Giving Tree Farm
A rehabilitative organic veggie farm for community members who've sustained traumatic brain injuries.
🌽🥒 We're Open for the Season! 🍅🌶️
The wait is over—our farm stand is officially open!
Stop by for fresh, locally grown produce straight from our farm. Every purchase supports the meaningful work of the adults with disabilities who help grow and harvest our crops.
We'll have a variety of seasonal vegetables available, with more to come as the season progresses.
📍 Stop by, say hello, and support local agriculture. We can't wait to see you!
Thank you for supporting our farm and our mission. Here's to a great growing season! Stand will generally be open Monday-Friday 9am-3pm, hours may be adjusted due to weather and harvesting 🌱
08/03/2023
HEEYYY YOUUU GUYSSS!!!
It’s been a long time, but we are happy to say the roadside farm stand is BACK! We will be open from 10:30 am-2pm today, and we would love to see you! We have limited cucumbers, acorn squash and broccoli, along with tons of yellow squash, tomatoes, kale, lettuce and dried rosemary! Come and say hi!
Summary Description:
Farm Staff will perform and assist in all routine agricultural labor. This individual will work as a
member of a team to accomplish the day to day operations of the farm and nursery work.
Responsibilities & Duties:
● Engage in all facets of the growing process from seed to harvest.
● Work quickly and efficiently to finish daily and weekly tasks laid out by the Farm Manager
● Available 1 weekend a month for weekend farm chores. Chores include: watering, venting,
covering, and uncovering crops. Weekend shifts typically last for 30-60 min. twice a day.
General Labor Duties:
● Participate in all aspects of general farm labor, including but not limited to: bed prep, seeding,
planting, thinning, mulching, fertilizing, establishing crop supports, harvesting, washing, packing,
storing, deliveries, mowing, tilling, livestock chores, crop monitoring, watering, irrigation setup
& teardown, equipment maintenance, cleaning, weeding, and pest control.
● Complete repetitive manual labor tasks in a timely, efficient manner, according to the Farm
Managers standards.
● Participation in light construction projects, requiring ability to operate hand tools, and power
tools.
● Work alongside individuals with varying degrees of physical and cognitive abilities.
● Operate farm truck for purchase runs and deliveries.
● Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements:
● 18 years or older.
● Must possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving records as defined in CBI’s
employee handbook.
● Ability to lift 50 lbs.
● Must have reliable transportation.
● Be of good moral character.
● Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
● Ability to read small print and handwriting.
● Ability to hear emergency sirens and alarms.
● Ability to perform work tasks outside, in all types of weather, including extreme heat and rain.
● Ability to provide & receive verbal communication.
● Possess fine motor skills to write reports and track daily data.
● Ability to complete basic mathematic
08/17/2021
Help us out with a caption to describe peak tomato season, I’m thinking “When it rains, it Tomatoes.”
08/13/2021
Our flower garden in it’s pastel morning glory. This garden was revamped over the winter and features a really interesting circular maze design to better enjoy the different beds. We’ve already noticed hundreds of pollinators enjoying it as well!
08/11/2021
A few of the sights around the farm!
07/21/2021
Did you know that we make our own teas? Here’s a glimpse at some ingredients drying. A lot of planning went into our selection for this season, so keep your eye out for some new Giving Tree Farm Teas!
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Address
15433 Turner Road
Lansing, MI
48906
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 3pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 3pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 3pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 3pm |
| Friday | 9am - 3pm |