Harvest and Flower Campaigns Fuel Inclusive Vocational Education
Homesteads for Hope, a 55-acre non-profit community care farm located at 2185 Manitou Road, has officially opened enrollment for its highly anticipated agricultural programs. Fostering an inclusive environment designed for people of all abilities, the farm has simultaneously rolled out its 2027 Summer CSA Food Share, a vibrant 2027 Flower Bouquet Subscription, and a limited-edition 2026 Thanksgiving Share.
By joining a Homesteads for Hope agricultural program, subscribers directly fund inclusive “Nature’s Classroom” education, vocational skill-building, and recreational opportunities for teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
The three newly launched programs include:
- 2026 Thanksgiving Harvest Box: A curated, one-time seasonal share packed with fresh, local, organically grown ingredients perfect for the holiday table. Space is highly limited, and pick-up occurs right before the holiday.
- 2027 Summer CSA Food Share: A multi-week summer program providing fresh, organically grown produce picked fresh from the canal-side fields. Subscribers enjoy convenient weekly pick-ups at the historic farm.
- 2027 Flower Bouquet Subscriptions: A gorgeous, recurring subscription of hand-harvested, organic, seasonal blooms grown right on the farm’s beautiful 55-acre property.
“When you buy a share from Homesteads for Hope, you aren’t just buying hyper-local food and flowers,” says Jane Elder, Farm Assistant Manager. “You are investing in a community care model that cultivates true belonging, purpose, and independent growth for our students, interns, and farm.”
Anyone interested in these community-supported shares and subscription opportunities can explore the options and reserve their spot directly through homesteadsforhope.org
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