Our Farm's Mission
We're growing for intentional giving.
Everyone should have access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Regardless of their ability to pay for them.
No one should go hungry in this country of plenty.
That's what we believe...plain and simple. We're doing something about it. And you can help!
No one should go hungry in this country of plenty.
That's what we believe...plain and simple. We're doing something about it. And you can help!
Our focus is on sustainably growing fresh, healthy produce & relationships, sharing with our neighbors, and bringing glory to God.
Do you know what hunger looks like?
Hunger is an issue of epic proportions worldwide. But did you know that hunger is also a very real issue for many residents right here in southeastern Wisconsin? Children, adults, families, friends, acquaintances, and our neighbors - all are hungry right now. They were hungry before the pandemic and even more of them are hungry now. Most often, hunger looks like the face of someone you already know.
YOU can help!
One person can make a difference. One single dollar at a time.
If we just all do a small part. Each one of us. Every one of us. We can impact hunger in our local communities. We can care for each other. We can make sure no one is hungry here. We are all in this together. Join us in our giving. We grow the vegetables for this purpose. No seconds or damaged goods here. Only the freshest quality stuff. You support our efforts by sponsoring some veggies as part of our SHARE a CSA Share Program. We will make sure the vegetables get to a family that needs them. But only with your help. It will change a life. |
Here are some statistics to consider...
Hungry School Children
Of the students enrolled in the collective Walworth County elementary school districts, an astounding 44% participate in the free and reduced meal program. But the specific numbers for our closest neighbors are even more alarming!
In the Lake Geneva elementary school district, 52% of the students are in this program. In Walworth, the percentage is 56%. In Sharon, it is 63% of the students and in Delavan, 77% of the elementary school students participate in the free and reduced lunch program!* For these students, this may be their only meal of the day. *Statistics provided by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for the year 2015. (www.dpi.wi.gov) |
Wisconsinites in Poverty
Just $24,230. An entire family's annual income. That is the number that is defined as living in "poverty" for a family of four.
Imagine that for a moment: what would it look like for your family to live only on $24,230 for the next year. Your mortgage/rent payment, all of your utilities, your family's health insurance, your car payment, and your gasoline. Now that you have paid for all of that, how much is left for you to buy food to eat? Any? If there were any left, it would certainly not be much. The percentage of households in the state of Wisconsin that lived within those means in 2015 was 11%. The percentage in Walworth County specifically was higher than that. Of the total population of our county, 13.5% are living below the poverty line! Many of these families have school aged children and others are retirees living on fixed incomes.** **Statistics provided by the Institute for Research on Poverty (www.irp/wisc.edu) |
Food Stamps and Pantries
In January 2014, 15% of Wisconsinites participated in the "FoodShare" program, aka SNAP or Food Stamps. More than 72% of these participants were families with children and almost 26% of recipients were families with elderly or disabled members.** Many of the adults in these families are working full-time and sometimes at multiple jobs just to attempt to make ends meet.
Unfortunately, oftentimes it is still not enough and these families must turn to local food pantries to fill the gap. Our pantries serve an incredible need. They put food on the table of families that may not eat any other way. We will partner with these local organizations to supplement the shelf-stable food they are able to supply with the fresh produce we will grow in season. We will teach anyone who is interested how to preserve these seasonal foods so they can still be available after the growing season. |