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Our Address
Mustard Seed Community Farm
366 W Ave.
Ames, IA 50014
978-471-8414
515-231-2002
mustardseedbee@gmail.com (to reach Alice)
outreach.mustardseed@gmail.com (to reach a farm team member)

Directions to the Farm
Although we have an Ames address, our farm is about 10 miles north and 5 miles west of Ames, and this sometimes confuses GPS or internet directions. We are in Boone County, on W Ave, just a half mile south of E18 (130th St).

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We are 100% volunteer, and we're always looking for more folks to help out.
here is a SIGN UP FORM to fill out if you would like to volunteer.
Come spring, this is what things are like on the farm: Most of the time, someone is there Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, during normal "business" hours and we would love your help. Almost all the work is manual labor, though there is quite a variation in skill and strength requirements. The best strategy is to make arrangements beforehand, or second best: call (or text) the day before to make sure we'll be there.

Specifically we need:
1. Very focused workers Tuesday and Friday mornings starting in May for the intense harvesting and food-packing times. Wednesday, Friday afternoon, and Saturday are more flexible, laid back times.
2. Anyone skilled in mechanics or carpentry
3. People interested in harvesting and/or delivering food to soup kitchens or anyone in need.
4. Some folks who want to live/camp with us each growing season. (See the "Internships" tab for more info.)
5. Community members in Boone or Story County who can connect us with their community and help us more equitably distribute our food and resources.
6. Volunteers with basic fluency in Spanish!

Questions about volunteering? Start by checking our Mustard Seed Volunteer Handbook

During the growing season, please contact us if you are looking for fresh veggies, for sale or for free.

For information about Donations and to view Our Wish List, please visit the Donate tab.

if you would like to receive the Catholic Worker Farmer - a once a year publication (physical, not virtual) printing the thoughts and news of CW farmers around the world, send your mailing address to mustardseedbee@gmail.com or call Alice.

For inquiries, contact Alice McGary at 978-471-8414, or email mustardseedbee@gmail.com.
You may also email outreach.mustardseed@gmail.com to reach a farm team member.

Please be patient if you don't get an email response right away.

thanks for your time, your help, your awesomeness
-alice