As 2020 comes to a close and as we reflect on everything this past year, here is a blog written by one of our Growers, Sam. Read about her experience and perspective as an essential worker during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you everyone for your support and for believing in our mission and work in Read More …
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Help us continue our important work into 2021
This year we delivered 48% of our produce to low-income households. As the pandemic hit and we saw the needs of our neighbors, we answered by providing fresh vegetables to support food security in our community. Help us continue this important work into 2021 by donating today. www.redwiggler.org/donate #thanks #thankful #ThankYou #grateful #gratitude #essential #CareFarming Read More …
Bald eagles rock!
#BaldEagles rock! Check out these very cool photos of a bald eagle (taken by Executive Director & Founder Woody) who recently visited Red Wiggler! This bald eagle was in the trees above the bee hives, between the Solar House and the Murray Building/program building. Adult bald eagles have brown feathers on their wings and body Read More …
Happy Solstice – December 21, 2020
Happy Solstice to all! #WinterSolstice2020 #NatureIsAwesome #essential #SocialCareFarming #CareFarming #FarmLife #Farmers #Farming #OrganicFarming #EatLocal #CertifiedOrganic #MoCoMade #Nonprofit #RedWigglerCommunityFarm
First Snow of December 2020
#FirstSnow of December 2020 at the farm. Photos taken by Woody, Red Wiggler Community Farm’s Executive Director & Founder.
#MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Diane!
It’s #MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Diane, Red Wiggler Community Farm’s Business Manager! Diane has worked at Red Wiggler since early 2013, and she ensures Red Wiggler’s finances are in order. Diane manages day to day bookkeeping, payroll, financial reporting, and many other duties related to the “back office”. We’re also sad to announce that Diane will Read More …
2020 #GIVINGTUESDAY THANK YOU!!
Thanks to your generosity, we raised more than double our #GivingTuesday goal! We are so grateful for your support as we navigate new ways to better serve our community. . #ThankYou #thanks #grateful #gratitude #essential #CareFarming #SocialCareFarming #CareFarm #OrganicFarming #EatLocal #MoCoMade #donors #WeLoveOurDonors #nonprofit #RedWigglerCommunityFarm
2020 #GIVINGTUESDAY
Giving Tuesday is an important day every year, but this year carries come extra weight. Red Wiggler has had to shift our day-to-day activities, but our goal remains the same: Create fertile ground to nourish a healthy and inclusive community. This year, we have done just that by: Distributing more than 48% of our vegetables Read More …
Thank You to Rock Hill Orchard
Thank you Rock Hill Orchard for welcoming us to glean these slightly imperfect late apples! 250 lbs. to #NeighborsInNeed and a few for us too. #HappyThanksgiving #ThankYou #RockHillOrchard #harvests #apples #EatLocal #MoCoMade
#MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Katie!
It’s #MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Katie, Red Wiggler’s Volunteer and Grower Coordinator! Katie started work at Red Wiggler in the summer of 2014, and she recruits, coordinates, manages, and leads the volunteers and seasonal interns. Katie also coordinates the Grower Program and helps set and track Grower goals and works with Growers out in the fields Read More …
Eastern Bluebirds
Below, check out some very cool photos of Eastern Bluebirds that visited Red Wiggler earlier this summer/fall. The following 3 photos were captured by Bonnie (one of our CSA members and supporters). Here are some Eastern Bluebird fun facts: * Native territorial birds, only found in North America * Builds nests in birdhouses, abandoned nest Read More …
Future Harvest/PASA Soil Health Benchmark Study 2020
We are so excited to be participating in the Future Harvest/PASA Soil Health Benchmark Study, that we had to take a selfie! That’s Lisa Garfield (right) from Future Harvest CASA with Red Wiggler Community Farm’s Ashley (back left) and Melissa (front), as we neared completion of soil sampling for 2020 last week. . The Soil Read More …
#VeggieWednesday — Carrots
It’s #VeggieWednesday – and today, it’s all about carrots! Last week, we had a really good carrot harvest in the light rain showers. Carrots are a root vegetable and the second most popular vegetable behind potatoes. Carrots are a good source of vitamin A and beta-carotene, and can be orange, white, yellow, red, or purple Read More …
First Killing Frost: Photos
First killing #frost. #Halloween2020
Short Overview Clip About Red Wiggler
Check out this short overview clip on YouTube about Red Wiggler. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxsLa9oCIBk&feature=youtu.be Please note that here at Red Wiggler, we implement COVID-19 safe farming practices, including the wearing of masks, social distancing, handwashing, and other CDC recommendations to ensure the health and safety of our staff, workers, and volunteers. All footage in this short overview Read More …