Program areas at Philadelphia Community Farm
Farm: One of the first community supported agriculture programs in the Midwest, that grows produce and raises meat for households in the St. Croix Valley. Providing access to Local produce via donations to food shelves, farmer market sales and wholesale purchasing are also a focus of the agriculture program. The farm is committed to its internships, small collection of humanely-raised animals, open-pollinated seeds and pesticide-free methods. [The farmstead sits on 68-acres of land in conservation and adjoins Buffalo Skull, a 245-acre restored native prairie, oak savannah and limestone ridge overlooking the St. Croix River. We are proud to steward a model for restorative agricultural practices on land in conservation. Highlights of this protected refuge include a natural spring, our program's namesake waterfall, and an unusually rich and diverse web of ecosystems.]
Education and Immersive Experiences: The cultural and artistic heart of the farm, our vibrant programs include artist residencies, workshops and classes that are inclusive of Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, People with Disabilities and their communities. On-farm education programs exist for people of all ages. PCF partners with schools and other non-profit or civic organizations focused on youth enrichment to provide practical experiences in the garden and in nature to bolster an understanding and appreciation for sustainable agriculture, conservation and food justice.
Lifesharing: Certified as an adult family home by Inclusa, PCF is an intergenerational home to short and long-term residents seeking a safe and therapeutic environment grounded in dignity and purpose. Through consistent household and seasonal rhythms, practical work and robust social inclusion, lifesharing has the capacity to restore balance to its participants. Direct support and attunement to individualized safety make lifesharing at the farm effective.