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Friends Farm
Began in 2010 with 4 acres of vegetables and berries.
We thank God for the people and resources he has sent to provide for our community.
We believe- God has called us to love Him and love our neighbor.
We practice this love by:
We thank God for the people and resources he has sent to provide for our community.
We believe- God has called us to love Him and love our neighbor.
We practice this love by:
- Building relationships to empower people
- Providing job skills through barter/labor
- Offering encouragement, belonging, and mutual respect
- Growing delicious, nutritious food
- Learning - Sharing God's knowledge
- Contributing to the needs of others
Barter/Labor Program
Need to pay a bill?
With our barter/labor program we can help you pay that bill in exchange for your labor in the community garden. Contracts are available for up to $300 one person per garden season.. Please call the office for more information on this exciting program.
Why give to Barter/Labor?
the Bible tells us that work is a blessing. Your donation provides an opportunity for a participant to work off a bill, learn new skills, build relationships, and teamwork. Work is the best solution to poverty.
With our barter/labor program we can help you pay that bill in exchange for your labor in the community garden. Contracts are available for up to $300 one person per garden season.. Please call the office for more information on this exciting program.
Why give to Barter/Labor?
the Bible tells us that work is a blessing. Your donation provides an opportunity for a participant to work off a bill, learn new skills, build relationships, and teamwork. Work is the best solution to poverty.
Friends Farm Bucks
Get ready for delicious, nutritious, produce. Can't you just taste those strawberries or Saskatoon berries in your flavor memory?
We are asking our customers to pay for your Friends Farm Bucks early so that we have up-front operating money for the growing season.The advantage of having Farm Bucks are that you can throw your coupon book in your purse or car, and use the coupons instead of keeping cash on hand. We found that our customers like the convenience of having Farm bucks available. You can use your coupons or cash at our 24/7 road stand or in our Lake City Thrift Store cooler.
"Friends Farm Bucks" coupon books are available at our office for $20.00 each or save 20% when you buy 4 books for $80.00 & get the 5th book free! (coupons are valid until Dec. 31st each year). Our road stand promises to be larger and well stocked this year. Friends Farm is offering fresh daily, produce with a cause, when available.Please call the office at 231-839-8816 or stop in to purchase your coupon books.
List of produce grown: Tomatoes, broccoli, green beans, carrots, squash (summer, & winter) peas, salad mix, peppers (mild, & hots), cucumbers, rhubarb, onions, cabbage, raspberries, strawberries, Saskatoons, herbs, garlic, zucchini, etc.
We are asking our customers to pay for your Friends Farm Bucks early so that we have up-front operating money for the growing season.The advantage of having Farm Bucks are that you can throw your coupon book in your purse or car, and use the coupons instead of keeping cash on hand. We found that our customers like the convenience of having Farm bucks available. You can use your coupons or cash at our 24/7 road stand or in our Lake City Thrift Store cooler.
"Friends Farm Bucks" coupon books are available at our office for $20.00 each or save 20% when you buy 4 books for $80.00 & get the 5th book free! (coupons are valid until Dec. 31st each year). Our road stand promises to be larger and well stocked this year. Friends Farm is offering fresh daily, produce with a cause, when available.Please call the office at 231-839-8816 or stop in to purchase your coupon books.
List of produce grown: Tomatoes, broccoli, green beans, carrots, squash (summer, & winter) peas, salad mix, peppers (mild, & hots), cucumbers, rhubarb, onions, cabbage, raspberries, strawberries, Saskatoons, herbs, garlic, zucchini, etc.
Friends Steer Project (fundraiser not a share of beef)
Local area farmers generously donate over 40 steer calves to Friends Ministry in early spring. The farmers keep the steers until they are 60 days old and then we transport them to our holding pen on site. There we have the responsibility to feed and maintain them until late October. The calves are sold at market to support garden costs. A local experienced person has volunteered to over-see this project and this is where you come in...
- We are in need of individuals, families or groups to sponsor a calf. The cost is $295 to feed one calf for the season.
- You can prorate your donation on a monthly basis or give a one-time gift.
- We would also gladly consider donations of quality bales of hay.
- We need a few people who will commit to 15 minutes once a week to feed grain/hay for the calves in the morning.
Garden PlotsNeed a place to grow your own vegetables?
Check out our handicap accessible raised bed for wheelchair participants! |
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