Benefits of an Urban Farm or Garden

In contemporary corporate wellness and amenity designs, elaborate landscapes and cafeterias have become standard. However, the demands of today's generation extend beyond aesthetics as the rising awareness of health and environmental concerns significantly shapes design trends. Integrating an edible garden into your corporate campus or commercial space not only aligns with your sustainability and environmental stewardship goals, but also caters to the evolving preferences of health-conscious employees. A garden or urban farm supplies local, organic, and chef-driven produce directly to your cafeterias, restaurants, and employees. Meet the demands of those who prioritize wellness and sustainable practices, while demonstrating a commitment to corporate sustainability and social responsibility.

Looking for ways to entice employees to return to the office after a long work-from-home stint during COVID-19? Media outlets like The Guardian, Boston Globe, and the Wall Street Journal are all citing new studies and statistics showing a massive spike in home gardening during the pandemic. Installing an urban farm (or even a cooperative community garden space) for employees on your campus would allow them to continue to participate in their newfound hobby!

The garden can be a flexible space used by employees and event coordinators alike. Install a grape-covered pergola retreat for shade, or hide WiFi in redwood raised beds. Roll a white board onto the patio for an outdoor meeting, or conduct a team-building gardening activity. Consider the urban farm atmosphere as an investment in your most valuable assets: your employees. The health and well-being of each employee directly correlates to efficiency and productivity. In fact, Australia’s Deakin University conducted an extensive study that found that people surrounded by nature are healthier overall, and have increased levels of satisfaction with their jobs. Communing with nature lowers levels of stress and anxiety. People score better on tests, heal faster, and get ill less often. And when employees are present and actively engaged, culture improves and revenue goes up.

Show your support for going green! An on-site edible garden reduces carbon emissions by both sequestering carbon already in the air and releasing fewer greenhouse gasses than food delivered to your kitchen each week. Urban gardens use 75% less water than grass, can help you with LEED Certification, and are mandatory for certification by the International Living Future Institute.

Commercial Gardening Services

California Farm and Garden installs and maintains urban farms and edible gardens on corporate campuses and commercial properties, from rooftop herb boxes to multi-acre farms and orchards. Our team provides the experience and intimate knowledge needed to ensure your campus garden is not only stunning, but useful and rewarding as well.

Farm and Garden Design:

California Farm and Garden specializes in creating highly productive and visually stunning fruit and vegetable gardens tailored to commercial properties. With a keen understanding of the unique needs of corporations, we design gardens that not only enhance aesthetics but also provide a sustainable source of fresh produce while being a multi-purpose amenity. Our expertise ensures that these gardens thrive and contribute to a business's eco-friendly and culinary goals.

Installation of Farms and Gardens:

Allow us to plan, construct, and install a fruit and vegetable garden on your commercial property or corporate campus. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals work tirelessly turning your vision into reality, from installation irrigation, to preparing soil, to construction of raised garden beds, compost bins, sheds, pergolas, and more. From the initial conceptualization to the final plant going in the ground, our expertise ensures that these gardens become a symbol of corporate responsibility, and invigorating community space, and a place of inspiration.

Maintenance of Farms and Gardens:

You can be assured of the highest quality ongoing maintenance of your vegetable garden and fruit tree orchard, as all of our farmers have backgrounds and/or education in agriculture, environmental and conservation sciences, biology, and more. Our team will not only take care of the day-to-day farm or garden operations, but also work closely with your amenities teams, communicate with your chefs, and educate employees. With a keen eye for design and sustainability, we ensure these spaces are vibrant, productive, and enhance the overall environment of your space.

Fruit and Vegetable Harvest Distribution:

California Farm and Garden offers plenty of flexibility when it comes to harvest distribution. From distribution to employees at a weekly farm stand, to delivering produce to on-site restaurants and cafeterias, or organizing local food bank pickups, our team makes every effort to ensure the organic produce grown on-site is used in a variety of ways. Harvests can be distributed to employees (via weekly farm stand, for example), delivered to corporate cafeterias, or donated to local food banks.

Farm and Garden Refresh:

Our company excels in breathing new life into old and tired urban farms and gardens, revitalizing their beauty and functionality. With a keen understanding of urban farming and design, we assess your existing garden's strengths and weaknesses, then implement a tailored plan to transform it into a vibrant, rejuvenated space for your property. Our skilled team handles everything from plant replacement and landscaping enhancements to sustainable upgrades, ensuring your garden becomes a multifaceted amenity for years to come.

Farm and Garden Consulting, Education, and Workshops:

Our ongoing maintenance services include engaging and informative garden education classes and workshops tailored to the unique needs of commercial properties and corporate campuses. Through hands-on learning experiences, we empower employees and visitors to connect with nature, fostering a deeper appreciation for sustainable practices and healthier living. Our expert farmers cover topics such as seasonal planting, composting, dealing with pests and critters, companion planting, and more.

Farm and Garden Operations:

At California Farm and Garden, we understand the importance of recording and delivering information that can be used in corporate settings. From weighing harvests to tracking water usage and costs, our expertise in garden operations results in well-maintained and productive green spaces that enhance the corporate environment and contribute to sustainability goals.

We will turn your prospective or current space into a food-bearing focal point to be proud of. Our flexibility makes it easy to accommodate the size and budget of your company while performing the highest quality work. All California Farm and Garden gardens are cared for organically, and our regular communication with your staff make planning straightforward and exciting.