The 1,000 Cultivators Campaign
Cultivating Community, One Harvest At A Time
Something extraordinary is happening on a quiet patch of soil in Huntley, IL…
HongIk Eco Farm is growing something bigger than crops. We’re growing community. Our goal: 1000 Cultivators, People who believe in food with purpose, land with life and neighbors helping neighbors.
By joining, you’re not just donating to a farm you’re investing in the future, where families are fed, the Earth is renewed and communities blossom.
In April 2025, we planted our first seeds. Since then we’ve harvested and donated over 11,000 fresh vegetables to local food banks serving families in need.
Imagine what we could do with a full-time farmer, dozens of dedicated volunteers and the right infrastructure and equipment!
Become a Cultivator!
Option 1: Volunteer
Be the Heartbeat of the Farm
Volunteers are truly the heartbeat of Hongik Eco Farm. Thanks to dedicated individuals like you, we’ve donated 11,000+ veggies to over 600 families experiencing food insecurity.
Your Role: Love nature and teamwork? Join us in the fields and help cultivate hope. You’ll work side-by-side with neighbors to help grow and harvest crops while developing a deeper connection to the Earth and learning about regenerative farming practices.
Become a Cultivator!
Option 2: Donate Supplies or Services
A regenerative farm requires more than just seeds and tools—it takes a community of specialized skills and resources to thrive.
Consider donating tools, building materials, sustainable supplies or essential professional services like landscaping, carpentry, accounting, graphic design or communications support. Every contribution keeps our focus where it belongs: on feeding people and restoring the land.
Become a Cultivator!
Option 3: Financial Donation
Every dollar you donate purchases essential items, from seeds to garden tools and lumber for critical repairs to specialized equipment. Your gift translates directly into impact—100% of your donation goes to the farm. See giving options below:
Donation Level
Impact on the Farm
Shovel Level – $25
Purchases seeds, a good shovel or a bag of gloves for our volunteers. (e.g. a shovel, 10 pairs of garden gloves for visiting school groups, or up to 15,000 beet seeds)
Garden Bed Level – $50
Funds the compost, soil prep, and labor to establish no-till garden beds for abundant harvests. (e.g. a 125 sq. ft. no-till bed can grow 200 onion bulbs, 200 lettuce heads, or up to 300 beefsteak tomatoes in a season)
Seedling Level – $100
Supports trays of seedlings, nurturing the first stage of life for hundreds of plants. (e.g. one flat can grow 50 heirloom tomato plants, 98 broccoli plants, 128 lettuce heads, or 300 onion bulbs)
Wheelbarrow Level – $250
Provides durable tools like wheelbarrows, essential for transporting compost, harvest and supplies around the farm. (e.g. a high-quality wheelbarrow or multiple long-lasting garden tools help make our work time on the farm more efficient)
Fence Level – $500
Helps protect crops from deer, rabbits and other critters with fencing and deterrent devices. (e.g. fencing, posts, and installation to protect our gardens from wildlife)
Legacy Level – $900
Help us fund serious land rehabilitation and large-scale crop health efforts. (e.g. plant food forest, expand compost systems, additional no-till beds for community food production)
Visionary Level – $1,000+
Transform our farm by funding major projects (e.g. greenhouses, irrigation systems, education programs)
Become a Cultivator!
Option 4: Become a Corporate Sponsor
Help Us Grow and Give Back to Our Community
If you are reading this page it is because your organization cares about making a difference in the communities you serve. We do too and we’re happy you’re here.
The Hongik Eco Farm is a non-profit environmentally conscious farm dedicated to improving the lives of the residents in our community through sustainable regenerative agriculture, mindfulness and community building.
100% of your donations go directly to helping our farm and our vision. AND 100% of our produce is donated to local food banks servicing families in need.
Your corporate sponsorship will enable us to:
- Combat food insecurity by providing fresh locally grown produce to those in need
- Improve community health through wellness and mindfulness programs
- Reduce global warming by restoring the health of our topsoil
- Promote environmental consciousness through sustainable farming practices and education
- Create community engagement through volunteer opportunities
- Engage the youth and the seniors through our community projects on the farm
You can donate now, or use the contact form below to receive information on our corporate giving program or discuss other opportunities.
Join us in creating a healthier, more sustainable and more compassionate community
Contact Us
Thank you for your interest in HongIk Eco Farm, where we promote wellness and community connection through cultivating regenerative agriculture, encourage sustainable living, advocate natural health practices & facilitate meaningful community service projects – all on a real, working farm.
Changing the World is hard; contacting us isn’t. We would love to hear from you and are eager to assist with any questions, inquiries, or feedback you may have. Please provide as much detail as possible so that we can reply effectively.
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 24-48 hours.
Ready to Cultivate Change?
Become a cultivator today!
Cultivating Community, One Harvest At A Time
Thank You!
-The HongIk Eco Farm
We are a 501(c)(3)public charity.
Your generous gifts are tax-deductible to the extent of the law.
Please consult your tax adviser.