Cobblestone Project...The Farm

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Saturday, July 31, 2010

What is The Farm?

The Farm is a new initiative that involves the Cobblestone Project planting crops on some rich Benton County land owned by David Carter. This initiative will be used 1) to feed the hungry of NW Arkansas, 2) provide a foundation for Community Supported Agriculture opportunities and 3) provide financial resources from the sale of a portion of the harvest in order will offset operational costs to become fully self-sufficient.

The Farm initiatives has grown out of the story that began with Mark Horvath's (founder InvisiblePeople.tv) visit to NW Arkansas for 1,287 that connected Cobblestone Project with World Garden and their feeding initiative now known as The Garden.

Current Activities

Have questions or ready to get involved? Email Farm@CobblestoneProject.org
or visit the Cobblestone Project Volunteer Hub for opportunities to serve.

Click on below dates to go to Cobblestone Project Volunteer Hub for Opportunities to Help

Sometimes in rains instead of shines

Upcoming Events

7/31/2010 7:00 AM	The Farm - Bentonville Farmer's Market Team (Farmer's Market)
7/31/2010 8:30 AM	The Farm - Planting & Harvesting
8/7/2010 7:00 AM	The Farm - Bentonville Farmer's Market Team (Farmer's Market)
8/7/2010 8:30 AM	The Farm - Planting & Harvesting
8/14/2010 7:00 AM	The Farm - Bentonville Farmer's Market Team (Farmer's Market)
8/14/2010 8:30 AM	The Farm - Planting & Harvesting
8/21/2010 7:00 AM	The Farm - Bentonville Farmer's Market Team (Farmer's Market)
8/21/2010 8:30 AM	The Farm - Planting & Harvesting
8/28/2010 7:00 AM	The Farm - Bentonville Farmer's Market Team (Farmer's Market)
8/28/2010 8:30 AM	The Farm - Planting & Harvesting

Current Approach

How you can help

Harvest and plant with us on Friday's and Saturday's
Visit us at the Bentonville Farmer's Market to purchase fresh vegetables.
Volunteer to work at The Farm's Bentonville Farmer's Market Booth on Saturday mornings.
Help the Gathering & Distribution Teams deliver the food to those in need.
Help at The Garden to prepare fresh meals that serve local shelter & food pantries
It's not free, so you can also donate at the Cobblestone Project Store

2010 Growing Season Plans

Approximately 4 out of a potential 40 acres of farm land will be used to begin The Farm initiative.
Crops will be donated to local food banks, food pantries and shelter/community centers that serve the under-resourced in NW Arkansas
A booth at the Bentonville Farmer's Market will be used to sell a small portion of the harvest in order to cover operating costs and ensure funds are available for 2011 growing season.

Production Plan for 2010 Growing Season

downloadable Production Schedule
(all dates/crops subject to change)

February/March/April Crops

Planting: Potatoes, Onions, Leeks, Shallots, Turnips, Spinach, Cabbage, Lettuce, Radishes, Carrots, Turnip Greens, Mustard Greens, Beets

April/May/June

Planting: Cabbage, Lettuce, Radishes, Tomatoes, Bush Beans, Eggplant, Okra, Cilantro, Bell Pepper, Jalapeno, Cucumbers, Squash, Basil, Sweet Potatoes, Corn, Collards
Harvest: TBD

June/July Crops

Planting: Peas, Corn, Collards
Harvesting: TBD

August Crops

Harvesting: TBD

Sept Crops

Harvesting: TBD

Farm Gift Card Program

We are piloting a Farm Gift Card Program aimed at empowering schools to provide fresh produce to students at risk for food insecurity over the weekends.

For detailed information, please visit the story
"Cobblestone Project Farm gives back to R.E. Baker Elementary"

Partners

Operations Team

Mark Bray - University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Representative

Gary Davis - Farm Operations Coordination

Barry Bryant - Volunteer & Civic Coordination

Stephanie Bryant - Communications, Marketing, PR & Events

David Carter - owner of The Farm

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