San Xavier Co-op Farm

(Please note that the reviews shown above for Jasmine and Bruegger’s bagels have nothing to do with this native operated business.
These are the Tohono O’Odham people, native to this area for thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans. 5 stars for native farm raised produce. First, to find the place, be sure to expand the map which is not very specific. When first encountered it looks like a farm implement place as many machines are stored there. It is at the first road north when going west from I-​19 at the San Xavier exit toward the mission. You will see a fence on the northeast corner which can be entered from the San Xavier Mission road or after turning right on a dirt road and then right into the first gate. The store is closer to the south end of the property against the west fence. You will probably spot the plants sitting outside for sale before you see the store. (Look at the photos at the top.)
The people in the store are extremely courteous (which is a Tohono O’Odham cultural trait). They will explain everything they sell, and find someone to help you if they don’t know the answer. They offer fresh produce from their farms as well as native foods like mesquite flour, cholla buds. They also sell some of the grains introduced to them over 400 years ago by the Spanish. They also usually have some cookies, tortillas and bread for sale. Almost all the beans we eat came from their culture. They have been farming here for well over two thousand years and likely much longer.

If you are into supporting local make a pit stop here. This is the shop where the local natives sell their harvested wares. They have great products like mesquite flour, and cholla buds and if you are lucky you will be there in time for the syrup. Native seeds sends their employees here to visit and learn about the native ways. The offerings are a bit sparse at the moment but I hope they expand.