Seeking Farmers Market Vendors and Farm Interns & Apprentices

ECO Update
What's happening on the farms?
Rooting DC: Come visit ECO's table at the 10th annual Rooting DC forum, Saturday February 18th 9am - 4pm at Woodrow Wilson High School. Rooting DC is a free, all-day gardening forum that aims to provide education about urban food production and consumption, to cultivate health and preserve the environment.  Learn more about Rooting DC and how to register HERE .

Hiatus from Riverdale Park Farmers Market: There is a significant shortfall in our crop production for this winter, a contributing factor is the hoophouse we lost last year due to heavy snowfall. ECO is prioritizing our produce for our CSA members and therefore we will not have enough produce to sell at the farmers market. We will be taking a break from sales at the market until our spring crops are underway. We plan to return to the market in early April. 

2015-2016 in Review: ECO has gone through a lot of transition and growth in the past two years. This review highlights the accomplishments of our programs and events. Read the review HERE.

Volunteer Days:  Volunteer days will resume in March, Saturdays 9am - 12pm. This year volunteer days will only be at the Bladensburg Farm.  Learn more about volunteer days  HERE .
Seeking Vendors for the Port Towns Farmers Mercado 

The Port Towns Farmers Mercado  is in search for local farmers, growers and food product vendors for the 2017 season.  The culturally diverse market offers a low flat vendor seasonal fee with rebate for good attendance. We particularly welcome Prince George's farmers, healthy food producers and sustainable growers.

We are looking for market vendors of produce, prepared foods, value added foods and a limited number of crafts to sell at the market this season.

The market runs from June 3rd to September 2nd, 10am - 1pm. 

Call for Interns and Apprentices

We are accepting applications for interns and apprentices for the Spring/Summer season. The season runs March to September, for both the Edmonston and the Bladensburg Farm.

ECO's apprentices and internships present an immersive, hands-on opportunity to learn about sustainable urban agriculture by working directly with experienced farm staff. In addition, you make a significant contribution to ECO's programs.

Apprenticeships  are for those who've demonstrated a long-term commitment to farming. It's a weekly 16-hour commitment. Apprentices receive a weekly CSA bag, in-kind opportunities for workshops, courses and farm visits, and a weekly travel stipend.

Internships   are for those who want to get a feel for urban farming without making a huge commitment. It is a weekly 6-hour commitment. Interns are unpaid, but receive in-kind opportunities for workshops, courses, and farm visits.

Youth Education & Outreach:  Interns and apprentices also have the opportunity to contribute to ECO's youth education and outreach efforts, such as the SEED2FEED summer youth program, after school program and community events.
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