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Oasis Farm & Fishery

We are all about Growing Food. Growing People. Growing Community. Growing Food. Oasis Farm & Fishery is an initiative of Bible Center Church.
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We are a one-of-a-kind urban microfarm located in the neighborhood of Homewood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Our main foci are currently growing quality, hyper local produce and providing urban farming education for people of all ages.

08/29/2024

Everyday Cafe 8.31.24, 10-1pm

08/02/2024

Get some of those farm fresh veggies with a GREAT experience at Everyday Cafe, 532 N. Homewood Avenue!

Beginning Saturday, August 10th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm join us MONTHLY for a delightful culinary experience, all for just $18 per plate.

Savor our chef-prepared selections:

• Salmon & Spinach Egg Benedict with house-made hollandaise sauce

• Crème Brulé French Toast with fresh mixed berries and whipped cream

• Everyday Café Vegetable Hash with local farm vegetables

• Breakfast Sausage Sloppy Joe with house-made sausage gravy

• Cheddar, Bacon, Chicken, Apple Sandwich with honey mustard spread

07/03/2024

The new WIC income guidelines go into effect beginning today, July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

Note: If you are pregnant, your unborn child counts toward family size for income determination.

Please see graphic for updated eligibility criteria.

To apply for WIC in PA visit: https://www.pawic.com

05/29/2024

José Quiroz Farm 🍓💚

05/22/2024

We get many asks about VOLUNTEER/ LEARNING opportunities, and EVENTS at the farm. Meet and chat with our farm managers at our VIRTUAL VOLUNTEER INFO SESSIONS on Tuesday, 5/28 at 12:30P or Wednesday, 6/5 at 5:30P, to learn more about our work and how you can get involved!

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/56520039043

05/16/2024

Join TreePGG this Saturday, May 18 for Saturday Saplings: From Seed to Tree! At this FREE event, littles will learn about the journey from seed to seedling to sapling to tree at our riverside campus (32 62nd Street, 15201). Drop in any time from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

This event is part of Remake Learning Days in Southwestern PA and is part of the Career Ready PA Backpack Challenge with the PA Department of Education. RemakeLearningDays Remake Learning Common Sense Media Learning Heroes ParentPowered

Join us this Saturday, May 18 for Saturday Saplings: From Seed to Tree! At this FREE event, littles will learn about the journey from seed to seedling to sapling to tree at our riverside campus (32 62nd Street, 15201). Drop in any time from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

This event is part of Remake Learning Days in Southwestern PA and is part of the Career Ready PA Backpack Challenge with the PA Department of Education. RemakeLearningDays Remake Learning Common Sense Media Learning Heroes ParentPowered

05/15/2024

🌱 Join the green revolution at Oasis Farm & Fishery in Homewood, PA! 🌟 Volunteer, learn, and grow with us in urban farming. Make a real impact in our community. 🌿

05/13/2024

🌱 Our POP-UP SEEDLING SALE sprouted success and smiles! 🌿 🎉 Stay tuned and keep those eyes peeled 👀 for more green-filled sales and events coming your way! 🌼

05/10/2024

Don’t miss our POP-UP SEEDLING SALE this SAT, 5/11, 10A-1P!

Grab some of our specialty crops* and exclusive deals, like the “Oasis Greens 4-pack” for $4, and “5 for $20”. The sale is first come, first served until we sell out. The best way to pay would be cash! See you soon & happy growing 🌱✨

Drop a “💚” below & we’ll send you a sneak peek of the seedlings we’ll have this weekend!

*All of our seedlings are culturally relevant, heirloom, organic and/ or special varieties, and have been sourced, sowed by hand, and cared for following regenerative agriculture practices. The seedling sale supports our ongoing programming with PreK-12th grade youth, and community programs this Summer and throughout the season!

05/08/2024

Make hay while the sun shines, and selfies too!

05/06/2024

Help shape food policy work in the Pittsburgh area/ SWPA 💚

The Pittsburgh Food Policy Council (PFPC) currently is seeking candidates to fill openings on its Board of Directors. Self-nominations are encouraged, and nominations from others are also welcomed. Nomination Deadline - Thursday, May 9th.

We strongly encourage nominations from people who are Black, Brown, Immigrants, Indigenous, and/or People of Color, in keeping with our Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) plan.

