Waltham Fields Community Farm

The greenhouse at WFCF

Last fall we joined Waltham Fields Community Farm in Waltham, Massachusetts so we could get our vegetables from a local and ecologically-friendly source. According to their mission statement, WFCF "...promotes local agriculture through growing and distribution practices that are socially, ecologically, and economically sustainable. We forge relationships between people, their food supply, and the land from which it grows." We fell in love with this farm, which is nestled in the outskirts of Boston among suburban homes and industry on the University of Massachusetts climate field station site and nearby Lyman Farm. They maintain several acres of fields, which they farm using mid-century tractors, volunteers, and a devoted team of farm staff. Not only do they grow vegetables for the Community Supported Agriculture members (like us), but they are committed to organic, sustainable practices, education, and hunger relief.

Susan picking peas.

Each week we venture out to the farm, where we collect our weekly share of veggies and participate in the you-pick selection, which allows us to enter the fields and choose our own food. The food comes from the plant to our hands and goes directly to our table, which has been the goal of this entire eating project! We feel fulfilled each week when we visit the farm and feel that this is a wonderful reciprocal relationship: we get tasty, fresh, and healthy produce and they can continue their efforts with our support. If you are interested in following what is happening at WFCF, read their newsletter, which is published each week.