It’s difficult to replicate the awarding feeling of going outside, wandering around a farm, and handpicking your very own collection of fresh vegetables. It’s something not a lot of people have had the chance to do, but it’s once again a reality here in Tucson.
For the first time in a couple of years, Tucson Village Farm has brought back its U-Pick Market at 4210 N. Campbell Ave.
The urban farm, which a program of the Pima County Cooperative Extension and the University of Arizona, shared the following gratitude toward the local community after its first successful market:
“We so appreciated the love, encouragement, and support after our long break. People came out in record numbers so bear with us as we adjust to the newfound demand for local delicious veggies after our long hiatus.”
The U-Pick Market is held on Tuesdays from 4 – 6 p.m. at the “Little Farm” on Campbell Avenue across from Trader Joe’s. If you’re curious about what they’ve got available to harvest, check out Tucson Village Farm on Instagram or Facebook the morning of.
Additionally, they host activities for the kids, too, like adding compost to a garden bed or planting certain vegetables on-site. Prices are by the pound and are based on standard farmers’ market prices.
Tucson Villager Farm is located at 4210 N. Campbell Ave. in front of the Pima County Cooperative Extension office. 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.
