SIU Center for Sustainable Farming

08/07/2026

Wanted to make a quick post to capture this summer! Thanks again to everyone that stopped by to visit and buy produce and we look forward to seeing students and the community in the student center from 11-2 on Wednesdays!

08/03/2026

‼️I know many of you were looking forward to a dried flower workshop, but unfortunately, some mice got into the supplies. We are so sorry for the short notice but will reschedule this event for the fall to give us enough time to gather supplies and acquire proper storage!

Thank you for your understanding and we will be making a fall workshop schedule soon!

07/24/2026

Thank you to everyone that was able to join us for the different compost workshops this summer! We hope to do more in the future to help spread compost to your homes and gardens!

07/24/2026

We are closing up early to donate the remaining food to Leave it to Chef & Rotary Serves Food pantry. Thank you for everyone that stopped by, and we will see you again in the student center during the semester!

07/21/2026

Flowers and produce available 8am-12pm thru Friday this week. Be sure to stop by to grab some summer squash, onions, okra, and tomatoes!
CASH ONLY

07/20/2026

Farmers market reminder 8am-12pm Today-Friday! (July 20th-24th)

07/15/2026

Interested in learning about vermicomposting? Come to our vermicomposting talk! After going over the ins and outs of worms, you can stick around and make a bin for $15 or leave with the knowledge to make one yourself!

Please sign up Via email, or through Facebook on the Event page or messenger!

07/14/2026

‼️Last minute change to Farmers Market Schedule‼️
Due to personal commitments by staff, there will be NO FARMERS MARKET July 19th or 26th. To make up for these cancellation, we will have the stand open from 8 am to 12pm Monday thru Friday (July 20th-24th). Cash Only

Available produce:
Okra
Yellow Squash
Zucchini
Green tomatoes
Cherry Tomatoes
Onions
Garlic
Swiss Chard
Herbs

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause! Hope to see ya there!

07/07/2026

Reminder of the compost talk tomorrow from 4pm-6pm! Thank yo for all that have signed up! We look forward to seeing you there!

Sign up via Facebook (event page or messenger) or email us at [email protected]. Geobins available for those that sign up before 7pm tonight.

If you're interested in learning about composting, please sign up for our compost talk on July 8th from 4pm-6pm.

Email us at [email protected] or message us on Facebook to sign up!

Talk is FREE! Donations suggested but not required!

07/07/2026

Reminder today is that last day to sign up to get a Geobin when you attend. If you sign up after 7pm, we cannot guarantee one will be available!

‼️Compost Talk Update:
Sign up by JULY 7th to receive a FREE Geobin when you attend the compost talk on July 8th

Thank you to Jackson County Health Department for supporting home composting endeavors!