Three Sisters Garden Project

Three Sisters Garden Project

The Three Sisters Garden Project is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community farm based in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Founded in 2015, it's dedicated to making local, fresh produce accessible to all community members, regardless of their ability to pay, while practicing sustainable agriculture.

Key Features:

• 6-acre farm (4 in Ipswich, 2 in Wenham by 2025)
• Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) program
• Sliding-scale pricing and free shares
• SNAP (food stamps) acceptance
• Sustainable and climate-friendly farming practices
• Collaborative network with local food access organizations

Signature Programs:

1. CSA Shares: Weekly produce shares from June to December
2. Food Access Initiative: Free produce distribution to food-insecure neighbors
3. Partner Network: Collaboration with local organizations to distribute produce
4. Sustainable Farming: Implementation of eco-friendly agricultural practices

Mission:

To steward farmland, feed the community, and make local, fresh produce accessible to all, regardless of income or circumstances, while promoting sustainable agriculture.

Impact:

• Produces 40,000-50,000 pounds of fresh produce annually
• Serves food-insecure neighbors across 18 Essex County cities and towns
• Over 70% of produce goes directly to low-income neighbors
• Only production-scale farm with a food-access mission on the North Shore

Farming Practices:

• Follow organic standards (not certified)
• No GMO seeds, synthetic fertilizers, or chemical pesticides
• Focus on soil, air, and water conservation in the local ecosystem

Community Involvement:

• CSA model encourages direct farmer-consumer relationships
• Weekly newsletters with harvest lists and recipes
• Collaboration with local orchards for fruit inclusion in CSA

Partner Organizations:

Acord Food Pantry, Root, Wellspring House, Ipswich Refugee Program, North Shore YMCA, Nourishing the North Shore

Contact:

• Location: Ipswich, Massachusetts
• Website: threesistersgarden.org
• Email: info@threesistersgarden.org
• Phone: 978-312-6654

Join the Three Sisters Garden Project in their mission to create a more equitable local food system. Whether you're looking to participate in their CSA program, volunteer, or support their food access initiatives, Three Sisters Garden Project offers multiple ways to get involved and make a difference in your community.

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