September 2, 2022

Share Your Favorite BFS Photos

This newsletter's beautiful Farm School photos were taken by lots of amazing BFS volunteers and community members. If you have photos or videos from the Farm School that you'd like to share with our newsletter team, please email them to farmschool.outreach@gmail.com. The photos can be pictures of the Farm School, a selfie in the rows, or a piece of produce you just couldn't put in the farm stand without photographing. We can't wait to see some of your favorite BFS moments. 

Farm School Flowers

Photo: Gail Read

Farm School Reflections: Community Compost Program 

This week, Kelvin, one of the core members of BFS's Community Compost Program, shares a bit about the work that goes into Farm School compost. He encourages volunteers to try their hands at composting and bring their unique ideas and experiences to the table. Thanks, Kelvin, for sharing! If you'd like to know more about Compost Crew, visit the Compost webpage HERE or 

visit the Farm School on Sunday, September 4 at 9 a.m. or Wednesday, September 7 at 3:15 p.m. and join the composting effort. No experience necessary, sturdy shoes recommended. 

Click HERE to visit BFS's Community Compost Program Page

Click HERE to see Farm School Reflections

on BFS's website 

Vikram and Jade on compost day

Photo: Lindsay Green

Fun at the tomato harvest

Photo Credit: Jessalyn Link

Tons of Tomatoes

BFS has brought in an amazing harvest of tomatoes including a 2.75 pound BFS record-breaker that barely could fit in the palm of a hand. Between the farm fresh compost tea and the best volunteers around, these tomatoes are quite impressive. Stop by the farm stand this weekend to see these tomatoes in person!

2.75 pound tomato 

Photo: Gail Read

These tomatoes are toddler approved! 

Photo: Dane Pursley

Farm stand fridge

Photo: Jessalyn Link

Visit the Farm Stand on Saturdays and Wednesdays

BFS's farm stand is open Saturdays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.- noon. This week, we have lots of organically farmed produce available including the delicious BFS tomatoes. Stop by for all your fresh produce needs. 

Remember to bring water bottles, hats, sunscreen, and bug spray!

Sat. September 3, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.  Harvesting, washing and stocking the farm stand.

Sun. September 4, 9 a.m. Compost mixing and projects.

Tues. September 6, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Crop projects.

Weds. September 7, 3:15 p.m. Compost mixing and field prep. Boots are recommended.

All welcome. No experience necessary. Ideal for community service hours and projects.

Fun in the rows

Photo: Jessalyn Link

Flower harvest

Photo: Gail Read

Barrington Farm School is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to grow food, inspire learning, build community, and foster connection to the land, with the support of dedicated volunteers. We invite and welcome you to visit, participate in, and enjoy this historic farm. 

www.BarringtonFarmSchool.org | BarringtonFarmSchool@gmail.com