What better way to teach kids about the importance of eating their greens than taking them out to the vegetable and dairy farms around the island! Not only are they educational, they are also a great activity to catch some fresh air.
So what's the wait? Go on an urban farming tour and head down to where vegetables grow in Singapore.
To help you kickstart your journey to the best farms to learn more about urban farming, we've created a special list. This curation includes kid-friendly farms that educate, entertain, and engage bright little minds.
9 Kid-Friendly Farms That Teach Urban Farming In Singapore
1. Bollywood Veggies
Escape from the busy city and visit a rustic environment for urban farming you probably didn't know you could find in Singapore. Enjoy real food and learn about the countryside life with their educational programmes and tours.
At Bollywood Veggies, you will definitely find fresh and organic vegetables, herbs and fruits grown without any chemical fertilisers, pesticides and growth hormones.
Contact: +65 6898 5001 or email at
Location: 100 Neo Tiew Road (Kranji), Singapore 719026
Note: Farm tours and activities at Bollywood Veggies are suspended due to COVID-19 until further notice. You can visit their website for any updates.
2. ComCrop
Learn about urban farming at the first and only commercial rooftop farm company in Singapore. That's right, ComCrop grows their food on rooftops–where communities live. This way, they get to save food miles and offer customers fresher produce!
The produce here is grown without any harmful pesticides or herbicides as the farm uses advanced hydroponic technology. This uses 90% less water than traditional farming. But don't just take it from us and visit their farm to find out more!
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Location: 15 Woodlands Loop, Singapore 738322
3. Edible Garden City
Bring the kids closer to their food source at Edible Garden City where they believe growing one's own food can help one reconnect with nature. Learn more about urban farming in Singapore with their Applied Learning Programmes.
Whether for learning journeys, corporate team building, school farming curriculums for schools or just an afternoon to spend with the kids, this is the place to go.
Contact: +65 8817 4054 or email at hello@ediblegardencity.com
Location: 60 Jalan Penjara Singapore, Singapore 149375
4. Green Circle Eco-Farm
Open since 1999, Green Circle Eco-Farm follows organic farming principles that emphasise environmental conservation and sustainable agriculture.
So naturally, the farm uses no artificial chemicals in the 100 varieties of edible plants they grow.
They offer educational tours for both school children and adults on the farm as well as children's programmes for your little one to appreciate nature and healthy living.
Contact: +65 6861 9286 or email at soo@greencircle.com.sg
Location: 41 Neo Tiew Road Singapore 719028
5. Green Up Singapore
Also known as The Nature Nook, Green Up Singapore maintains sustainability with their garden that holds over 80 types of herbs, vegetables and fruit trees.
It's a great place to teach kids about urban farming in Singapore and even try their hand in harvesting some leaves and fruits themselves!
Kids under 3 years old even get free entry for tours!
Contact: +65 9857 4030 or email at contact@greenupsg.com
Location: The Nature Nook, 10 Neo Tiew Lane 2, Kranji Gallop Farm Resort, Singapore 718813
6. Kin Yan Agrotech
Kin Yan Agrotech is Singapore's largest wheatgrass and mushroom farm. But aside from this, they also farm edible cactuses, pea sprouts and aloe vera.
They offer Organic Farm Tours where you can also choose to experience hands-on activities such as wheatgrass and pea sprouts growing.
Contact: +65 6794 8368
Location: 220 Neo Tiew Crescent, Singapore 718830
7. Kok Fah Technology Farm
With over 30 years of experience, this local family-owned business introduced various high-tech machinery and equipment to assist in their urban farming processes in Singapore.
This makes the perfect place for kids to learn about contemporary ways of farming.
Kok Fah Technology Farm offers guided farm tours where you get to go around their R&D hydroponics greenhouse and take part in fun farm activities of your choice.
Contact: +65 6765 6629 or email at enquiry@kokfahfarm.com.sg
Location: 18 Sungei Tengah Road, Singapore 698974
8. Quan Fa Organic Farm
Support local and go on an urban farming tour at this Singapore family-run farm that grows organic fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
Catch one of Quan Fa Organic Farm regular educational farm tours for families when they become available again!
Contact: +65 6793 7693 or email at info@quanfa.com.sg
Location: 2G Neo Tiew Lane Singapore, Singapore 719095
Farm tours and visits at Quan Fa Organic Farm are suspended due to COVID-19 until further notice. You can visit their website for any updates.
9. World Farm
Last but certainly not least on our list of urban farming visits in Singapore, is World Farm. It is your one-stop-shop for plants, landscape and gardening supplies. It is also the little red dot's largest wholesale and retail garden centre.
So if you're planning to create your own little garden at home, this is the place to check out.
Contact: +65 6257 4437 or email at info@huahng.com.sg
Location: 15 Bah Soon Pah Road Singapore, Singapore 769962
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