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Fairview Gardens Farm

Fairview Gardens Farm is a non-profit 501c3 educational organization and certified organic farm in the heart of the Goodland - Goleta, CA.
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Our onsite farm stand is open Wednesdays and Saturdays to purchase produce, as well as, goods from local vendors.

02/23/2022

The farm team working hard to get the last round of broccoli, cauliflower, and kale in the ground on this cold, blustery day. Spring is almost here though - the days are getting longer, the greenhouse is getting fuller…before we know it we’ll be planting tomatoes!

02/07/2022

As a regenerative farm, we use cover crops to protect and improve our soil. Cover crops can fix nutrients, prevent erosion, reduce weeds, and more. This mix of peas, beans, vetch, and oats grew tall thanks to the rain, was chopped down before flowering, and now will be covered for a few weeks before planting our summer vegetables into these beds. Swipe to see this process and our awesome high school intern Sarah with the massive tarp we use to terminate the cover crop without tilling.

02/04/2022

Farm School students loved exploring natures textures and colors with wild foraged paint brushes. Each of their creations is a unique representation of the beauty of the natural world!

01/29/2022

I held my breath as we do sometimes to stop time when something wonderful has touched us. Mary Oliver

01/26/2022

This weeks produce bag featuring some beautiful winter veggies - celery, hon tsai tai, meyer lemons and more. For one of our curated pre-packaged bags, place an order online by Tuesday night for pick up at our Wednesday Farm Stand. You can even shop our online store for add on items. If you forget to place an order, or would rather visit the Farm Stand, come see us on Wednesdays from 1-6pm or Saturdays from 9am - 1pm.

01/25/2022

Watering the baby kale plants, making nature impressions in homemade play dough and getting our hands dirty. Perfect Tuesday morning sprouts class!

01/21/2022

Who’s tried a prickly pear before?! Our education team harvested and prepped these fruits for students to try during programs. The fruit is tender and delicious and packed full of antioxidants. They’re also widely used to aid in maintaining healthy blood pressure. Be warned though, their spines are quite prickly!

01/21/2022

Some very proud tree climbers in our carrot top class today. These ladies found the perfect perch to watch the rest of their friends play in the cherimoya orchard.

01/18/2022

Our students love trying new vegetables and eating seasonal farm snacks - last week we enjoyed harvesting, washing, and cooking this garden fresh bok choi. There are still a few spots in our Farm School After School program on Mondays and Tuesdays. Visit our website for details and to register, financial assistance available.

01/10/2022

A beautiful January day spent transplanting pea and lettuce crops. We are so grateful for our small but might farm team and all that they accomplish together. 💪🏽

01/05/2022

Wishing you all a happy New Years from all of us at the farm! 🥕💚

01/03/2022

Our youth education programs invite students to engage with the land in deep and meaningful ways. Through connective routines including garden projects, exploration, games, farm snacks, and more, youth develop lasting relationships to the farm and natural world. Programs available for preschoolers through 4th graders.

12/18/2021

As our 2021 education programs come to a close, it is a joy to reflect on all of the sweet moments we’ve shared together. We’re so grateful for the kids, critters, plants, and parents - may we all feel the love in a rain drop sage hug this holiday season!

“The farm has been an incredible source of learning and joy for my daughter. Traditional school doesn’t always work well for all kids, especially during a pandemic, and for our family the farm has provided a safe, consistent place for our child to grow and thrive. The counselors there understand and celebrate differences in the ways we learn, and it’s such a gift to all the children lucky enough to go there.”

12/16/2021

Our last week of sprouts before the new year was spent exploring and harvesting winter crops and stomping through as many mud puddles as possible.

12/15/2021

A beautiful crisp December harvest morning with our farm team. Come say hi to Jen at the farm stand today and shop our fresh organic produce. 👩🏼‍🌾

12/14/2021

With each rain, comes a rainbow!

