Raleigh City Farm

06/11/2026

Thank you Raleigh Parent for this beautiful spotlight on Raleigh City Farm and for capturing the energy and essence of our Farm.

We appreciate this community so much!

06/11/2026

06/02/2026

Our First Saturday series is back this weekend on June 6th! You’re invited to kick off the month with some fresh air and good company at the Farm.

Our Volunteer Workshop is all filled up but there is still room for our Water Bath Canning For Beginners Workshop with Bethany of Barn Cat Jam Co.

We’ll be exploring the world of food preservation through homemade jam. Learn about at-home canning (like jam, jellies, pickle) and we’ll even make a delicious bath of shelf-stable strawberry jam 🍓🍓🍓

Stroll the grounds, enjoy the season’s beauty, and drop in to shop our Flower Pop-Up 💐 More details and workshop registration: https://raleighcityfarm.org/events/first-saturday-june-2026

See you on Saturday!

05/22/2026

Flashback Friday ⚡️ To March 2012! Our very first workday with the NC State University Volleyball Team where we were laying down the first beds for the first growing season with mulch, cardboard, and coffee bags.

It’s wild to see how much has changed (and grown) since then.

Can you identify any of these original Farm Friends?! 👀

05/20/2026

🌾 A little look back at some of the beautiful harvests that have made their way through our Farmstand lately 🌾

Every Wednesday, our Pay-What-You-Can Farmstand reflects what’s growing, thriving, and ready to harvest right here at the Farm 🥕✨

Check stories for updates on what we’re harvesting every week!

Farmstand Details:
🗓️ Every Wednesday
⌚️ 4–7 pm
📍 Raleigh City Farm
🗺️ 800 N Blount St, Raleigh NC

A few helpful things to know ⤵️
▪️ Pay what you can: suggested price, less than suggested, or pay it forward for someone in the community 💚
▪️ We accept cash, card, Venmo, and SNAP
▪️ Harvest amounts are limited, so first come, first served
▪️ Walk-ups only! Street parking + bikes encouraged 🚲

05/15/2026

As part of our series, we took a walk through the recipe archives and rounded up the 15 most-loved Farmstand recipes shared over the years by chefs, farmers, volunteers, and home cooks in our community.

From muscadine vinaigrette and farm soup to tomato sauce, arugula pesto, and summer quesadillas… these recipes tell the story of what happens after the harvest. 🥬✨

One of the greatest joys of the Farm has always been seeing fresh, local produce make its way into your kitchens, dinner tables, and traditions. Every recipe shared over the years has helped make seasonal, local food feel more approachable, creative, and connected.

Huge gratitude to every contributor who shared their kitchen magic with us over the years. You helped bring the mission of the Farm to life far beyond our rows and fields.

Full recipes on our blog: https://raleighcityfarm.org/blog/15-years-of-recipes

04/27/2026

Bearthday was so fun! 💚🌎 Thank you to everyone who stopped by and celebrated with us. Our corner of Raleigh was buzzing with music, food, cupcakes, scavenger hunts, crafts, and more.

We saw new faces, familiar ones, and so many moments that make this work matter — thank you for all the support these last 15 years, and we are ready for the next 15.

Special thanks to:

➖Chef Jake Wolf + Greg Poole of Empire Eats
➖Bevs from Wine Authorities, Trophy Brewing Company, Larry's Coffee, Standard Beer + Food
➖Vendors: Juniper Grove Sanctuary, Creative Camps, Capital Sierra Club, The Great Raleigh Cleanup, Poe Center for Health Education, and Harding Street Hives

More pics to come!

04/22/2026

Earth Day reminds us why we started 🌎
Beathday celebrates how far we’ve come 🧁

This Earth Day feels a little extra special as we celebrate 15 years of digging in. Now it’s time to celebrate together this weekend!

Join us Saturday, April 25 (10–2) on our Blount Street location for our annual spring fundraiser. It’s a free, family-friendly day at the Farm filled with:

🌿 Live music + hands-on activities
🍴 Seasonal meals with Chef Jake Wolf + Greg Poole of Empire Eats
🧁 Free cupcakes (while they last)
🍷 Local sips from Wine Authorities, Standard Beer + Food, Larry's Coffee + Trophy Brewing Sparkler
🌻 Farm tours, demos + fun

04/22/2026

02/06/2026

Rooted in Growth & Stability 🌱 We’re stepping into a new chapter at Raleigh City Farm.

Our 2026–2029 Strategic Plan reflects a pivotal moment in our journey, moving from our early proof-of-concept years into a mature, multi-site urban farm grounded in regenerative agriculture and collective stewardship.

This plan honors where we started while preparing us for what’s ahead. Guided by community input and board leadership, we’re focusing on four key priorities:

• Expanding visibility & storytelling
• Strengthening fundraising & supporter pathways
• Stabilizing operations across two farm sites
• Building resilience for climate, land, and leadership shifts

At its heart, this next season is about rooting growth in stability, nurturing our people, and sharing our story more boldly, all while staying true to our grassroots soul.

📖 Read the full 2026–2029 Strategic Plan: https://raleighcityfarm.org/about-us

A special shoutout to Goodness for designing our strategic plan!