2014 Annual Report
January 13, 2015
Dear John,
Please accept this 2014 CPA annual report for the Grow Food
GROW FOOD NORTHAMPTON, INC
Northampton Organic Community Garden project, funded by the CPA.
245 MAIN ST, #207
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
(413) 320-4799
In 2014, Grow Food Northampton (GFN) successfully completed the
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third year of build-out at the garden. Using CPA funds, private and in-
kind donations, and over 700 logged volunteer hours, we undertook the
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
following activities to expand the garden and create additional
Adele Franks, President
infrastructure:
Chris Bakker, Treasurer
Susan Pincus, Clerk
Completion of an on-site composting outhouse
Joe Blotnick
Completion of a nature-based children’s play area
Sue Crimmins
Purchase of additional mowers, watering cans, and hand tools
Hope Guardenier
Gaby Immerman
Design and purchase of permanent signage
Pandora Redwin
Installation of on-site weed composting system
Johanna Rosen
Update of the Garden’s master plan & siting of development to
Jen Smith
be completed in 2015
STAFF
Grow Food Northampton continued to offer 225 plots of land, provided
Clem Clay, Executive Director
organic gardening education and support to new and returning
Laura Hilberg, Programs & Administration
community gardeners, established educational gardening space for
Pat James, Volunteer Coordinator
children, and managed the Giving Garden, which donated a total of
over 1,000 pounds of produce to area soup kitchens on a weekly basis.
NORTHAMPTON
COMMUNITY FARM
Crimson & Clover CSA
In 2015, Grow Food Northampton intends to complete the Garden
Florence Organic Community Garden
infrastructure and draw down the remaining balance of our CPA
Mockingbird Farm
funding, unless other arrangements are made with the CPA committee.
Sawmill Farm
We currently have plans in place for the construction of structures to
Slow Tractor Farm
provide additional covered storage, shade, and a gathering space for
The Farm Education Collaborative
gardeners, an information kiosk for the garden entrance, and a post and
chain barrier to protect the driveway during the winter and early spring.
To date, we have spent $67,895.95 of the original funding amount of
$104,500, and have one additional outstanding invoice in the amount of
$94.00 (for a combined total of $67,989.95 spend and $36,510.05
remaining). Thank you for the opportunity to update you on the
project’s success, and please contact us with any questions you may
have.
Sincerely,
Clem Clay
John Frey
Executive Director
Office of Planning & Sustainability
City of Northampton