FAITH, FARMING AND FOOD is an exciting new venture that has been germinating for some time at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities.  This spring, following a long, cold, snowy winter, and an even slower to arrive spring, we will begin construction of a small ‘farm’ on the UTS campus.  As we build and grow and create this small sustainable farm on the UTS campus, we will be intentional about the multi-layered inter-connections between our faith practices, our farming practices and our relationship to the food we eat.

“See, I am doing a new thing!  Now it springs forth….”  Isaiah 43:19

The large stretch of lawn behind the McMillan Center on the UTS campus, will soon be the site of a small ‘farm’ where several raised planting beds will be constructed and filled with rich soil.  A variety of vegetables and herbs will be planted and tended, harvested and eaten.  As with any sustainable small farm system, we plan to begin small and expand as energy, resources and interest grow. 

WHO CAN GET INVOLVED?  You.  

Every Wednesday throughout the summer and fall, beginning mid-May, from 10 am-12 am. we will meet at the farm site for a work/learning activity such as building raised beds,  shoveling dirt, planting, constructing a drip irrigation system,  building trellises, constructing a compost bin, making pesto, canning dilly beans ....  We will meet, rain or shine.  You may sign up for one or more or regular Wednesday work shifts.  There will also be additional times posted for other work and fun projects as the farm evolves. 

Please follow this BLOG site to watch our progress and find out all the ways you can get involved.