MU Jefferson Farm and Garden

MU Jefferson Farm and Garden MU Jefferson Farm and Garden is a 67-acre educational farm designed to engage the community in experiences about food and agriculture.

Jefferson Farm and Garden is a 67-acre educational farm designed to engage the community in experiences about food and agriculture. Jefferson Farm and Garden is committed to sharing the story of agriculture and demonstrating a vast array of Midwest farming, gardening and conservation practices. As an outdoor classroom, Jefferson Farm and Garden aims to reach learners of all ages by connecting peop

le to the land and enriching the community through workshops, field trips and special events. Follow us on Instagram

The mulch is laid for the tomatoes, tomatillos and peppers for planting next week. The Tomato Festival will be on Augus...
05/30/2026

The mulch is laid for the tomatoes, tomatillos and peppers for planting next week. The Tomato Festival will be on August 27th from 4-7:00 PM.

We got the plastic mulch laid for the Tomato Festival tomatoes, tomatillos and peppers for this years Tomato Festival on August 27th at MU Jefferson Farm and Garden. We will plant 240 varieties of tomatoes, 10 varieties of tomatilloes including ground cherry and 88 varieties of peppers including some of the world's hottest.

Wasps play a vital role in the ecosystem and are pretty neat!!
05/30/2026

Wasps play a vital role in the ecosystem and are pretty neat!!

Think all wasps are aggressive pests? Think again.In this fascina...

05/01/2026
We are getting excited about the Tomato Festival on August 27th!
04/09/2026

We are getting excited about the Tomato Festival on August 27th!

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Tomato Festival.
03/19/2026

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Tomato Festival.

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02/14/2026

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Which tomato truly tastes the best? Which tomato varieties taste the best for home gardeners? In this video, Tim Reinbott, Director of Missouri Agricultural ...

02/03/2026

The tomato and tomatillo taste results from the 2025 Tomato Festival are here!

The MU Agronomy Club pumpkin raiser is this Saturday from 10:00 am -3:00 pm at Jefferson Farm.
10/17/2025

The MU Agronomy Club pumpkin raiser is this Saturday from 10:00 am -3:00 pm at Jefferson Farm.

🌻The sunflowers are blooming at Jefferson Farm and Garden! Come visit them anytime Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6p.m...
09/29/2025

🌻The sunflowers are blooming at Jefferson Farm and Garden! Come visit them anytime Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6p.m.! 🌻

Want to donate to keep events such as the sunflowers going at Jefferson Farm and Garden? Visit the Jefferson Farm Gift Fund website: https://mizzougivedirect.missouri.edu/Item.aspx?item_id=444

Last week, we broke ground at the site of our new educational facility. This space will be open year-round and will use ...
09/24/2025

Last week, we broke ground at the site of our new educational facility. This space will be open year-round and will use the latest technology to create truly hands-on learning experiences for learners of all ages, including workshops, hybrid instruction and an accessible learning environment for all participants.

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4800 E New Haven Road
Columbia, MO
65201

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+15732396134

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