Planting seeds,
L O C A L . F R E S H . N A T U R A L .
The mission of the Urban Ventures Farm is to nurture a diverse group of young leaders through the meaningful work of growing and eating nutritious food.
OUR COMMUNITY
Across our community kids face hunger and poor nutrition, which ultimately affects their learning and ability to thrive.
Adequate nutrition sets children up for long-term health and success.
When kids are hungry, they’re more likely to experience:
Anxiety
Poor Behavior
Compromised Learning
Mental Health Issues
Kids in our program will learn to grow and harvest their own food, eat nutritious foods, cook healthy recipes, experience field trips, perform farm chores, and attend family events.
FARM STAND
OPEN FOR THE SEASON
Tues & Thurs II 4:00pm - 6:00pm
LAST FARM STAND OF SEASON = TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22
Pay as you are able.
Urban Farm on the Midtown Greenway
(29th Street and 5th Avenue South)
2841 5th Avenue South
OUR PROGRAMS
1.5 acre market garden in South Minneapolis
Additional 5 acres of farmland in Lakeville
Weekly farm stand using a “pay as you’re able” model
Cooking and Agriculture classes for youth and families
Hosting farm field trips for elementary students
“Kids Farmers Market” brought to local elementary schools
Hosting individual and volunteer groups
Sharing food and resources with other local organizations
BECOME A FARMER
Are you looking to make a difference and want to help in our Farm & Nutrition Program?
Starting in May, our Lakeville Farm will need volunteers who can help plant, cultivate and harvest 5 acres of farmland. That produce will then be distributed to the community via our Farm Stand.
Sign up below to see both our Individual and Group opportunities.
Interested in volunteering once or more consistently?
Max Group Size: 8-10 people
FARM FIELD TRIPS
Are you an Educator?
We offer field trips May-Oct for Pre K - 12th Grade students
Harvest vegetables, visit our flock of chickens and prepare a healthy snack from freshly-picked ingredients! All on our Urban Farm.
Field trips are free for MPS Schools.
Questions? Contact Julia: juliaotten@urbanventures.org
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