Tucson Village Farm

The Tucson Village Farm is beyond amazing. It’s a centrally located urban farm that serves to teach children and teens to grow and prepare fresh produce and lead healthier lives. This is a nonprofit organization that does amazing wonders for the community. Literally, it is a working farm, they describe it as «seed-​to– table» and it truly is. Don’t assume this program is funded by the U of A, even though it’s considered a University program, because it’s not! They rely on grants and donations to maintain their incredible programs. They offer programming on everything from teaching life and job skills for kids with disabilities, to school field trips, mommy and me classes called little sprouts, and more. Locals can enjoy the fruits of their labor at U-​Pick Tuesdays. You can purchase fresh and totally organically grown produce on the farm and help support it! It’s a gorgeous property and this review barely does it justice. You must pay them a visit!

I can only comment on the u pick, which I’ve been to a handful of times and left a few times empty-​handed (but legs full of mosquito bites). The selection can be pretty sparse so I’d suggest calling if possible to see what they’re growing. This most recent time, there was absolutely nothing I’d want to eat and I generally love vegetables. If anyone from Tucson village farms is reading my post, please reconsider your veggie choices if you want people to actually come and buy produce.
The only reason I give 2 stars is the people there are very nice and I like the concept. The execution, however, leaves much to be desired.

This is 1 of my favorite places in Tucson! If you are a teacher, if you love organic gardening, native plants or want to learn more — this is the place! The plantings are fabulous & you’ll get lots of ideas at the MG Demo Garden. Its so much fun to wander around & see whats in bloom and what veggies are ready for harvest. The veggie gardens are incredible too. They selll their organic produce on Tuesday PMs — and it is generally excellent. They have plenty of info there and sometimes have plant sales and classes.
Grow your own food if you can. Pot up some vines & flowers & plant natives… Its an experience to treasure…

I went to U-​Pick Tuesday 3−5pm. I thought I’d fallen in a space-​time warp. I was sure I was in Granny’s garden. Everything was so lush and yummy looking. I wanted to sit in the middle and just start gobbling everything up. I didn’t even though Granny wasn’t that with a switch.
There were several staff members on hand to assist. I had come fro the local honey at $ 10 a jar & left with several pounds of greens. And edible flowers too. DH was too funny in his out & out refusal to eat a flower. Silly boy!
It’s really easy to bike down the river-​walk path. The south side of the river Campbell exit dumps you in the Village parking lot.

What a great part of our community! I am having my son join them this summer so he can learn all about growing in the desert (and teach me) the wonder of chickens and the egg too! I have met several of the people on board with this organization and they are remarkable and so passionate about passing on their good news and hard to work to the next generation. I am very grateful this is here in Tucson and keeping up the interest in fresh food with kiddos and grown ups alike!

WooHoo as good as it gets! My kid’s school trip was fun. relevant, interesting for the kids and adults, organized and all of the people were friendly! How do they do it? If you have occassion to go there, go for it!

Where do I begin? My family LOVES this place. The Tucson Village Farm is a working urban farm built by and for youth, It’s definitely a GEM in our community. It’s a seed-​to-​table program, designed to reconnect young people to a healthy food system by teaching them how to grow and prepare fresh food and make healthy life choices.
A few of the awesome activities and events happening here for kids and families are, summer farm camp, 4H club, cooking demonstrations and classes, opportunities to learn about planting, harvesting, and even milking a cow (Gertie the mechanical cow that is) and so much more.
My girls attended Farm Camp this past summer and had a BLAST! In addition to learning to plant and actually harvesting veggies and herbs each day, they also harvested wheat, learned how to make whole wheat flour, then made pizza dough from scratch and then delicious pizzas. Another day it was learning to make cheese and other healthy snacks. Both came away from the experience inspired to start their own organic garden and an appreciation for the process of how food gets on our table.
Families can get a ‘taste” of what kids are experiencing at Tucson Village Farm’s «Taste of the Farm Harvest Festival!» on November 5^th from 10 – 2. It’s FREE fun for the whole family!