490 Farmers
The 490 Farm
Located at the corner of Broadway & Meigs St. across from the Baber AME Church (550 Meigs St., Rochester NY, 14607), we are the first community garden on state owned land in New York, and the second largest in the city of Rochester (after Lexington Community Farm).
info@490farmers.org is the easiest way to get in touch with us! You can also call us at 585-204-0094.
Our Mission
490 Farmers seeks to learn alongside Rochester residents and youth to build community, provide land access, and address food insecurity through urban agriculture. Guided by principles of mutual aid, we aim to steward a space where all feel welcome and integral to this mission, thereby pushing our city toward a more resilient and equitable future.
Drone picture of 490 Farmers in full bloom
Aerial view of 490 Farmers
What We Offer
Free Food Forest!
A perennial forest garden where volunteers can help themselves. We have a wide assortment of fruit trees, berry bushes, herbs, and perennial vegetables. Extra produce is donated to our community partners.
69 garden plots for rent!
Raised beds of varying sizes used for food or therapy gardening. All garden plots are currently filled; if you would like to be added to the waitlist for a plot, please complete this form. Plot Waitlist Form
Children's Garden!
Our lovely children's garden provides an opportunity to play in the soil and a sand box, walk along a yellow brick road, learn and help grow some kid-friendly plants (flowers, vegetables, & native pollinators). Any child with adult supervision is welcome to harvest from the Children's Garden.
Community Composting!
A three bin system where anyone can bring their kitchen or garden compost. The compost is located at our entrance on Meigs St. Learn more about composting here. Composting Resources
Our Community Partners
Our work would not be possible without the continual support from our partners and friends. We can't thank you enough!
Rochester Mutual Aid Network
Hippocampo Books
SEAC
Cornell Cooperative Extension
New York State Department of Transportation
