Allen's mother, who grew up in a sharecropping family and valued education but never worked as a teacher due to family commitments. She imparted her knowledge of food, family, and education to Allen.

Allen's father, who, despite a limited formal education, possessed extensive skills in living off the land and taught his sons about fishing, hunting, and the value of hard work.

Allen's wife, whom he met at the University of Miami. Despite initial disapproval from her parents, they married, had three children, and lived in Wisconsin, near her family.

Allen's longest-serving employee, who found stability in her work with him. Her children, DeShell and DeShawn, also worked for Allen, integrating into the story of his urban farm.

An active community member and founder of a non-profit organization, who partnered with Allen to help establish Growing Power. She later moved to Anchorage, Alaska with her family.