Edible Garden

We grow free food for students, staff, and faculty! Our team uses organic practices and water-saving irrigation methods. We also create our own compost on-site. Donations in the form of tools, seeds, or native trees are always appreciated!

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Volunteer

Volunteering is a great way to connect with peers and enjoy the outdoors while giving back to the campus community.
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Donate

Donations to the Edible Garden help increase our capacity to support student development.
Give To The Edible Garden

 

Garden Location

Overhead shot of CSUB campus with edible garden location circled in red
The Edible Garden (circled in red) is located behind the softball field, east of Parking Lot I.

Edible Garden Farm Stand

People pulling apples out of a green crate

The Edible Garden Farm Stand provides free produce every Wednesday from 10am - 12pm for students, faculty, and staff. Please bring your own reusable bag!

Photos

Pile of freshly-picked vegetables
Crate of vegetables on a table
Carrots being pulled out of the dirt
Pile of broccoli
Variety of fruits and vegetables
Group of students searching through a raised flowerbed
Group of four students kneeling next to a newly-planted citrus tree
Two people gardening in a raised flowerbed
Please check our open garden hours on our volunteer sign up link above.

To stay informed about public community events, please follow us on social media @csubediblegarden.

Everyone is welcome to volunteer at the Edible Garden. We are excited to work with students, staff, faculty, and community members. 

Sign up to vounteer using our volunteer sign up link above.

The Edible Garden grows a variety of seasonal produce that changes throughout the year. Recommendations for new and exciting vegetables to grow at the garden are always welcome!

If you're interested in planting or harvesting the crops make sure to follow us on Instagram for updates.

All produce at the Edible Garden is 100% free for students, faculty, and staff.
Please direct all questions/inquiries to the Edible Garden Coordinator, Joel Kirksey at jkirksey@csub.edu
Our Instagram

Contact Us

Joel Kirksey
Edible Garden Coordinator
Email: jkirksey@csub.edu

Edible Garden
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311

LET'S GROW TOGETHER!