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VOLUNTEER WITH US! May-October Workshares Needed! & other times...

this post was reposted in march 2026 - so some details might be from last summer - but the basic info is good!!
VOLUNTEER WITH US!

here is a SIGN UP FORM to fill out if you are interested in more information about volunteering with us.

Annual Flower Potluck Saturday, August 9 from 5-8 PM

FLOWER POTLUCK - Saturday, August 9 at 5-8 PM on the farm

Join us for this awesome, free event! All are welcome! We'll start with a dinner potluck (please bring a dish to share if you are able) followed by a flower arranging workshop led by Jen the Iowa Dahlia Lady! All flowers will be provided; bring your own vase or jar to hold your bouquet.

Potato Party! Saturday, July 19, 9 AM - 12 PM

8am, Yes - we are having our potato party!! the storms have passed, the radar looks good, it's time to celebrate the humble potato!!

Join us this Saturday from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM for an all-ages potato party! We will harvest potatoes, try a potato craft, and have a potluck meal at 11:00. Wear clothes to get dirty in and it would be extra fun if they are potato colored (brown, red, yellow, etc)!

Please bring a potato dish to share if you are able!

What to Expect:
- Harvesting potatoes

July Farm News: Full of Gratitude & Needing Support

Hello Mustard Seed Farm Friends,

Somehow it's already July, which is an action packed time here on the farm. Here are a few highlights of what's going on this month.
We are still trying to get all our crops planted! We managed to get a row of cucumbers and another of pole beans planted last week, but we are very behind on getting fall crops like winter squash in the ground. It's been a challenging year because we've been very short on labor, but we are doing our best and trying to do lots of creative decision-making.

May 2025: Farmers Market, Harvests Begin, Seed and Plant Share!


Happy May Day! Happy International Workers' Day / Labour Day! Happy anniversary of the first printing of the original Catholic Worker newspaper in 1933.

It's May and everything is happening! Planting! Harvests! Farmers Market! Seed Sharing! Interns Arriving! It's a very exciting time here on the farm, and we are looking forward to seeing our harvest volunteers very, very soon!

Upcoming Events

  • May 6 & 9 - First Tuesday and Friday harvest trainings for the season! 8-10 AM.

2024 Year in Review

Apply by March 15: Summer Internships + Paid Apprenticeship

Want to work with us this summer? We are in the final countdown to our annual internship application deadline, and we are still seeking enthusiastic, curious interns to join our team this summer and taking applications for our farm apprentice position.

About Us

Cat Calendars, Candles, & Holiday Markets


Here are a few fun ways that you can support the farm and our work this winter.

2025 Internship Applications Are Open!

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Join our community of ecologically-minded people to help grow organic produce for CSA (community supported agriculture), workshares, and donations! Interns learn skills like: crop care and management, farm planning, volunteer leadership, permaculture design, and prairie/chicken/sheep/beehive care. Agricultural experience/education preferred but not required.

DATE CHANGE - TODAY!!!!You're Invited! Autumn Equinox Celebration, September 20 from 7-9 PM

DUE TO RAIN FORECAST TOMORROW - WE ARE HAVING THIS PARTY TODAY!!!! FRIDAY SEPT 20.

hello all!!!

You're invited to join us for a FALL EQUINOX CELBRATION on Saturday, September 21 from 7-9 PM on the farm.

What (& what to bring)
Sunset farm walk, bonfire, dessert potluck, and open mic (minus the mic!)

Bring your own beats (poems, songs, etc.), seats (blankets or camp chairs), and treats (a snack/dessert to share). Flashlights are also encouraged.

When

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