FAQs
Can I pick the fruits and vegetables?
While we hope you enjoy your time exploring the farm, we kindly ask that you DO NOT pick any of the fruits and vegetables while at the farm unless specifically permitted by staff. All the items grown at the farm are part of the campus food system or research.
How do I stay in touch?
Please sign up for our mailman listserv here: https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/stanfordeducationalfarm
I have heard you offer team building and engagement opportunities, how do I sign up?
Please visit our Bookings page here: https://outlook.office365.com/book/SU-Bookings-Scheduleyourgroupfordaythefarmeventsvolunteeringetc@bookings.stanford.edu/ . These services are only offered to Stanford affiliated groups.
I would like to volunteer, what do I need to know?
Registration is required to volunteer. See links below.
Pick a day that works best for you; we have opportunities to volunteer every Wednesday from 9:00am -12:00pm and Saturdays from 9:30am- 11:30pm (please check our calendar for cancelations before coming out; we update this as late an hour before each of our events).
Be sure to wear closed toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. We will be working outside the entire time so also be sure to be dressed to face elements such as full sun, wind, dew/rain etc.
All volunteers must complete a waiver and register in advance.
Register to Volunteer Complete Waiver Form
Do you offer tours? If so what can I expect?
Please watch our calendar for information about upcoming public tours. Occasionally we do not offer on-going tours (typically in the summer) and tours must be scheduled by appointment only. Tours can last anywhere from 20-60 minutes. During the tour you will learn more about the past, present, and future of the farm, as well as more information about our facilities and farming practices.
Is there parking?
Yes, parking is located in the L-22/Searsville Lot. M-F from 8am-4pm, there is a fee on, unless you have an "A", "C" or "WE" permit. If you do not have a permit,use the ParkMobile application to pay for parking.
Parking: Please park in the Searsville Parkinglot/L-22. There is parking along Electioneer Rd. but the entrance to the farm on that road is not reliable open you will need to walk around the farm to enter. If you do not have a "C" or "WE" permit for the Searsville lot, you will need to pay for visitor parking via ParkMobile phone application. The Park Mobile spots are located on the east end of the L-22/Searsville parking lot.
Entrance: The best place to enter the farm is from the Searsville Lot (L-22) entrance.
For more information, please see the Parking and Transportation website.
Can I bring my class for a field trip?
The Stanford Educational Farm currently only offers field trips for Stanford University courses. If you would like to bring your undergraduate or graduate class for an academic field trip to the farm please contact Patrick Archie at jparchie@stanford.edu.
We work with a very small number of elementary and high school classes through our undergraduate education program and are not able to offer field trips for high school classes at this time. We highly recommend Hidden Villa, the HEAL Project, and Veggielution.
How do I buy flowers or produce?
Currently a majority of the food grown at the farm is sold back to campus entities and is not regularly available for personal purchase.
Flower arrangements come in mason jars, small (16oz.) and large (64oz.). At this time we are only providing service Monday through Friday on the Stanford Main campus. Delivery is available for a small fee. To place an order or for more information please fill out the order form.
I have feathery or furry pets that need a new home, will the farm take them?
Unfortunately, the farm is unable to take on any additional animals.