Come help FareStart harvest produce at Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center!
FareStart's Food Security Team works with local partners to support our food rescue and access initiatives. From our local growers, we glean any goods that are seconds, in excess, or that they would like to donate. This produce will be used at our Mobile Community Markets to provide local, nutritious food to communities experiencing food insecurity and will be incorporated into our Community and School Meals.
Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center’s mission is to inspire people to eat healthy, sustainably grown food and to steward our natural resources for future generations. They practice and research the art of ecological restoration, educate and empower youth to be good stewards of the Earth, and operate a 30 acre farm using sustainable farming practices.
For those new to gleaning, gleaning is:
- The act of harvesting or collecting unused or surplus produce from farms and distributing it to those experiencing food insecurity
- Traditionally defined as gathering anything left over after a harvest
This is a family-friendly opportunity, ages 5-15 are welcome (with adult guardian) 16+ yrs solo.
After the glean you are invited to stay and enjoy the amenities of the Oxbow Farm and Conservation Center which include:
- Orchard to picnic in
- Walking trails
- Farm Stand opens at 1pm on Fridays
- U-pick field
After you sign up for this shift someone from FareStart will reach out with additional details and directions.
