Edmonton Urban Farm
The Edmonton Urban Farm is a 2-acre farm in the heart of Alberta's capital. Established in 2014, the Urban Farm connects people to food and farming within the city limits.
2025 UPDATE!
The Urban Farm will be moving to a nearby new permanent home in the Exhibition Lands. The City is building a new stormwater pond on the northern part of the current Urban Farm therefore the farm will not be useable for 2025. Please stay tuned for updates as we work to open once construction is completed in 2026!
Welcome to Edmonton Urban Farm
Explore Edmonton manages the Urban Farm while almost 300 people in twenty-five independent groups farm it. Farmers grow food for their families and communities; their amazing gardens form an outdoor classroom for Explore Edmonton educational programs, like Urban Farm School and Open Farm Days.
In 2023, 10,000 people visited Edmonton Urban Farm. Visitors met farmers, tasted honey, explored a vegetable labyrinth, checked out the worm compost, smelled herbs, ate edible flowers, examined bee hotels, said hi to the laying hens, pet a rabbit, and more. The Edmonton Urban Farm is a unique place for growing food and
learning about growing food. It increases both food security and food literacy in one shot!
Our urban farmers put in 100s of hours each season and harvest 1000s of pounds of produce.
In 2022, Explore Edmonton’s Urban Farm was awarded the Alberta Emerald Award in the Land Category - an award which recognizes projects that demonstrate excellence in sustainable land use.
For 30 years, the Alberta Emerald Foundation has created a legacy of elevating the environmental achievements of our province, setting an example for all to follow. The Emerald Awards showcase those who are raising the bar in addressing local, regional, and global environmental & climate issues. The nominees in 2022 were all incredibly strong, and it is a real accomplishment that the Edmonton Urban Farm came out as the winner!
Visit the Farm
Join us for Saturdays at the Farm! Drop-in hours are from 10:00am-4:00pm from June 1 to September 28, 2024. Explore the Urban Farm, and participate in free, fun, family activities. You can also visit the farm for special activities during Open Farm Day on August 17, 2024.
Urban Farm Kids Club returns in 2024, every Saturday from June 1 to September 28, from 11:00am-12:30pm. Drop-in sessions accommodate up to 25 participants. Parents remain on the Urban Farm while kids experience all aspects of gardening!
Bring your Students
Urban Farm School is a rich place for experiential learners of all ages. We welcome classes, homeschool students, and youth groups, and we can tailor the experience to fit your needs. Click the button below to learn more about bringing your students to the farm!
Urban Farm School welcomes schools in the fall. Youth groups, day cares, day camps, and other groups visit during the summer. The Urban Farm can accommodate up to 100 members of one group (or, for instance, four classes from the same school).
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Frequently Asked Questions
You have questions, we have answers - click the button below to learn more about the Edmonton Urban Farm!
Still have questions? Contact us by email at urbanfarm@exploreedmonton.com or call us at 780-378-5111.
Our Sponsors
The Edmonton Urban Farm could not exist without the support of our wonderful sponsors, the Butler Family Foundation, Capital Power, Bee-Clean, PrairiesCan, the Government of Alberta, and Communities United.
Location
The Edmonton Urban Farm is located at 11312 79 Street (the corner of 113 Avenue and 79 Street). The accessible entrance is at the south gate off of 113 Avenue. The non-accessible entrance is off of 79 Street, half a block north of 113 Avenue. Free, on-street parking is available along 79th Street.
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