There are also opportunities to volunteer with nonprofit organizations working in gardening and farming operations. Volunteering is a good way to build your resume as well as learn more about gardening and farming. Some of these volunteer opportunities are listed…
Many organizations offer garden-related services, like soil testing or plant identification.
Whether it’s a career pathway or an engaging hobby, gardening can be a positive experience for you and your family. GARDEN TIME can help….here’s what we do… OpenDoors garden, etc. Many organizations offer classes, services and volunteer opportunities. CLASSES &…
Website: Phone: 401-312-4250 Farm Fresh RI’s mission is to grow a local food system that values the environment, health, and quality of life of the farmers and eaters in our region. They support farmers and farmers’ markets, nutrition education…
Website: The Soil & Plant Nutrient Testing Laboratory at UMASS Amherst offers soil testing for nutrients, pH levels, and soil contamination and more. To submit a sample to the lab, download the form from their website and follow the…
Website: Hope’s Harvest volunteers rescue food from local farms that would otherwise go to waste and distributes it to local hunger relief agencies such as food pantries and soup kitchens. Last year volunteers harvested over 36,000 pounds of fresh…
Website: Phone: 401-830-0454 What Cheer grows and gives away flowers to hospital patients, seniors, homeless and families of victims, among other charities. The flower farm is located in Olneyville on the site of an old mill building. Volunteers work…
Website: SCLT is a wonderful community resource for learning about and doing gardening and farming. Their mission is to provide access to land, education and other resources so people in RI can grow food in environmentally sustainable ways. To…
Website: www.organiclandcare.net NOFA/RI is an organization of farmers, gardeners and consumers working to promote organic farming and organic land care practices. They offer educational workshops and advocacy. Introductory Organic Lawn Care Certification Course: 1 day organic lawn care certificate course…
