Peckham Farms

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Farm Update!
02.17.2012
There was a lot of activity at the farm this week. The Garden House is almost complete and ready to move in.

We are using a germination chamber to sprout seeds under controlled heat and humidity. Once  seeds sprout the starter flats are removed and placed on starter benches.

We started some veggie and herb seedlings in it this week which includes lettuce, cauliflower, broccoli, sage, basil, chives, chamomile, oregano, bergamot, and borage.

Also started some flower varieties s including petunias, marigolds, vinca, and dichondra. The seedlings will eventually be moved to the Garden House.  

Peckham Farms
5408 W. Grand River Avenue Lansing, MI 48906

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Peckham has officially launched its newest affirmative business, Peckham Farms. The farm will focus on providing paid job training opportunities in the farming industry for persons with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Peckham Farms will also provide access to locally grown produce to our clients and the public.
 
Our organizational commitment to sustainability, led us toward organic principles and eco-friendly farming techniques. The farm uses Integrated Pest Management (IPM), emphasizing common sense practices, scientific concepts and natural techniques to control pests without using harmful chemicals.
 
Peckham Farm has just under 80 acres available, but will be planted in several stages.  In its first phase, Peckham will use about seven acres of the land to plant various fruits and vegetables. The rest of the land is rented to a local farmer.
 
Nearly 3.5 acres have been planted with fruits and vegetables, including raspberries, and a variety of strawberries, tomatoes and peppers. A wide selection of vegetables such as sweet corn, broccoli, zucchini, edemame, pak choi and much more will be grown year round. Hoop houses will be constructed to extend the growing season.    
 
Peckham Farms is supported by a horticultural endowment fund through the Peckham Community Partnership Foundation. To learn more about the foundation or to contribute to this effort click here

Member of Michigan Farm Market Association

Local Farming

 

Local farming benefits the community in many ways. It reduces the amount of food storage and travel time, helping food keep their nutritional value. Local farming also keeps revenue local, circulating it back into the communities in which we live, helping farms and businesses thrive.


Studies (Cornell University Study) have shown the link between disability and poverty. In addition to job opportunities, Peckham aims to provide a resource for making healthier foods more affordable and accessible.

The farm will provide an avenue for those we serve to gain skills in marketing, management and horticulture, while offering the resources to grow, buy and sell fresh produce. 


 

Volunteer Application

Would you like to volunteer at Peckham Farms? We are looking for help in packaging, sorting, labeling and selling our harvest.
            
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