Urban Farming: Greens and Farm Store Sales
Sunday, November 10 | 1 – 3 p.m. | Des Moines, IA
In only a few years, Jenny has created a vibrant urban farm and farm stand with help from family and friends. Join Jenny for a tour of the farm’s garden beds and infrastructure, including the packing shed, farm store and high tunnel. She’ll share tips for branding, sales and marketing and producing high-quality greens and salad vegetables.
HOST:
Jenny Quiner | Dogpatch Urban Gardens | jenny@dogpatchurbangardens.com
TOPICS:
- Urban farming and zoning compliance
- Infrastructure (packing shed, high tunnel and low tunnels)
- Greens production
- Farm branding
- Farm store model
THE FARM:
Dogpatch Urban Gardens is situated on 1 acre of land in a residential area, with roughly a quarter-acre under cultivation. Jenny has been operating the farm since 2016, and specializes in growing annual vegetable crops, particularly salad greens. All crops are grown without synthetic chemicals. The business is diversified with multiple ways for the community to support the farm, including salad subscriptions, farm dinners, restaurant sales and a farm stand – a seasonal, on-site store that sells Dogpatch Urban Gardens products, as well as other items from growers across Iowa.
LOCATION: 5085 Meredith Drive Des Moines 50310
DIRECTIONS:
From I-35 / I-80: Take Exit 131 for Merle Hay Road and turn south on Merle Hay Road. In 0.6 mile, turn left (east) onto Meredith Drive; the farm will be on the north side of the road in 0.5 mile.
Note: Additional parking is available in the parking lot across from the farm stand (off of 51st Street).
MEAL INFORMATION:
Refreshments will follow the field day. Please RSVP by clicking the blue button below.
We take RSVP numbers to get an idea of the amount of food that we need to provide for the event. If you RSVP after the deadline but before the event, you are still welcome, but we cannot guarantee a meal.
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