The Farm at South Village has long been a draw to the neighborhood. Dubbed an Agri-hood before the term became mainstream, the 12-acre organic farm has been a central component to providing residents with local food production. Neighborhood programs include raised bed gardens, chicken tending, and community composting.
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The new barn at South Village donated by Sterling Homes
In 2017, with the generosity and support of the farm stewardship committee, South Village residents, and local businesses – over $80,000 was invested in the farm and its infrastructure. The gifts from residents with matching support from the South Village Stewardship fund, spurred the activity and funding to bring a well for frost-free water, electricity to power the well pump, and construction materials for a barn. One of the builders at South Village, Sterling Homes, donated the design, construction management, and windows to the barn; while C&C Painting donated the siding stain.
These significant improvements will continue to allow the farm at South Village to grow serving the residents and community at large. A visit to the Farm will see the buzz of activity in the greenhouses, barn, wash shed, and crops fields.