Farm on Ogden

Jennifer Nieves

2024-02

Such a cool facility! Loved seeing the aquaponics and the way it all works.

Caryn Liddell

2024-04

I am VERY disappointed with the VeggieRx program. Initially they provided local produce that you probably wouldn't buy yourself. This may have been due to cost or it may be because it was a new product to you. It was this program that had my family loving soups with kale in them and eating squash. It's supposed to provide healthy food to people with dietary related illnesses. The current distribution has been common fruit like apples and oranges or vegetables like celery and carrots. I find this to be disingenuous as these are commonplace items, easily accessible and low cost. The food I got was mainly from out of state. One product was from Chile!!!

Crystal LaBranche

2024-05

What a lovely place to get farm fresh produce at affordable prices! I'm so glad a place like this exists in the City!

Great Lakes Truck Spotting

2023-09

A limited selection of items to buy. I don't know a lot about this facility but if I've heard this is a very good place to start working in agriculture If you live in the city. I would recommend working/training here.

Jasmine Haywood

2023-10

It's a great experience for people that have a hard time getting food, for the homeless, and for helping people stay on track with their health. Thank you, Ogden Farm! 😇❤️

Susan Blanks

2023-05

Veggies and fruits are fresh and mostly organic. They accept WIC and vouchers. They also sell some of the staples you need for the cupboard. Milk, eggs, cheese, lunch meats and some frozen items. Plant lovers need to check it out. There is always something new to try out so I am always pleasantly surprised. Worth the time.

William Davis

2022-05

It's a great place to work and get some of the freshest fruit and vegetables in the City

Anallely G

2022-05

New hoursThese are my favorite hands down place to get strawberries for my homemade strawberry milk 🍓

Terrence Johnson

2023-09

With good and relevant international skill sets and experiences, I applied for several upper level administrative positions. Administrators had encouraged me to apply and said I would receive follow up to my applications as well as to my later emails about never having received any follow up. But, still, no one ever contacted me. Also, I once I tried talking with the executive director about this matter. But he seemed very unconcerned, uncaring, and dismissive about my concerns. I wonder about Farm on Ogden's hiring of Blacks in high administrative positions, while serving a good number of the Black community with programs. What do the Farm on Ogden staff look like whose professional careers and lives are mostly helped and advanced by their experiences there??With good and relevant international skill sets and experiences, I applied for several upper level administrative positions. Administrators had encouraged me to apply and said I would receive follow up to my applications as well as to my later emails about never having received any follow up. But, still, no one ever contacted me. Also, I once I tried talking with the executive director about this matter. But he seemed very unconcerned, uncaring, and dismissive about my concerns. I wonder about Farm on Ogden's hiring of Blacks in high administrative positions, while serving a good number of the Black community with programs. What do the Farm on Ogden staff look like whose professional careers and lives are mostly helped and advanced by their experiences there??Update: I recently went to Farm on Ogden and purchased a drink. As soon as I sat down to drink it at a table, a young White woman told me I had to sit at another table so the RX cooking class students (mostly Black) could sit there and eat. Although she placed a table a little further awayfor me to sit at, I found her approach offensive, disrespectful, and condescending. An older woman recognized and tried correcting her approach to no avail. After the class and chef sat down to eat, the young woman's rapid, loud, and commanding sounding voice could be heard throughout store. This experience continued to raise concerns about possible structural and visible leadership issues involving race at Farm on Ogden / in the North Lawndale community.

Julie Bennett

2023-05

Great for community learning, but not for shopping. This place has a lot to offer, but not sell. I only wish they had more products to choose from.

Grace Hong

2019-05

Space is lovely, produce is always fresh (avocados are only 75 cents!), people are delightful. The Farm also has free WiFi and I have enjoyed using the spacious tables in the back for my studies. I come here weekly and always come out with local produce that is affordable and doesn't break my wallet!

Jacqueline Mason

2023-09

Well stocked, fresh produce and staff was kind and friendly.

muriel tate

2020-05

My husband, my sons, and I just finished touring the Farm on Ogden. It was an awe inspiring experience. Great educational opportunity and purchased some good fruits and vegetables at a great price. Can’t wait to juice in the am.

