Montgomery County ’ s farms not only provide us with a variety of foods and other agricultural products , recreation opportunities , and educational offerings , but also volunteer opportunities ! If you or your community group are looking to get your hands dirty , be outside , and help take care of crops or animals , there are several non-profit farms that accept volunteers on a one-time or regular basis . Visit individual farm websites or contact farms directly for all the details prior to your visit !
VOLUNTEER AT A FARM !
Gardening
n Red Wiggler Community Farm redwiggler . org / volunteer n Charles Koiner Farm ckcfarming . org / apply-for-a-volunteership n The Farm at Cedar Ridge crcc . org / farm
Animal care
n Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary animalsanctuary . org / volunteer n Dream Catcher Meadows 7thGenerationFoundation @ gmail . com n Star Gazing Animal Sanctuary stargazingfarm . org / how-to-help / volunteer n Lost and Found Horse and Donkey Rescue lostandfoundmd . org
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n Button Farm Living History Center buttonfarm . org / volunteer-ssl-hours . html n Madison Fields madisonfields . org / contribute / volunteer
Take a drive in the country !
Fall is the perfect time to explore the Agricultural Reserve ! Check out our website for information on fun self-driving tours of local farm breweries or farm wineries at : montgomerycountymd . gov / agservices / agritourism . html
REMEMBER
THE MILKMAN ?
SouthMountainCreamery . com I 844-762-6455
We deliver farm-fresh milk , dairy products , farmer ’ s market fruits and vegetables , locally sourced meats , baked goods , and premade meals from our commercial kitchen — directly to you front door .
Visit our farm at :
SouthMountainCreamery . com I 844-762-6455
SouthMountainCre eamery . com
Pleasant
Valley Produce ... Get to know your local farmer !
Open June through October • Online sales year round Facebook . com / pleasantvalleyproduce
Selling our famous sweet corn picked fresh daily , locally raised beef and pork , other fresh local produce and goods . Bulk beef available for sale .
Pleasantvalleyfarmmd . com • 301-606-8854 22201 Laytonsville Rd • Laytonsville MD 20882
42 plenty I autumn Harvest 2023