Welcome to Newton Community Farm!
FARM’S ON-SITE FARM STAND NOW OPEN!
Please drop by our Winchester Street farm stand and pick up some early spring produce grown at Newton Community Farm. Eat local, eat fresh.
NOW HIRING! ADMINISTRATOR/EVENT COORDINATOR
(posted May 14, 2013; now accepting applications)
Newton Community Farm is looking for a part time Administrator/Event Coordinator. This position annually averages 10 hours/wk, with most hours occurring April through October.
Click NCF Admin & Event Coordinator Job Description (May 2013) for the job description and information on how to apply for the position.
INTERESTED IN ORGANICALLY-GROWN CUT FLOWERS?
Click Flower Share to get more information about our 2013 weekly program with Natick Community Organic Farm. This year, choose the 12 week option or the 15 week option. The flowers are delivered weekly to Newton Community Farm for pick up. Apply by June 1 using this form, Newton Community Farm 2013 Flower Share.
UPCOMING CLASSES
Click here to learn about spring programs and summer youth programs.
Click Newton Community Farm Spring 2013 Education Brochure for our spring class descriptions and schedules. Children and families, join us for vacation week programs and other classes. Adults and older teens, join us to learn about gardening, cooking, or raising chickens!
Looking for summer programs for your children, preschool to grade 9? If so, click NCF 2013 Summer Programs for Youth for our summer program descriptions and schedules. Back by popular demand, NCF will again offer Farm Sprouts, Little Diggers, Farmer in Training, and Socially Aware Young Farmers.
Preregistration is required for all classes. Registration closes one week before class start date.
We look forward to seeing you at our exciting programs over the coming months!
INTERNSHIPS
NCF is now accepting inquiries for our High School Summer Intern Program. Summer internships are unpaid opportunities for high school students to learn about organic and community farming in a fun, friendly environment. No experience is necessary, just a desire to learn and work hard. Minimum requirement for the internship is 8 am to noon, two days per week for two weeks, but can expand up to five days per week (Tuesday through Saturday) for as many weeks as you like. If you are interested or if you want more information, please go to our Internship page and/or contact our Farm Manager, Greg Maslowe, at farmer@newtoncommunityfarm.org.
THANK YOU
Thank you to all our donors and supporters for contributing your money, time, and talents to Newton Community Farm! Your generosity allows NCF’s programs to grow and thrive. In addition to the many people who contribute to NCF, we appreciate the support of numerous businesses and organizations. Click here for the current list.
CHECK OUT…..
* NCF’s May 2013 newsletter!
* CNNMoney’s video about Newton Community Farm!
* NCF’S Shared Harvest wiki site for recipes, growing tips, articles, and other topics about food and farms. Click Shared Harvest for more information!
* Greg Maslowe’s article about climate change and food in the Newton Conservators’ spring 2013 newsletter. Click article to read it!
LEARN MORE ABOUT NCF!
Click 2013 NCF Business Plan for farm accomplishments and plans!
Click Story to learn more about NCF’s history from local historian Lucy Caldwell-Stair!
Click here for the City of Newton’s 2012 analysis of the historical significance of NCF’s buildings (draft version, pending final review and approval).
ABOUT US
We are a non-profit community farm located on the historic Angino farmstead in Newton, MA. We strive to benefit the community by
- Providing locally-grown produce through our CSA, our farm stand, and Newton Farmers’ Markets
- Educating the public about the sustainable use of land and other natural resources through hands-on classes, workshops, and drop-in farm hours
- Preserving Newton’s last working farm as a historic site and valuable open space
- Connecting gardening enthusiasts through events and networking opportunities
A portion of the food grown on-site is donated to people in need through the Newton Food Pantry, Centre Street Food Pantry, and Second Step.
SUPPORT US
Join our membership program. Make a donation. Volunteer your time.
