It’s sort of like hunting for vegetarians.
Although, you don’t need to be vegetarian or vegan to have some fun down on the urban farm. Everyone’s invited to Tucson Village Farm on Tuesdays for U-Pick — a pick-it-yourself farmers market.
The very first U-Pick of the season is happening on Tuesday, January 24 from 4 – 6 p.m., and this time it’s all happening on the “big farm” located at 2201 E. Roger Rd.
Instructions for U-Pick beginners
When you get to the farm, look for the windmill, go around to the back, snag a basket and clippers, and then go home with some organic farm-fresh goodness for your table. To many, it’s a satisfying experience wandering the fields, soaking in the views of the Catalinas, and getting the chance to harvest your own food.
“By focusing on the building of soil, integrative pest management (IPM), weed management, crop rotation, and cover cropping, Tucson Village Farm is committed to practicing integrated farming techniques and stewardship of our land. All TVF produce is grown herbicide and pesticide free, with lots of love for and by the youth and our community.”
What Tucson Village Farm has this Tuesday
Veggies for picking:
- kale
- chard
- arugula
- mustard greens
- tatsoi
- mizuna
- pak choi (low quantity)
- leaf lettuce
- head lettuce
- spinach (low quantity)
- kohlrabi
- broccoli
- cilantro
- dill
- oregano
- rosemary
- thyme
Pre-picked:
- Magdalena big cheese squash
- kale
- chard
- butternut squash
- tatsoi
- mizuna
- mustard greens
- head lettuce
- large radishes
- turnips
- broccoli
Soon, Tucson Village Farm will have carrots, Chinese cabbage, and kalettes. If you’re curious about what they’ve got available to harvest the following weeks, check out Tucson Village Farm on Instagram or Facebook the morning of.
Prices are by the pound and are based on standard farmers’ market prices.
Tucson Villager Farm is located at 2201 E. Roger Rd. For more information, call (520) 621-1006 or visit tucsonvillagefarm.org.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
