We’re honored to share that Big Grove for Good has selected City Sprouts as one of its 2026 community recipients. This partnership means a great deal to us. At City Sprouts Farm and across our programs, we work every day to expand food access, create hands‑on learning opportunities, and build spaces where neighbors feel welcomed, supported, and connected. Big Grove for Good’s investment strengthens that work. Their support helps us grow more fresh produce for our community, deepen our education programs, and ensure that individuals and families have the resources they need to thrive. We’re grateful for partners who believe in the power of community‑rooted work and who choose to stand alongside organizations focused on equity, nourishment, and belonging. Thank you, Big Grove for Good, for helping us cultivate a healthier, more resilient Omaha.
City Sprouts - Omaha
Farming
Omaha, NE 674 followers
City Sprouts is dedicated to improving local food systems and increasing access to local healthy foods.
About us
City Sprouts envisions a community that is empowered to sustainably grow, eat, provide, and promote healthy, local foods. We work to educate Omaha-area residents about gardening and sustainability, as well as working with them and volunteers to grow fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs using environmentally responsible and sustainable gardening techniques. We provide a comfortable setting where people of diverse ages and backgrounds can work outside together.
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http://www.omahasprouts.org/
External link for City Sprouts - Omaha
- Industry
- Farming
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Omaha, NE
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1995
- Specialties
- Community gardening, Education, Urban farming, Farmer's market, Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Gardening, Horticulture, and Youth programming
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Get directions
4002 Seward Street
Omaha, NE 68111, US
Employees at City Sprouts - Omaha
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At City Sprouts, our volunteer groups are the heartbeat of our mission to expand equitable access to healthy, culturally meaningful food across the Omaha Metro. When teams come together to work alongside us, whether in the garden? Supporting our programs, or helping maintain the spaces our neighbors rely on, they strengthen the very foundation of our community food system. Their time, energy, and compassion directly fuel our ability to educate, grow, and nourish. We’re grateful for every group that shows up, get their hands in the soil, and helps us build a healthier, more connected Omaha. Your service makes a real and lasting difference. Aradius Group
Celebrating our 168th anniversary by getting our hands dirty! 🥕 Our team spent the day at City Sprouts - Omaha's working farm, helping plant crops that will help feed people facing food insecurity in Omaha. Giving back to the community that has supported us for 168 years means so much to all of us at Aradius Group. Thank you to the City Sprouts team for having us! To learn more about their work or get involved, visit: https://bit.ly/4nvdRhh
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We were all smiles at City Sprouts today when the United Way 211 van pulled up with another delivery of Good on the Go packages for our Food Pantry. Moments like this remind us of how powerful community support really is. Thanks to the generosity of local businesses, volunteers, and donors, programs like this continue to uplift nonprofits across our city. Were grateful to United Way, the volunteers who packed each bag with care, the donors who make this work possible, and the businesses that commit their time to food equity. Food equity isn’t just about access to healthy food, it’s about dignity, physical health and mental well-being. Your support helps us make a real difference every day. Thank you United Way of the Midlands.
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Food is Medicine programs are creating a powerful pathway to better health and stronger local economies. As states expand access to medically tailored meals, groceries, and produce prescriptions for people with diet‑related conditions, they’re also building a growing market for healthy, affordable food. When states, like Nebraska, intentionally partner with local providers and source from in‑state and regional producers, the benefits ripple outward, supporting small and mid‑sized farms, creating jobs, and keeping dollars circulating in our communities. That includes the vital contributions of urban agriculture. From community gardens to neighborhood‑scale farms, urban growers can supply fresh, culturally relevant produce, strengthen food access in underserved areas, and keep food dollars rooted right where people live. City Sprouts is sharing Nebraska‑specific data below to show what this could mean for communities across our state — from our family farms to our urban growers.
