

A Place for Growth
FARM-BASED LEARNING
Through internships, research projects, volunteer opportunities, and more, Butler students can gain hands-on experience in the fields of food systems, agriculture, and agroecology. The Farm also serves as an outdoor classroom, with curricular ties to courses from a variety of disciplines across campus.
Our Story
For more than a decade, The Farm at Butler has been a place for people to connect with the world and one another.
Want to learn more about The Farm’s history, mission, agriculture methods, curricular ties, and community engagement?

- Indianapolis is ranked worst in the United States for urban food deserts.
- An estimated 4.9 million Americans are food insecure. These households had 49 percent higher health care costs than those of food-secure households.
- Purchasing small-scale, sustainably grown, local foods reduces greenhouse gas emissions, builds community relations, and enhances biodiversity and soil health.
- Urban farms also serve as community educators on healthy eating, environmental stewardship, and/or food justice.