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Husband and wife Kaijus Ahlberg and Minna Tengvall run the family’s 2-hectare farm, farm shop, and plant nursery in Västerskog, Sipoo. Their organic, sustainably grown produce supplies restaurants, markets, and grocers across the region – from rhubarb and new potatoes to Kaori Kuri pumpkins and award-winning romaine lettuces. They also grow specialties like shiso, purple sage, and zucchini flowers. Heated greenhouses, covering 2300 m², are powered entirely by renewable energy.

Green City Farm is an educational field located at the Perho's campus in Malmi, Helsinki. The farm is dedicated to ecological food production, exploring the links between farming, gastronomy, and community. Students and collaborators learn through hands-on work, gaining a practical understanding of responsible farming and food systems. Produce is grown for local restaurants, with a portion also available through their farm shop for anyone interested in cooking with locally grown vegetables. Those curious about farming can take part through internships and practical work in the field.

Iran Tila is a regenerative micro-farm in Kirkkonummi, run by Ira Wichmann. On a small plot of land, Ira grows over 150 varieties of vegetables and flowers, focusing on open-pollinated heirloom varieties and high biodiversity. Ira uses natural farming methods combining traditional techniques with current research into soil life and plant-microbe relationships. Her collaboration with Nolla is rooted in a shared approach responsibility and a firm belief in the idea that flavour starts in the soil. Both are dedicated to reducing waste from field to kitchen, while exploring how every part of a plant can be put to use.

Majvik is a biodynamic farm and farm shop in eastern Sipoo, run by Atte Hermansson. The farm focuses on grains including oat, spelt, wheat as well as root vegetables like celeriac, black salsify, parsnip, and a variety of beets, alongside organic eggs. Of its 60 hectares, 20 are farmable, and half of that is grazed by a small herd of Eastern Finnish cattle, which help fertilise the land naturally. Majvik is also a space for learning and community: students, seasonal workers, and volunteers all take part in the growing and harvest season. “I like the idea of a farm in the social sphere – it’s supposed to be for people,” says Atte.

Santa Dorotea farm in Box, Sipoo, produces over 200 different vegetables, herbs, berries, fruits and flowers on a market garden scale site, including 50 different varieties of tomatoes, grown outdoors. Owner Sara Celvin is committed to ecological practices and soil-conservation techniques, such as the use of cover crops and minimal tilling, whilst making use of their own worm compost and chicken manure. Sara also offers gardening and horticulture services for locals interested in regenerative, environmentally responsible food production, through courses and food events.

Vihreän Oksan Verstas is a horticulture and farming education programme for young people aged 16–29, based at the Kumpula Education Garden. Working in partnership with the City of Helsinki, they offer rehabilitative work opportunities for those interested in gardening or looking for a next step. Alongside the programme, they grow and sell vegetables, herbs, and flowers, as well as plants, jams, and other house-made products.