Kids at the Farm: Summer 2016
Written by NCF Education on January 13, 2016
Kids at the Farm: Summer 2016 Registration is now open for our summer programs. Register for a week long program before March 1st and receive an Early Bird discount.
Barn Raising Blog
High Tunnel Frame is Complete!
Written by Admin on December 26, 2015
Farmer Greg and Farmer Dan have completed the frame for our new high tunnel! One of our highlights of 2015 was receiving a grant from the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to build another moveable high tunnel. This will help us expand…Read More
Thank You to the Newton Economic Development Commission
Written by Admin on October 30, 2015
The Newton Community Farm is honored to be recognized by the Newton Economic Development Commission. As part of the Commission’s 2015 Business Excellence Awards, the Farm was given a Certificate of Recognition for our contribution to the community….Read More
Food Day 2015
Written by NCF Education on October 11, 2015
Come and join us for Food Day fun, October 24th.
As part of the national celebrations we will be offering a special Food Day Farm Sprouts from 10 – 11am, and then from 7:30 – 9:00pm a screening of the short film, Food for Thought Food for Life , followed…Read More
Volunteer Highlight
Written by Admin on September 23, 2015
This month the farm celebrates LJ Cohen, a critical volunteer for the farm in the online space. Lisa was an important advisor in our recent Web site redevelopment, acting as a coach to the other volunteers and a liaison to our external development partner. She has given her time to…Read More
Fall Festival Needs You!
Written by LJCohen on September 11, 2015
Here on the Farm we are busily getting ready for our largest event of the year…. our annual Fall Festival. This event, where the public is invited to come and enjoy the farm, offers many activities to appeal to farm enthusiasts of all ages. To make this a fun…Read More
NCF In the News
Written by LJCohen on August 24, 2015
Over the last week, NCF and our Farm Manager Greg Maslowe have received nice coverage from our local news outlets, the Boston Globe and the Newton TAB. The Globe profiled Greg, highlighting the special skills needed and challenges facing a modern, urban farmer. The TAB told the story…Read More
Cooking up a treat
Written by NCF Education on August 17, 2015
Join us for cooking fun!
Coming up A Summer Cooking Party,
Tuesdays in September Kids Cooking Green and Newton Community Farm join together for a farm, food adventure!
August Volunteer Highlight
Written by LJCohen on August 11, 2015
This month the farm celebrates Susan Tornheim, our newsletter editor. Susan is the one who makes our popular newsletter possible. Since 2009 she has reliably shepherded each issue from the initial schedule to distribution, ensuring that it is informative, entertaining, and well-written. Susan has lived in Newton for over 40…Read More
Written by NCF Education on August 4, 2015
Education Updates – Week of August 10th
Farm Sprouts and Farmer in Training provide age appropriate ways for children to learn about the farm, and the food it produces. Register now!