FARM & TOURS

Looking for a unique and educational experience for your school class, gardening club, conference group, or your family to enjoy? Look no further than The Urban Aquafarm & Training Center in Marrero, LA.

Our state-of-the-art facility uses modern technology and controlled environment agriculture to produce food using sustainable methods, including hydroponics, aquaponics, and recirculating aquaculture. Our farm is a shining example of how modern agriculture can work together with nature to create a healthier and more sustainable food system for the future.

Our tours are the perfect opportunity to see how it all works. Led by our expert guides, you’ll get an up-close look at our cutting-edge facilities, learn about the science behind hydroponics, aquaponics, and recirculating aquaculture, and see first-hand how we grow a variety of plants and fish using these modern techniques.

Farm Tour  $20/person 

Tour of the greenhouse, the warehouse growing systems, and the microgreen room. Approximately 30 minutes with 15 minutes Q & A.

• State-of-the-art, comfortable training room for up to twenty guests.
• Production grow-out systems for aquaponics, hydroponics, recirculating aquaculture, and microgreens.

Farm Tour Plus+ Includes a 20-minute presentation on Aquaponics & Urban Farming in addition to the farm tour. $45/person

School Class Tours Students 8 years or older, one chaperone/ 5 students.  Farm tour and hands-on activity.  $15/person

Whether you’re a family looking for a fun and educational day out, a school group looking to learn more about sustainable agriculture, or a gardening group interested in exploring new growing methods, our tours are the perfect way to see the future of farming in action. Are you attending a conference in New Orleans? Special scheduling is available for private tours. Please let us know.