We spend 5 days a week harvesting in the month of July. Usually that means splitting into teams and spreading out all over the farm. However, there are a few Read More …
Author: Darlene Richardson
2019 Seasonal Crew & Interns
We’re excited to introduce our 2019 seasonal crew and interns. We love having new faces and fresh energy in the fields These folks have been working hard all spring and Read More …
What I’ve Learned: The Benefits of Cover Crops
After 12 years of growing Red Wiggler employee, Sam Sheehan, has learned a lot. Read about the importance of cover crops, and how they help us farm sustainably. Cover crops Read More …
Healthy Eating, Active Living
There’s no better workout than farming on a fine spring day. We get our steps in, our muscles toned, and find ourselves in some yoga-esque poses. Check out all the Read More …
The First Day of Spring
Crocuses are appearing and signs of spring are popping up all over the farm. There is nothing better than some spring color to motivate us to go into the fields. Read More …
Volunteer Spotlight: Super Volunteers
While hosting the 2018 Mid-Atlantic Care Farming Summit we were introduced to the term “super volunteers” — those regular faithful volunteers who continue year after year. We decided it was Read More …
Work, LEARN, Grow
At Red Wiggler, people with and without developmental disabilities come together to work, learn, and grow healthy food. Check out how we keep our brains and hands engaged in learning Read More …
Greens, Greens, Microgreens!
On an average day in the summer everyone has the opportunity to engage in meaningful work, interact with colleagues, taste fresh organic produce, and get some exercise. Who would want Read More …
The Wiggler in Winter
What do we do on the farm in the late fall and winter? Take a quick photo tour and see what we’ve been up to. The days are darker and Read More …
Grower Spotlight: Welcome Reed Kronen!
As we near the end of our growing season, we begin to reflect on the successes and challenges of 2018. One success of the year was having Reed Read More …
Sweet Potato Harvest 2018
After many weeks patiently waiting for dry weather, we have finally finished our sweet potato harvest. The potatoes were planted from slips on June 15. Slips are green leafy shoots Read More …
Preserving the Harvest- Pickling!
Rachel Armistead from The Sweet Farm is back for another workshop at Red Wiggler Community Farm. DIY Pickling: Beyond Cucumbers will focus on how to preserve farm fresh produce in Read More …
2018 Crew Leader & Intern Bios
Time to get to know our fantastic 2018 crew! Ashley Jordan, Crew Leader Hi, My name is Ashley! I am a recent graduate of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. Read More …