Farm Fresh 5K: Join us in fighting hunger.

Our 12th Annual Farm Fresh 5K is just around the corner! It will be held on June 9th with check-in beginning at 8:00 am and the race start at 9:00 am.

Whether you run, jog, or like to leisurely stroll this 5K can be enjoyed by all.

Over the past 8 years we have been able to donate over 23,920 pounds of fresh, naturally grown produce to those in need in the communities that surround Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center. We invite you to join us this year! You can be a part of our 12th Annual Farm Fresh 5K as a participant the race or in donation.

Have more questions? Why not check out our Frequently Asked Questions to see if your question is answered there. If it is not reach out, either by emailing or by calling, and we will answer it for you. 

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Plant Sale: May 12th

This Saturday, May 12th, from 9 am to 3 pm is is our annual plant sale. All of the plants for sell are grown on site, from seed. No pesticides or herbicides have been used on any of the plants, which have been grown following organic growing methods.

At the sale the following plants can be found: slicing and cherry tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers, tomatillos, eggplant, kale, marigold, basil, mint and a limited selection of flowers and herbs. In addition to plants we will have prodcuts such as our bee smooth handcream and site made maple syrup for purchase. As a reminder, Shepherd’s Corner accepts cash and check for payment.

 

Tomato varieties: Amish Paste, Beefsteak, Green Zebra, Incas Hybrid, Italian Roma, Pink Brandywine, Cherokee Purple, Oxheart, Artisan Bumble Bee Blend (cherry), Sweet Million Hybrid (red cherry), Yellow Cherry, as well as Red and Yellow Pear.

Pepper varieties: Poblano, Banana, Carolina Reaper (!currently the hottest pepper in the world!), Cayenne, Early Jalepeno, Habanero, Hungarian Wax, Red Jamaican, Santaka Hot Asian, Serrano, and Thai.

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