ABOUT SHOP HAY & FEED WILD HARVEST PROGRAM CATERING CONTACT Strengthening our Roots, Planting our Traditions. Run by members of the Tohono O'odham Nation, this community farm nurtures traditional desert cultivars. TOUR THE FARM CONTACT US Hay & Feed pricing and availability: CHECK HERE OUR MISSION The San Xavier Cooperative Association is committed to healthy farming practices and growing traditional crops to support the cultural and environmental values, as well as support economic development within the community. The San Xavier Cooperative Farm considers the following aspects (and others) of the Tohono O’odham Himdag, or Way of Life, to ensure that decisions in the farm’s rehabilitation project are consistent with the culture. RESPECT FOR LAND → Improve health of land each year through wise use of available resources, including CAP water. → Use existing topographical characteristics of land in determining designs and water systems. → Analyze results of soil tests. → Avoid use of herbicides, pesticides, and other harmful substances. SACREDNESS OF WATER → The Tohono O’odham culture teaches the younger generations that water is sacred, as the culture is built around the calling for, and celebration of, the coming of rain. → Harvest rainwater. → Dilute CAP water to avoid damage to soil. → Perform ceremonies of thanks for all water. RESPECT FOR ELDERS → Serve as a venue for Elders to pass on traditional knowledge about farming and the Himdag. → Make traditional food crops available to help the community achieve a state of wellness. → Provide volunteers to help distribute seasonal harvests. → Create stronger ties throughout the community, especially between Elders and younger generations. RESPECT FOR ANIMALS → Acknowledge the usefulness of animals who pollinate crops, aerate the soil, and rejuvenate the mineral content of the land. → Develop a farm plan that includes attracting pollinators to assist with growing crops. → Include the assistance of underground animals and micro biotic organisms in the plan for the successful growing of crops. → Use a method of controlling “pests” that do not harm the beneficial animals. RESPECT FOR PLANTS → Provide opportunities to enhance successful harvests with ceremonies throughout the growing season. → Grow crops that were developed by those “Who Have Gone Before.” → Grow crops, such as wild flowers and native plants, whose seed can be sold for use in rehabilitating the land. → Grow mesquite trees, which can provide food, be used for building purposes, as firewood, for the construction of furniture, and as material for artisans. If you have questions, please let us know. CONTACT US Get In Touch! (520) 295-3774 8100 S Oidak Wog Tucson, AZ 85746 Send an email Hours Monday Closed Tuesday 8AM - 5PM Wednesday 8AM - 5PM Thursday 8AM - 5PM Friday 8AM - 5PM Saturday 8AM - 1PM Sunday Closed The farm is Certified Naturally Grown and uses no chemical pesticides or fertilizers, while focusing on building and maintaining soil health and the health of the surrounding systems. © 1971-2021 San Xavier Co-Op Farm. All Rights Reserved. – Privacy Policy | Designed with by IntoClicks