Become A Local Food Hero
Work with a Local Food Hero

Take Back Control of Your Food Security

Professional garden installation and maintenance services by veteran-trained agricultural experts in Hunterdon County

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Transform your unused lawn into a productive food garden with professional guidance and ongoing support from Local Food Heroes.

The Challenge You're Facing

Food prices up 11% last year
11%
Average family spends $10,000+ annually on groceries
$ 10,000 +
40 million acres of unused lawn in America
40 million acres of unused lawn in America
90% of food dollars leave your community
90% of food dollars leave your community

Your Reality Check: “You know how to hire a landscaper for your lawn, but who do you call to grow food? Your grandparents knew how to grow their own food. That knowledge has been lost – until now.”

The Local Food Heroes Solution

We bring three things directly to your home through our Mobile Tool Library:

Professional Expertise

USDA grant-trained agricultural professionals

Complete Tool & Equipment Set

Professional mobile service brings everything needed (no equipment purchase required)

Ongoing Support

You’re never alone in your food growing journey

The Innovation: Just like you hire a landscaper who brings their equipment, our Mobile Tool Library brings agricultural expertise AND professional tools directly to your property. This fills the gap that’s kept families from growing their own food – you don’t need to buy expensive equipment or figure it out alone.

How It Works

Your Journey to Food Independence

Step 1: Free Virtual Consultation

  • Book a no-obligation call to discuss your goals, space, and vision for your family's food production.

Step 2: Professional Site Assessment

  • Our trained professional visits your property to evaluate soil, sunlight, and optimal garden placement.

Step 3: Custom Garden Design

  • Receive a personalized plan tailored to your family's needs, growing season, and maintenance preferences.

Step 4: Choose Your Service Level

  • Select the support level that matches your time, commitment, and learning goals (we'll explain all options during your consultation).

Professional Implementation

  • Our Local Food Heroes bring everything needed - tools, materials, and expertise - directly to your home.

Step 6: Harvest Your Success

  • Enjoy fresh, healthy food while building skills and family traditions that last generations.
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Three Ways to Work With Local Food Heroes

DIY - Do It Yourself

What You Get:

  • Professional consultation and planning
  • Custom garden design for your specific space
  • Detailed implementation guide
  • Seasonal check-ins and troubleshooting support
  • You provide all labor and equipment


Best For: Engaged learners who want to do the work themselves but need expert guidance

DWY - Done With You (The Innovation)

What You Get:

  • Everything in DIY, plus:
  • Periodic hands-on coaching visits
  • We work alongside you teaching techniques in real-time
  • Access to our equipment during scheduled visits
  • Ongoing support throughout growing season
  • You provide labor while learning


Best For: People who want both skills and results, willing to work alongside professionals

The Brilliance: You provide the labor (learning by doing) while we provide expertise and equipment access. Like having an apprentice who’s the customer.

DFY - Done For You

What You Get:

  • Complete turnkey service
  • We bring all equipment and expertise to your location
  • Professional installation and maintenance
  • You can observe and learn, or step back completely
  • Full-service garden management available


Best For: Busy families wanting professional results without time investment

What Your Family Gains

Immediate Benefits:

  • Significantly reduce grocery costs ($2,000-4,000 annually)
  • Food security and independence from corporate systems
  • Know exactly where your food comes from
  • Fresh vegetables with more nutrients than store-bought
  • Children learn essential life skills alongside professionals
  • No equipment purchase or storage necessary

Long-Term Impact:

  • Food security regardless of supply chain disruptions
  • Family traditions and memories in the garden
  • Improved physical and mental health
  • Connection to the land and seasons
  • Community resilience and local economy
  • Supporting veteran employment
  • Ongoing support available year-round

Why Families Choose Us:

  • Same concept as hiring a landscaper (understood service model)
  • Professional expertise without DIY learning curve
  • Equipment provided - no purchase or storage necessary
  • Flexible service levels (DIY/DWY/DFY) matching your commitment
  • Military precision and reliability from veteran operators
  • Support veteran employment while meeting your family's needs
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Currently Serving Hunterdon County

Service Area: Glen Gardner to Flemington and surrounding communities

Our Training Locations:

Flagship Site:

  • Veterans Haven North, Glen Gardner (concept under development since 2023, formal launch Spring 2026)

Coming Spring 2027:

  • Flemington satellite location

Limited Availability: Our veteran professionals are currently accepting new clients for 2026 growing season. Book your free consultation now to secure your spot.

Why Choose Local Food Heroes?

USDA Grant Validation

Backed by $250,000 USDA Northeast SARE Farming Community Grant ensuring highest training standards.

Fully trained professionals, not volunteers or hobbyists.

Professional equipment brought directly to you – no purchase necessary. This is the innovation that makes food independence accessible.

Every garden planted strengthens local food systems and supports veteran employment.

Using regenerative practices that build soil health while producing abundant food.

Veterans progress through workshops
→ volunteer experience
→ paid apprenticeship
→ professional certification
→ independent business.

Ready to Transform Your Yard into Your Family's Food Source?

Start with a FREE Virtual Consultation

During your 30-minute call, we’ll discuss:

  • Your family's food goals
  • Your available space
  • Service level options (DIY/DWY/DFY)
  • Timeline for getting started
  • Investment details
  • Any questions you have

This material is based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, through the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under subaward number CNE25-001.

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.