The People's Patch-Madison County Community Farm

10/20/2026

READY TO HARVEST ON THE FARM
October 27-November 3

LOVE FIELD & FIELD 3– Gated Areas/Main Bathroom
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: Burgundy okra, collard and turnip greens, crowder peas, and bell and banana peppers

BIG FIELD: Bell peppers, white scallop (pattypan) and zucchini squash, mustard greens, and burgundy okra

FIELD 2: Green okra

FIELD 3: Eggplant (limit 5); mustard and collard greens; and cayenne, bell, and jalapeño peppers

Volunteer activity on Wednesday, October 28, from 8:00 to 11:00 AM
Assignment: Harvest dried burgundy okra seed pods to give away and plant next summer.

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/or family members. 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.

10/13/2026

READY TO HARVEST ON THE FARM
October 13-20

LOVE FIELD & FIELD 3– Gated Areas/Main Bathroom
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. Also, be mindful of the heat and to stay hydrated. It is best to pick produce in the morning.

LOVE FIELD: Burgundy okra, collard and turnip greens, cucumbers (limit 5), crowder peas, cherry tomatoes, and bell and banana peppers

BIG FIELD: Purple hull peas, burgundy okra, and zucchini

FIELD 2: Green okra

FIELD 3: Eggplant (limit 2); yellow, white scallop (pattypan), and zucchini squash (limit 3 of each); and cayenne, bell, and jalapeño peppers

Volunteer activity on Wednesday, October 14, from 8:00-11:00 AM - Assignment: Training fruit trees and vines

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/or family members. 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.

09/29/2026

READY TO HARVEST ON THE FARM
October 6-13

LOVE FIELD & FIELD 3– Gated Areas/Main Bathroom
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. Also, be mindful of the heat and to stay hydrated. It is best to pick produce in the morning.

LOVE FIELD: Burgundy okra, collard and turnip greens, cucumbers (limit 5), crowder peas, cherry tomatoes, and bell and banana peppers

BIG FIELD: Purple hull peas, burgundy okra, and zucchini

FIELD 2: Green okra

FIELD 3: Eggplant (limit 2); yellow, white scallop (patty pan), and zucchini squash (limit 3 of each); and cayenne, bell, and jalapeño peppers

Volunteer activity on Wednesday, October 7, from 8:00-11:00 AM - Assignment: Mending pasture fences

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/or family members. 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.

09/29/2026

Madison County
Homeowner Chainsaw and Safety Pruning Workshop

Attend to learn proper techniques and equipment for safe, effective chainsaw operation and pruning.

October 20 – 8:30 AM to 12 Noon
AAMU Agribition Center
4925 Moores Mill Road
Huntsville, AL 35811

Indoor presentations and outdoor demonstrations.

Topics include:

Safe chainsaw operation
Pruning techniques and timing
Safety equipment
Equipment and technology
Limbing and bucking
Common mistakes
Sanitation and maintenance

$10 pre-registration required
Visit www.aces.edu/go/6886 to register.

Questions? Contact Norm Haley at [email protected]

09/26/2026

A special thanks to this week’s volunteer group. Everything picked was donated to the AAMU Bulldog Market and given to students free of charge.

09/23/2026

Honored to serve!

Sending out a special thank you to all the volunteers who helped to make this donation possible!

Thank you, People's Patch for your kind donation of vegetables to the Bulldog Market 🙏.

(L-R )Lorelyn Swinton, AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer, Lori Braden, TPP Volunteer and Jason Andra, People's Patch.

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09/01/2026

READY TO HARVEST ON THE FARM
September 1-8

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. Also, be mindful of the heat and to stay hydrated. It is best to pick produce in the morning.

LOVE FIELD: Burgundy okra, cherry tomatoes (limit 30), bell peppers (limit 2), banana peppers (limit 5), and crowder peas

BIG FIELD: Purple hull and crowder peas and burgundy okra

FIELD 2: Green okra and purple hull peas

FIELD 3: Crowder peas, bell peppers (limit 2), cayenne peppers (limit 5), jalapeno peppers (limit 5), and eggplant (limit 1)

Volunteer activity on Wednesday, September 2, from 8:00-11:00 AM
Remove oversized okra pods

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.