The past 15+ years of farming opportunities on borrowed land have been incredibly bountiful and full of growth, but it is has also been long, rocky, and unpredictable. We have realized that in order for us to do the most good, we need to focus our efforts on finally creating our own vision of what a farm should look like.
Welcome to Sustenance Organic Farm + Community Garden.
Although the location is still in the works, our goal of starting a community garden and food donation program in conjunction with our viable farm business is a top priority.
However, during the first few years of a farm, margins are slim and the start up costs our sharing economy projects will not be readily met. That's where this fundraiser comes into play!
Your donations will make it possible for a wide variety of people to enjoy a resource that they wouldn't be able to afford on their own. ( in this case, land for growing fresh organic fruits and vegetables!)
As current events once again highlighted the inequity in our food system, it is critical that EVERY farm/farmer does their part to bridge this gap. We are committed to using our resources, skills, and privileges to empower those that have historically been oppressed by our food and land systems and we will create access to fresh healthy food + agricultural education opportunities so that food independence can become a real possibility.
To learn more about us, visit our website:
How these funds will be used:
25 raised garden beds for public use (soil included) : $12,500
Permanent Fence to protect our community garden from wildlife- $10,000
Greenhouse for Community Garden Seedlings- $10,000
Potting + Storage Shed - $3,000
Gardening Equipment (tools, hoses,wheelbarrows, harvesting baskets, etc) - $1500
DuraGreen 45" x 48" x 30" Bulk Bin Container for food donations - $1000
Seasonal Community Garden Paid Apprenticeships - $12,000
Our hope is to reach our funding goal by December 31, 2020 so that we can finalize planning in Jan/Feb. 2021 and start contrunstruction in March/April 2021.
Thank you for helping us to realize our farming dreams!
Seth, JoAnne (Lilinoe), Jonas + Juniper
sus•te•nance sŭs′tə-nəns►n.
The supporting of life or health; We hope to support the life and health of the land, the waterways, the animals and our community through conservation minded, sustainable agriculture.
Maintenance or means of livelihood. We look forward to this opportunity that creates a sustainable means of livelihood for us in this ever changing career field. We hope to provide the same opportunities to future farmers through workshops, apprenticeships, and potential small scale land leases. We invite underrepresented groups such as Women + BIPOC Farmers to connect with us so that we can start to change the face of farming in New England.
Something, especially food, that sustains life or health.n. Our goal is to create access to healthy, fresh food for all members in our community and to promote food independence by providing opportunities to learn how to grow, harvest, and store our own food.
Something that sustains something else; essential support. We thank all of our donors for your essential support in the realization of our farm. We also show gratitude for the essential support given to us by the earth, the land that we are borrowing from the Indigenous people of Massachusetts, and the ancestral knowledge that continues to guide us.
Mālama o ka ʻĀina - Take care of the land.
Tikkun olam -תיקון עולם -Repair the world.
Mata våra människor - Feed our People.
Ní neart go cur le chéile. - There is no strength without unity.
Welcome to Sustenance Organic Farm + Community Garden.
Although the location is still in the works, our goal of starting a community garden and food donation program in conjunction with our viable farm business is a top priority.
However, during the first few years of a farm, margins are slim and the start up costs our sharing economy projects will not be readily met. That's where this fundraiser comes into play!
Your donations will make it possible for a wide variety of people to enjoy a resource that they wouldn't be able to afford on their own. ( in this case, land for growing fresh organic fruits and vegetables!)
As current events once again highlighted the inequity in our food system, it is critical that EVERY farm/farmer does their part to bridge this gap. We are committed to using our resources, skills, and privileges to empower those that have historically been oppressed by our food and land systems and we will create access to fresh healthy food + agricultural education opportunities so that food independence can become a real possibility.
To learn more about us, visit our website:
How these funds will be used:
25 raised garden beds for public use (soil included) : $12,500
Permanent Fence to protect our community garden from wildlife- $10,000
Greenhouse for Community Garden Seedlings- $10,000
Potting + Storage Shed - $3,000
Gardening Equipment (tools, hoses,wheelbarrows, harvesting baskets, etc) - $1500
DuraGreen 45" x 48" x 30" Bulk Bin Container for food donations - $1000
Seasonal Community Garden Paid Apprenticeships - $12,000
Our hope is to reach our funding goal by December 31, 2020 so that we can finalize planning in Jan/Feb. 2021 and start contrunstruction in March/April 2021.
Thank you for helping us to realize our farming dreams!
Seth, JoAnne (Lilinoe), Jonas + Juniper
sus•te•nance sŭs′tə-nəns►n.
The supporting of life or health; We hope to support the life and health of the land, the waterways, the animals and our community through conservation minded, sustainable agriculture.
Maintenance or means of livelihood. We look forward to this opportunity that creates a sustainable means of livelihood for us in this ever changing career field. We hope to provide the same opportunities to future farmers through workshops, apprenticeships, and potential small scale land leases. We invite underrepresented groups such as Women + BIPOC Farmers to connect with us so that we can start to change the face of farming in New England.
Something, especially food, that sustains life or health.n. Our goal is to create access to healthy, fresh food for all members in our community and to promote food independence by providing opportunities to learn how to grow, harvest, and store our own food.
Something that sustains something else; essential support. We thank all of our donors for your essential support in the realization of our farm. We also show gratitude for the essential support given to us by the earth, the land that we are borrowing from the Indigenous people of Massachusetts, and the ancestral knowledge that continues to guide us.
Mālama o ka ʻĀina - Take care of the land.
Tikkun olam -תיקון עולם -Repair the world.
Mata våra människor - Feed our People.
Ní neart go cur le chéile. - There is no strength without unity.
Organizer
JoAnne Lilinoe Johnson McDonough
Organizer
Gloucester, MA