Logo of "The Farm" featuring bold, distressed white lettering with a small plant sprouting from the letter 'R', symbolizing growth and sustainability in agriculture.
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Logo of "The Farm" featuring bold, distressed white lettering with a small plant sprouting from the letter 'R', symbolizing growth and sustainability in agriculture.
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About Us

The Farm emerged from a simple yet powerful idea: to combat food insecurity and empower healthy communities. Volunteers of America of Upstate New York has been providing vital services to the community to promote wellbeing and self-sufficiency for those we serve for over 100 years. The Farm is a natural expansion of the work already being done.

The Farm is more than just a place to grow food. Our programs include workforce development, education, agri-therapy and volunteer opportunities to empower individuals in our community. The Farm is a nurturing space where growth happens, not just in the farm, but in the hearts and minds of those who participate.

The Farm operates out of a compact and efficient vertical hydroponic farm built inside a repurposed shipping container, located in Downtown Rochester. Using the state of the art technology, we are able to grow year-round fresh produce, have minimal water usage, reduced environmental impact, and the ability to grow food in urban areas.

Our food is hyper local, grown without harmful chemicals or pesticides, and supports the local community. Every purchase helps provide produce to people facing food insecurity.

See Our Products
A woman wearing blue gloves tends to a vertical hydroponic garden with rows of leafy greens in a modern indoor farming setup.
Hands wearing blue gloves carefully harvest microgreens from a black tray filled with vibrant green plants, showcasing the process of urban farming or sustainable agriculture.
Woman in a plaid shirt and blue gloves tending to young plants in a hydroponic system, showcasing sustainable indoor gardening practices.
Bags of Mild Mix Microgreens from The Farm, harvested on 10/27/2023, showcasing a commitment to local produce and sustainable farming practices. Each bag highlights the benefits of hydroponic growth and the absence of harmful chemicals.
Woman in a green shirt planting seeds in a seedling tray filled with soil plugs, showcasing indoor gardening techniques in a well-lit greenhouse environment.
Vertical hydroponic garden featuring various types of leafy greens, including lettuce and spinach, growing on structured panels with black foam and white stripes.
Indoor hydroponic garden with multiple trays of vibrant seedlings, including leafy greens and herbs, arranged on black shelving for efficient growth and cultivation.
Fresh organic greens including collard greens, mixed lettuce, and purple radishes arranged artfully in wooden and ceramic bowls, highlighting healthy eating and farm-to-table produce.
Microgreens being weighed in a clear plastic bag on a digital scale, with scissors and additional bags visible in a clean workspace.
Vertical garden featuring a variety of leafy greens including spinach, lettuce, and herbs, showcasing innovative urban farming techniques for sustainable agriculture.