Earth People Farms.

From our family farm to your family table.

about Earth People Farms

Stewards of the earth.

We are Earth People(r) Farms - a family owned and operated micro farm on St. Helena Island, SC. We farm in the tradition of our beloved African, Gullah/Geechee ancestors. Like them, we know that food grown on healthy land with healthy farming practices is the best kind of food. We are honored to be stewards of this small portion of our Mother Earth, caring for its health to support yours.

A Family Tradition.

Our family grew up on the same land where Earth People Farms is located - the Frogmore community of St. Helena Island, heart of the Gullah/Geechee culture in the Lowcountry. We are proud to partner with other local farmers who grow the food that feeds our families and yours. Thank you for supporting this tradition of small-scale, self-sufficient farming.

farm fresh weekly.

We a year-round specialty crop farm, known for cultivating traditional herbs such as mullein and life-everlasting, as well as seasonal fruit and vegetables. Our CSA (community supported agriculture) service launches this summer. Click below to learn more and sign up for a weekly produce bag!

I was supposed to be weeding with my new favorite #batteryoperated #weedeater…newpotatoes #growbags #epfarms #smallfarmbigfuture #selfdetermination #farmingisfreedom
Happy #FarmFriyaay farm friends! #newpotatoes #dandelionflower #weeding #rest #EPFarms #farmingisfreedom #earthpeople #sthelenaisland #gullahgeecheelegacy
Happy #FarmFriyaay farm friends! #newpotatoes #dandelionflower #weeding #rest #EPFarms #farmingisfreedom #earthpeople #sthelenaisland #gullahgeecheelegacy
Don’t forget…#MaeFlowers #gardenpartea RSVP deadline is today! See flyer for QR code/link. Swipe for a sneak peak at some of the custom flower vases by @justdorneisha - we will have 11 of these beauties filled with bouquets available for
Don’t forget…#MaeFlowers #gardenpartea RSVP deadline is today! See flyer for QR code/link. Swipe for a sneak peak at some of the custom flower vases by @justdorneisha - we will have 11 of these beauties filled with bouquets available for bidding! #AgAndArt #EPFarms #microfarm #smallfarmbigfuture
We’re doing our #MaeFlowers #gardenpartea again this year! Last Saturday in May. All good things. IYKYK! Scan the QR code to register! #EPfarms #PapaBrownFarms #smallfarmbigfuture #EarthPeople🤩💐🤎💚
We’re doing our #MaeFlowers #gardenpartea again this year! Last Saturday in May. All good things. IYKYK! Scan the QR code to register! #EPfarms #PapaBrownFarms #smallfarmbigfuture #EarthPeople🤩💐🤎💚
It’s a special treat to collect #mullein flowers at #dayclean. Small batch oils and ointments loading... #mulleinflowerpower #maeflowers #EPfarms #earthpeople #microfarm #herbfarm #epfarmacy
Never have I ever smelled a rose as sweet as our Ama’s roses! #MaeFlowers #EPFarms #heirloomrose
Never have I ever smelled a rose as sweet as our Ama’s roses! #MaeFlowers #EPFarms #heirloomrose
#figs loading! Happy new New Year y’all! #springequinox #epfarms
#figs loading! Happy new New Year y’all! #springequinox #epfarms
We had a bumper crop of #turnips at #epfarms and a few of our partner farms. Did you know a 1-cup serving of turnips yields 30% DV Vitamin C, as well as cancer-fighting compounds and other antioxidants? Swipe for two #EPeats turnip recipes we tried t
We had a bumper crop of #turnips at #epfarms and a few of our partner farms. Did you know a 1-cup serving of turnips yields 30% DV Vitamin C, as well as cancer-fighting compounds and other antioxidants? Swipe for two #EPeats turnip recipes we tried this week! Do you like turnips?
Our heart goes out to our farm friends, especially those in the #SHI #lowcountry area who are dealing with damages from last week’s storm. We are incredibly grateful that our high tunnel was spared (and even cleaned!) by the heavy ice and snow.
Our heart goes out to our farm friends, especially those in the #SHI #lowcountry area who are dealing with damages from last week’s storm. We are incredibly grateful that our high tunnel was spared (and even cleaned!) by the heavy ice and snow. We will post any farm volunteer clean up and repair opportunities that we hear of in the coming weeks. 🫶🏾#microfarm #EPfarms #EarthPeople #farmingisfreedom
A few photos from our farm in the #snow! #EPFarms #snowisland #microfarm #farmingisfreedom
A few photos from our farm in the #snow! #EPFarms #snowisland #microfarm #farmingisfreedom
I was supposed to be weeding with my new favorite #batteryoperated #weedeater…newpotatoes #growbags #epfarms #smallfarmbigfuture #selfdetermination #farmingisfreedom
Happy #FarmFriyaay farm friends! #newpotatoes #dandelionflower #weeding #rest #EPFarms #farmingisfreedom #earthpeople #sthelenaisland #gullahgeecheelegacy Don’t forget…#MaeFlowers #gardenpartea RSVP deadline is today! See flyer for QR code/link. Swipe for a sneak peak at some of the custom flower vases by @justdorneisha - we will have 11 of these beauties filled with bouquets available for We’re doing our #MaeFlowers #gardenpartea again this year! Last Saturday in May. All good things. IYKYK! Scan the QR code to register! #EPfarms #PapaBrownFarms #smallfarmbigfuture #EarthPeople🤩💐🤎💚
It’s a special treat to collect #mullein flowers at #dayclean. Small batch oils and ointments loading... #mulleinflowerpower #maeflowers #EPfarms #earthpeople #microfarm #herbfarm #epfarmacy
Never have I ever smelled a rose as sweet as our Ama’s roses! #MaeFlowers #EPFarms #heirloomrose #figs loading! Happy new New Year y’all! #springequinox #epfarms We had a bumper crop of #turnips at #epfarms and a few of our partner farms. Did you know a 1-cup serving of turnips yields 30% DV Vitamin C, as well as cancer-fighting compounds and other antioxidants? Swipe for two #EPeats turnip recipes we tried t
Our heart goes out to our farm friends, especially those in the #SHI #lowcountry area who are dealing with damages from last week’s storm. We are incredibly grateful that our high tunnel was spared (and even cleaned!) by the heavy ice and snow. A few photos from our farm in the #snow! #EPFarms #snowisland #microfarm #farmingisfreedom