Seats available, include:
1. At-Large (any person or type of entity)
2. At-Large (any person or type of entity)
3. Health & Nutrition
4. Live within a Community impacted by Food Apartheid - NEW!
5. Regional Food Economy

Please note: Commitment requires 1/evening a month (Monday or Tuesday) + additional daytime committee meetings. Term runs July 2024- June 2026.

The Governance Committee will review all nominations, reach out to candidates for further discussion, and select a slate that will go before the Membership for a vote in June. Joining the PFPC Board offers an opportunity to contribute to food policy initiatives in Pittsburgh and make a tangible impact on local communities.

If interested you can view the PFPC Board of Directors Candidate Nomination Form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4vYbDuXn5EyQv9NdaFN7NI3Ga3VwIaaLXWP8m1Sk7KR7xTg/viewform

04/10/2024

🌱 Join us as we kick off our garden project! Are you ready to dig in and grow with us? 🌿💚

04/09/2024

Spring is here + we have back2back events this weekend! 💚💐🪺🎟️✨

Join us this Sat, 10A-1P for our annual GARDEN KICK-OFF. Start the szn off with compost, straw, and seeds for your home/ community garden! With generous care + support from our neighbors

Join us on Sun, 1-3P, for MEDICINE + HERBAL CARE PACKAGE MAKING with our dear friends &

Both events are FREE + OPEN to the COMMUNITY. Registration requested for supplies + refreshments! See you soon

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/56520039043

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04/08/2024

✨ Partnering up for our garden kick-off on April 13th! 🌿
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03/19/2024

Here comes Spring, ready or not.

02/22/2024

01/23/2024

Hey, Friends of Oasis Farm & Fishery!
Would you take 2 minutes to review us for the Top-Rated Awards?
https://greatnonprofits.org/org/bible-center-church-the-oasis-project.

Volunteer, donate, read reviews for BIBLE CENTER CHURCH - THE OASIS PROJECT in Pittsburgh, PA plus similar nonprofits and charities

11/29/2023

Now Enrolling! TMC Early Learning Center opened on November 13th in its newly constructed facility at 717 N. Homewood Ave. Spots are available. Stop by on Saturday, Dec. 2nd, or visit our website to schedule a tour.
https://www.tmcearlylearning.org/

11/03/2023

10/24/2023

10/12/2023

It's National Farm Day!🎉🥳
Urban farms impact their community by educating people of all ages in science, nutrition, care for the environment, the business of agriculture and so much more!!
They also increase biodiversity, add to the tree canopy, and beautify the neighborhood!

08/23/2023

Oasis Farm & Fishery joins Bible Center Church in wishing all of our students a healthy and vibrant School Year!

Please feel welcome to join the Prayer for Schools Gathering in Homewood on Saturday, August 26th at 12 p.m. Details are included below.

Back-to-School Season is officially here! And the Bible Center Church community is gearing up to offer spiritual support to all those engaging in educational activities this Fall!

Join us at 12 p.m. this Saturday, August 26th as we help kick-off the school year in Homewood's Schools during our Prayers for Schools Gathering.

We will begin at The Maker's Clubhouse Early Learning Center (TMCEarlyLearning) in the lower level of the WARM Center, then travel to Faison Arts Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, The Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School, Catalyst Academy Charter School, and Westinghouse High School.

May all our students enjoy a productive, inspiring and safe School Year!

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08/17/2023

This Summer, Oasis Farm & Fishery hosted Marcus Shoffner of the Sincerely Yours, Outdoors podcast for an on-site interview about how the Farm's efforts have contributed to building greater self-determination and agency for local community members. Tacumba Turner shared how he personally got started in food sustainability and described some of the programs available through Oasis Farm & Fishery.

Catch the episode on Apple Podcasts at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-determination-agency-ft-tacumba-turner/id1685724846?i=1000618330591

Or watch the full interview via YouTube at the link below: https://youtu.be/_NBGygULK2Q

Tacumba joins Marcus to share how he started in food sustainability, how he's cultivating self-determination and agency in the Homewood community, and detail...

08/11/2023

Happy National Farmers Market Week 💚 Here’s a peek of our season so far at the Homewood Farmers Market! Visit us Saturdays, 10A-2P, June - Oct for fresh, local and affordable produce, and free health screenings and resources. Thank you for visiting and supporting local, small urban growers and farms like ours. We hope to see you soon ✨

08/10/2023

On Saturday, August 12th from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Bible Center Church and TMCEarlyLearning will join us in hosting a Playground Workday focused on the Kaboom playground space next to the Nook.

