Welcome to the 2023 Growing Season at LexFarm
LexFarm’s farm store sells its own organic produce, grown just steps away on the farm. The farm store also sells fruit, dairy and meats from other local farms and value-added products like bread, soups, vegetarian and vegan entrees, and desserts from small local businesses. The farm store is open to everyone. Hours are Wednesday-Friday 12 pm – 7 pm, and Saturday 9 am – 2 pm, starting June 7.
We are also delighted to welcome those of you registered for LexFarm’s summer vegetable CSA, which also will start June 7. As always, pick up is available during farm store’s hours.
LexFarm Reaches Out to the Community to Support Food Donation
LexFarm is launching its Eat Local, Give Local Campaign Access to help it grow food for people in need. Locally-grown food, food equity and community farming is now more important than ever.
LexFarm is committed to growing food for all members of the community, including those who may not have the means to pay for fresh, local, organic produce. Each year, LexFarm donates 10 percent of its harvest to hunger-relief organizations like Food Link, the Boston Area Gleaners and Lexington Food Pantry – enough to provide fresh produce to over 50 families throughout the summer. Last year alone, the market value of that donated produce was $33,000. LexFarm also subsidizes CSA shares for SNAP recipients.
LexFarm hopes that all community members will value these efforts. This year, LexFarm is seeking to raise $5,000 over the summer months to keep this program going in 2023. Interested readers can check LexFarm’s website at www.lexfarm.org/donate/ for more information.
Lexington Community Farm is a non-profit working farm connecting the community to locally grown food and sustainable practices while preserving historic farmland. The farm and farm store are located at 52 Lowell Street in Lexington, near the Arlington Reservoir.
Sandra Mayo Joins LexFarm as Resident Artist for 2023
Get ready to approach art in a different manner this Summer!
Beginning in mid-July, while you pick up your produce, you will be able to also enjoy art inspired by farm scenes, at the shop and outside! Artist Sandra Mayo is bringing her Two to Flower installation to the farm flower beds.
Visitors will be able to make connections between art and nature and participate in bilingual (Spanish/English) activities. On July 19, Artist Mayo will be on the farm to introduce her art installation, and the Munroe Center for the Arts and artist Marina Strauss will help visitors make their own prints.
The project is funded in part by the Arlington Cultural Council. We are raising the remaining funds to complete the project by selling original prints at the farm store and at the artist’s studio in Lexington. Mayo is donating 50% of the revenue to the farm.
To make an appointment to visit the artist’s studio, go to sandramayo.com.
LexFarm Launches Summer Events Program
Enjoy a full calendar of workshops, educational events and social gatherings throughout the season at LexFarm.
LexFarm is offering a variety of ways to explore and enjoy the farm, with adult workshops on honey bees, growing your own mushrooms and edible native plants, more Learning Garden drop-ins for families to enjoy the farm, and picnics, movies and concerts to relax and connect with neighbors. “We’re thrilled to be able to offer these opportunities to promote deeper community engagement and education while promoting local fresh food that is responsibly grown using sustainable and regenerative farming practices,” The Events Committee Team, LexFarm.
Sunday, June 4
9:30 AM
Sunday Morning – Free Play in the Learning Garden!
Come on out to LexFarm’s Learning Garden Sunday morning for some free play and nature crafts with a LexFarm educator.
Suitable for families with toddlers through age 8.Pre-registration required!
Thursday, June 8
6PM
The Wonder of Bees!
Learn How To Create A Honey Bee Friendly Environment And Keep Your Own Honey Bees!
Honey bee enthusiast, Sreng Ly, will take you through all you need to know to create a bee friendly environment in your own backyard and also how to start and keep your own honey bees.
This informal q&a workshop will also include information on how to build your own starter bee hive.
Plus, take a sneak peek at LexFarm’s new Bee Houses!
Thursday, June 15
5:30 PM
Picnic & Games At The Farm!
Scrabble, Settlers, Snakes and Ladders – Oh my!
Bring your favorite board game and picnic dinner to the farm for this family-friendly event. Leave room for dessert so you can pick up a pint of ice cream at the stand!
Thursday, June 29
5:30 PM
What Do I Do With This? – CSA Cooking Demo!
Not sure what to do with all of those early season garlic scapes and greens?
Come enjoy some delicious samples from our CSA based cooked demo during your CSA pick up.
Thursday, September 21
5:30 PM
The Wonder of Fungi! The Science Behind Shiitakes Workshop by Elizabeth Almeida, Owner and Founder of Fat Moon Mushrooms
Come get your nerd on with Farmer Elizabeth, founder of Fat Moon Farm.
During our time together, we’ll uncover the facts behind the fungi. Get ready to take a deep dive into both the life cycle and anatomy of the mushroom.
Join us to cultivate an understanding of the role mushrooms play in crafting a sustainable ecosystem and how Farmer Elizabeth considers environmental impact at her organic mushroom farm. And, learn how to experiment with fungi at home with a DIY mushroom grow kit!
Mycophiles, or mushroom lovers, will leave the class with increased knowledge about the growing process, as well as an appreciation for the myriad of health and ecological benefits that mushrooms bring to the table.
Option to purchase grow blocks for an additional $30 ($10 discount) grows 2-3 pounds of mushrooms!
Grow Blocks Available in: Shiitake, Oyster, or Lions Mane.