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Spring is here! | Apr 12, 2010
It was a long winter, but spring has sprung. The spirit of Easter and of spring are alive in the UMUMR offices and on Shalom Farms. After a transitional period this winter, Shalom Farms and United Methodist Urban Ministries of Richmond are up and running with new staff members. Dominic Barrett has been named the new Program Director and Steve Miles has come on as Farm Manager. They are both extremely excited about the future of UMUMR and Shalom Farms.
The farm is in full spring swing. Groups of volunteers, both young and old, have already been out to help this spring. The need for volunteers will only increase in the coming days and weeks as we move into the heart of spring planting. To volunteer or for more information call 266-9350 or email dbarrett@umumr.org.
Many more updates, info, and pictures coming soon!
The farm is in full spring swing. Groups of volunteers, both young and old, have already been out to help this spring. The need for volunteers will only increase in the coming days and weeks as we move into the heart of spring planting. To volunteer or for more information call 266-9350 or email dbarrett@umumr.org.
Many more updates, info, and pictures coming soon!
With gratitude for a great first year: 2009 | Dec 31, 2009
With the final harvest on December 3, 2009, Shalom Farms concluded its very successful first season. Our thanks to all who planned, planted, picked, processed, promoted, and persevered. Following is a brief summary of this year's outcomes.
From March 20 2009 to December 3, 2009 United Methodist Urban Ministries of Richmond hosted on the Shalom Farms project 44 organized groups and over 100 non-group related individuals yielding 2,677 volunteer hours contributed by 1,647 volunteers to grow and harvest 5762 pounds of fresh produce that was redistributed to three (and more) targeted food insecure neighborhoods in Richmond.
Over fifty community building and service delivery organizations, five key collaborating partners, and numerous faith based and secular donors from across Metro Richmond and beyond provided resources, participated in three Shalom Farms Network steering committee meetings, garnered community support from more than eighty families, and invested their good will so that Shalom Farms could grow healthy food, family and friends to improve food security in Richmond.
As planning begins for the 2010 season - it is just around the corner - please watch this site for upcoming announcements.
With our gratitude for making Shalom Farms a wonderful success in 2009 and beyond,
UMUMR Board of Directors and staff (Dave Cooper, Katye Parker Snipes, and Rob Moore).
From March 20 2009 to December 3, 2009 United Methodist Urban Ministries of Richmond hosted on the Shalom Farms project 44 organized groups and over 100 non-group related individuals yielding 2,677 volunteer hours contributed by 1,647 volunteers to grow and harvest 5762 pounds of fresh produce that was redistributed to three (and more) targeted food insecure neighborhoods in Richmond.
Over fifty community building and service delivery organizations, five key collaborating partners, and numerous faith based and secular donors from across Metro Richmond and beyond provided resources, participated in three Shalom Farms Network steering committee meetings, garnered community support from more than eighty families, and invested their good will so that Shalom Farms could grow healthy food, family and friends to improve food security in Richmond.
As planning begins for the 2010 season - it is just around the corner - please watch this site for upcoming announcements.
With our gratitude for making Shalom Farms a wonderful success in 2009 and beyond,
UMUMR Board of Directors and staff (Dave Cooper, Katye Parker Snipes, and Rob Moore).
Fall Celebration & Hands On Day | Oct 20, 2009
We had a great turnout this past Saturday despite the crazy cold weather! In the morning we participated in Hands On Greater Richmond’s 2nd annual Hands On Day. Over 1,000 people were a part of this day of service. Volunteers at Shalom Farms helped on site with getting the farm ready for winter and harvested a lot of mustard greens.
In the afternoon friends from CHAT, Belmont UMC, St. Paul’s Episcopal, Camp Westview, Feed More (CVFB) and individuals from around Greater Richmond came out to help celebrate our first season with cider, desserts, a moon bounce, hay ride and PUMPKINS! We harvested 2,737 pounds of pumpkins in record time with lots of hands moving together, then a group of hearty men helped move the flats onto the lift to go to the food bank.
We’ll have some more greens to harvest, and fall broccoli should bring our total numbers for the season to just under 3 tons! Thanks so much for your help making this project a success. Please be sure to check out photos from Saturday!
In the afternoon friends from CHAT, Belmont UMC, St. Paul’s Episcopal, Camp Westview, Feed More (CVFB) and individuals from around Greater Richmond came out to help celebrate our first season with cider, desserts, a moon bounce, hay ride and PUMPKINS! We harvested 2,737 pounds of pumpkins in record time with lots of hands moving together, then a group of hearty men helped move the flats onto the lift to go to the food bank.
We’ll have some more greens to harvest, and fall broccoli should bring our total numbers for the season to just under 3 tons! Thanks so much for your help making this project a success. Please be sure to check out photos from Saturday!
Shalom Farms Video | Oct 2, 2009
We've just finished a first-year summary video that will be shown at the National Communities of Shalom Summit in October. Check it out on You Tube.
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Phone:804-266-9350
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