Please join us as we w**d, clean-up and install mulch in preparation for a preschool inspection. Help us create a safe and inviting space for our youngest community members! Everyone is welcome.

Please register online at:
https://www.missioncontinues.org/event/details?id=a1l8Z00000Br8Us

Beverages and snacks will be available for all volunteers. If you are unfamiliar with the area, the Nook and Kaboom Playground are located at 7222 Fleury Way, near the Oasis Farm and Fishery bioshelter and the Bible Center Church TriPlex Office Space. Please do not block Zenith Way when parking.

07/19/2023

Are you looking for some advice or support for how to build out your agri-business? Don't miss the Grand Opening and Open House for Own Our Own! This is a great chance to meet the community, learn about the Entrepreneurship Academy, and hear about new opportunities that will be offered at the new Business Development Center.

Everyone is welcome. Details about the event and how to register are included in the post below. Please join us!

Please join Own Our Own, Bible Center Church and The Oasis Project for the Grand Opening of our new Business Development Center in the heart of Homewood's revitalizing Business District!

WHEN: Thursday, July 27th from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: 626 North Homewood Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15208

The new Business Development Center will serve as a full services start-up incubator and small business development hub supporting the economic and community development activity emerging from The Oasis Project and our associated efforts to further the success rate of underestimated entrepreneurs and minority-led businesses throughout the Pittsburgh region.

This special evening will be highlighted by tours of our state-of-art facilities, news and announcements about our future programming and events, professional networking time with Own Our Own's Entrepreneurship Academy Alumni, refreshments and more!

Everyone is welcome! Please register to attend at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcMDoCoeL6ZeNure7LkFFDGo028XvB58Dplz22T0fIegbEEg/viewform
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07/18/2023

Thanks for joining us!

07/18/2023

We had a fabulous time hosting Secretary Russell Redding last week! Thanks for the kind words and be sure to come see us again!

07/18/2023

More pictures from last week’s tour! We had a fantastic time! Thank you!

Address

7238 Fleury Way
Pittsburgh, PA
15208

Opening Hours

Monday	10:15am - 3pm
Tuesday	10am - 3pm
Wednesday	10am - 3pm
Thursday	10am - 3pm
Friday	10am - 3pm

Telephone

+14122424920

Website

http://oasisfarmandfishery.org/

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Everyday Cafe 8.31.24, 10-1pm

Thank you to everyone who joined and supported our Pop-Up Seedling Sale! Your enthusiasm fuels our mission to make Homewood greener and healthier 💚 #HereLikeThere #seedlings #communitylove #GreenInitiative #healthyliving

Make hay while the sun shines, and selfies too! #herelikethere #farmday #farmdayinthecity #farmdaysarethebestdays #farmdays

🌿 Garden Kickoff Recap Part 1 🌱

Join our family in making a difference!! Today, the Bible Center staff conquered more than just tasks - we conquered as a family. 🌟💚 We’ve shown that teamwork not only nurtures the earth but also builds stronger connections among us. 🌿✨ Come be a part of our journey to create positive change! #HereLikeThere #familygarden #gardeninglife

🌱 Join us as we kick off our garden project! Are you ready to dig in and grow with us? 🌿💚 #HereLikeThere #GrowWithUs #jointhemovement #areyouwithus #garden

Faith. Family. Farm. #HereLikeThere #urbanagriculture #FarmersMarket #freshproduce

Come see our stunning Green Goddess memorial at the farm! 🌿#HereLikeThere #farmlifestyle #memorial #greenthumbsup

The Garden Is AWAKE 🪴 now it’s time to put your green thumbs UP! You can volunteer or Apply TODAY website in our bio #HereLikeThere #GardenMagic #greenthumbsup #gardeningtime #springawakening

Waking up our farm for spring! 🌱 it is important to involve our young ones in nurturing our land and themselves. let's teach them healthy habits that last. Get active outdoors, explore nature, and make every moment count! 🍃🌼 TMCEarlyLearning #herelikethere #SpringAwakening #farmlife #healthyhabitsforlife

🌿✨ WAKE Up the Garden with us! 🌞 Join Oasis Farm and Fishery on Saturday, March 16th, from 10 am – 1 pm to kickstart our season-long Community Days! All ages welcome with a parent or guardian. 🌱Email us to schedule another time or if weather cancels!📧 [email protected] 🐟 Visit our website for more info: https://www.oasisfarmandfishery.org) #FutureLeaders #communitylove #gardeninspiration #gardenlife

Turning moments Into memories, with our after school program #MakingWaves #FutureLeaders #funtimestogether

