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Friday, September 03, 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

Current Approach

How you can help

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

 

Downtown Bentonville Inc

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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