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— Our Goal.

Sustainable farming.

We farm in the tradition of our beloved African, Gullah/Geechee ancestors. Like them, we know that food grown on healthy land with healthy farming practices is the best kind of food. We are honored to be stewards of this small portion of our Mother Earth, caring for its health to support yours.

— Our Trademark

Earth People(r)

Our registered trademark is in honor of our parents (Bertha Mae & Al) who established the Earth People way of life in the late 1970s. Our primary logo is an okra leaf from one of our first harvests.

Meet the team.

Glen Thomas, President & CFO

Glen is our President & Chief Farm Officer, and the eldest son of our large sibling group! His vision and commitment to family is what got us started on the path to where we are today.

Najmah Thomas, Vice-President

Najmah is our VP for farm training and workforce development. In addition to her role as "Weed Warrior" at the farm, she uses her PhD in public policy to help us grow in new ways!

Taisha J. Thomas, VP Marketing & Communications

Tye represents the next generation of Mae Legacy, LLC. (our parent company). She makes sure we are up-to-date on the relevant social media platforms, and coordinates our special campaigns!

We’re in the news.

Grown in SC Magazine

Check out EP Farmacy in the February 2023 edition! Grown in SC Magazine Feature (story begins on page 21)

Beaufort Lifestyle Magazine

Our VP of Workforce Development & Training is the April 'covergirl'! Beaufort Lifestyle Magazine Cover Story

Pink Magazine

Our sisters are featured in "Nature's Calling"! 

Pink Magazine Feature

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