Cal State Dominguez Hills Expanded Urban Farm
The Carson university added a new chicken coop to its ongoing sustainable agriculture initiative.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Organic Food
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Cal State Dominguez Hills hosted an open house for its urban farm, which now features a new coop housing 12 chickens. The project serves as an educational model for sustainable food systems in Carson.
Why it matters
The farm was created to help tackle food insecurity in the surrounding area, with all produce and eggs being donated to the campus food pantry.
Established in 2018, the 0.11-acre facility utilizes vertical farming and hydroponic towers to produce crops like squash, corn, and kale. The university has proposed a $5 million expansion plan for the project.
The players
Cal State Dominguez Hills
This public university located in Carson provides academic programs and community resources including the environmental studies department.
The details
The urban farm serves as a demonstration site for the university's environmental studies program, employing techniques like hydroponic towers that periodically pump water through central columns. The initiative provides fresh produce and eggs directly to students experiencing food insecurity through the campus pantry.
Timeline
The university launched its environmental studies program in 2016.
The urban farm was officially created in 2018.
The CSUDH open house took place on October 8, 2026.
The Big Picture
This project functions as a tangible laboratory for the CSUDH environmental studies program. It bridges the gap between academic theory and community-based food system solutions.
Students and community members can access fresh produce donated by the farm to the campus food pantry. The site also serves as a public demonstration of how residents can utilize vertical gardening in small spaces.
The takeaway
Sustainable urban farming initiatives can serve as critical resources for addressing local food insecurity while providing hands-on education. Implementing small-scale vertical systems allows organizations to maximize limited land use for nutritional output.
Further reading
Learn more about local food initiatives by visiting the Organic Food section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily Breeze.
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