The Oko Farms Story
The word “oko” pays homage to our founder’s Yoruba heritage. Oko is a Yoruba word which loosely translates to farm in English. A more accurate definition of the word is a province or place where agriculture is at the center of socio-economic life, daily activities, and cultural traditions.
2013
Oko Farms began as a volunteer-run initiative with the conversion of 104 Moore Street, a rundown, 2,500 square foot lot in Bushwick, Brooklyn into The Oko Farms Aquaponics Farm & Education Center. The farm was built in collaboration with the Moore Street community and a diverse group of individuals interested in bringing an outdoor aquaponics farm to Brooklyn.
2015
Oko Farms launches an Aquaponics Training Program to learn hands on, at the Moore Street Farm.
2018
Oko Farms becomes a nonprofit, continuously builds, and increases programming.
2021
Oko Farms gains waterfront land in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and starts to builds the River Street farm.
2023
Oko Farms completely moves to from Moore Street to River Street. To celebrate Oko Farms’ 10-year anniversary with a fundraiser and party at the River Street Farm.
Oko Apothecary launches, Oko Farms’ online store, featuring items grown, produced, and packaged on the farm.