Urban. Organic. Love.
Star Farm Chicago is a non-profit urban farm and landscaping service established in 2016 in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.
We work to increase access of local organic produce through farmers markets, pop-ups, delivery, and our local foods co-op.
Upcoming Events at Star Farm
Star Farm Field Days!
¡Star Farm Dias de Campo!
This fall, Star Farm is bringing back SATURDAY volunteer days! Join us for Star Farm Field Days at 5152 S. Carpenter from 9am-12pm on the following Saturdays:
September 28th, October 12th, October 26th, November 2nd, and November 16th.
¡Este otoño, Star Farm está trayendo de vuelta los DÍAS de voluntariado DEL SÁBADO! Únase a nosotros para Star Farm Field Days en 5152 S. Carpenter de 9am-12pm los siguientes sábados:
28 de septiembre, 12 de octubre, 26 de octubre, 2 de noviembre, 16 de noviembre.
Family Garden Days!
¡Dias de Jardineria con la Familia!
¡Programación familiar gratuita en nuestra granja urbana que incluye recorridos por la granja, obsequios de productos, demostraciones de cocina, narración de cuentos y más! ¡Cada cuatros miércoles del mes, durante todo el verano! 3pm-6pm en 5152 S. Carpenter. 28 de agosto, 25 de septiembre, 23 de octubre.
Contactense 773-782-0163 o starfarmchicago@gmail.com para mas información.
Free family programming at our urban farm, including Farm Tours, Produce Giveaways, Cooking Demos, Storytelling, and More! Fourth Wednesdays of the month, all summer long! 3pm-6pm at 5152 S. Carpenter. August 28th, September 25th, October 23rd.
Contact 773-782-0163 or starfarmchicago@gmail.com for more information.
Fall Cooking Series!
¡Serie de Cocina de Otoño!
Join us for a weekly cooking demo. Learn some recipes from our Star Farm Cookbook and get some free food! Every Wednesday 10am-1pm through November 20th. 5254 S. Ashland, Chicago, IL 60609.
Únase a nosotros para una demostración de cocina semanal. ¡Aprenda algunas recetas de nuestro libro de cocina Star Farm y obtenga comida gratis! Todos los miércoles de 10 a.m. a 1 p.m. hasta el 20 de noviembre. 5254 S. Ashland, Chicago, IL 60609.
Join our Pop-Up Retail Storefront!
On the farm, we create an inclusive space by providing local jobs, vocational training and horticultural therapy to people with disabilities, employment barriers, and empowering women. Through our work, we hope to inspire the next generation of urban growers and food justice advocates while improving the long term health and mental health outcomes of the community.
Read the Star Farm 2021 Annual Report
Follow our journey.
Join Our CSA Family!
Sign up for your CSA today!
Get the best local, seasonal fruits and vegetables delivered to your door. YES!! Our CSA is year-round!
Highlights of the season:
Winter: tender baby greens through mid-January, microgreens, apples, pears, radishes, carrots, beets, frozen strawberries and blueberries, butternut squash spaghetti squash, cabbage, cranberries, ground cherries, onions, potatoes, sweet potatoes, citrus
Early Summer: spinach, asparagus, rhubarb, strawberries, baby squash, baby carrots, baby beets, green onions, garlic, fingerling potatoes, new potatoes, basil, mint, sprouting broccoli, sprouting cauliflower, kale, collards, sweet peas
Summer: tomatoes, squash, cherries, plums, peaches, kale, collards, salad mixes, arugula, head lettuce, celery, squash, okra, beets, carrots, onions, radishes, beans, cucumber, squash, ground cherries
Late summer: eggplant, blueberries, peaches, corn, cabbage, melon, beans, tomatoes, cauliflower, kale, collards, salad mix, cucumber, squash, peppers, ground cherries
Early fall: greens, beets, carrots, green onions, potatoes, sprouting broccoli, sprouting cauliflower, sweet peas, turnips, kohlrabi, potatoes, pumpkin, butternut squash
“The Star Farm CSA has brought so much joy and abundance to our household each week—we are eating more fruits and vegetables, experimenting with new recipes, and knowing that we’re also supporting local farmers and supporting Star Farm’s mission just makes everything taste so much better! As a doctor, we’re always telling our patients to eat better, and with the CSA I’m finally taking my own advice!”
—CSA customer Allison
“We love it! Everyone should have a CSA! I bought one for my friend and she got hooked—you just don’t want to miss out on all the goodies, especially if you don’t have time to go to farmers markets. And they deliver! It just tastes so much better than the store.”
—CSA customer Audrey
"Honestly the Star Farm CSA delivery is the biggest thing we look forward to each week. My wife and I race home from work to see what’s in the bag—I had never had the types of tomatoes and never enjoyed vegetables that much, but the CSA has turned me around. We started fermenting and pickling. It’s the best food because it’s so fresh, and ripe. Highly recommend!”
—-CSA customer Mark
Explore 2024 CSA Options
Weekly Subscription
Sign up now and get the best local, seasonal fruits and vegetables delivered to your door, now with an early bird special of 5% off!
Accepting Rolling Subscriptions on a Weekly Basis, throughout the year. All deliveries take place Wednesday afternoons
Bi-Monthly Subscription
Now with pay-ahead and monthly payment options!
8-10 varieties of fresh produce is delivered every other week.Perfect for a single person, or a small household looking to introduce fresh local veggies into their diet on a regular basis.
No-Commit CSA
First time ordering a CSA and want to try it out? Hosting a special dinner or gifting someone a bounty? Order a CSA delivery anytime at your convenience without comitting to a subscription. Don't forget to add eggs and bread (below)
Learn About Our Produce Subscription!
Premium CSA Additions.
Forget your low-carb diet. Add in a fresh, hand-crafted loaf from Publican Bakery, featuring 24-hour fermented sourdoughs, honey wheats, and french loaves made with local flour. Rotating selection
Enjoy freshly harvested eggs from Janie's Farm in Dwight, Illinois. You'll see the difference in taste, color, and texture!
Help nourish our urban farms and divert waste from landfills with just a 5-gallon bucket! Those scraps are gold! Subscriptions are for 6-months
