Las Milpitas de Cottonwood is a six-acre community farm, located on the banks of the Santa Cruz River, that provides materials and support for local residents to grow food for themselves, making healthy, local food more accessible to low-income families. The farm offers family garden plots, gardening supplies, and educational workshops at no cost. Our farm is a unique community-building space where neighbors can gather, connect, learn, and share. The farm is also an educational site where we train and build leaders in desert food cultivation through workshops, work days, and partnerships with local schools. At Las Milpitas, we aim to bring residents from all areas of Tucson together to build community and create strong leaders who can create and advocate for a resilient, sustainable local food system.
Where: 2405 S Cottonwood Ln., Tucson, AZ 85713
Internship opportunities: Internships at Las Milpitas will be available beginning in Fall 2019. Contact Elena Ortiz for more information on opportunities.
Contact:
Elena Ortiz eortiz@communityfoodbank.org