Growing to Give serves as a hub for community and education on nutrition, environmental science, and climate-friendly farming. We bring people together to grow food, share knowledge, and strengthen connections—with each other and the land.
Explore our educational offerings:
Bring your students or youth group to Growing to Give for an interactive farm experience that connects learning with real-world impact. From pre-K to college, participants explore topics like food systems, organic farming, climate-friendly agriculture, and food access—all while engaging in meaningful, farm-based activities.
We welcome school groups, scouting organizations, youth programs, and summer camps. Whether planting, harvesting, or learning about sustainable food production, students will gain valuable insights into how farming supports our communities.
Join us for one of our volunteer workshops—opportunities to learn and give back through sustainable farming. From seed starting to harvesting, each session provides an opportunity to develop practical skills while contributing to our mission of growing organic produce for those in need. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a first-time volunteer, there’s a place for you to dig in, learn, and grow with us!
Whether completing a Senior Project, Community Service Hours, or a Student Independent Learning Opportunity (SILO), students engage in activities such as planting, harvesting, composting, and caring for soil health, all while exploring community-centered solutions to global issues like food insecurity and climate change.
Interns gain hands-on experience in regenerative farming while developing skills in organic food production, soil health, and climate-friendly agriculture.
Working alongside volunteers and community partners, interns engage in every stage of the growing process—from planting and harvesting to sustainable land stewardship. Interns also have the opportunity to design independent projects that align with their passions and contribute to the farm’s mission.
Offered in partnership with local organizations, this 11-week program provides hands-on training in climate-friendly farming for individuals facing barriers to employment, such as housing insecurity. Participants gain valuable farm skills, learn to grow their food, and build meaningful community connections. At the same time, the program strengthens Maine’s agricultural workforce by preparing participants for future employment in farming and related fields.
Our partners who make this program possible: Merrymeeting Food Council, Goodwill Workforce Solutions, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA), Merrymeeting Gleaners & Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program (MCHPP), Tedford Housing, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust, and Kennebec Estuary Land Trust.
Winter Garden Workshop Series
Each year, we partner with Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust and Curtis Memorial Library to offer a gardening workshop series designed to build skills and connect the community. Featuring master gardeners and experts, these workshops provide valuable insights into a range of gardening topics.