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Urban Farming Institute of Boston

UFI’s mission is to develop and promote urban farming to engage individuals in growing food and building a healthy community.

The Urban Farming Institute of Boston (UFI) is an organization founded to support the development of urban farming, growing agricultural products for income, in the City of Boston. By transforming vacant land in Boston into urban farm enterprises that are economically productive and environmentally sustainable and training local residents to become skilled urban growers, UFI will promote the healt

hy expansion of the industry. The Urban Farming Institute has been created to:
• Train individuals in the business and practice of urban farming
• Increase the opportunity for farming by acquiring, remediating and leasing urban land for farming activities
• Develop public knowledge of urban farming’s contribution to sustainability and the value of local fresh food through a public education program
• Influence national and local policy on food security and urban farming through research and analysis

07/30/2026

Slow down for an afternoon and get creative at the farm.

Join us at Astoria Quarter Acre Farm this August for two free, hands-on workshops with Sabrina Pilet-Jones. Create botanical jewelry inspired by the beauty of the season, then return later in the month for CommuniTea, an afternoon of herbs, tea blends, and sound relaxation.

Come connect with nature and each other while learning something new.

Free and open to all.

Aug. 5 & 19 | 2-4 PM
15 Flint St, Mattapan

07/28/2026

Fresh food, live music, and good company are waiting for you at the farm 🍓🫛🎶

Join us on July 31 for Farm Stand Friday featuring live music by Cuban band Mambiseros Quintet.

Stop by to shop fresh, locally grown produce, enjoy the music, and spend a summer afternoon with neighbors.

🕐 Friday | 1-5pm
📍 487 Norfolk St, Mattapan

Come by and stay awhile!

07/24/2026

Now in season: Trinidad pimentos! 🌶️💚

Our Farm Stand is full of summer goodness this week. Swipe through to see some of what you'll find today, including plums, summer squash, cucumbers, eggplant, malibar spinach, green beans, berries, scallion, carrots, beets, broccoli, red onions, and more!

While you're here, enjoy music from DJ 411 and stop by the Family Van for a free health check from 1-3 pm.

We can't wait to see you at the farm!

📍 487 Norfolk St, Mattapan
🕐 Fridays, 1-5 pm

07/22/2026

Halfway there! 🌱

Our 10th Farmer Training Program cohort has officially reached the halfway point of their 20-week field training. Over the past 10 weeks, they've been building skills like transplanting, pruning, weeding, digging, trellising and more.

Learning also means seeing what's possible after training. Last week, the trainees visited Revival Road Farm in Beverly, where they met with farmers Anna and Siedric. As a UFI Farmer Training alum, Siedric's journey is a reminder that this program is just the beginning.

The group also learned from Jennifer Hashley about how New Entry's Incubator Farm Program supports new farmers as they take the next step in building their own farms and growing their businesses.

We're proud of this cohort and excited to see what they'll accomplish in the weeks ahead!

07/21/2026

Friday afternoons are better at the farm.

Swing by Farm Stand Friday on July 24 for fresh, locally grown produce, good company, and music from DJ 411. Whether you're stocking up for the week, saying hello to your neighbors, or just enjoying the vibes, we'd love to see you.

Come by, stay awhile, and make the farm part of your Friday.

Fridays, 1-5pm

07/20/2026

The farm has so much to teach us 🍀💚

We've been enjoying learning how to identify plant friends with Milly, now join us at Astoria Quarter Acre Farm on July 22 to learn what we can do with them.

Milly will be leading a hands-on workshop to explore herbal infusions and how we can use herbs for wellness and skin care.

Come and spend the afternoon learning, sharing, and connecting with plants and each other.

Free and open to all.

📆 July 22, 2-4pm
📍 15 Flint St, Mattapan

07/17/2026

Back by popular demand: seeded watermelons! 🍉

Stop by our Farm Stand Friday today 7/17 for fresh produce and a fun community vibe. We've got lots of callaloo, cukes, and summer squash, plus so much more, from collards, to lalo, to curly kale.

You can expect high-energy salsa, merengue, and bachata brought to us by La Diaspora Combo as we celebrate culture, dance and community together.

The weather is stunning and the wildfire smoke is holding off, so come through!

487 Norfolk St, Mattapan
Fridays, 1-5 pm

07/15/2026

We are excited to share that Amber Valbrun is our new President & CEO!

Amber has been an integral part of the Urban Farming Institute team, most recently serving as our Deputy Executive Director. Her passion for food justice, community, and equitable access to fresh, healthy food has helped shape UFI's work, and we are thrilled to welcome her into this new leadership role.

As we celebrate this exciting new chapter, we also honor the incredible legacy of Pat Spence and the strong foundation she helped build. Together, we look forward to continuing our work to grow healthy communities through urban farming, education, and community engagement.

Read more about Amber's appointment: https://www.urbanfarminginstitute.org/blog/amber-valbrun-named-president-and-ceo

Please join us in congratulating Amber!

07/14/2026

Good food. Good music. Good company. 🥕🎶💚

Join us on July 17 for Farm Stand Friday featuring La Diaspora Combo, bringing the sounds of salsa, merengue, bachata, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms to the farm.

Shop fresh, locally grown produce, connect with neighbors, and enjoy an afternoon filled with music that celebrates the richness of our communities. Whether you're coming to dance a little, pick up your weekly veggies, or simply enjoy the vibe, we'd love to see you.

Friday, July 17 | 1-5pm
487 Norfolk St, Mattapan

See you at the farm!

07/10/2026

Great news: it's officially callaloo season!

Stop by the farm this afternoon for the freshest produce in Mattapan. New this week: cucumbers, green beans, malibar spinach, and callaloo.

We'll also have lots of summer squash, berries, maitake mushrooms and more!

Music will be by the Fulani Haynes Jazz Collaborative and the weather will be beautiful. Come spend some time at the farm!

📍 487 Norfolk St, Mattapan
🕐 Friday, 1-5 PM

Address

487 Norfolk Street
Mattapan, MA
02126

Telephone

+16179899920

Website

https://urbanfarminginstitute.org/, https://www.urbanfarminginstitute.org/mass-urban-farming-symposium, http://revisionf

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