August 10, 2022
2022-08-10T15:15:00
BFS Compost Mixing All Welcome
WhenEvery Wednesday - 3:15pm to 4:15pmLocationBarrington Farm School on Federal Road
Barrington Farm School
100-98 Federal Road
Barrington, RI 02806
Farm School Compost Mixing
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Hello Visitors, Volunteers, Learners!
Are you interested in volunteering, learning to farm organically, working on a school or scout project, bringing students or children to the farm, helping in construction, or doing an internship? Contact a member of the BFS Volunteer Coordination Team:
Deb, deborahmatson@aol.com
Gail, read5@msn.com
Wayne, wayneleaver1959@icloud.com
Opportunities for new volunteers
What talents will you bring to the farm?
1. Farming and gardening – volunteers join our farmers in daily farm chores. Tasks include mulching, composting, transplanting, harvesting, weeding and other plant-related tasks. No qualifications or skills required, though gardening experience is a plus.
Length of commitment: continuous (spring-fall)
2. Infrastructure and build projects – volunteers assist farm crew in building, assembling, and fixing structures such as high tunnels, sheds, farm stand, tables, benches, and other carpentry projects. Carpentry and/or construction experience is a plus.
Length of commitment: continuous (year-round opportunities)
3. Committees and Teams – These groups plan for and coordinate different aspects of the farm’s operation. If you’re interested in a particular topical area, contact one of the team leader(s) below.
Communication Team
Manages social media, newsletter, internal communications | Ron, rpittrep5@gmail.com
Wayne, wayneleaver1959@icloud.com |
Composting Team
Collects and processes food scraps from the community to create organic fertilizer for the farm | Kelvin, kmisiurski@hotmail.com
Tim, tcfaulkner5@gmail.com |
Education Committee
Conducts programs, tours, events, home schooling | Karen, ksealflowers@gmail.com
Wayne, wayneleaver1959@icloud.com |
Farm Stand Committee
Manages farm stand; prices and sells farm produce, flower, and honey | Ann, admdoran@gmail.com
Gail T., gail.tonnessen@gmail.com |
Food Safety Team
Educates the farm’s volunteers on safe handling of fresh food | Bev, bevmigliore@gmail.com |
Infrastructure Committee
Builds, expands, and maintains structures, electricity, and water | Dane, danepursley@gmail.com |
Learning Garden Team
Working to establish an ADA accessible garden for disabled volunteers | Bev, bevmigliore@gmail.com |
Pollinator Pathway Team
Manages a section of the farm devoted to pollinators (bees, other insects, birds) | Gail, read5@msn.com |
Water Resources Team
Works with USDA to manage and expand the farm’s well water and irrigation | Bev, bevmigliore@gmail.com |