Sited on the old Perkins Family Farm for more than 20 years, and surrounded by acres of woodlands, The Community School has a vested history in agriculture, wildlife, and education.
    The Farm has always been an integral part of the school; this year marks our 16th CSA season. In the spring and fall, students help seed, plant, weed, harvest, and cook food from the garden.
    It’s not just the student body that benefits, though. Community members connect to the earth through volunteer opportunities, work share days, and on-farm events. Work activities include: planting, harvesting, weeding, greenhouse work, making bouquets, staffing CSA distributions, and more.
    We cultivate four acres, using sustainable, organic methods certified by the State of New Hampshire. Organic gardening produces healthy vegetables without the use of pesticides or fertilizers.
    We are continuing to implement ”no-till” practices to promote soil health and sustainability by using less fossil fuel and more composted wastes.
    This year, we are trying a new schedule, maximizing time, soils, crew, and infrastructure. We are pushing our harvests to start earlier and end later than we have ever been able. Interns and volunteers can expect to start in April and continue until mid October. If you are interested in being a part of the farm, please let us know!