FARM TO TABLE: Growing farm-fresh fruits and vegetables

The Bell Farm was founded in 2011, and what was once an empty lot, with a lot of love and care, is now a flourishing regenerative farm.

The Bell Farm is a 1.5 acre site adjacent to the Salvation Army Bell Shelter, and features an orchard with fruit trees, a greenhouse, garden areas, a chicken coop, a commercial greenhouse, and gathering spaces.

Small but mighty. We have learned - if you are good to the land, it will be good to you.

The farm currently consists of:

  • An orchard with 53 fruit trees growing nectarines, apples, apricots, pomegranates, peaches, moringa, bananas and more.

  • Raised-bed garden with 14 raised beds.

  • A 1/2 acre area of in-ground row crops growing a rotation of seasonal produce.

  • A 30' x 48' commercial greenhouse that is the home to our social enterprise.

  • Free-range chicken area with coop for 40 hens featuring hen play area with enrichment toys.

  • A California native plant garden.

  • Dedicated composting area using aerated (turned) windrows to produce organic, natural compost for the farm.

  • Naturally shaded community gathering spaces where our Food for Life classes are taught.

The farm serves more purposes than just growing food.

It is a place to connect to the land, find peace, learn, and be in community with others.