Tuesday, July 17, 2007

What a great turnout we had for our Ribbon Cutting!  It was good to see so many of the people that have been an important part of the building of Faith Farm.  Bed sponsors and those who have provided other donations of finances and services mingled with our Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and Harvest Market customers enjoying the beauty of the garden and wonderful refreshments.  Special thanks go to our own Heidi Moffat and Karen Kewley as well as Mary Beth Davis (Port Lugano) and Becky Cummings for providing many of the goodies.  They were great!  Faith Farm Volunteer, DeAnn Cooper had her hands full helping our customers that morning, she is such a blessing.  The ladybug release was fun and the little guys are doing a good job ridding the garden of aphids. 

The public’s response to our Harvest Market on Tuesday and Friday mornings from 8:00-10:00 a.m. shows that there is a definite customer base for produce grown locally and without harsh chemical products.  Our biggest problem has been not enough produce as we are selling out each time before 10:00 a.m.  Thank you for being understanding if you don’t get those tomatoes you’d hoped for!

 The next big step for the garden will be a plan incorporating the horticulture therapy benefits of working in Faith Farm with the DAY CENTER clients.  Construction is underway at the DAY CENTER adding showers and bathroom facilities and soon they will be ready for their Ribbon Cutting and a whole new chapter will unfold for the ministry to the homeless of our community.  Please keep us in your prayers.

God bless you all and happy gardening!
Kate Morrison, Faith Farm Coordinator

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