Gaining Ground

02/18/2026

Seeding ginger in the greenhouse!

Gaining Ground collects feedback from our partners to help us grow what their communities like to cook with and eat. When possible in our MA climate, of course!

02/14/2026

Gaining Ground is grateful to Emerson Health and their generous support of our partnership with Loaves & Fishes Pantry in Devens, MA, helping to alleviate food insecurity in the communities of Ayer, Devens, Dunstable, Groton, Harvard, Littleton and Shirley.

02/12/2026

Gaining Ground staff and volunteers were honored to join our partners at La Colaborativa in a food distribution day in Chelsea.

The community has faced increasing hardships over the past year, resulting in even greater burdens on the local economy and its people. La Colaborativa continues to create pathways for empowerment and advancement that uplift community members. Gaining Ground is committed to our continued partnership with La Colaborativa to expand access to fresh, nutritious food for community members experiencing food insecurity.

02/11/2026

Gaining Ground welcomes Corporate Teams to join us on the farm for volunteer work sessions April - October. Hands-on work outdoors is a great way to strengthen bonds and build community among coworkers.

By volunteering at Gaining Ground, you are helping to nourish thousands of neighbors experiencing food insecurity. Your participation helps grow 50+ varieties of healthy, nutrient-dense vegetables, fruits, and herbs in an environmentally sustainable way.

Learn more at https://gainingground.org/volunteer/volunteer-at-gaining-ground/

02/10/2026

Microgreens grow FAST!

Plus, their nutrient content is concentrated, and they often contain higher vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant levels than the same quantity of mature greens.

02/07/2026

Thank you to the volunteers on our Community Farm Team who came out this week to help harvest over 160 lbs of spinach! That's A LOT of spinach, and their helping hands made this harvest possible.

The bounty went to Open Table in Maynard, one of the valued partners that connects Gaining Ground produce to our neighbors experiencing food insecurity.

02/06/2026

In the wintertime, fast-growing microgreens add a tasty and nutritious boost! Rachael is planting pea tendrils for a speedy harvest (only 10-14 days!)

The chefs who prepare meals at our partner organizations can incorporate these fresh nutrient powerhouses into dishes like salads and sandwiches.

02/04/2026

Our farmers get creative with winter growing. Producing Belgian endive involves growing chicory roots, then harvesting and replanting them indoors in the dark. Take a look!

02/03/2026

During the "slower" winter season, Gaining Ground staff and volunteers are "sharpening" their skills.

A recent winter workshop featured Paul Ruhlmann, a member of our Community Farm Team, teaching Tool Sharpening. We are so grateful for these dedicated volunteers who share their time and expertise to benefit Gaining Ground!

02/03/2026

Our partners at Eastie Farm are hiring a Food Program Coordinator! This unique, community-minded organization in East Boston does important work with fantastic people. Learn more on their website https://eastiefarm.com/jobs/

🎉 We’re hiring!

🥕 Eastie Farm is looking for an organized and motivated individual to join our team as a Food Program Coordinator

🍎Produce for the People, or the Food Program, runs a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, integrating free and affordable shares into a market based farm share program each year. We structure our CSA this way to help achieve our goal of creating a more equitable and sustainable food system. We do this by supporting local farms, addressing food insecurity, and helping our community members experience the benefits of a sustainable local food system.

🤝 The Food Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all the parties involved from farms to families so everything flows smoothly, overseen by the Food Program Manager. This includes: assisting with program logistics - deliveries, distributions, etc.; program administration - metrics tracking, vendor relations and communications - marketing, social media and external communications, and general community engagement.

🖋️ Interested in applying? Go to www.eastiefarm.com/jobs/ to find the application. Applications are due by February 8, 2026.

❓ Questions? Email jobs@eastiefarm.com

01/31/2026

Gaining Ground staff and board members were welcomed into the kitchen at Lowell's House of Hope Inc. a partner dedicated to helping homeless families gain stable housing through a service model based on respect, dignity, and compassion.

In addition to nourishing the 58 families that find refuge at House of Hope, Gaining Ground produce donations play a role in workforce development and economic self-sufficiency. Interns in their inspiring Learn2Work Culinary Skills program receive 3 months of paid, hands-on training in the kitchen alongside Chef Paul Dubuque to prepare them for jobs in food service and hospitality.

01/31/2026

Shout out to our hardworking farm crew and the community members who came out to help shovel the deep snow away from our high tunnels this week. Snow removal is critical to protecting the structural integrity of the tunnels.