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The Urban Farm at urbanfarm.org is an educational website run by Farmer Greg Peterson that teaches people to grow their own food. It combines online courses, free monthly classes, a long-running podcast, fruit trees, and an online store. It is aimed at urban growers, home gardeners, and especially people in the Phoenix area, though the courses and podcast are available more broadly.
Who runs it
The site is led by Farmer Greg Peterson, who hosts the content and appears as the main instructor and podcast host. The site's description frames the mission simply: learn to grow your own food with Farmer Greg Peterson.
What the site offers
The main sections listed on the homepage are:
| Section | What it is |
|---|---|
| Online Courses | Paid or structured learning programs on growing food |
| Free monthly classes | A recurring free class offering |
| Podcast | 1,000+ episodes, including interviews with growers |
| Fruit Trees | Fruit tree offerings, tied to the Phoenix area |
| Online Store | A shop for related products |
| Email List | A signup for updates and announcements |
Podcast
The podcast is the largest content library on the site, with more than 1,000 episodes. A representative example from the homepage is episode 1009: "Growing Your Farm Without Outside Inputs" with Shawn and Beth Dougherty, described as homesteaders with 40 years of experience growing food and building a farm ecosystem with minimal outside inputs. The episode description touches on homesteading philosophy, living soil, biological wealth, and related patterns. This shows the podcast's typical format: long-form conversations with experienced growers rather than short tips.
Courses and classes
The site separates online courses from free monthly classes. If you want structured, self-paced learning, the courses section is the place to start. If you want to sample the teaching style at no cost first, the free monthly class is the lower-commitment entry point.
Fruit trees and store
Fruit trees and the online store are the more location-specific and product-oriented parts of the site. The fruit tree offering is associated with Phoenix, so it is most relevant if you garden in that climate. The store sells related items, but the homepage does not list specific products or prices.
Who it is for
- Urban growers who want to produce food in city conditions rather than on large rural acreage.
- Home gardeners looking for courses, a podcast, or free classes to build skills.
- Phoenix-area residents, who are the most direct fit for the fruit tree offering and any local classes.
- Podcast listeners who want interviews with experienced growers and homesteaders, since the episode library is large and free to browse.
How to start
- Listen first if you are unsure. Browse the podcast archive and pick an episode close to your interest, such as the Dougherty episode on growing with minimal outside inputs.
- Try the free monthly class to see whether the teaching style fits before paying for anything.
- Move to online courses if you want a structured program rather than scattered episodes.
- Check the fruit trees and store only if you are in the relevant area or want physical products; the homepage does not state prices or shipping details.
- Join the email list to hear about new episodes, classes, and course openings.
What the homepage does not tell you
The site's homepage does not list course prices, payment methods, or whether the online store ships outside Phoenix. Treat those as things to confirm on the individual course or product pages rather than assuming. The free monthly class is explicitly labeled free; the courses and store are not described as free.