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🌟 Get Ready — Big Things Are Coming! 🌟 Mark your calendars now because our upcoming workshops and classes are too good to miss. And trust me… they fill up fast! ⏰ Set a reminder to jump online TWO WEEKS before each event to reserve your spot. You’ll want to be first in line for these hands‑on, skill‑building sessions that bring learning to life right here in the city. We’ve got amazing offerings on the way, including: 🌱 Biodiversity in the City 🏙️ Vacant Lot Gardening 💧 Rain Barrels & Water Wisdom 🐔 Backyard Chickens 101 🌿 Soil Health for Urban Growers 🛒 Stretch Your Grocery $$$* … and that’s only a taste of what’s coming! Let’s grow, learn, and build community together. Stay tuned — you won’t want to miss a thing. https://lnkd.in/gn4MWG25
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Today we’re celebrating National Retired, Not Tired Day, a reminder that retirement isn’t an ending, it’s a new season of purpose, connection, and impact. At City Sprouts, we see every day how powerful that next chapter can be. Our gardens and urban farm thrive because people share their time, their hands, and their wisdom. Retirees bring something truly special: lived experience, patience, curiosity, and a deep understanding of what community really means. Whether it’s joining our garden crew, helping tend the farm, teaching a workshop, mentoring young growers, supporting our fundraising efforts, or simply sharing your love of nature with neighbors—your presence matters. Your story matters. And your impact will grow far beyond the garden beds. If you’re retired and ready for something meaningful, joyful, and rooted in community, City Sprouts is ready for you. Come grow with us! Call today at 402-504-1910.
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Meet the newest member of our City Sprouts team! Habib Nikzad Urban Agriculture Outreach Manager Originally from Herat, Afghanistan and moved to the United States in 2023. He holds a Master’s degree in Agriculture and brings more than 20 years of experience in community development, agricultural research, business development, and economic recovery. Now based in Omaha, he brings his expertise and commitment to supporting sustainable, thriving communities.
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Fredrick McKinley Jones doesn’t always get the spotlight he deserves, but his work quietly shaped the way our food moves through the world. Jones was a brilliant inventor whose portable refrigeration system transformed how fresh produce could be stored and transported. Before his innovation, getting fruits and vegetables from farms into cities—especially during hot months—was a race against time. Because of Jones, communities everywhere gained better access to fresh, safe food. His invention helped shrink the distance between growers and urban neighborhoods, making it possible for cities to rely on a wider variety of produce year‑round. That ripple effect still touches urban agriculture today—right here in Omaha. At City Sprouts, we honor innovators like Jones because their ideas helped pave the way for stronger, more resilient food systems. His legacy reminds us that creativity and community-minded problem‑solving can change the way we nourish our cities. #FrederickMcKinleyJones #BlackHistoryMonth #UrbanAg #FoodJustice #OmahaGrows #CitySproutsOmaha #CommunityRoots #InnovationInAg #FreshFoodForAll
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Did you know? Heavy snowfall today shapes our growing season months from now. Moisture levels from storms like this help determine how our spring beds perform. Urban agriculture is deeply connected to winter weather — and we’re already preparing for the season ahead. https://lnkd.in/g3sVsSTv #urbanagriculture #urbanag #communitygardens #growwhereyouareplanted #citysprouts #foodeducation #gardeneducation #SnowStorm2026
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I’m honored to share that I’ve been selected to participate in the Policy Mentorship Program through the Nonprofit Association of the Midlands . In my role as Vice President of Human Resources at Food Bank for the Heartland, my work intersects daily with workforce compliance, grant-funded staffing models, safety governance, and board engagement. What has become increasingly clear to me is this: policy shapes everything we do, from food security programs to nonprofit workforce strategy. While I have deep operational and executive leadership experience, I intentionally stepped into this mentorship to strengthen my legislative process literacy and advocacy skills. Growth requires humility and a willingness to learn what you don’t yet know. I am especially grateful to be paired with former Nebraska State Senator Carol Blood as my mentor. Carol brings not only deep legislative expertise, but also a practical understanding of how policy decisions impact communities, nonprofits, and working families. I am honored to learn beside someone who has navigated the legislative process with both conviction and collaboration. In just our first meeting, I’ve already begun building clarity around: • How a bill moves through the Nebraska Legislature • When nonprofit voices are most influential in the legislative process • The distinction between advocacy and lobbying for 501(c)(3) organizations • How executive leaders can engage in policy thoughtfully without becoming partisan • The role boards should play in strengthening policy awareness Over the next six months, my focus will be on connecting policy directly to food security and workforce issues, strengthening confidence in engaging with elected officials, and developing practical advocacy skills, including testimony, policy briefs, and strategic relationship-building. Also, I'm excited about the possibility of experiencing a live experience on the floor. Strong nonprofits require strong voices. I’m excited to grow as a policy-aware executive leader and contribute meaningfully to Nebraska’s nonprofit advocacy network. Thank you, Carol Blood, for your mentorship and partnership. #nonprofitleadership #PolicyMentorship #FoodSecurity #HRLeadership #Advocacy #NebraskaNonprofits #ExecutiveGrowth
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