Elīna Cire

2022-05

Fantastic place, everyone should make an effort to pay a visit - inspiring, innovative, lots of locally grown tasty veggies, enthusiasm, love, passion for equity and a better future! I wish every neighborhood had a place like this!

OMEKA JOHNSON

2023-05

I love this place this where my nephew Ricky works .I love the job everything grown organically. Keep up the good work staff

Adnyl V. O'Connor (Akua)

2021-05

The convenience of having fresh produce at your fingertips is wonderful. the service is great and the options are available so everyone should get busy and come on down and get some fresh produce.

Doris Baymon

2023-05

Freshly grown fruit and vegetables prices very fair place clean the cashier help is very friendly and I got dollar for dollars spent in return coupons will close soon for the season will go back

Samantha Miller

2019-05

Awesome, State-of-the-Art faculty. I bought Aquaponics Lettuce which made me want no other Lettuce. The leaves were light and full of flavor. Yummy!!

Knight Ryder

2022-05

I highly recommend locally grown veggies. Take a tour of there hydro ponics system makes me want to take a course they offer. I am very empressed and enjoy buying my viggies.

Thomas The gAzelle

2020-05

I finally made it out to Farm on Ogden after contemplating a few times post completion of workouts at Lawndale Christian Fitness Center. Luckily, it was open until 6:00 PM the Saturday of my visit or I would have prolonged it until who knows when. Farm on Ogden stopped me while enroute to a restaurant the evening of my visit; offering me a much healthier choice to eat in comparison. I visited with an interest of purchasing a salad similar to one I had purchased days ago at Green Tomato Cafe, a cafe attached to Lawndale Christian Health Center. But more importantly I wanted to see what produce items were available for purchase.My introduction to Farm on Ogden was at the 2018 Lawndale 5k where it was mentioned that the proceeds from the race support the farm, which at the time I had no idea of. In time I learned about it after visits to Lawndale Christian Health Center - Fitness Center & Green Tomato Cafe.This visit felt like an adventure because rarely do I encounter or let alone visit an indoor farm. Highly intrigued by the presence of its greenhouse and aquaponics system which I will have to sign up for a tour in the future to learn about. As much as I wanted to ask questions about it at the time of my visit, the time was limited and I was quite positive that I would learn about it in the future eventually.Anything that contributes to the growth of a community by offering healthier foods, jobs, and education I am all for. And Farm on Ogden does so with its partnership with Lawndale Christian Health Center and Chicago Botanic Garden - Windy City Harvest. There are opportunities for anyone including veterans and adults with criminal backgrounds.If you drive, there are no worries about parking because it has its own private lot with street parking available as well. And if you do not drive, yet familiar with Chicago Transit Authority the farm sits right outside of CTA Central Park - Pink line making it an easy commute to-and-from.I made it no secret to one of the employees that I would be returning in the near future after what I discovered. Even though I live outside of the Lawndale community, it is heartwarming knowing that my contributions to not only Farm on Ogden, but Lawndale Christian Health Center are meaningful.~Blessings~Thomas G

Samella Walker

2023-05

Love this place. Great price for fruit and veggies

Mary Curtin-Vazquez

2020-05

Oh I love the concept here!!! I'm able to buy super delishus and healthy fruits, vegetables and now other groceries on the main artery of Ogden.

Mona Van Kanegan

2022-05

I have been there a couple of times after seeing the interesting building from the road. Now I will plan on getting there regularly to support the enterprise and the nice people who work there.

Marie Johnson

2019-05

Am not really fond of it prices are way too high some of the produce wasnt no good but they have an excellent staff & clean environment .

Sandra Kadum

2022-05

Great produce at extremely fair price, staff is always friendly too. Parking lot available :)

Edna Williams

2021-05

They have awesome vegetables and fresh fruit and they also have plants if you would like to purchase some. They also have organic vegetables as well

Terri Ruffin

2022-05

I'm pleased with the produce and the prices. The staff are very friendly as well.

Paula Porcayo

2022-05

First time going it's beautiful vegetables great people working there

Bunky74 Squad

2022-05

I love going to the farm market they have fresh produce.

Kamau Lizwelicha

2022-05

I loved the layout of the store, but could not find a shopping cart. Otherwise, I will come again.