Swainway Urban Farm

2013 Seedling Varieties

Our seedlings are making their way across central Ohio to homes in backyard garden beds. Pick up yours at: Clintonville or Worthington Farmers’ Market Saturday mornings Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market Wednesday evenings City Folk’s Farm Shop Clintonville Community Market Bexley Natural Market This year, we are offering the following varieties, all heirloom and open pollinated: … Continue reading »

Farm Volunteer Opportunity

Spring has sprung and our organic seedlings need room to spread their roots before moving in to the hoop house. With thousands of tomatoes, peppers, and herbs already growing, many hands and lively conversation make light work! We are offering a small group learning experience at our urban farm in Clintonville in exchange for volunteer assistance … Continue reading »

Partnership with Northridge Organic Farm

Northridge Organic Farm and Swainway Urban Farm are excited to announce a new partnership beginning in 2013. This collaboration will combine a solid foundation of traditional organic farming with urban innovation to continue supplying Central Ohioans with nourishing and delicious food. Find us together at the Clintonville, Westerville, and Worthington farmers’ markets beginning this spring.

2012 Terra Madre Delegate

Farmer Joseph Swain is delighted to be one of nine central Ohio delegates to the Slow Food International Terra Madre event. The celebration of food will be held at the end of October in Turin Italy. To raise money for the delegation, Joseph is hosting a movie night and open house on September 22. Conversation … Continue reading »

Before and After

Before the Urban Farm, our urban lot was a deep green grass yard. After a few years, we added a hoop house, beds, and straw bale compost bin in the back. Later we added deep beds for root vegetables and row covers for season extension. The front yard now features a small garden, raspberry bushes, … Continue reading »

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Swainway Urban Farm is a certified organic urban farm and produce company located in the heart of Columbus, Ohio. We believe in providing safe, fresh, nutrient-dense produce and encouraging others in our community to grow their own food gardens.

We grow a variety of vegetables, herbs, specialty crops, and seedlings certified organic by the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association. In 2013, we are collaborating with Northridge Organic Farm.

Our products are available at a number of outlets throughout central Ohio whose current locations are listed at right. Our Calendar page shows market dates.

In an effort to span our community with backyard gardens and to spread knowledge about sustainable food and farming methods, we offer free advice to anyone interested in growing their own food. Feel free to contact us anytime. We encourage everyone to get involved and grow with us.

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