Backyard Urban Garden Farms (BUG Farms) is a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farm in Salt Lake City, Utah. BUG Farms was founded in 2010 by two friends, Ben and Emily, who were passionate about growing their own food and supporting local agriculture.
Pickups
| Location | City | Day of Week | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Gardens Park in the Avenues | Salt Lake City | Thursday | 4:00 to 6 PM |
| BUG Farms Headquarters | Salt Lake City | Thursday | 4:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Sugar House – Fairmont Park | Salt Lake City | Thursday | 4:00 – 7:00 PM |
Shares
| Size | Price | Price/Week | Type | Description | Length | Work Req. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full share | $970 | $44.14 | Weekly | 22 weeks of fresh, seasonal produce | May to October | None | |
| Half share | $485 | $44.14 | Weekly | 11 weeks of fresh, seasonal produce | May to October | None |
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name: Backyard Urban Garden Farms
Website: https://www.backyardurbangardens.com/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (801) 694-6067
Address: 1415 S Cheyenne St, Salt Lake City UT, 84104
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BUGFarms/
GROWING METHODS
Backyard Urban Garden Farms uses a variety of growing methods to produce its fresh, seasonal produce. These methods include:
- Conventional farming: This is the most common method of farming, and it involves using chemicals and fertilizers to grow crops.
- Organic farming: This type of farming does not use chemicals or fertilizers, and it relies on natural methods to promote plant growth.
- Hydroponics: This method of farming grows plants in water without soil.
- Aquaponics: This method of farming combines aquaculture (the raising of fish) with hydroponics.
- Vertical farming: This method of farming grows crops in layers that are stacked vertically.
BUG Farms uses a combination of these methods to produce its produce. The specific methods used vary depending on the crop being grown and the time of year.
Here is a more detailed explanation of each of the growing methods used by BUG Farms:
- Conventional farming: Conventional farming is the most common method of farming in the United States. It uses chemicals and fertilizers to grow crops. These chemicals can help to improve crop yields and protect plants from pests and diseases. However, they can also pollute the environment and harm human health.
- Organic farming: Organic farming is a type of farming that does not use chemicals or fertilizers. Instead, it relies on natural methods to promote plant growth, such as crop rotation, cover cropping, and composting. Organic farming is a more sustainable way to farm, and it produces produce that is free of chemicals.
- Hydroponics: Hydroponics is a method of farming that grows plants in water without soil. Plants are grown in a nutrient-rich solution that is circulated through the roots. Hydroponics can be a more efficient way to grow crops than traditional farming, as it requires less water and land.
- Aquaponics: Aquaponics is a method of farming that combines aquaculture (the raising of fish) with hydroponics. Fish waste is used to fertilize the plants, and the plants filter the water for the fish. Aquaponics is a sustainable way to farm, as it produces both food and fish.
- Vertical farming: Vertical farming is a method of farming that grows crops in layers that are stacked vertically. This method can be used to grow crops in urban areas, where land is limited. Vertical farming can be a more efficient way to grow crops than traditional farming, as it requires less land and water.
BUG Farms uses a combination of these methods to produce its produce. The specific methods used vary depending on the crop being grown and the time of year. For example, BUG Farms uses conventional farming to grow tomatoes, because tomatoes are a heavy feeder and require a lot of nutrients. BUG Farms uses organic farming to grow leafy greens, because leafy greens are more sensitive to chemicals. And BUG Farms uses hydroponics to grow herbs, because herbs can be grown in a small space and require less water.
BUG Farms is committed to using sustainable growing methods that produce healthy, delicious food. The farm’s growing methods are designed to reduce the environmental impact of farming and to promote the health of the soil and the plants.