Today, we whipped up a Autumn Jubilee Smoothie! Made with Pumkin, oat & seed milk, greek yogurt, and spices a burst of fall flavors that are both delicious and nutritious. 🤗👧🧑‍🍳 Share the joy of healthy eating with your kids, and let's make learning delicious! 📚🍏 #HealthyEating #KidsInTheKitchen #AutumnJubileeSmoothie #LearningIsFun #betterfoodbetterme

It's hard to believe it, but there are only three weeks left to visit The Homewood Farm Stand this year! Join us on any of the next three Saturdays in October at the Sankofa Village Community Garden/ Farms on Susquehanna St. and Brushton Ave. between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Brought to you each week by the Homewood Food Access Working Group (#HFAWG), the Farm Stand offers fresh, local produce and fun, family-friendly opportunities to connect with the wider community. We also have one last grower to introduce in our "Meet the Growers" video series. This week we invite you to get to know Denele Hughson of Grow Pittsburgh. Other members of the #HFAWG – include: Oasis Farm & Fishery; BUG’S (Black Urban Gardeners and Farmers of Pittsburgh Co-op); the Junior Green Corp of Operation Better Block; and Sankofa Village Community Garden/ Farms. We are grateful to the Hillman Foundation, Duquesne Light Company, and Neighborhood Allies for their ongoing support throughout the 2022 Growing Season. Thank you!

Join us for our next Homewood Food Celebration Night on Thursday, October 6th! We'll gather around the wood-fired oven in our outdoor kitchen area for DIY Pizza Making with freshly harvested produce from our Farm. Everyone is welcome! The event runs from 4-6:30 p.m. at 7238 Fleury Way in Pittsburgh. Please RSVP using our online form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLfZ8afvq7myozoCPJKbCIng57vm1FURfext_vVxMeJqmOhg/viewform?usp=sharing

It's harvest season and the Homewood Farm Stand is still going strong! We still have a few more weeks of beautiful vegetables, greens and other offerings, so please stop by to pick up some fresh, locally-grown produce for your early Fall meals. The farm stand is open every Saturday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Sankofa Village Community Garden/ Farms on Susquehanna St. and Brushton Ave. In fact, this week in our “Meet the Growers” series, we introduce you to Ayanna Jones who oversees the site there! Other members of the Homewood Food Access Working Group – or #HFAWG – include: Oasis Farm & Fishery; BUG’S (Black Urban Gardeners and Farmers of Pittsburgh Co-op); the Junior Green Corp of Operation Better Block; and Grow Pittsburgh’s Braddock Farm. These offerings would not be possible without our Sponsors. Please send your love and gratitude to The Hillman Foundation, Duquesne Light Company, and Neighborhood Allies for helping to create a more sustainable food system for the Homewood community.

We're so excited! Our first Homewood Food Celebration Night is now just a few days away! We hope you will join us for this new series designed to build support and excitement around local, healthy and sustainable food options available right here in our neighborhood. Please remember to RSVP to tturner @ bcpgh . org. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday!

Oasis Farm & Fishery is staffing The Homewood Farm Stand this Saturday at the Sankofa Village Community Garden / Farm on Susquehanna St. and Brushton Ave. Come out and join us between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for fresh, local produce and lively educational opportunities. We’re here to support the community! This week in our “Meet the Growers” video series, we introduce Hayly Hoch of the Junior Green Corp, Operation Better Block. Other members of the Homewood Food Access Working Group – or #HFAWG – include: Black Urban Gardeners and Farmers of Pittsburgh Co-op (BUG'S); Sankofa Village Community Garden and Farm; and Grow Pittsburgh’s Braddock Farm. Both the Homewood Farm Stand and the HFAWG are generously supported by our fabulous friends and sponsors at The Hillman Foundation, Duquesne Light Company, and Neighborhood Allies. Thank you for helping us better counter food scarcity with nutritional options and wellbeing efforts right here in our neighborhood.

Join us for our first Homewood Food Celebration Night on September 15th from 4-7 pm. Featuring music, hands-on cooking demos and gardening workshops. To RSVP, please email our Program Manager / Tacumba Turner at [email protected].

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Our Story

Growing Food. Growing People. Growing Community. Oasis Farm & Fishery is an initiative of Bible Center Church. We are a one of a kind urban micro-farm located in the neighborhood of Homewood in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Our main foci are currently growing quality, hyper-local produce and providing urban farming education for people of all ages.