#GivingTuesdayNow – Thank You!
The numbers are in, and all we can say is THANK YOU!! You’re awesome! You donated an incredible $6,380 on #GivingTuesdayNow! That’s $1,380 over our goal of $5,000. This means that together, we can ensure that 50% of our yield gets on the tables of our Farm to Food Bank and Farm to Group Home families. […]
#GivingTuesdayNow – Supporting Our Essential Work
What does it mean to be an essential business? As a farm, we are an essential business providing food for our community. We are taking every step possible to keep our community safe and well-fed. Things have looked a little different at the farm. We’re working at least 6 feet away from each other, doing […]
Farming During the COVID-19 Crisis
Red Wiggler Community Farm is designated as “essential” because we produce food for our community, and we are doing our best to keep the farm running during the COVID-19 crisis. Following CDC protocols and social distancing guidelines, we are planting crops with a minimal crew to ensure a bountiful harvest this season. We are also […]
Update from Red Wiggler
Dear Friends, In an effort to contribute to the public health of our region and to keep everyone safe, we are doing our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 through our community and plan for a productive growing season. Here is a quick update. FARM OPERATIONS Our short-term objective is to do […]
Community Days at Red Wiggler
Every Thursday during the winter is a Community Day. During each Community Day, we put work aside, and we come together to share a meal, learn, and have fun. Every Community Day is different. Over the past 8 weeks, we have cooked together, visited nature centers, and kept our commitment to staying active in […]
Winter Program at Red Wiggler
The Winter Program is in full swing here at Red Wiggler, and we are busy with lots of activities! Check out some of the great things happening here on the farm. SEEDING AND GROWING MICROGREENS During the winter, we grow microgreens in our greenhouse. Here, we are preparing soil for seeding by breaking up clumps […]
7th National Farm-Based Education Conference
This fall, we were excited to be a part of the 7th National Farm-Based Education Conference held in Baltimore, MD from November 8-13, 2019. As part of the organizing committee, Red Wiggler organized a Social Care Farming Track which included workshops and a Social Care Farming Meetup for other farms working with vulnerable populations. […]
2019 #GIVINGTUESDAY
[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Media_Image”][/siteorigin_widget] This year, Red Wiggler provided employment to 15 adults with developmental disabilities. Our Growers worked over 6,700 hours and earned more than $80,000. Throughout the season more than 400 youth with and without disabilities came to the farm for educational experiences. Our Farm to Group Home and Farm to Food Bank programs […]
Red Wiggler’s Wash Station with Grower Sam
Grower Sam Sheehan has worked at Red Wiggler for 12 years. On November 12, 2019, Sam was part of a team that presented at the 7th National Farm-Based Education Conference in Reisterstown MD. Here is a modified essay of her portion of Red Wiggler’s presentation, “Matching Abilities to Farm Jobs and Tasks.” Sam spoke about […]
Thank You & Good Luck to our 2019 Crew Leader, Liza Zechini
Liza (left) with Grower Kim We bid farewell to another seasonal Crew Leader, Liza, last month. Here is an essay from Liza about her Red Wiggler experience. Goodness, how do I sum this up? I started at Red Wiggler by some miracle. The farm manager took me in knowing I had little to no […]