Rutgers Gardens Student Farm
The Rutgers Gardens Student Farm is a vibrant local food source and a living laboratory, providing experiential learning and research opportunities for Rutgers students interested in small-scale organic farming.
A Bountiful Harvest
Student farmers, under the guidance of Rutgers Gardens staff, grow and harvest diversified, seasonal vegetables, herbs, and flowers. The Student Farm shares an abundant harvest through three primary distribution outlets: the Rutgers Community Farmers Market, a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, and donations to local emergency food providers.
Sustainable Agriculture Internships
Student farmers are part of the 15-week Rutgers Gardens Summer Internship Program. These paid farm positions offer Rutgers students in any major the opportunity to learn about vegetable production, local food justice, community outreach, and more, by helping with all aspects of organic farming from seeding to sale.
Join our CSA
The CSA Program operates from May through November with share pickups available at select locations of the Rutgers Community Farmers Market. Choose what you want, and your CSA account is debited for the cost of the fresh vegetables and herbs you selected. Members receive a special e-newsletter featuring student perspectives, recipes, and what items you can expect each week.
Enhancing Food Security
The Rutgers Gardens Student Farm partners with the Rutgers Basic Needs Center, which provides students with access to free or low-cost nutrient-dense food. The farm also donates produce to the Middlesex County REPLENISH food bank and to the Meals on Wheels of Greater New Brunswick program.
Community Gardens & Urban Farms
Rutgers Gardens manages an Urban Agriculture Program with community gardens and urban farm plots on two Rutgers—New Brunswick campus locations. The team envisions a set of thriving, inclusive community gardens that serve as a model for sustainable urban food production, cultural exchange, and food sovereignty.
Steps to Organic Certification
As a partner of the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Regional Partnership for Organic Transition, the Student Farm provides workshops that foster community building, technical assistance, and skills training for prospective organic growers. The Student Farm has begun its journey towards becoming a USDA certified organic producer through the Transition to Organic Parnership Program (TOPP).
