Field Cultivation & Harvesting

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Description

During the growing season (May-October), join the Iowa Valley RC&D Farm staff in the field on a Monday and Friday from 9-Noon (weather permitting) to help tend fields at Iowa Valley RC&D Grow: Johnson County Farm. Volunteers will help cultivate, tend, harvest, and pack vegetables grown on the farm and send them on their way to local hunger-relief agencies.

What you need to know:

We strive to provide a welcoming space and invite anyone to join us!

  • No previous gardening or farm experience required!
  • There is no need to sign up to volunteer on Mondays and Fridays, you are welcome to come to the farm.  Stay and hour or the whole morning! If this is your first time please email malik@ivrcd.org so he'll know where to meet you!
  • We can also take volunteers on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Contact Emmaly@ivrcd.org to schedule.
  • Closed-toe shoes are required on the farm.
  • Volunteers are welcome to bring their gloves, and we recommend sunscreen, water, and a hat.
  • Kids are welcome on the farm, with adult supervision


Details

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Inclement Weather Plan: If severe weather, operations will be closed. If severe weather conditions occur while at farm site, volunteers will be led to safety. Please check the weather and make sure to bring appropriate clothing and accessories before arriving.
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Location

Get Connected Icon 4811 Melrose Avenue
Iowa City, IA  52245