Bringing Home the Farm: Public Education Workshops

This series of educational workshops provides hands-on training in topics such as home gardening and traditional homesteading skills such as food preservation and keeping backyard chickens.

Valentine’s Day Sweet Treats with Canto 6 Bakery

February 8th 6pm-8pm
Join Canto 6 owner, Susanne Young and former Brookwood grower Simca Horwitz in a hands on workshop to learn techniques for baking with chocolate and other festive holiday ingredients. The workshop will present a variety of recipes just in time for you to impress someone you love on Valentines Day including red velvet cakes with bittersweet chocolate buttercream, champagne truffles and hazelnut shortbread hearts. Participants will have the opportunity to sample all of the desserts made in the workshop.
Space is limited and we expect the class to fill up quickly, so register online today.
Location: Canto 6 Bakery, 3346 Washington St. Boston, MA
Cost: $55

Farm Apprenticeships

In 2011 we will introduce a farmer apprenticeship program. This year we will have two apprentices working at the farm form the begining of April through the end of October. Apprentices will participate in all aspects of farm operations. The apprenticeship is designed for individuals who think that they might want to pursue a career in farming and would like to gain hands on, professional training and work experience. The application process for the 2011 season has closed. Check back in the fall when we will begin the hiring process for the 2012 season.

Summer Youth Internships

Each summer, the Brookwood Community Farm welcomes a group of high school students from Boston and Milton to work at the farm and learn about the importance of local agriculture in supporting healthy communities. Interns participate in all farm activities and help run the Mattapan Farmers Market.

For more information about the internship or to apply for next season, please download the application and complete internship description or contact Judy Lieberman, the farm manager.

Farm Visits

The farm regularly hosts school, camp and community groups interested in learning about food and farming. Visitors are welcome to tour the farm, learn about farm history and participate in farm activities. For more information or to schedule a farm visit, please contact us.