12/09/2021

On the farm walk during one of our Sprouts class this week, we found farmer Jen harvesting red leaf lettuce out in the field, which very quickly turned into a harvesting lesson and lots of eager toddlers pointing out which red leafs should be harvested next. We love and value these moments of learning that happen during our daily walks. 🥬💚

12/08/2021

Moving mulch with the farm team today!💪🏽

12/07/2021

Join us this Saturday for our Holiday market! While getting your fresh produce from the farm stand you can also shop from over 14 different vendors, listen to 2 very talented musical groups preform and eat delicious food provided by . We can’t wait to see you there!

12/05/2021

A wonderful evening spent on the farm learning how to create winter green wreaths. Thank you to each of you who came out to experience it. It’s not too late to join us for our sourdough or needle felting workshop! Check out our website for more details.

11/30/2021

It’s Giving Tuesday! We encourage you to consider Fairview Gardens Farm today when supporting organizations close to your heart. Help us breath new life into the farm as we enter into our 25th year of being The Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens.

~For more details on our plans for 2022 visit the link in our bio. ~

11/28/2021

December is here! Join us on the farm this season. Learn a new skill in one of our workshops, meet Chris Melanćon, our executive director, and tour the farm with him and last but not least, get your holiday shopping done locally this year at our Farm Stand’s Winter Holiday Market.

~Link in bio for more information and to register for workshops~

11/17/2021

The students from our Homeschool on the Farm class made these beautiful everlasting gratitude bouquets. Some highlights of what we’re thankful for - friends and family, our homes, climbing Sister Mulberry, and of course, dragons.

11/16/2021

We’ve been growing mushrooms! 🍄 😍 This labor of love has been a team effort and we can’t wait for you to try them. These Blue Oyster’s will be available in the farm stand tomorrow and Saturday.

More varieties of mushrooms coming soon!

11/09/2021

We had an awesome day with Bishop Diego High School exploring the question, “what feeds you?” The freshman class participated in various service learning projects, connected to the land through sit spots, and celebrated community with a delicious lunch feast. We’re so grateful we got to share what our farm is all about with !

11/06/2021

Our next session of Sprouts is open for registration! Mornings are getting colder as we move into the season and there’s nothing quite like a warm cup of tea and babies bundled up ready to explore on the farm. Make sure to put those farm boots on and join us for our winter session!

~link in bio~

11/04/2021

Grateful to be apart of ribbon cutting for their new nature lab last night! Our team brought Marilyn’s fleece (and Marilyn) to demonstrate working with fiber arts in a hands on way. Students were able to practice carding and hand spinning as well as spend time with our sweet Marilyn. Looking forward to more collaborations and connections in the future!

11/04/2021

A peaceful morning spent with our Sprouts class harvesting and taste testing tangerines 🧡🍊

11/03/2021

Another crisp and beautiful fall morning on the farm. Our farm team is hard at work tending to our winter and fall crops.

10/25/2021

We ended our first fall session of classes with a stunning natural dying project. Students used flowers and plants from the farm to make these beautiful and unique bandanas. These designs were created with hollyhock, cosmo, hibiscus, and feverfew flowers, carrot top greens, eucalyptus leaves, cochineal, and elderberries. This is the last week to sign up for our next session of programs, visit our website for details and to register your child for one of our classes.

Address

598 N Fairview Avenue
Goleta, CA
93117

Telephone

+18059677369

Website

http://www.fairviewgardens.org/

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Wishing you all a happy New Years from all of us at the farm! 🥕💚

December is here! Join us on the farm this season. Learn a new skill in one of our workshops, meet Chris Melanćon, our executive director, and tour the farm with him and last but not least, get your holiday shopping done locally this year at our Farm Stand’s Winter Holiday Market. ~Link in bio for more information and to register for workshops~

Farm Talk & Tour

Join us Saturday, August 21 for a Farm Talk & Tour with our Farm Manger, Chris. Check out more information and sign up below! https://fairviewgardens.org/events/farm-talk-and-tour/