WestSide Tilth is an urban farm located in Buffalo, NY, established in 2017. Brother and sister team Richard and Carrie Nader are at the core of our operations. We have seasonal employees and volunteers who are essential to our daily operations.
Our farm utilizes the best of traditional and contemporary agricultural practices to grow an abundance of exceptionally healthy vegetables on a very small land base. You won’t find a tractor here. We believe in the use of appropriate technology. Most of our tasks on the farm are completed with the help of small hand or battery operated tools, including preparing our soil, seeding and transplanting, and harvesting and packing. We have 26 solar panels which help power our cooler, greenhouse fans and charge our tools.
By growing with the seasons, fertilizing naturally, implementing crop rotation and protected culture (like high tunnels & insect netting) to mitigate disease and pest pressure, we consistently produce vegetables of the highest quality for eight months of the year. We adhere to organic growing practices, never using dangerous pesticides or herbicides on our farm.
We are aware of our informed customers concerns about food grown in an urban setting due to contaminants that can be found in the soil. To resolve this important issue we have chosen to import all of our soil and place it atop a geotextile barrier, insuring no migration of possible contaminants between the native soil and our crops.
By partnering with chefs and selling to dedicated local consumers we hope to encourage the growth of local food systems. You can find our produce at local restaurants, at our Farmers Market , and in your CSA share.
CAN I VISIT THE FARM?
Visit our Farmers Market Saturdays June through October to get a glimpse of our operations. We do not have farm tours scheduled, but may be able to make accommodations depending on our schedule. Drop us a line to inquire!
ARE YOU HIRING?
We are fully staffed right now, but follow us on social media where we post when new positions open up!
CAN I VOLUNTEER ON THE FARM?
If you are interested in volunteering on the farm or at our Market, contact us here!
