Welcome to Scott Farm Orchard, home to 125 varieties of ecologically-grown heirloom apples in Dummerston, VT. With such a rich history, Farmer Ezekiel Goodband enjoys spending time in the orchards no matter what season it is. He manages the orchard with the ecological background and considers himself a “Shepperd” of the farm. He gives himself […]
FARM Davis, a FruitGuys Community Fund farm, believes food is a human right, and growing it is “magic.” Because of this belief, all of the food grown at FARM Davis is donated to local charities.
Farmer Stan Devoto, of Devoto Gardens & Orchards, discusses the historic Gravenstein apple and how its taste and use changes during different weeks of harvest. The flavor changes as the weeks go by! From tart and green to sweet and more red in color, these apples will keep you on your toes!
Welcome to the historic Scott Farm Orchard located in Dummerston, VT. Originally a Macintosh Apple orchard, the farm is now home to 125 varieties of ecologically-grown heirloom apples thanks to farm orchardist Ezekiel Goodband, who came to Scott Farm Orchard 17 years ago and began grafting heirloom apples. Ezekiel’s favorite parts of working on this […]
We’re chomping at the bits for Gravenstein apples to arrive! Started in 1975, Devoto Gardens & Orchards in Sonoma, CA, is home to over 90 varieties of apples, but perhaps the most popular is the Gravenstein. Farmer Stan Devoto discusses this historic apple and how it was first planted on the coast of CA in […]
We talk to farmer Rishi Kumar from the non-profit organization The Growing Club — Sarvodaya Farms, in Pomona, CA about urban farming, sustainability, and more. The 1/2 acre plot run by Rishi and his mother is home to a vibrant ecosystem of vegetables, flowers, insects, etc. Sarvodaya Farms has a heavy focus on community. They […]
We sat down with farmers Vince and Vicki of Bernard Ranch in Riverside, CA, to discuss their family-run sustainable farm. This 20-acre farm started in the early ’80s and is home to flavorful citrus, some of the most common being heirloom navels, Washington Navel Orange, and Star Ruby Grapefruit. Regulated by farmer Vince, the whole […]
Enjoy this introduction to Bernard Ranch, of Riverside, California! This family-run farm is known for its flavorful citrus and spirited love for the land. This 20-acre farm has a focus on sustainability practices and produces a variety of citrus from Washington Navel Oranges to Star Ruby Grapefruit. Vince Bernard lets us in on a little […]
We talk to farmer Rishi Kumar from the non-profit organization The Growing Club — Sarvodaya Farms, in Pomona, CA about urban farming, sustainability, and more. The 1/2 acre plot run by Rishi and his mother is home to a vibrant ecosystem of vegetables, flowers, insects, etc. Sarvodaya Farms has a heavy focus on community, as […]
We meet with urban farmers at The Growing Club – Sarvodaya Farm in Long Beach, California, to discuss educational resources, sustainability practices, and more. The Growing Club is a 2017 alumnus of The FruitGuys Community Fund grant program which has aided them in creating a hedge habitat around their vegetable fields, plant more California native […]
The Growing Club – Sarvodaya Farm, a nonprofit educational farming program in Pomona, CA, produces organically-grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and pasture-raised eggs on an acre that is made up of 3 suburban farm sites. Their CSA is currently supporting 25 low-income members. In addition, Farmer Trainees learn to manage the entire farm operation, including nursery […]
Blackhawk Courts Farm and Garden is a ½-acre community-led organic farm and community garden on the grounds of Rockford Housing Authority (RHA) Blackhawk Courts public housing property in Rockford, IL. The farm program engages youth and adult apprentices in educational programming and on-site markets. They sell produce grown on the farm through a 44-member, 10- […]
Songbird Farm, a 13-acre farm in Unity, ME, grows certified organic mixed vegetables, small grains and stone-ground flour that is primarily sold wholesale to a distributor, directly to natural food stores, and through a CSA. Their $2,966 grant will allow them to build a rainwater catchment system on a 40-foot barn with a metal roof. […]
Byars Family Farms, a 5-acre farm in Southern Oklahoma within the Chickasaw Nation, grows 12 different varieties of vegetables that are sold at farmers markets, their farm stand, and a wholesale account. They accept USDA SNAP benefits for the purchase of produce and seedling plants. Their $5,000 grant will allow them to build a hoop […]
Urban Tree Connection/Neighborhood Foods Farm is a nonprofit organization in the Haddington neighborhood of West Philadelphia, PA that supports community-led land reclamation projects that build capacity for food sovereignty. Neighborhood Foods Farm is located on a formerly abandoned 3/4-acre lot. Since 2010, they have grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs without harmful chemicals at little to […]
Chicago Patchwork Farms is a no-till, organic, and bio-intensive ½ acre urban farm in Chicago, IL. They produce mainly vegetables, eggs, medicinal herbs, preserved foods, honey, cut flowers, and a compost drop-off program. Twice a week, they host a 50 member sliding scale CSA pickup, and a pay-what-you-can farm stand. Their $5,000 grant from The […]
The Fruitguys pays a visits FARM Davis to learn more about growing seasonal fruit and vegetables. FARM Davis believes food is a human right, and growing it is “magic.” FARM Davis donates all of their food to those in need with the help of the greater Davis community. Because of a small budget and the […]
Devoto Gardens and Orchards located in Sebastopol, CA, holds over 90 varieties of apples, but perhaps the most popular is the Gravenstein! Farmer Stan Devoto discusses the origin of his farm and the different tastes and uses for Gravensteins at different weeks of harvest. Stan speaks about some of the learning experiences he had in […]
2016 grantee, FARM Davis, uses its grant to grow crops that feed local low-income and homeless community members. A $2100 grant from The FruitGuys Community Fund enabled FARM Davis to create an integrated pest management system. With this new system in place, they have built owl boxes and bought a mower attachment for the tractor!
Turtle Creek Gardens is an 18-acre farm in Delavan, WI. Their $5,000 grant allowed them to construct swales to mitigate rainwater runoff from a neighboring conventional farm and prevent rainwater flooding on interior areas. The swales were planted with grasses, forbs, perennials, and marketable crops.
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