The Talking Farm

The Talking Farm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit urban farm founded in 2006 to expand the availability of locally grown food and hands-on agricultural education. It operates the Howard Street Farm, a 2.5-acre site developed from formerly overgrown land through a land-use agreement with the Skokie Park District. The farm produces vegetables, herbs, flowers, and eggs, and also sells seedlings. Produce reaches the public through farmers markets, a farm membership program with weekly vegetable shares, wholesale to local restaurants, and distribution to food pantries. The farm runs more than 12 educational programs covering sustainability, urban agriculture, horticulture, and biodiversity. It is entirely supported by volunteers, members, donors, and sponsors. Learn more on their About Page.