Urban Harvest STL

01/13/2025

It’s out! Check out the Seed St. Louis 2025 planting calendar. It’s time to get those broccoli seeds started!

🎉Our 2025 Planting Calendar is available!! A big update for this year is something we're asked for often ~> The fruit tree varieties that we recommend! Those are listed on the back of the calendar which is in the comments.

You can download the digital version from the homepage of our website at www.seedstl.org (just scroll to the bottom) or pick up a laminated copy at any of our upcoming in-person events. The first is our Seed Packet Sale a week from Saturday on January 18!

We'll also have calendars at our Tool & Seed Swap on February 12 and Community Agriculture Conference 2025 on February 15.

A big thank you goes out to St. Louis Composting, Inc. for sponsoring our calendar again this year!!

12/23/2024

Urban Harvest STL will be closed December 24-January 1. See you all next year 🌱💚

12/19/2024

🌿 Grow Together: End of Year Reflections 🌱
As we look back on an incredible year, we are filled with gratitude for all the ways Urban Harvest STL has grown and thrived—thanks to YOU! Together, we’ve transformed urban spaces, supported local gardeners, and nourished our community with almost 5000 pounds of organic produce. 🌱💚
As the year comes to a close, we’re excited for the opportunities ahead to grow even stronger. Let’s continue to plant the seeds for a healthier, more connected future—together.

Thank you for being part of this journey! 🌻

12/18/2024

To apply click the link below! 🌱

https://www.urbanharveststl.org/job-opportunities

12/18/2024

little sprouts 🆚 roasted beets

12/16/2024

🎁 Give the Gift of Food! 🎁
This holiday season, you can help Urban Harvest STL continue to grow healthy, organic food for our community by supporting our Amazon Wishlist! 🌱💚
Your contribution of tools, seeds, and supplies will help us nurture urban gardens, provide fresh produce to those in need, and supporting aspiring gardeners. Every gift, big or small, makes a difference!
Visit our Amazon Wishlist using the link below and give the gift of food today! 🌿

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3PC9VH9CGUR4I/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

12/13/2024

Wreaths made from berry bramble vines and other farm scraps 🫐🌱🍂🍁🌾

12/12/2024

🌱 Grow Connection. Share Purpose. 🌟
At Urban Harvest STL, our urban farms and gardens are more than just green spaces—they’re places where neighbors come together to grow not just food, but a shared sense of purpose and community. 🌿💚
Through collaboration and care, we’re fostering connections that strengthen the bonds between people and the land, creating a more united, supportive St. Louis.
Let’s keep growing together!



https://www.urbanharveststl.org/donate

12/11/2024

We're Hiring: Farm Manager at Rung for Women!
Are you passionate about sustainable urban agriculture? We're looking for a Farm Manager to lead operations at Rung for Women’s farm. This role is central to fostering community connections, supporting education, and ensuring productive, organic farming practices.

Key responsibilities:
1. Develop and execute crop plans using organic methods.
2. Oversee farm operations, harvests, and NRCS EQIP compliance.
3. Collaborate on workshops, volunteer activities, and outreach.
4. Manage farm maintenance, food distribution, and reporting.
If you have experience in organic farming, leadership skills, and a dedication to urban agriculture, we’d love to hear from you!

Learn more on our website: https://www.urbanharveststl.org/job-opportunities

12/04/2024

⏰ There’s Still Time! ⏰
It’s not too late to make a difference this Giving Tuesday! Every contribution, big or small, helps Urban Harvest STL grow more food, strengthen our community, and inspire a healthier future. 🌱💚
Join us in creating lasting change—your support matters today and every day.

