New Growth Project
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🚜 You’re Helping Us Grow Something Big
The Weekly Harvest Weekly Update: Fund the Farm Progress Because of YOU, we’re inching closer to our goal of raising $60,000 by December 31 to Fund the Farm. So far, the community has raised an incredible $36,900! We have EIGHT teams raising money for New Growth Project by asking their friends and colleagues to support our mission. Team Captains will win a prize from the farm. The team that raises the most funds enjoys a dinner at the O'Driscoll home. That means more employment hours, more...
Still Growing Strong – Fall at the Farm & Holiday Preview!
The Weekly Harvest Hello from the Farm! As the final leaves fall and the cool weather sets in, we're reflecting with deep gratitude on an incredible 2025 season. With the help of our community, staff, volunteers, and CSA members, we cultivated a bountiful harvest—and even more importantly, a place where purpose and growth thrive. But the work (and the growing!) isn't over. Thanks to our hoop house and ongoing microgreens production, we’re still harvesting fresh food—and you can still enjoy...
Ribbon Cutting, Fall Squash & A Whole Lotta Gratitude 🎉
The Weekly Harvest Today’s the day! 🎉We’re celebrating our brand-new farm store with a ribbon cutting at 10:00 a.m. alongside the Rockford Chamber of Commerce—and we’d love for you to swing by if you’re in the neighborhood. But that’s just the beginning. This week, we’ve got a fresh harvest, fall sales, shoutouts to our rockstar volunteers, and a can’t-miss fall event just around the corner. Let’s dig in! New This Week: 🎀 We Cut the Ribbon (and Probably a Few Flowers) Our farm store is...
Saying Goodbye, Celebrating Growth, and Gearing Up for Fall 🍂
The Weekly Harvest Hello from the farm, There’s a crispness in the air (and we’re not just talking about the lettuce). As the seasons shift, we find ourselves celebrating, reflecting, and looking ahead with full hearts. This week’s email is all about people—the ones who grow here, the ones who guide the way, and the ones like you who make it all possible. Let’s dive in 🌱 New This Week: 🌟 Celebrating 18 Stories of Growth This Summer This summer, we had the privilege of working alongside 18...
Meet the Team Behind the Magic + Your Weekly Farm Fresh Fix 🌿
The Weekly Harvest Welcome to “The Weekly Harvest!” 🎉 Wait, wait, wait.... It's the end of July already? This summer is flying by, and the harvest just keeps getting better! Scoop all the goodness that is happening at the farm below. 🌱 New This Week: Christine, Julia, Tori, Carly, Jordan, Jaden, Casey, Abbey 🌟 1. Farm Spotlight: The Whole Team Shines This week’s success story isn’t about one person—it’s about our entire team. From our office manager to peer mentors, farm hands, our farmer,...
Now Delivering: This Week’s Harvest + More from NGP 🌱
The Weekly Harvest 🌱 Welcome to “The Weekly Harvest!” 🎉 Our new, rebranded newsletter, made just for you! Here you will find updates about our farm, news about our employees and volunteers, and of course, information about our WEEKLY HARVEST. New This Week: What’s New at the Farm Fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor—this week’s harvest is bursting with early summer color and taste! 🌾 Weekly Harvest List: Garlic Scapes Spring Radishes Watermelon Radish Arugula Turnips Baby Beets Kale Lettuce Mix...
What’s Fresh, What’s New & Who’s Inspiring Us This Week 🌿
logo with bee 🌱 This Week at New Growth Project Every week brings something new to celebrate! Here’s what’s happening right now: Harvest Highlights: 🥬 Kale 🌿 Mint & Oregano 🧄 Spring Garlic 🌱 Baby Arugula 🥗 Radishes & Chives Farm Store Hours: Tuesday–Friday | 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. 📞 Call ahead to pre-order your harvest: 616-824-6068 Upcoming Events: June 14: Rockford Farmers Market 8 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. June 26: CSA Member & 100 Club Farm Tour – 6:00 p.m.Are you a CSA Member or a 100 Club Member?...
Mark Your Calendar: Our Season Opening Day is Coming Soon! 🌸
Spring is in the air—and we’re getting ready to bloom! Our Season Opening Day is just around the corner! On May 10, join us for a vibrant day at the farm filled with: A huge plant sale featuring garden vegetables, herbs, annuals, ferns, and stunning flower pots. Exclusive Field & Wick product sale—just in time for Mother’s Day! Farm tours, gift shopping, PizzaMi food truck, and more ways to support local. We can’t wait to welcome you back to the farm. This event helps provide meaningful jobs...
Growth, Gratitude, and a "Good-To-Know" tip
Peer Mentor Spotlight Our peer mentors play a unique role at New Growth Project. Whether they are working alongside our employees in the greenhouse, apothecary workshop, or the fields, peer mentors have a front-row seat to blooming confidence. This role helps our employees discover new skills and friendships. Recently, Casey joined our peer-mentor volunteer crew. We are so grateful for his support. Casey has a steady and calming presence and supports our employees as they pursue greater...
Lucky? Or Working Smart?
As Luck Would Have It. Actually, at New Growth Project, we don't believe in luck. However, we believe in hard work and keeping the faith that good things are to come. Farming isn't easy. But neither is finding and maintaining work when you're an adult with an intellectual disability. The vast majority of individuals with disabilities remain unemployed in our county. In contrast, we see incredible growth and mastering of skills on the farm. Whether our employees are planting seeds, pouring...
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