THE FARMS AT AVE MARIA
Built on our tradition of stewardship and determination, the Farms at Ave Maria University encourage students to appreciate and learn from God's gift of creation. Directly integrated with our Agriculture and Catholic Environmental Stewardship (ACES) program but open to community-wide involvement, the Farms are places for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to experience a taste of humanity's call to till and keep.
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— Pope Benedict XVI in Caritas in Veritate
Mary's Garden
Mary's Garden is located across the canal and surrounds the campus statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe. It is a place of prayer and peace for students, faculty and staff, and AMU visitors.
Fruit Orchard
The AMU Fruit Orchard is slowly transforming the Library's southeast lawn into a productive source of food and agricultural learning.
Saint Isidore Farm
Saint Isidore Farm is located just north of AMU's campus in Ave Maria. As future plans for the property unfold, students may contribute to a working farm while gaining valuable skills (literally) in the field.