mobbed

we got mobbed.  crop mobbed.  on saturday, april 9th grower extraordinaries, children of all shapes and sizes, family, and strangers descended on our farm. their cars filled the driveway.  their tools covered the lawn.  their spirit filled the air.  their laughter brought life to an almost forgotten place.  their bodies made the soil pop.  their fingers placed life giving seed into the ground.  their love of farming made a little, old woman smile.
the turnout and work done during our crop mob was so overwhelming.  i haven't really been able to process it or write about it until now.  most of the people, mike or i had never met before.  all of the mobbers brought life and beauty to a farm that we cherish and hope so much for.  so thank you from the bottom of our hearts. we hope that our farm gave you as much life as you gave it.  you are helping us make food accessible, building a community, and bringing back the food farm to america.
we hope those of you who didn't get out last time will make it to our next crop mob.  and mobbers who came last time?  come on, back!  we already miss you. xoxo

sunday, may 1st --- 11:30 to 4
Our last crop mob was so wonderful, productive, and fun. . .we thought we'd do another. Crop mobs are a wonderful way to meet your growers and to see where the food is grown. We will start a bit later to allow people to go to church and we'll follow with a BBQ. Vegetarian and meat eater options available. 

what we will be doing:
*we will finish up the signs that bring traffic to our farm stands (bring your creativity and good handwriting) - good for kids!
*we will continue planting veggies and pest deterring plants
* help plant the heart ministry center's plot
*build compost bins
*finish any planting in the cut flower/herb bed that needs to be done - good for kids!
*stamp our bags for subscription delivery & farm stand sales - good for kids!
*putting up fence 

what we need you to bring:
rakes
trowels
gloves
hammers
wheelbarrow 
post diggers
shovels