inspiring, educating and growing a more sustainable future

Pocket City Farms is dedicated to empowering people through education to regenerate our environment, climate and community

impact focus

fair food

education

Crowd of adults and children gathered among lush green plants outdoors
Open refrigerator stocked with locally grown produce, including cucumbers, leafy greens, radishes, squash, limes, and beans, with handwritten price labels and an honesty-box payment notice.
Crowd applauding at a covered outdoor gathering with string lights, tables, and a photographer holding a camera

community

Abandoned Campbell Bowling Club building with overgrown garden and boarded-up entrance

From a sandy bowling green

Pocket City Farms was inspired by our founders, Emma, Zag and Karen, in 2013, who had the idea of creating an urban space where people could grow nutritious organic food and learn about regenerative farming and sustainable food systems.

Our farm took root in 2016 on what was formerly the Camperdown Bowling Club, which was in need of tender-loving care. After rigorous soil testing, site planning, and the installation of an underground water tank, we were ready to get our hands dirty.

With the help of our dedicated and hardworking volunteers and foundational staff members, soil was tilled, seeds were sown, and the excitement about our urban farm spread throughout the community.

Two people gardening in a raised bed of eggplant plants, surrounded by leafy greens, mulch, and buckets.

to flourishing fields and a strong community

Now, many years later, we’ve nurtured a thriving community of volunteers, schools, businesses and, of course, local fauna who love to visit us and see what’s growing.

Our volunteers are the driving force behind Pocket City Farms, and through their dedication and engagement, we’ve had the pleasure of hosting numerous educational workshops, market stalls and festivals that bring the community together.

learn more about Pocket City Farms

Person tending young grass plants in a soil tray with pruning shears, overlaid with “Explore Our Impact.”
Person harvesting purple eggplants into a black garden crate, with “VOLUNTEER WITH US” text overlay
Person holding a small brown chicken with overlaid text reading “Meet Our Team.”