Who we are

Rooted in Tradition, Growing for the Future

Fellahi Farms is more than a suburban homestead—it’s a living testament to the lessons my parents instilled in me about the sacred connection between humanity and the land. I grew up watching them transform our suburban backyard into a thriving garden that not only fed our family but brought our community together. They didn’t just grow food; they nurtured relationships—with the earth, with our heritage, and with the neighborhood.

My parents carried the wisdom of their homeland, where the Fellaheen, the “people of the land,” have been stewards of nature for generations. The Fellaheen’s relationship to the land goes beyond farming; it is a deep, reciprocal bond that sustains not only their physical needs but also their identity, traditions, and communities. My parents embodied this legacy, cultivating a profound respect for the land’s ability to nourish both body and spirit. They taught me that as we care for the land, it gives back to us in ways that extend far beyond sustenance—it fosters community, resilience, and connection.

Fellahi Farms is my way of honoring their legacy and the enduring spirit of the Fellaheen, while also giving back to the land and the community around me. It is a space where traditions live on, relationships grow, and the sacred connection between humanity and the earth is celebrated every day.

At the same time, we’re keenly aware of the history beneath our feet. Fellahi Farms sits on the land of the Unami Tribe of the Lenapehoking and was once part of the Parsonage Plantation of the Presbyterian Church of Cranbury. This land carries the stories of enslaved individuals whose labor and lives are an inseparable part of its history. We honor their legacy by acknowledging this truth and committing to care for this land with the respect and dignity their memory deserves.

Beginning in 2025, we’ll take steps to reconnect this land to traditions that reflect its roots by planting a Three Sisters Garden, an Indigenous method of growing corn, beans, and squash together, and cultivating a Field of Buffalo Clover, a vital native plant that helps restore biodiversity.

In this spirit, we are also members of the Seed Protector Program, inspired by the important work of Vivien Sansour and the Palestine Heirloom Seed Library. By preserving heirloom seeds, we ensure the survival of centuries-old agricultural practices and the stories that come with them. Seeds are more than a means of growing food—they are symbols of resistance, history, and hope. Through this program, we work to safeguard the biodiversity and agricultural traditions of Palestine for future generations.

Fellahi Farms stands at the intersection of past, present, and future—a place where the wisdom of the Fellaheen meets the stewardship of Lenape land and the resilience of those who labored on the Parsonage Plantation. Every seed we plant is an act of remembrance, resistance, and hope. We invite you to join us in cultivating a deeper connection to the earth, to history, and to each other.