Notes from the Field
Read on to discover what we’ve been up to at Growing to Give.
Farm Report 10/4/23 – Off to OHIO!
Off to OHIO! But let’s start with what was happening at G2G while I was away. The Brunswick 5th graders came to the farm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. That was 320 extra hands! This was part of their science curriculum and learning about nutrient cycling. They first went to CREA (Cathance River Education Alliance), and then we were the lucky farm to host... Click to read more.
Farm Report 9/27/23 – Where does our food go?
I was asked this week to share some photos of recipients and where our food is delivered. So I reached out to our gleaners for help with this and will continue to share as more photos come in. Julie comes every Wednesday to pick up three or more boxes of organic produce to be delivered to three sharing tables in Harpswell–the Kellogg Church, Orr’s Island... Click to read more.
Farm Report 9/19/23 – Darn hurricane/tropical storm/Nor’Easter Lee
Farm Report 9/19/23 - Darn hurricane/tropical storm/Nor’Easter Lee Or whatever that was. Fortunately it was not a hurricane, but unfortunately it caused our FarmYard Jam to be canceled. Thanks to all who were planning to attend as well as to those who turned their refunded tickets into donations or bought raffle tickets. So many people had been working hard to make this our best event... Click to read more.
Farm Report 9/11/23 – Community support comes from many directions
Farm Report 9/11/23 - Community support comes from many directions This week a call went out from Dave, Merrymeeting Gleaners coordinator from MCHPP. He was with us on Wednesday when we harvested almost 600 pounds of vegetables. Looking ahead to Friday, he saw what was coming and asked for some extra help. Wow! I was amazed at the turnout. Everyone commented that they saw the... 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)