Farming with Friends

03/30/2026

Andrew and Sam were twinning today! 😍

03/30/2026

We are incredibly lucky to have so many wonderful friends! 💚

03/29/2026

We are so excited to share that Farming with Friends has been awarded a grant from the Catholic Campaign for Human Development-Diocese of Cleveland!💛

This funding will support accessibility upgrades on our farm and the expansion of our 2026 flower program.

What does that mean in real life?

It means building raised beds and creating wider, safer pathways so people of all abilities can move, work, and thrive on the farm with greater independence. It means more opportunities for individuals with disabilities to earn income, build skills, and take on leadership roles. And it means growing beautiful flowers that will be harvested, arranged, and shared with our community.

This project is about more than flowers. It is about dignity, purpose, and creating a space where everyone belongs and contributes.

We are especially proud that members of our team will help lead this work from planning to production. This is what inclusion looks like in action.

We are so grateful to CCHD and the Diocese of Cleveland for believing in this vision and investing in our community.

As we continue working toward becoming a certified provider agency, support like this helps us build a strong and sustainable foundation for the future.

If you want to be part of what we are growing, we would love to have you:
🌱 Visit the farm
🌱 Volunteer
🌱 Support our work

Visit farmingwithfriends.org or email Ginnette at ginnette@farmingwithfriends.org to get involved!

Thank you for growing with us. 💚

03/28/2026

Today we’re celebrating Alex’s 2-year anniversary at Farming with Friends! 💚

We are so lucky to grow alongside Alex and to have him as such an important part of our farm community.

If you haven’t met Alex yet, this is the season to visit the farm, say hello, and see all the amazing things happening here!

03/26/2026

🌱 What’s growing at the farm?

This week, it feels like everything we’re seeing is a reflection of our own growth, too.

The seeds and bulbs we planted last fall are coming to life (pictured here, crocus, garlic, spinach). Quiet reminders that good things take time. 💛

At the same time, our greenhouse shelves are filling up with new beginnings: flats of onions, lettuce, spinach for the farm, and 6-packs of veggies and flowers for our May 9th plant sale (https://fb.me/e/7lVtK1eZn)! 🌸

It’s a beautiful mix of past effort and future promise… and we’re feeling so grateful for both.

Here’s to a season of growth, together! 🤟

03/24/2026

🌱 Calling all growers! 🌱

Our Farming with Friends Plant Sale is coming up on May 9, and we’re excited to feature a beautiful mix of locally grown plants.

If you happen to have extra plant starts (veggies, flowers, or herbs) and would like to contribute, we’d love to include them in the sale! It’s a simple way to share what you’ve grown and support inclusive, community-based farming. 💛

📍 Peninsula, OH
🗓 May 9 | 10 AM – 4 PM

All proceeds go right back into our programming - growing food, building community, and creating meaningful opportunities on the farm. 🌿

Send us a message if you’d like to participate!

Come grow with us! Farming is better with friends. 🌻

03/18/2026

Today we welcomed our friends from Insightful Minds Community of Learning back to the farm for another season of fun, friendship, and getting our hands in the soil. 🌱💚

This is their THIRD year spending time with us, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their continued partnership. They join us each month to jump into real farm work - and always bring the best energy with them!

And let’s talk about dedication… it was in the 20s when they arrived this morning. 🥶❄️ Total troopers!!

Here are a few of their beautiful, happy faces. We’re so lucky to grow together! 💛

03/13/2026

📚🌱 What’s your favorite children’s book about farming? 🌱📚

We’ve been invited to read a few farm-themed books to Old Trail School kindergarteners this spring as part of their in-depth unit on farming and agriculture… how cool is that?! We are SO excited!

Ginnette’s pick is the classic The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss — a sweet story about patience, perseverance, and believing in what you plant. 🥕

You can even read it here:
https://dn721302.ca.archive.org/0/items/TheCarrotSeed-English/carrotseed_text.pdf

Now we want to hear from you!
What are your favorite children’s books about farming, gardening, or growing food? 🌻🌽🥬

We’d love to share a few of your favorites with the kindergarteners!

03/10/2026

🌱 Big News from Farming with Friends! 🌱

We’re excited to share that Farming with Friends has officially applied to become a certified Provider Agency with the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.

What does that mean?

It means we are taking an important step toward long-term sustainability and stability for our programs. Once approved, Farming with Friends will be able to provide formal vocational and habilitation services on the farm, allowing participants with disabilities to access services through established support systems while learning meaningful agricultural and life skills.

For our community, this means:

🌿 More consistent opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in hands-on farm work and skill development
🌿 Financial stability that helps ensure our programs can grow and continue for years to come
🌿 Expanded access so more families can benefit from inclusive, health-centered work on the farm
🌿 Stronger workforce pathways connecting participants to real agricultural training and community engagement

This process can take a long time, but it’s a major milestone in building a sustainable care-farm model right here in our community.

💚 How you can help:
As we move through the certification process, community support is more important than ever. Donations help us build the foundation we need to expand services, train staff, improve accessibility, and prepare the farm for more participants.

If you believe in creating meaningful opportunities for people of all abilities, please consider making a gift to support this next chapter. Every contribution helps us grow. You can donate at https://farmingwithfriends.org/🌿

Farming has always been about more than growing food. It’s about purpose, health, teamwork, and belonging. Becoming a provider agency helps ensure those opportunities remain available for many more people in the years ahead.

Thank you for believing in this work and helping us grow. 💚

03/06/2026

🌱 Attention growers! 🌱

Mark your calendars — Saturday, May 9 — because we’re hosting a Plant Sale at K’s Statuary in Peninsula, and it’s going to be epic! 🌼🌿🌱

Will you have extra plant starts (veggies, flowers, herbs)? Let’s be honest… you probably will! 😄 If so, please consider donating a few to our sale.

Every plant sold helps support Farming with Friends programming, creating inclusive opportunities for people of all abilities to learn, grow, and work together on the farm.

💚 All proceeds go directly back into our programs.

Thank you for helping our community grow, in every sense of the word! 🌻

03/03/2026

🌻 Happy National Inclusion Day 🌻
At Farming with Friends, inclusion isn’t just something we talk about, it’s something we live every single day.

Our farm is a place where individuals of all abilities work side by side. Where differences are celebrated. Where strengths are discovered. Where everyone has a role, a purpose, and a place to belong. 🌱

In the greenhouse, in the raised beds, behind the scenes, and out in the fields, we grow more than food here. We grow confidence. We grow friendships. We grow community.

Creating truly inclusive, accessible opportunities takes intention, resources, and ongoing support. If you believe in building spaces where everyone can thrive, we invite you to consider making a donation today to help us continue this important work.

Every contribution, big or small, helps us keep planting seeds of inclusion. 💚

You can donate and learn more at www.farmingwithfriends.org
https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZHX7/campaign/C-149V5?access=tile_direct

Thank you for growing with us.

— The Farming with Friends Team

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