The Urban Farm at Crabtree Farms is a research and market farm. The Urban Farm cultivates about 5 acres for growing vegetables, herbs and cut flowers. There are two greenhouses for plant propagation. The Urban Farm annually grows over 200 varieties of certified organic crops to retain diversity as well as to test specialty crops.

Crop Availability Pick Your Own Crops Strawberries: May Blueberries: June Thornless Blackberries: July Pick during open Farm Stand hours. Great for the whole family! Call 423/ 493-9155 x14 or check What's Ripe to ensure the picking is ripe.

In keeping with the mission of Crabtree Farms, the Urban Farm adheres to sustainable farming methods. The Farm is cultivated with a strong focus on maintaining a balanced ecosystem through biodiversity and soil fertility. The Urban Farm at Crabtree grows specialty cut flower and heirloom vegetable varieties that perform well in the Tennessee Valley. The crops are naturally fertilized and cared for by hand. Many varieties grown at the Farm can not be found locally on a commercial scale. Careful treatment ensures a long-lasting, high quality fresh product.Crabtree Farms was certified organic in July 2006 and has retained its certification to date.

Through research, demonstration and record keeping, the Urban Farm hopes to become a model of sustainable farming in the Tennessee Valley. All produce and flowers grown at the Urban Farm are sold directly to the public, or sold wholesale to committed partners throughout town.