Produce Farms near Marion, IA

Cedar Rapids

Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, founded in 2012 by Matthew 25 on land cleared after the 2008 flood, is Iowa's first urban farm, growing pesticide-free fruits and vegetables on two acres in Cedar Rapids' northwest-side food desert. The harvest reaches neighbors through farmers markets, the Cultivate Hope Corner Store, and Groundswell Café, alongside community garden plots, youth programs, a 1,000-square-foot greenhouse, and a harvest festival.

Mt. Vernon

Central City

Buffalo Ridge Orchard in Central City, Iowa grows quality local produce for its community, with a farm store open Tuesday through Saturday from May to mid-December. Its Collaboration CSA bundles 6–12 weekly items from the orchard and other local growers, while dedicated Apple Shares deliver 6–20 apples a week for the apple-a-day crowd.

Solon

Wild Woods Farm is Farmer Kate's CSA farm in rural Solon, just north of Iowa City, serving area families with organically grown vegetables since 2010. Members receive weekly boxes of seasonal, hand-selected produce picked the day of delivery — and because the farm is so close to town, they can visit and see exactly where their food grows.

Solon

Oxford

Blueyah grows 300 blueberry bushes under organic practices on a small u-pick farm 15 minutes west of Iowa City. Picking works by appointment: an $11 reservation fee applies $10 of it toward your total, with a $10 minimum purchase, or a group of five or fewer can pick for $6 a pound. It's a scenic, small-scale operation, not a commercial-size pick-your-own.