COVID-19 Update
We want to thank everyone for their support during this unprecedented time. We have seen a tremendous outpouring of love and generosity from volunteers, partners, and community members wanting to help support the farm and efforts to support our healthcare community.
As an open space resource in an urban city we want to encourage our community to get out and enjoy nature. We are also a community garden situated on a hospital campus and therefore it is our first priority to support our Healthcare Team members by maintaining certain safety precautions. Please help us to navigate these dual missions by reading and following the updated protocols if you choose to visit the farm.
       Urban Farm COVID Summer Protocol
May 23, 2020

Urban Farm Operations
The Urban Farm is open sunrise to sunset every day of the week for visitors. If you are visiting the farm please review the guidance below to create a safe and healthy experience for everyone.
Events, Volunteering, and Programming
  • All events and programming remain suspended until further notice
  • All volunteering remains suspended until further notice
Visitor Capacity 
  • Urban Farm visitor capacity is set at no more than 28 people at any time 
  • Visitors are asked not to come in groups of more than 10
Visitor Requirements
  • All visitors are asked to remain 6 feet apart from each other
  • Exceptions include parent and children in groups
  • Please do not visit the farm if you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID -19
  • We ask that visitors not remove or handle plants, flowers, or tools 
  • Visitors are encouraged to wear masks when in close proximity to people or farm employees where social distancing is limited
  • Visitors are encouraged to wash hands
  • Hand washing stations are located at the kitchen and shed
Produce Distribution
  • The produce being grown in the farm is being distributed to MUSC Care Team Members only at this time.
  • Each Tuesday 1- 2:30pm farm educators will be handing out produce at the front kiosk in front of the farm
  • please practice social distancing in line
  • Care Team members who would like to redeem their coupons for crops can do so at this time.
Entrances and Flow
  • Please read the entrance signs and instructions inside the farm for information on new walkway flow
  • The West Gate is currently the only entrance into the farm
  • The East Gate and the two front double gate entrances are exits only
Compost and Trash
  • We encourage people with compostable materials to drop their compost in the compost container in the middle of the farm next to the trash receptacles
  • We are not able to accept compostable materials in the open demonstration compost box
  • Please do not leave your trash on tables or in the farm, pack them out or put them in the proper trash receptacle.
Tables and Eating Area 
  • The tables at the farm must remain six feet apart. Please do not move the tables or chairs together.
Restrooms 
  • There are no restrooms available to visitors


MUSC Urban Farm Virtual Victory Garden Series
We are bringing the Farm to you!
Please follow our social media accounts to check in on the farm virtually and to watch the Virtual Victory Garden Series where our educators will provide multiple platforms for growing a great garden and eating for health.
Grow it for your self care plant a victory garden today