Practical Farmers of Iowa Field Day: This free, educational event is scheduled for Sunday, June 30 from 3-5 PM on the farm.

Our theme is "Agriculture Supporting Community" and we will have leaders from our farm talking about community and cooperation through the lens of on-farm research, shared leadership, our volunteer model and community partners, growing flowers, seed saving, and more! Come learn, eat some delicious ice cream and local berries, and make some new friends!

hi friends!
Here's some news about the veggie boxes this week. 
newsletter made by fabulous intern, Frances, to help you identify what's in your box and some tips for use.
Extra info:Please return our waxed boxes and berry containers!  we will use them again and again.  

Just a quick note to let everyone know that

WE ARE NO LONGER HOSTING A FORAGING CLASS ON SATURDAY JUNE 15, due to the unexpected changes that come with life,

but

We are having a
FORAGING CLASS THIS WEDNESDAY, June 12, 1-2:30ish, at the farm.
led by Crystal Jewell.
RSVP would be lovely.

Thanks for understanding! Apologies for late changes!
and here's this weeks newsletter, made by Abby Housker

hello all,
here are some extra notes about the veggies and the farm this week. 

in your box:FOR SURE: spinach, lettuce, radish,
 MAYBE: kohlrabi, kale, boc choy, dill, snap peas (edible pod), chives, and garlic scapes.  honeyberries???

2024 UPDATE: YES, WE HAVE PLANTS FOR SALE:
PRAIRIE, GARDEN, AND SUCCULENTS

We have started a lot of seeds! Here is an inventory of what we have available for sale.
2024 PRAIRIE PLANT INVENTORY

First market this Saturday!!! We will have plants for sale at the Ames Farmers Market this Saturday from 8-12! Come get your veggie starts, prairie seedlings, and maybe a fun craft item or two! You can also get a copy of our summer events schedule, learn about volunteer opportunities, and more.

So Many Exciting Events!

We have a whole assortment of summer events planned, and they will be starting as early as next week. Here is a photo of our current events schedule, which we will keep adding to throughout the summer. Our Farm Calendar

 THERE'S SO MUCH HAPPENING ON THE FARM!
(super dense post, with some editing and pictures coming soon!!)

The plants are popping, the frogs are peeping, the birds are singing, and there's just SO MUCH work to do!!  Work is in full swing here on the farm; we started direct seeding on Easter weekend with potatoes, spinach, beets, peas, and lettuce. The greenhouse is filling up with seedlings, and some will soon be transplanted into the fields. Spring work is so exciting, and we hope you'll join us for some! 

Happy Spring!
Just confirming that we are having
a WORKDAY ON THE FARM TODAY, 
Saturday 3/30, 1-4pm.  

Next weekend workdays - weather dependent, April 13,20 and May 4, afternoons.
RSVP extremely helpful (reply to email or txt 978-471-8414)

We are also looking for help every Friday.  If that's of interest to you, please fill out this quick 2024 Volunteer Sign-up form  (or RSVP directly)
Thanks so much and have a happy Easter!peace,alice mcgary

Celebrate the opening of the Ames Seed Library on the Library's second floor near the Adult Services desk!
The Ames Seed Library is a community resource that offers free vegetable, flower, fruit, and herb seeds in order to empower people to grow their own food and build relationships through gardening.

Drop in to learn about the Ames Seed Library, browse the selection available, and take home seeds. If you have seeds at home that you're not using, please bring them along to donate to the Ames Seed Library!