Horticulture
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Cultivation and Management of farms and gardens has always been one of our top priorities!
Community Partnerships
Mass Audubon
"Protecting the nature of Massachusetts for people and for wildlife."
Link to their Plymouth project
Terra Cura
"WE FACILITATE A REGENERATIVE DEVELOPMENT APPROACH FOR FOOD SYSTEM EDUCATION AND DESIGN."
Link to their Plymouth project
Society for Ecological Restoration
“Restoring ecosystems is an act of respect and love for other life forms that have the same right to be on this planet as we do.”
Link to their Plymouth project
Photo Credit Alex Hackman, DER
Plymouth Open Space Committee
"advocate for the preservation and maintenance of natural open space for current residents as well as for future generations."
Link to their Plymouth project
Pollinator-Pathways
“Community Pollinator Pathway projects are organized by volunteers from town conservation organizations working together to establish pollinator-friendly habitat and food sources.”
Link to their Plymouth project
Beekeeping
Laurel McLean and Elena Brady, Security Program Staff, have established our farm's first hives. Bees are vital pollinators and we are doing our part to protect this 'at-risk' species! We welcome Plymouth County Beekeeper's Association to our Horticultural Program!
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Fall honey extraction -
Hive maintenance
Marshfield Fair 2023
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Sarah Young, a 4-H alumni Pre-vet student at UMASS tours William the calf around the fairgrounds -
Jimmy Nielsen from O'Neil Dairy Farm in Duxbury with Starr and a "Farmtastic" 4-H dairy club member
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Hope Healy accompanies baby sheep Nova and Starr at the fairgrounds -
4-H Volunteers Anna Riley, Mari Santalucia, Nora King alongside Mr. Zucco the Cotswold sheep