Volunteering + Membership

Thank you for your interest in gardening with us this season. Here are just a few of the wonderful things you will be signing up for if you decide to be a part of The Ballfield Farm community:

  • An opportunity to take ownership of the beautiful transformation that is happening right here on the North Side by working to maintain an urban farm on a once vacant and blighted baseball field.
  • An ample portion of organic, sustainably-grown fresh produce throughout the growing season, including but not limited to: tomatoes, garlic, potatoes, kale, chard, cucumbers, green beans, peas, peppers, salad greens, herbs, flowers…
  • Workshops on garden planning, seed starting, composting, vermi-composting, backyard chickens, canning, drying flowers, succession planting, companion planting, extending the season…
  • Monthly potlucks and social gatherings.

Gardening collectively is a lot of fun but it also requires a lot of work and resources. We are blessed to be a part of such a large and growing community to help share this burden. There is a suggested $15 membership fee for individuals or $30 for families to help cover the costs of seeds, soil, soil amendments, and tools. Give more if you feel so inclined, give less if you can’t afford it, but please don’t let money stop you from joining the revolution. All members should work at least 6 hours a month for individuals, or 12 hours a month per family, so that the space thrives. If you know that you are going out of town or life gets too busy, please don't let that become a barrier to keeping you away; simply pick up where you left off when you are able to return! Hours are not cumulative and you do not necessarily need to “make up” missed hours before returning and harvesting.  For the past several years we have grown a large amount of food, so whenever you come and work the bounty is yours to reap.

  • It is our intention to make this a family-friendly and safe experience for all. So in order for this to be a year of growing good food and great community we will adhere to the following guidelines:
  • You are responsible for your children.
  • The design and layout of BFF is not to be altered without prior approval from the leadership team.  We desire BFF to be a community space accessible to all.

Ready to Work?

Download and fill out the following forms, and bring them with you next time you come to Ballfield Farm! The Membership form is meant to be filled out when you commit to supporting your fellow farmers throughout the growing season. The release form must be filled before volunteering. Forms will also be available at the Farm. 

Looking forward to seeing you there!

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