided mentorship and access to our licensed, industrial kitchen. Anthony’s passing in 2016 had a profound impact on the community, and he is very missed. To learn more about Anthony, his legacy and the history of The Genesis Project, follow the links below.
2016 DNA Info Article: Anthony Boatman Remembered
2013 DNA Info Article: Greenhouse
2017 DNA Info Article: We Grow Kids
2017 Video about the Genesis Project