BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Western Washington University (WWU) operates City Sprouts Farm, a program of the WWU Center for Community Learning located on a half-acre plot in the Birchwood neighborhood. The farm produces between 4 and 5 tons of produce annually.
According to program coordinator Ellie Duncan, approximately 50% of the annual crop is sold through a sliding-scale community-supported agriculture program. Remaining produce is distributed to the Western Hub of Living Essentials (WHOLE) food pantry, Sea Mar Community Health Center, and Birchwood Food Desert Fighters.
The farm is managed by Duncan and student assistants. Current staffing includes 11 interns receiving academic credit and 6 summer apprentices funded by the WWU Sustainability, Equity and Justice Fund.
Students grow up to 80 varieties of crops, including:
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- cabbage
- beets
- radishes
- zucchini
- garlic
- broccoli
- tomatoes
- cucumbers
- watermelon
- apples
- peas
- herbs
- corn
- beans
- squash
The site utilizes 50-foot beds and includes a flower bed for pollinators. The farm is located adjacent to a Kulshan Community Land Trust housing development currently under construction.
Read more about the farm in a WWU News story by Mary Gallagher.
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