The Microfarm is the University of Texas at Austin’s first student-run, sustainable urban farm.
Our mission is:
To serve as an accessible resource for the UT community by facilitating experiences with sustainable agricultural systems and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
We seek to cultivate a regenerative space for our community to grow together and strive for environmental cooperation.
We practice organic and sustainable farming techniques. Our half-acre site follows a mixed-use model, split between a managed farm area and a community garden. The managed farm area contains 6 rows that are each 80 ft long, with all harvest going to the UT Outpost. The community garden contains rental plots that are maintained by individuals, academic classes, or student organizations.
We engage with thousands of students and various student organizations every year, as well as staff, faculty, and the general Austin community.
Impact Overview
All produce goes directly to UT Outpost
1,710 lbs
Total Produce Donated
500+
Total Volunteers
50+
Partner Organizations
Thank you to every volunteer, partner, and supporter who helps sustain the Microfarm and UT Outpost.
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Interested in renting a community garden plot?
Rates are $10/semester for a 4×4 and $15/semester for a 4×8. The quickest way to rent a plot is through our new plot renter form.
If you’d like spot on our plot waitlist, or if you have questions about how to answer, you can send us an email at microfarmplots [@] utenvironment.org. And don’t worry, we’re here to help you figure it out!
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The home video above was filmed in Spring 2025 and created by Microfarm team member Lola Davis.
The video above was filmed at the Microfarm in Spring 2025 and created by UT student Ana Salgado Soberanes.
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