TROY Farm
Proud to be one of Madison’s oldest organic urban farms
We are moving forward with the Troy Farm community engagement process, and we are looking for input from community members and supporters as the first step in that process.
Rooted manages the 26-acre property at 502 Troy Drive on the Northside of Madison, home to Troy Farm, Troy Community Gardens, Troy Kids’ Garden, a native forest, a food forest, a prairie, and walking trails open to the public. As we look toward the future of this vibrant space, we want to ensure that our plans align with the needs and wishes of our community.
We invite you to share your thoughts and feedback through the Troy Farm Future Survey. Your input will play a crucial role in guiding the future development and enhancements of this cherished site. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to make Troy Farm and Gardens an even better place for our community.
Troy Farm is a vegetable production and education project of Rooted. The farm has been growing certified organic vegetables on Madison’s Northside since 2001, and we are proud to be one of the city’s oldest urban farms.
After much reflection, Rooted decided to pause our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) membership program at Troy Farm for the 2024 growing season.
About Troy Farm
Watch this space! We’ll be updating this page with more information about Troy Farm soon.
Join Troy Farm
The majority of the food we grow enters the community through our farm membership program. Summer Troy Farm Members join the farm in the spring and receive fresh organic produce throughout the primary growing season (June – October). Fall Troy Farm Members join the farm in late summer and receive 5 pre-packed boxes during the late fall growing season (late October – December). In addition to fresh, USDA Certified Organic produce grown in our urban farm, members have access to our u-pick flower garden, bulk purchasing, and the weekly Troy Farm newsletter.
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Q&As
Where can I purchase Troy Farm produce?
Troy Farm’s organic produce is available for purchase at two locations on Madison’s Northside during the May-October growing season:
Troy Farm Stand
502 Troy Drive
Thursdays, 4:00pm-7:00pm
Northside Farmers Market
2901 N. Sherman Avenue
Sundays, 8:30am-12:30pm
We also grow and package herbs, including certified organic basil, thyme, mint, oregano, chives, sage, parsley, and dill during the growing season. Customers can find our packaged herbs for sale seasonally at Willy Street Co-op locations and Metcalfe’s Market at Hilldale Shopping Center.
Rooted Sprouts are available fresh year-round. We offer a full line of sprouts, including mung beans, lentil mixes, peas, broccoli, and mixes with alfalfa and clover. Customers can find our fresh sprouts year-round at several grocery stores in Madison, including all three Willy Street Co-op locations, Metcalfe’s Market at Hilldale Shopping Center, and Eastside Hy-Vee at 3801 East Washington Ave.
Do you accept SNAP or WIC?
What does it mean to become a member of Troy Farm?
Individuals and families who sign up for membership commit to the farm for the growing season. This helps us cover the initial annual costs of the farm operation and helps us plan our production. In return, members will receive fresh organic produce throughout the harvest season (June–October for summer memberships; October–December fall memberships), have access to the u-pick flower garden (summer members only), and support our mission to increase access to land-based education and fresh food for all of our neighbors. If you live in the community, we want to be your farmers!
How does a summer farm membership work?
Summer Troy Farm Members choose a credit amount for their membership. Come June and throughout the harvest season, you spend that credit at the Troy Farm Stand or at our booth at the Northside Farmers’ Market. You select what you want, when you want it, and you support our efforts to improve access to fresh food and land-based education for all of our neighbors.
Farm Stand Credit Options
- $150 – for an individual or couple
- $300 – for an individual or couple that really loves veggies or for a family that also grows some veggies in their own garden
- $450 – for a small family
- $600 – for a smaller family that loves to eat vegetables or for a larger family
Affordable Farm Membership: Income eligible members receive up to 75% discount off of farm membership. We accept SNAP benefits/Quest card for payment.
How does a fall farm membership work?
Our Fall Troy Farm Membership is more like a traditional CSA program. Members receive 5 pre-packed boxes available for pickup at Troy Farm every other Thursday from late-October until mid-December. Each box has about 8-10 types of veggies, including a mix of cooking greens, fresh greens, root veggies, and storage vegetables. Membership is open for fall 2023, so sign up today!
Do you offer rebates or payment plans?
How does membership support food access?
Joining Troy Farm supports food access for Madison residents. We are the only local farm to provide up to 75% off the price of farm membership to income limited families. Your standard price membership fee helps us provide discounted memberships through our Food Access Initiative. You can also donate directly to the Food Access Fund when you sign up for membership.
Thank you to our partners at the Fairshare CSA Coalition for helping us fund and promote this important program.
What is a worker share volunteer?
A worker share volunteer helps the farm in the field or at our markets, and gets a free membership in return. Troy Farm offers a number of different worker shares. You can learn more and apply here.
Get involved at Troy Farm
Troy Farm Annual Plant Sale
The Troy Farm Plant Sale is May 11, 2024. It’s the perfect place to stock up on plant starts and seeds for your home or community vegetable gardens.
We're hiring
Rooted is hiring for several seasonal positions at Troy Farm. Full job descriptions and information about how to apply can be found on the careers page.
Worker Shares
A worker share volunteer helps the farm and gets a weekly free pre-packed produce box in return. Troy Farm offers a number of different worker shares.
Volunteer
Are you interested in volunteering at Troy Farm or in another Rooted program? Our programs are possible thanks to the support of community members who help us plant, harvest, sort, weed, and more. There are many types of volunteer opportunities available. Please fill out our volunteer interest form to receive more information.
Thursday Nights at Troy
502 Troy Drive, Madison
Thursdays 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Our farm stand is more than just a place to find farm-fresh vegetables, it’s a community event. On Thursdays starting in mid-June, meals prepared by local chefs featuring Troy Farm veggies are available for purchase during the farm stand. Prices and menus will vary from week to week, so be sure to check the Rooted events calendar and our social media pages for details. Many weeks, we will also have live music and activities. Grab a picnic blanket or sit at a picnic table under the tent and join us!
Where to purchase
Troy Farm Stand
502 Troy Drive, Madison
Thursdays, 3:30pm-6:30pm
June – October
Join us for Thursday Nights at Troy for farm fresh prepared food, live music, fresh produce at the farm stand, fun activities, and tours of Troy Land and Gardens.
Northside Farmers Market
2901 N Sherman Avenue, Madison
Sundays, 8:30am-12:30pm
May – October
The Northside Farmers Market has been bringing fresh, healthy food to the Northside of Madison for 15 years.
Wholesale
Sprouts
We started our sprout business in 2006. We are excited to grow something fresh that we can supply year-round. We offer a full line of sprouts, including mung beans, lentil mixes, peas, broccoli, and mixes with alfalfa and clover.
Customers can find our fresh sprouts year-round at several grocery stores in Madison including:
- All three Willy Street Co-op locations
- Metcalfe’s Market (Hilldale Shopping Center)
- Eastside Hy-Vee at 3801 East Washington Ave.
Herbs
We grow and package certified organic basil, thyme, mint, oregano, chives, sage, parsley, and dill. Customers can find our packaged herbs for sale seasonally at Willy Street Co-op locations and Metcalfe’s Market at Hilldale Shopping Center.
Special thanks to our wholesale partners
We are MOSA-certified organic farm!
