Urban Farm Tour

The Columbus Growing Collective is an eclectic group of farmers, restauranteurs, social entrepreneurs, and environmentalists whose mantra is sustainable production with a social purpose. The group operates a multi-location urban farm which includes shipping containers, rooftops, in-ground growing, and high tunnels. This tour will take place at the group’s two acre flagship farm, known as the Italian Village Urban Farm, which is located in the center of one of Columbus’s newest mixed use urban developments, known as Jeffrey Place. Participants will tour the entire farm, stopping along the way to learn about the unique social programming initiatives and strategic community partnerships which have developed at the farm. The group’s evolving relationship with A&R Creative Group—which owns some of the most innovative farm to table concept restaurants in Columbus—will also be discussed.

Directions: From downtown Columbus, take 4th St. N toward OSU and Clintonville. Go under the I-670 underpass, and make the first right onto Neruda Ave. Make the first right on N. 6th St. The farm is on the right side of the street. Park on N. 6th St.