Summer Intern Openings Available

Volunteer in the garden on Thursdays from 5-7 p.m.
Stay tuned for an interactive schedule.

Get a hands-on experience of local food system isues and urban development work at a church-based agricultural non-profit. Interns will assist with the community supported agriculture program and agriculture education for at least nine-weeks. E-mail Meagan@goodnessgrows.net for an application. Details listed on the "Training for Market Production" tab.

Goodness Grows is currently operating a CSA for 19 weeks this year.

The CSA at Common Ground operates for 15 weeks in the summer (June 20-Sept 26) and 4 weeks in the fall (twice in October, once in November, and once in December). Each week members receive 8 to 15 different items- fresh produce for a family of four. Produce in June may include: lettuce, broccoli, carrots, peas, green onions, cucumbers, beets, kale, radishes, herbs, and strawberries.

This opportunity allows farm members to engage in sustainable agriculture and to support the work of Goodness Grows by enjoying food that is good for you, the community, and creation.  Click the "Fresh Produce Available" tab to see information about our community supported agriculture program.  Various volunteer opportunities, from weighing and recording harvests to weeding and picking produce, will be available throughout the season. 

Straw Bale Gardening - Producing Vegetables in Youngstown

On June 5th, 2009 a team of 12 gathered to build the “Growing for Change” Garden. Youth from Flying High Inc., a local leadership and education non-profit, implemented their design with the help of Goodness Grows staff.

Rectangular and triangular beds were formed with 90 bales of straw. Layers of cardboard and newspaper were placed inside of the bed 18” deep. The team shoveled three inches of compost and worms on top of the newspaper to finish the construction. Tomato and pepper plants were donated by the OSU Extension “Good Natured Gardens Program.” The broccoli, cabbage, and cherry tomatoes were transplanted from the greenhouse at Goodness Grows. Thanks also to Trotacre Farm and Less Trucking for delivering supplies!