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Spring is in full swing on the farm!
We've already had 130 volunteers out on the farm this year who have logged 716 total hours! A special thanks to all the United Way of Greater Augusta groups who volunteered at Project GROWS during the Week of Caring in April, including United Bank, City National Bank, Columbia Gas of Virginia, Hollister Incorporated, and Ball Technologies. Volunteers moved compost, prepped garden beds, weeded the spring veggies, and fixed lawn mowers for us!
Spring means field trips! So far this season 244 students have come out to the farm from 4 different schools: Bluestone Elementary, Clymore Elementary, Dixon Educational Center, and Staunton Montessori School's Adolescent Program! We've covered Plant Life Cycles, Soil and Compost, and even the Economics of a Tomato from seed to table -- an interactive demonstration with students exploring how local food systems benefit farmers and the community.
Our partnership with Dixon Educational Center is coming to a close for this school year. 100 Dixon preschool students and 10 Genesis high school students planted salad greens, kale, tomatoes, onions, and radishes while learning about plant life cycles, ecosystems, composting, and plant parts both on farm and in their school garden. It has been a wonderful adventure working with these students since February and we can't wait to see them again in the fall!
Upcoming Events
Taste of Spring: Plant Sale and Open House at Project GROWS
Thursday, May 10 | 4pm-6pm

Stop by to browse a variety of vegetable, herb, and flower plants. Stick around to take a farm tour, see a composting demonstration, and enjoy some delicious, locally-sourced light appetizers with us as we kick off our 2018 fundraising campaign! Click here to RSVP!
Bingo Benefit Night at Bedlam Brewing
Monday, May 14 | 7pm-9pm

Come on over to Bedlam Brewing in downtown Staunton for a fun night of Bingo, and meet the new Project GROWS staff members while you're at it! All proceeds go to Project GROWS. 

Check out the Facebook event!
Waynesboro Farmer's Market 
Saturday, May 12 | 9am-12pm

Don't miss Opening Day of the WFM at the Pavilion at Constitution Park! Local blues musician Jimmy Overton will help us kickstart the market season, and there will be a variety of vendors selling eggs, honey, produce, meat, flowers, plants, baked goods, bread, and more. We will also have some fun activities for kids! 
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