2017 Annual Report
We are so proud of what we have accomplished and of all of the support we receive. Please enjoy our 2017 Gratitude Report.
Year End Appeal Letter
We had a bountiful and experience rich year at the Kingston YMCA Farm Project. We hope you will read about our accomplishments and our hopes for 2018 and support the work we do!
Click here to read our end of year appeal letter.
Fall Youth Crew
Now Hiring for our Fall Youth Crew!
The Kingston YMCA Farm Project has begun recruitment for the fall session of their youth farm crew! The youth crew will assist farm staff in community food production and food access by maintaining the urban farm while also assisting with the local farm stand and educational programs.
The session will take place from September 18th – October 28th (6 weeks) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 2:30-5:30pm. Farm stand shift is on a Thursday until 6:00pm. There may be one or two weekend work sessions. Please see draft calendar linked below. Youth farm crew members must be between the ages of 14-18 years old and have working papers. The pay rate is $10/hour.
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Farm to Fork 2017
Join us for our third annual Farm to Fork Fundraiser at the Kingston YMCA Farm Project. Enjoy a locally sourced multi-course dinner, live music, and special drinks under a tent at our beautiful urban farm. All proceeds from this event will directly support our youth development programs which engage young people in urban farming, farm stand management, and expose them to careers in the local foods movement. We hope you will join us a guest or a volunteer on Saturday, July 22nd from 5:30-8:30.
Learn more and buy your tickets here.
Read moreFarm Expansion Work Weekend
Farm Expansion Work Weekend
September 30 10-4 | October 1 10-3 | October 2 10-3
We are expanding the Farm! And we need your help! Calling all volunteers to help us increase the growing space of the garden. With our larger growing space we will be able to grow more food for Midtown Kingston and host more young people! All ages and levels of experience are welcome; we have tools for big and little hands. Come help us move topsoil and compost, replace the perimeter fence, relocate framed garden beds. Email [email protected] if you have questions, want to help with specialized skills or want to bring a group.
Community Harvest Celebration
Join us to celebrate a bountiful third season at the Kingston YMCA Farm. This free event features food, farm tours, performances by POOK and Energy, and fun for all ages! Tuesday, September 20th from 5:30-7:30 at the Farm!
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