Eco3 Urban Farm

Producing fresh food and serving as a space for education and community building.

About the Farm

The Eco3 Urban Farm is a two-acre site located on the Lake Superior College campus. The farm features two 2,400 square foot high tunnels, perennial fruit, raised beds, and developed fields. It is part of the sustainable food systems program at Ecolibrium3. The Eco3 Urban Farm provides opportunities for social connectedness among community members, students, and growers. It produces fresh food for local organizations serving those struggling with food insecurity, and serves as a space for education and community-building.

Our Goal

The Eco3 Urban Farm strives to provide agricultural education, community building, and increased food access to our Lincoln Park and Duluth community.

Get Involved

Support the Eco3 Urban Farm by attending events, donating, and volunteering!

Workshops and Events

2025 workshop dates and topics are posted! Join Eco3 for some farm fun. Check out our workshops, Saturday open houses, and special events.

Events

Community Groups

The Eco3 Urban Farm hosts local community groups during the week. From youth groups, to corporate volunteer groups, the farm has something for everyone! See what experiences we can offer your organization.

Visit

Volunteer

Want to get your hands dirty volunteering at the Eco3 Urban Farm? Sign up and be sure to mention you are interested in working with the farm!

Donate to the Farm

This work cannot be done without supporters like you! Donate to help support our mission to increase healthy, sustainable food access in Duluth.

Donate

How to Get There

Find your way to the farm and we’ll see you there!

This map shows the easiest way to get to the Farm.

By car: Take Highway 53 past Lake Superior College main entrance. Turn left on Coffee Creek Blvd, then follow the roads left past the Health and Sciences building to the Farm entrance. Parking is available at the entrance to the Farm and along the road to the Farm gate.

By bus, May 20 update: Unfortunately, the 107 bus route is not currently running on the weekends due to low DTA staffing. We will update this page as soon as the service resumes.

The address for the Farm is 2101 Trinity Rd, Duluth, MN.

The Farm is also marked on Google Maps under the name “Ecolibrium3 Urban Farm.”

What is Eco3 VISTA?

Eco3 VISTA is a program of AmeriCorps. VISTAs serve for a year with local nonprofit organizations or public agencies. VISTAs address issues like poverty, health disparities, hunger, affordable housing, energy, environment, disaster preparedness, and community development. Learn more about the impact of the Eco3 VISTA program.

VISTA Benefits

Living Stipend: adjusted to local income levels, the stipend is a modest amount to cover basic living expenses. In Duluth, the stipend is $22,819 per year.
End of Service Education Award or Stipend: upon successful completion of your VISTA service, members can choose a cash stipend of about $1,800 or a $7,395 award for education expenses like student loans or tuition.
Professional Development: including trainings, workshops, and a $150 stipend for individual professional development throughout your VISTA service.
Healthcare and Childcare: Qualified members can choose a health reimbursement or plan and childcare support.
Public Benefits: Members can enroll in Minnesota benefits, including healthcare and housing assistance with help from Eco3 staff.
Relocation Allowance: VISTA members can receive payment to help with the costs of relocating to Minnesota!
Non-Competitive Eligibility and other Alumni Resources: After service, members can participate in AmeriCorps Alumni networks and receive Non-Competitive Eligibility for some federal employment.

Contact Eco3 or the AmeriCorps hotline (1-800-942-2677) with any questions related to service or benefits!

Living in Northern Minnesota

Our VISTAs serve across Northern Minnesota, but our nucleus is in the City of Duluth. Duluth is a beautiful city located right on the shoreline of Lake Superior. Easy access to the beach, hiking trails, winter sports, live music, restaurants, and a community of passionate individuals and organizations are just some of the reasons to spend your year of service here.

Have questions about our farm and food programs? Email us at farm@ecolibrium3.org or call our office at 218-336-1038.

Find Out the Latest

Always stay up to date on our farm and food programs!

Appreciation for the 2024 Eco3 Urban Farm Volunteers

A multitude of organizations assisted the Eco3 Urban Farm throughout the 2024 season, helping us complete many projects. We are very appreciative of all our hard working volunteers and look forward to collaborating again. Check out the seasons highlights!

November 12, 2024

2024 Farm in Review

The 2024 season at the Ecolibrium3 Urban Farm was vital for the growth of our plants and projects. From composting, to weed management landscaping, to planting cover crops, it was a season building. Read more about the ways we strengthened the health of our soil.

October 15, 2024