Hadija & Hamadi: Hadija's Farm

Hadija and her husband, Hamadi, run Hadija’s Farm. Hadija started farming when she was just 13 years old, helping her mother and father. In addition to the Boise Farmers Market, Hadija runs a successful CSA and sells wholesale produce through Global Gardens. She farms at Five Mile, Moon Valley in Eagle, and at Draggin' Wing High Desert Nursery. ​

Noor: Mariamu's Family Farm

Noor and Mariamu run Mariamu's Family Farm.  They have been farming their whole lives. After They are now full-time farmers, and farm at Five Mile, Healthwise and Blue Cross. In his free time, Noor enjoys watching any type of sport. His favorite sports to watch are basketball and soccer.

Safiya: Safari Farms

Safari Farms is family-operated and woman-owned by Safiya. She began growing vegetables on her mother’s Global Gardens plot in Boise in 2010, decided to lease her own land the following year, then participated in a beginning farmer training program. Safiya now manages multiple acres across several lots in Boise. Over the years, her business has become a popular and essential part of the local food system.

Ali: Mbanda's Farm

​Ali has been farming for the last ten years. He sells through the wholesale program and operates a CSA.  He grows familiar staples like onion, potatoes and squash as well as African corn.

Abdi: Umoja Na Uhuru World Farm

​Meaning “Unity and Freedom,” Umoja Na Uhuru is a small local farm operated by Abdi.  He has been growing organic vegetables in the Treasure Valley since 2006. He first started with the Somali Bantu Community Farm in Eagle before joining the Global Gardens program. When Abdi decided to start his own agricultural venture, he contacted the Idaho Office for Refugees’ Economic Opportunity program for help. They worked with Abdi to help him develop a business plan and set some achievable goals. The Economic Opportunity program approved Abdi for a small-business loan to launch World Farm and another to expand his operation the following season. In 2012, Abdi was given the Outstanding Local Farmer Award by the Idaho Center for Sustainable Agriculture, and he was recently awarded the American Farmland Trust Brighter Future Grant. In addition to farming, Abdi works as a custodian. Outside of work, Abdi is very passionate about soccer and has coached a team locally in Boise.  

Jeilani & Lul: Jeilani and Lul Family Farm

​Together, Jeilani and Lul run Jeilani and Lul Family Farm. Besides selling at the Boise Farmers Market and through the wholesale program, Jeilani and Lul also operate a CSA at the Five Mile Church of the Nazarene. 

Farhan: Farhan's Farm

Farhan is a popular face in the Global Garden's program. Besides farming, Farhan also works nighttime in sanitation at B&D Foods. His wife works locally in a restaurant. Farhan, more or less, has been farming his whole life.  While not working, Farhan enjoys reading the Quran and listening to music. His favorite food is spaghetti, and he works hard to take care of his children and family.

Abdikadir & Sarbah: Chimwaga Six Farm

Abdikadir and Sarbah operate Chimwaga Six Farm. The two married in 2010 and met at Boise High School. In his youth, Abdikadir participated in an organization that trained future farmers how to grow food in environmentally-friendly ways. Now, both Sarbah and Abdikadir grow produce and sell at the Boise Farmers Market and through Global Garden’s Community Supported Agriculture program. They primarily farm on city-owned land on South Pond Street. At the Boise Farmers Market, you can find Chimwaga Six Farm under the banner that Sarbah made for the farm. About Abdikadir, it reads: “He’s a really nice guy!” Abdikadir is a big fan of basketball, and his favorite NBA team is the Miami Heat.

Khadija & Abdikadir: Mberwa Family Farm

​Abdikadir operates at two markets weekly and accounts for a significant part of the wholesale produce Global Gardens distributes. He is especially known for the beautiful kale and golden beets that he grows at his farm plot located off of Five Mile Road. He and his wife, Khadija, run their farming business together and have big plans to expand and hopefully become full-time farmers. They also now have a CSA pick-up located at the Boys & Girls Club in Kuna. 

Khadija: K-Moss Farms

Khadija has been actively involved with Global Gardens for several years through Liberty Street Community Garden, where she developed a strong passion for farming and community building. In 2025, Khadija took the next step by joining the Global Gardens program as a commercial farmer and farms at the Pond Street site. In addition to farming, Khadija works other jobs in the city. She is part of the West Bench Farmers Market and the wholesale program. Outside of her professional life, Khadija enjoys cooking.

Albert: Graceful A Veggie Farm

Though an experienced farmer, Albert  is newer to the Global Gardens program. . Albert is known for his radishes, lettuce mix, and garlic. More recently, Albert has been learning about vermicomposting, or worm composting, which produces a rich, organic soil amendment. His worm castings are available for sale at the Boise Farmers Market. 
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Moustapha: Moustapha Green Diamond Farm

Moustapha joined Global Gardens as apprentice during the 2024 growing season, gaining valuable experience in both farming and the organization’s operations. With a long-held dream of starting his own farm, Moustapha is thrilled to now be part of Global Gardens as a commercial grower. He is part of the West Bench Farmers Market as well as the wholesale program. His business is named Moustapha Green Diamond Farm. 

Salima: Mama Salima's Farm

Although a beginning farmer with Global Gardens, Salima has years of experience as a farmer and is known for her great kale, cabbage, and peppers. She currently farms at the Pond Street location and loves being out at the farm. Around Global Gardens, Salima is affectionately referred to as “Mama Salima” and her farm name is “Mama Salima’s Farm.”