Bertrand Farm at Good Shepherd Montessori School

Educational farm with a working CSA and year-round programming to connect people to their food and promote health and sustainable agriculture.
Bertrand Farm at Good Shepherd Montessori School

Contact

  • Therese Zimmerman-Niemier
  • (269) 695-3306

Links

Where to Buy

CSA Farmer's Market Farmstand
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1101 E Jefferson, SOUTH BEND, IN 46601
Directions

Products

Vegetables

Sweet Corn Pumpkins Broccoli Rhubarb Arugula Beets Carrots Collards Cucumber Daikon Garlic Green Beans Green Onions Kale Kohlrabi Leeks Lettuce Onions Peas Potatoes Radishes Salad Greens Spinach Swiss Chard Turnips Zucchini Cabbage Eggplant Hot Peppers Summer Squash Sweet Peppers Sweet Potatoes Tomatoes Brussels Sprouts Cauliflower Winter Squash Mustard Greens Microgreens Corn Sunchokes

Fruit

Strawberries Apples Pears Raspberries

Meat

Chicken Pork Turkey

Dairy/Eggs

Eggs

Flowers

Fresh Flowers

Herbs

Fresh Herbs Dried Herbs

Breeds + Varieties

No varieties listed

About the Farm

Background

Bertrand Farm operates with two production locations, including an urban farming site in downtown South Bend. The farm has established itself as a hub for community-supported agriculture (CSA) and educational initiatives.

Practices

The farm engages CSA members in all stages of production, from ordering seeds to harvesting and preserving. It also offers internships in restoration agriculture and permaculture, emphasizing hands-on, experiential learning.

The Rest

Year-round programming includes Summer Farm Camp for children, beginner farming education, cooking and gardening classes, and various internships. Non-working CSA memberships are available, though they do not include the educational component.

Features

Farm Type

Educational Farm

Community Involvement

Internships/Apprenticeships Workshops/Classes

Production Methods

Permaculture

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