SolFed Farms

Explore Kalamazoo's Green Future

Discover sustainable living and hands-on learning in off-grid tranquility at SolFed Farms (a 501c3 nonprofit organization) where nature and community thrive together. Join us to explore community building through farming and our natural building workshops in Kalamazoo.

Solfed Farms Nonprofit offers natural building workshops, farm education, fresh produce, and community garden spaces in southwest Michigan. We inspire and empower youth and adults to produce their own food, medicine, energy and shelter through education and collaboration.

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Our natural building course is just under 3 weeks away. We still have spaces available. If you want to empower yourself to build a structure from the ground up using natural, recycled and repurposed materials. This course is for you!!!! Partial scholarships available. Link to registration in bio! DM me for more info. 🏚️💪😃So blessed to watch these wonderful kids grow in more ways than one this season. 🥦🌽🍅🍆👱‍♀️👩‍💼👨‍💼Watermelon!!!!!!! Every year the watermelon harvest is definitely a highlight and joy of the season. This year we were more than elated to harvest (and taste) these big and beautiful babies. The greenhouse turned out to be a lovely gathering space for the rainy morning. More melons next week, the children will have some for sale at our annual end of the year Farm stand. Come on out next Tuesday, August 26th from 1:30-3:30 for homegrown fruits and veggies, baked goods and handcrafted art from our students at farm school.Check out this amazing Biogas system developed at Living Energy Farm in Virginia. This produces year round cooking fuel for an intentional community of 12-15! We were so impressed with all the technology here, all of it 100percent off grid and truly renewable! This community is a living example of how a world without fossil fuels is possible. For more info on this amazing innovation check them out at https://livingenergyfarm.org/ #offgridliving #energyindependenceAnother fun and informative farm school. This week brought us on a great adventure to a neighboring farm to visit their horse and cow herd. Produce is poppin' in the kids garden and the first pumpkin came in! We shared a lovely journaling session accompanied with sound healing led by Nancy and Shelley. 2 more farm school days of the season, stay tuned!Such a special week we had at farm skool. Di' Shun from the Natural Resource Conservation Service came out to share with us about all the various conservation services that can help farmers and land owners in our community. If you have never heard of the NRCS and love plants, pollinators, and soil health check out all the programs they have that can help you! Every county has one! While learning about how gardens help heal the soul, we gathered forest moss and other sweet findings to make these adorable fairy gardens this week. Our garden harvests are coming in and this week we partook in the onion, cucumber, blueberry and broccoli harvest.
Tyler Baumann, Workshop Participant at 2025 Earthcraft Skillshare

"The Natural Building workshop at Earthcraft Skillshare was real, hands-on learning in the best way. We mixed mud, shredded straw, and worked side by side, figuring things out together. It felt good to use simple, natural materials and see how accessible this kind of building really is. I left feeling capable and connected."

Tyler Baumann, Workshop Participant at 2025 Earthcraft Skillshare

Our Mission

Our mission is to cultivate resilient communities and restore the health of our planet by advancing regenerative agriculture and natural building practices. Through education, innovation, and collaboration, we empower individuals to embrace sustainable living, rebuild ecosystems, and foster harmony between humanity and nature. We are committed to co creating a learning environment for youth and adults to grow and process their own food, medicine and shelter. This involves natural building and farming workshops, youth education programs, running and operating community gardens to support regenerative agriculture. Other projects include land restoration, invasive species management, hosting events for the public, and a community solar array installation for community and Solfed members to have access to sustainable energy

Your Questions, Answered

What services does SolFed Farms offer?

SolFed Farms offers community tours, Farm School Program and natural builidng classes in Kalamazoo to educate and empower our community.

How can I participate in the workshops at SolFed Farms?

You can participate in our 2025 Fall Course through KVCC - Intro to Straw Bale and Timber Frame Building - Click here to register or learn more

Does SolFed Farms provide tours of the farm?

Yes, we offer guided tours showcasing our off-grid systems, straw bale house and sustainable farming practices. Contact us for more info and to schedule a tour!

I have more questions about Natural Building and Off-grid living, can you help?

We love hearing your ideas, meeting new folk and brainstorming ideas about creating a sustainable future.  Contact us!

Can I host my event at SolFed Farms?

We love events! We would love to hear more about your event and explore how we can work together.

Reach Out to Our Team

Contact SolFed Farms for inquiries about our off-grid community and educational programs in Kalamazoo.

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