Support The Market Garden Initiative

Help Us Reach Our $250,000 Goal: Building a Veteran Farmer Training Center

Our Funding Goal: $250,000

We’re raising $250,000 to establish a one-acre market garden demonstration site at Veterans Haven North that will serve as a comprehensive training center for veterans interested in sustainable agriculture careers. This initiative combines hands-on agricultural education with business development support to create viable pathways for veterans to enter farming.

What Your Donation Will Fund

Staff & Training ($147,200)

Full-time experienced Farm Manager to oversee operations and provide daily instruction
Project Manager to coordinate all aspects of the training program
Project Support staff to assist with implementation and data collection
Weekly workshops led by agricultural experts in various specialty areas

Program Development & Education ($62,000)

Expert consultants to provide specialized training sessions
Outreach and volunteer coordination
Educational materials and resources
Documentation tools and teaching aids
Business planning and market development instruction

Field Development & Equipment ($23,500)

Irrigation systems for permanent growing beds
Season extension materials for year-round growing
Insect netting and crop protection
Specialized tools for market garden operations
Post-harvest handling equipment and supplies
Greens washing and processing station