Learn and Grow with PFP
PFP's staff and community take action everyday to cultivate a more just and resilient food system in the Mid Hudson Valley. Those in solidarity with our mission and vision are welcome to get more involved! We strive to include and learn alongside folks of all age, race, class, gender, sexual orientation, first language, or ability backgrounds. *Youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Are you a Workshare CSA Member or would you like to know more about working on the farm for discounted vegetables? Click here!
Location: 51 Vassar Farm Ln Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
VOLUNTEER IN THE MEDITATION HERB GARDEN
Located next to the Farm Production fields, this meditation herb garden hosts a variety of annual and perennial herbs, flowers, shrubs, and trees.
Join us every Wednesday, 4-6 PM at Poughkeepsie Farm Project from May-Oct.
Our team of herbalists and herb enthusiasts tend Poughkeepsie Farm Project's Meditation Garden while learning about herbs and herbalism. In addition to offering workshops on herbalism, we use PFP-grown herbs to make healing body products like peppermint lip balm and comfrey salve. We get together weekly to weed, plant, water, and harvest while talking about herbs and how to use them.
Contact: Amanda@farmproject.org for more information or sign up online.
VOLUNTEER ON THE FARM AT PFP
The farm at PFP grows on approximately 12 acres and yields over 100,000 pounds of food each year for CSA members, donation partners, and wholesale accounts.
Join us out in the field weeding, harvesting, clearing the fences, or on a special project. Shifts are available for individuals from April-November, however, there is always work to be done on the farm year round! We encourage you to reach out if you’re interested in getting your hands on the land in the “off seasons".
DID YOU KNOW? We also host Volunteer Groups from businesses, universities, churches and other organizations. These groups receive an orientation, brief farm tour, and work alongside a farmer who can educate and support the experience. Year after year, we get the feedback that the whole team really enjoys the opportunity to give back together and find new ways to work with one another. Please use the email below to inquire about a Volunteer Group experience at PFP.
Ready to sign up for a shift today? Click the button “Volunteer Now.” If there aren’t shifts available or if you have any additional questions, please email us at Workshare@farmproject.org.
MORE WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
The Poughkeepsie Farm Project is a non-profit that relies on community support.
There are a variety of ways to engage with our work.
+++event management & day-of support +++ supporting educational programming +++administrative, communication, & sales support +++ graphic design, video production +++other technical support
For more information, please email Co-Director of Grants & Development Evan Menist at evan@farmproject.org
