Our Story

An initiative of FreshMinistries, we are an education-focused commercial aquaponics farm located in the heart of downtown Jacksonville, Florida. Through the use of multiple urban farming techniques, we are able to grow produce faster than traditional agriculture year-round while using significantly less water.

Since 2017, our dedicated staff has been committed to providing fresh, safe produce while supporting and engaging the community. In addition to supplying the local community with fresh produce, we also participate in educational events, trainings, and tours. With the combined help of our partners we are able to help educate thousands of kids annually and take countless more through the greenhouse.

“Where most people saw a concrete lot, we saw an opportunity to feed a community. When we started Native Fresh in 2017, we committed ourselves to values that would shape our building process and future operations. From our early beginnings as a parking lot, to a community-based production facility that supplies locally grown produce to area chefs and the Duval County Public School system through our relationship with Chartwells K12, we are very proud of all that we’ve accomplished in these two short years, and can’t wait to see what the future holds.”

-Bobby Lee, Director of Native Fresh

Our Product

Growing in a semi-controlled environment allows us to grow produce year round. Our produce is grown as nature intended and is free from harsh chemical pesticides. While most of our produce goes to the Duval County School system through Chartwells K12, and other local Chefs and restaurants, we do offer some select produce for the general produce to purchase. These change seasonally. Please call or schedule a tour for more information.

Our Values

Our Team

Our small, but dedicated, team recognizes the importance of food safety and sustainability, and strives to produce a quality product that continues to increase local awareness, community involvement, and education.