March Farm Updates
Spring has sprung here at the farm and we are excited to share all the great things we have been working on since our last newsletter!
On The Farm
Seed Share Campaign: In an effort to both build community with our neighbors who may still be unable to volunteer in-person & address the continuing hunger crisis, this February Growing Veterans sprung into action with an all new idea:
“What if instead of requiring veteran farmers to come to us? We came to them?”
Thus our Seed Share was born! Over the last month our veteran interns packed over 100 seed kits, sent to 21 states across America! All seed share recipients are welcomed to our community of growers and encouraged to share both their seed starting journey via social media using #growingveterans and in actual harvest yields. to find a food bank near you able to accept fresh produce, click here
Seed Starting Crops: At the Lynden Farm seed starting is in full swing! Farm plans have been set & the annual plant sale starts are taking root. Thanks to our seed donation partners here locally Uprising Seed co. of Bellingham WA & Osbourne Seed co. of Mt. Vernon WA we have been able to accommodate big dreams of giving more! This year we have set a goal of doubling our 2020 food bank donations, increasing our projected yields of organic peppers, squash, cucumbers, greens, & legumes.
In The Community
Library of Congress: We are excited to announce our virtual debut of our Executive Director Sean Dalgarn’s panel discussion for the Library of Congress veteran history series titled “Veteran Grown: Urban Farming” this Friday, March 19th at 3pm PST: watch by clicking here
No Hop Left Behind Beer Fundraiser: With the generous support Terramar Brewstillery Bow, WA we were able to raise over $1,100 from sales of their No Hop Left Behind beer, brewed with Growing Veterans organic hops. Show this great local business you care by stopping in and showing some love! Excellent seasonal menu items, rotating taps, outdoor & indoor seating available.
Undercover Pottery Show: In February Bellingham shop & gallery, the Good Earth Pottery store debuted their feature show: “Undercover” highlighting artful handmade butter dishes from across the USA. 10% of all sales from this show were donated directly to Growing Veterans in support of our vision to end the isolation that causes veteran suicide. Thank you to Good Earth & all the talented artists who participated!