The People's Patch-Madison County Community Farm

08/04/2026

READY TO HARVEST ON THE FARM
August 4-11

Jubilee watermelons will be given away on Wednesday, August 5, starting at 9:00 a.m. Limit is 1 per vehicle – averages 30 lbs. each!

LOVE FIELD & FIELD 3 – Gated Areas
Open Monday-Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The other fields are always open.

Please be considerate and pick only as recommended DAILY.

LOVE FIELD: Cherry tomatoes (limit 30), bell peppers (limit 2), banana peppers (limit 5), butternut squash (limit 3), and spaghetti squash (limit 2)

BIG FIELD: Burgundy okra, yellow squash (limit 3), and crowder peas

FIELD 2: Green okra and butternut squash (limit 3)

FIELD 3: Crowder peas, green beans, and Silver Queen sweet corn (limit 10)

Volunteer activity on Wednesday, August 5, from 8:00-11:00 AM
Straighten and stake fruit trees

Wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Also, bring gloves, water & sun protection.

The People's Patch, located at 3701 Meridian Street in Huntsville, Alabama, is a free U-pick farm that provides fresh produce to Madison County residents from dawn to dusk. Visitors can bring their own bags and harvesting tools and pick enough produce for themselves and their families to enjoy. The farm helps to reduce food insecurity while promoting community engagement and urban agriculture.

Questions: Call the District 6 Madison County Commissioner's Office at (256) 532-1505.

08/02/2026

You see pipes. We see WATER🙌🏽.

The big win is consistency: steady moisture means stronger roots, better fruit sets, and far less stress during Huntsville heat waves.

A great long-term investment for our young orchard.

07/28/2026

READY TO HARVEST ON THE FARM
July 28 – August 4

LOVE FIELD & FIELD 3– Gated Areas
Open Monday-Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The other fields are always open.

Please be considerate and pick only as recommended DAILY.

LOVE FIELD: Tomatoes (limit 5), cherry tomatoes (limit 30), bell peppers (limit 2), banana peppers (limit 5), butternut squash (limit 3), and spaghetti squash (limit 2)

BIG FIELD: Burgundy okra, yellow squash (limit 3), pattypan/white scallop squash, and crowder peas

FIELD 2: Green okra and butternut squash (limit 3)

FIELD 3: Crowder peas, green beans, bell peppers (limit 2), jalapeño peppers (limit 5), cayenne peppers (limit 5), tomatoes (limit 3), eggplant (limit 1), and Silver Queen sweet corn (limit 10)

POLLINATOR GARDEN: Mini Sunflowers

Volunteer activity on Wednesday, July 29, from 8:00-11:00 AM
Straighten and stake fruit trees

Wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Also, bring gloves, water & sun protection.

The People's Patch, located at 3701 Meridian Street in Huntsville, Alabama, is a free U-pick farm that provides fresh produce to Madison County residents from dawn to dusk. Visitors can bring their own bags and harvesting tools and pick enough produce for themselves and their families to enjoy. The farm helps to reduce food insecurity while promoting community engagement and urban agriculture.

Questions: Call the District 6 Madison County Commissioner's Office at (256) 532-1505.

07/21/2026

07/21/2026

READY TO HARVEST ON THE FARM
July 21-28

LOVE FIELD & FIELD 3– Gated Areas
Open Monday-Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The other fields are always open.

Please be considerate and pick only as recommended DAILY.

LOVE FIELD: Zucchini (limit 3), Tomatoes (limit 5), cherry tomatoes (limit 30), cucumbers (limit 5), bell peppers (limit 2), banana peppers (limit 5), butternut squash (limit 3), and spaghetti squash (limit 2)

BIG FIELD: Cucumbers (limit 5), burgundy okra, yellow squash (limit 3), pattypan/white scallop squash, and crowder peas

FIELD 2: Green okra

FIELD 3: Green beans, bell peppers (limit 2), jalapeño peppers (limit 5), cayenne peppers (limit 5), tomatoes (limit 3), eggplant (limit 1), and Silver Queen sweet corn (limit 10)

POLLINATOR GARDEN: Mini Sunflowers

Volunteer activity on Wednesday, July 22, from 8:00-11:00 AM
Straighten and stake fruit trees

Wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Also, bring gloves, water & sun protection.

The People's Patch, located at 3701 Meridian Street in Huntsville, Alabama, is a free U-pick farm that provides fresh produce to Madison County residents from dawn to dusk. Visitors can bring their own bags and harvesting tools and pick enough produce for themselves and their families to enjoy. The farm helps to reduce food insecurity while promoting community engagement and urban agriculture.

Questions: Call the District 6 Madison County Commissioner's Office at (256) 532-1505.

07/16/2026

IPM Field Guide: Integrated Pest Management Strategies for Small Farms
Are you interested in growing crops in Alabama? Learn sustainable pest management practices that will lower costs and increase yields.

This series is a great resource for:

• Small Fruit & Vegetable Growers
• Beginning & Veteran Farmers
• Community & Home Gardeners

Online with Zoom
Last Fridays of the month
5:30 PM–6:30 PM
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Free Registration.
Register to receive the Zoom URL.
www.aces.edu/go/5873
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July 31 Speaker: Dr. Paulo Gimenez Cremonez

Dr. Cremonez is an assistant professor and Extension specialist in vegetable and fruit entomology at Auburn University. His programming efforts focus on the identification, monitoring, and application of integrated pest management strategies that eliminate insect pests affecting vegetable and fruit crops in Alabama and across the Southeast. Through applied research, grower education, and collaboration with Extension agents and regional partners, Dr. Cremonez develops practical, science-based recommendations that help producers recognize pest problems early and make informed management decisions.

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider.