Notes from the Field
Read on to discover what we’ve been up to at Growing to Give.
Theda’s Farm Report 4/24/24
Color has arrived at the farm! It is in the form of daffodils, and they fill that craving we have for something bright and cheerful. Daffodils never disappoint. Genevieve picked some for her grandmother’s birthday. Carrie and Sara picked some to enjoy. Do you know someone who would enjoy a bright bouquet of sunshine? We have plenty to share. Come pick a bouquet and donate... Click to read more.
Farm Report 1/8/24 – Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! We have a few things we wanted to share and an exciting update. This year will be our 3rd year hosting the Farm Skills Training program. We wanted to get the word out in case anyone out there in our G2G community knows of someone who might benefit from this hands-on experience. The program is a paid training program for ages 16+, for... Click to read more.
Farm Report 12/23/23 – It’s almost a wrap!
Farm Report 12/23/23 - It’s almost a wrap! Just when I thought we were finished for the season, the weather shifted, and we were able to continue with projects and more harvesting! So here is what we have been up to: Our new storage shed kit arrived on a giant pallet. It took seven of us two hours to move and organize it in the... Click to read more.
Farm Report 11/14/23 – A Sunchoke Tale
Farm Report 11/14/23 - A Sunchoke Tale Nutmeg thought I might need some help writing the farm report this week. She was right. This was her contribution: ////>> Thanks, Nutmeg, you are always such a big help with your cat perspective on life! It’s getting harder to work outside in the cold, especially when the skies are gray, giant icicles are forming and... Click to read more.
In the News
“Brunswick food pantry farm sees successful harvest amid increased need” – Times Record 11/17/25 (read here)
“Community Farm Grows and Gives to Mitigate Climate Change and Food Insecurity” 3/1/25 (read here)
“Growing to Give Reaches 100,000-pounds of Donated Organic Produce” (read here)
“Midcoast organizations join forces to address farm labor shortages” – Brunswick Times Record (read here)
“Using extra farm-fresh produce to help feed Mainers in need” – News Center Maine (read here)
“Bringing together people and food, Brunswick farm exceeds 50,000 lbs of donated produce” – Portland Press Herald (read more)
“Local organizations step up to help feed people in need during pandemic” – Portland Press Herald (read more)
“Maine Voices: Hungry Mainers need help from Washington to feed their families” – by John Newlin, Portland Press Herald (read more)
“Children, Bowdoin students and community members joined in solidarity protest for climate” – Brunswick Times Record (read more)
“Students ‘growing, giving and learning’ in new farm-based program” – Portland Press Herald (read more)
“Brunswick farm looks to expand, marks 30k in vegetable donations” – Portland Press Herald (read more)
“Spotlight: Theda Lyden” – Merrymeeting Food Council Summer 2019 Newsletter (read more)
“Brunswick group grows fresh produce for food banks” by Steve Minich – Channel 8, WMTW – Watch the video.
“Brunswick farm fights food insecurity with Growing to Give” – The Forecaster (read more)