News & Updates
COVID-19 Protocols at Project GROWS
A note to all civic and school partners, all teachers scheduled for field trips, CSA customers, market vendors and volunteer groups: Like you, Project GROWS is attending to the risks posed by the novel Coronavirus. The safety of our students, families, employees,...
Barn-Raising Spotlight: Rheannon, Summer Youth Staff
How does a 10-acre farm improve the health of local youth? “Build. Store. Enjoy.” At Project GROWs we are dedicated to inspiring local families to follow healthy lifestyles by providing fresh, nutritious food to the community. We place a special focus on young...
Barn-Raising Spotlight: Megan Townley, Food Access Coordinator
How does a10-acre farm improve the health of local youth? My name is Megan Townley and I am the Food Access Coordinator for Project GROWS. Improving food access, or increasing food security, in a community is not a one step process. Simply bringing more food...
Barn-Raising Recipe Series: Caponata
Recommended by Clara Metzler, Farm Assistant Growing up, I distinctly remember turning up my nose to the very mention of eggplant. Sure, eggplant parmesan was okay, but it wasn’t anything to write home about. However, last summer I came upon this dish and loved it so...
Barn-Raising Spotlight: Clara Metzler, Assistant Farm Manager
How Does a 10-acre farm improve the health of local youth? At Project GROWS, it’s not just good healthy food that we’re trying to bring into the schools, but it’s access to the cultural knowledge that is farming. Even in a rich agricultural area like our own, lots of...
Barn-Raising Spotlight: Freddy Carruth, Education Assistant
How Does a 10-acre Farm Improve the Health of Local Youth? Learning about plants, nature, and vegetables in the...
Barn-Raising Recipe Series: Squash Burgers!
Recommended by Audrey Carter, Community Food Projects Coordinator I love this recipe because you can use a different type of squash depending on the season! Summer squash? Sweeten it up with ginger and serve with avocado and fresh tomato from the garden! Winter...
Barn-Raising Spotlight: Audrey, Community Food Projects Fellow
How Does a 10-acre Farm Improve the Health of Local Youth? It’s amazing how powerful a role novelty plays in learning, at any age. We have all been told that exercise is good for our bodies, but it wasn’t until we saw those fresh Nike sneakers or watched Serena...
Barn-Raising Recipe Series: Speedy Veggie Bowl
Recommended by Laura Smith, Farm Manager I use this recipe as a go-to template for a quick meal. What I love about it is how versatile it is. Each time I make it, it’s a little different—I just swap out whatever veggies I have on hand which makes it perfect for every...
Barn-Raising Spotlight: Laura Smith, Farm Manager
How Does a 10-acre Farm Improve the Health of Local Youth? When folks come out to the farm and experience the volume of produce we grow, their reaction is typically one of shock in regards to just how much can be produced on the four acres we currently have in...