Roots Rising 2017 Farm Crew at the Darrow School field.
Education + Partnerships
We have been working with amazing youth from Roots Rising weekly since 2017.
“Our vision is to lift up teens as community changemakers and to strengthen the local food system through the transformational power of meaningful work.”
As a part of their Hands to Work program, Darrow students have been coming to the farm since 2017. In 2018 we completed a new greenhouse at the school to expand Darrow’s own agricultural programming.
“Every Wednesday, Darrow students participate in purposeful work inspired by the Shaker tradition. They share their expertise, apprentice, and rotate jobs to discover new interests and abilities. Through this cooperative effort, they develop a sense of pride and leadership through service, while working to sustain and improve their community at Darrow.”
The Abode of the Message is home to the farm, including our 2 farm fields, a barn, tool sheds, and so much more. For 15 years we have enjoyed being a part of their rich community, providing fresh produce to their kitchen, and hosting events and visits on our farm.