12/03/2024

💚 Every Dollar Makes a Difference! 💚
This Giving Tuesday, your support goes a long way. Every dollar you donate helps Urban Harvest STL continue to grow organic produce, inspire beginning farmers and gardeners, and create sustainable food systems in our community. 🌱
Together, we can turn small acts of kindness into big change. Let's cultivate a better tomorrow—one donation at a time. 🌿

Donate using the link below!!

https://www.urbanharveststl.org/donate

12/03/2024

🎉 It's Giving Tuesday! 🎉
Today is the day to give back and make a difference! 🌱💚
Join us in supporting Urban Harvest STL as we continue to grow healthy, sustainable food and strengthen our community. Your donation helps us transform urban spaces, supporting local gardeners, and nourish those in need. Every gift counts!
Together, we can grow a greener, more connected future. 🌿

Donate using the link below!

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/urbanharveststlouis/

12/02/2024

🌿 Grow Sustainable Neighborhoods. Transform Spaces. 🌟
At Urban Harvest STL, we’ve turned neglected urban land into thriving green ecosystems that nourish both people and the planet. 🌱🌻
These vibrant spaces are more than just farms—they’re living examples of how urban renewal can bring life, sustainability, and beauty back to our communities. 💚
Thank you for helping us create these impactful transformations. Together, we’re growing hope, health, and a brighter future!

11/27/2024

🌱 Grow Knowledge. Share Knowledge. 🌟
At Urban Harvest STL, our farms are more than places to grow food—they’re living classrooms where aspiring farmers and gardeners learn the skills to cultivate healthy, sustainable food for their communities. 🍅🥕
Through hands-on education and shared experiences, we’re nurturing the next generation of urban growers to create lasting change, one harvest at a time. 🌿
Together, we’re building a future where everyone has the knowledge to grow and the power to nourish their community. 💚

The Farmer in Training program is a 35 week on-the-farm training program for those interested in a career in agriculture and who have graduated our apprentic...

11/25/2024

🌟 Grow Community. Cultivate Unity. 🌱

At Urban Harvest STL, our urban farms and community gardens are more than places to grow food—they’re spaces where neighbors come together, fostering connection, unity, and a shared sense of purpose. 💚
By working side by side to nurture the land, we’re also nurturing relationships, breaking barriers, and building a stronger, more inclusive St. Louis.
Together, we’re growing not just food, but a community rooted in collaboration and care. Let’s keep growing together! 🌿



https://www.urbanharveststl.org/donate

11/22/2024

🌱 Grow Food. Nourish Community. 🌟
In 2024, Urban Harvest STL proudly grew over 5000 pounds of fresh, organic produce! 🥕🍅 This incredible bounty was distributed to our partners, including Lifewise STL, Rung for Women, and other local organizations, to support food security in our community.
Together, we’re turning urban spaces into thriving sources of nourishment, equity, and sustainability. Your support makes it possible to continue growing food and hope for those who need it most. 💚
Thank you for helping us cultivate a healthier, stronger St. Louis. Let’s keep growing together!

https://www.urbanharveststl.org/donate

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11/20/2024

🌟 Empower, Educate, Engage – Be the Heart of Our Community Farms! 🌟

We’re searching for a dynamic Farm Engagement Coordinator (FEC) to lead meaningful connections between our farms, community, and members of Urban Harvest STL and Rung for Women.

In this role, you’ll:
🌱 Develop and deliver engaging workshops, volunteer activities, and events that inspire learning and collaboration.
🤝 Serve as the Volunteer Coordinator across six farm sites, guiding Rung volunteers in impactful hands-on experiences.
🌾 Partner with the Farm Manager and Rung Farmer to support daily farm tasks and operations.

This is your chance to grow a thriving community and create lasting change through education and engagement. Join us in cultivating a future where sustainability and community go hand in hand! 🌻

Apply today using the link below!

https://www.urbanharveststl.org/job-opportunities

11/19/2024

🌟 Mark Your Calendars! 🌟
Giving Tuesday is just around the corner—December 3, 2024! 🎉

This year, we invite you to join us in growing a greener, healthier community by supporting Urban Harvest STL. Together, we can cultivate urban spaces, provide fresh, local produce to those in need, and inspire a more sustainable future. 🌱❤️
Every gift, big or small, makes a difference. Let's make this Giving Tuesday one to remember!
📅 Save the date and stay tuned for more ways to get involved.

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