The farm at Cedar Ridge, located at 2410 Spencerville Rd, MD 20868, is a little over half an acre of vegetable and fruit crops, tended by volunteers from our church community and the surrounding neighborhood. Each year we grow about 2 tons of organic food, which is distributed to people in need, in collaboration with Manna Food Center. Although Maryland is the wealthiest state in the US as measured by median household income (and Montgomery County is the second wealthiest county in Maryland), poverty and hunger are widespread and growing problems.
We welcome all kinds of community involvement! We love having people of all ages and abilities volunteer at times that work for them. We have hosted groups from schools, businesses, organizations working with people with developmental challenges, scout troops, and various faith communities.
Our first planting day of the season is on Saturday April 5, 10 a.m. - 12 noon. We will prepare beds and plant the early spring crops that are frost-resistant—lettuces, cabbages, radishes, various greens, etc. Hot drinks and light refreshments will be provided, but you might like to bring a water bottle.
We have all the tools and equipment; dress to get dirty. We have SSL forms on hand, and there are tasks for all ages and abilities. If it is raining heavily, the work day will be cancelled. If you are not sure about the weather, you can always email me and I will respond straightaway to let you know.
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.
