Sustainable Student Farm
The SSF mission is to serve as an accessible living laboratory for small, diversified farm education and training. We seek to empower students to engage in thoughtful, sustainable, and innovative agricultural practices through outreach, demonstrations, and research.
SSF Announcements
Join us Friday, September 11th, from 3-7 PM at our 2026 Sustainable Student Farm Open House!
Please be our guest as we collaborate with Allerton Park & Retreat Center and University Catering to serve up an elegant meal at a special Supper Club (follow link to get tickets) on Friday, Sept. 18 outside at the Illinois Arboretum.
Program Highlights: Weekly Farm Stand on the Main Quad Thursdays 11-4!
Fall Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet is live!
Sustainable Student Farm Open House 2026
Join us Friday, September 11th, from 3-7 PM at our 2026 Sustainable Student Farm Open House for tours of the farm, free food, and to hear from our collaborators on and off campus!
What we do
The Sustainable Student Farm grows 40-50 vegetable and fruit crops on 6 acres on South Lincoln in Urbana. Student workers and volunteers plant, cultivate and harvest produce using low input and organic practices. The majority of our produce goes to the dining halls here on campus all year. We also sell our produce at a farm stand on the quad and through an online store starting in late May and going through the fall semester.
Interested in Volunteering or Part-Time Work?
Check out our Get Involved page for more information.
Our Fall 2026 Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet is live!
Where is the SSF?
Immediately south of the intersection of S. Lincoln Ave and E. Windsor Rd. on the gravel road.
3505 S Lincoln Ave, Urbana, IL 61802
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