About Us

 
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Our Story

Sprouting on a 1/10 acre in Pasadena in 1985 our regenerative urban family farm has supplied our local community with fresh, local produce, herbs and edible flowers. Our farm space also provides opportunities for schools and individuals to engage in hands-on learning through our many educational programs. 

Learn more about the Urban Homestead at www.urbanhomestead.org 

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Our Mission

We are dedicated to growing a local food economy along with offering services to support and nurture our community. 

Your support of our CSA programs helps grow our farm and artisan collective to continue our efforts to feed and supply our community with local, regenerative produce and share the skills necessary thrive in the 21st century.

Together we are growing the future!

Our Practices

Our little farm in the city applies regenerative and holistic growing practices. We embrace biodiversity and promote the cultivation of healthy soil. Not only are we growing a local food economy but a sustainable community as well by offering tours, hands-on learning workshops and more.