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COMMUNITY FRIDGE PROJECT
Lets work together to increase food access
What is a community fridge?
- The main aim of a community fridge is to reduce food insecurity while also mitigating food waste. We have a take what you need, leave what you can policy. Volunteers run the program and all food is free with no questions asked.
My good friend Sue Peterson along with Ron Rea, owner of the Office Shop and myself have put together a Free Fridge for our community. The Office Shop in downtown Calumet, is where you can find our community fridge. Vendors from the Calumet Farmers Market donate what they can after the end of each Saturday market. Our volunteers (and fellow fridge co-creator Sue and her husband Lee) will pick up the produce and deliver to The Office Shop every Saturday starting in Mid-June. The Office Shop is open Saturdays until 4pm and Monday-Friday 7:30-5pm. Closed on Sundays. The Office Shop already has a food pantry running so please stop in there if you are in need or if you would like to donate shelf stable goods or make a monetary donation to purchase more food.
Please email us if you would like more information or if you would be interested in donating to the fridge. Our hope is that we will have fridges in all of our surrounding communities.
MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM
Meals on Wheels is a nationwide program that provides older Americans with nutritious meals and safety checks at little to no cost. We are proud to provide fresh produce to our local Meals on Wheels program. To bring more attention to this popular meal program, visit the link that brings to a resource that highlights:
- What meals on wheels is
- How do you sign up
- What types of meals are offered and more!
https://www.retireguide.com/retirement-life-leisure/senior-housing/aging-in-place/meals-on-wheels/
SAUSAGE MAKING
On November 19th 2022 from 1-3pm a sausage making class was held at the farm using local pork.
Jake did a hands-on walkthrough of preparing, seasoning, grinding, and stuffing your own sausages. Class participants took home 5 lbs of fresh sausage that they personally helped prepare. Cost $80.00. Included refreshments
ON FARM EVENTS, CLASSES & TOURS
ON FARM EVENTS
Sharing our farm with the community is one of the great joys of being farmers. We’re excited to bring people out to the farm for tours, classes and events. As we grow these offerings, don’t hesitate to reach out if there is an event you’d love to see us host!
Explore our upcoming and past events below: Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media to know when our events are scheduled.
FERMENTATION CLASS HELD ON 9/25/2022
CARROT/GARLIC FERMENT
We had a great time in our introduction to fermentation class held at the farm. we took a farm tour, sampled various fermented foods/beverages and made a carrot/garlic/jalapeno ferment using produce from the farm.
WE OFFER FARM TOURS
Visit the Farm
From July through October we offer guided farm tours to groups and individuals. Experience the beauty and serenity of our farm with our farm tours led by the farmers, Jake and/or Ashley. Explore our hoop houses, garden plots, and flowerbeds. See how we grow our flowers, produce & berries and keep bees. Gain insight into sustainable farming practices and connect with the earth in a unique and engaging way. Email for info and to book your tour.