“The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings.” Masanobu Fukuoka
About Free Mulch
Free Mulch Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) for purpose organization. Our mission is to encourage environmental accountability, support sustainable local food systems, and develop farm incubators that produce thriving organic farmer businesses. We aim to connect people to the natural resources and social capital of community supported agriculture using Frog Song Organics Farm as a platform for experiential education and an incubator agribusiness training model.
Free Mulch is providing a structured path for aspiring and beginning farmers; to gain hands-on experience and develop skillsets that will help them create successful farm businesses. We are supporting rural communities by making agricultural trainings, workshops, and conferences more financially accessible to aspiring and practicing farmers. Collectively we are reassigning value to organic food systems by growing more local farmers and supporting local organic food businesses.
Free Mulch is providing a structured path for aspiring and beginning farmers; to gain hands-on experience and develop skillsets that will help them create successful farm businesses. We are supporting rural communities by making agricultural trainings, workshops, and conferences more financially accessible to aspiring and practicing farmers. Collectively we are reassigning value to organic food systems by growing more local farmers and supporting local organic food businesses.
Upcoming community events!
Harvest Festival at Alachua County Farmers' Market, 5920 NW 13th St. Gainesville: Sat. Oct. 21st, 8:30am - 12pm
Roselle Festival & U-pick at Frog Song Organics, 4317 NE US Hwy 301, Hawthorne: Sat. Oct. 28th, 2pm - 6pm
Alachua County Farm Bureau Food and Agriculture, Festival, 811 S. Main St. Gainesville: Sat. Nov. 4th, 10am - 2pm
Field & Fork Farm and Gardens, 2656 Museum Rd, Gainesville: Wed. Oct. 18th, 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Fall Farm & Cane Festival, Dudley Farm, 18730 W. Newberry Rd, Newberry: Sat. Dec. 2nd, 9am to 3pm
Benefit Farm To Table Dinner at Frog Song Organics: Support the Giving Garden details on Eventbrite.
Roselle Festival & U-pick at Frog Song Organics, 4317 NE US Hwy 301, Hawthorne: Sat. Oct. 28th, 2pm - 6pm
Alachua County Farm Bureau Food and Agriculture, Festival, 811 S. Main St. Gainesville: Sat. Nov. 4th, 10am - 2pm
Field & Fork Farm and Gardens, 2656 Museum Rd, Gainesville: Wed. Oct. 18th, 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Fall Farm & Cane Festival, Dudley Farm, 18730 W. Newberry Rd, Newberry: Sat. Dec. 2nd, 9am to 3pm
Benefit Farm To Table Dinner at Frog Song Organics: Support the Giving Garden details on Eventbrite.
Micro Grant OpportunitiesOur aim is to grow more farmers and raise awareness about sustainable agriculture. We support many levels of ag engagement, from community garden plots, residential yards, to newly budding farm business. Micro grants are designed for those who are exploring careers in agriculture, learning new ag technologies, attending workshops/trainings, or spreading knowledge in the community. If you have a viable plan we want to help you succeed.
Applicants are awarded up to $250 for Skills & Knowledge Development and up to $500 for Agricultural Business Development. Requests received after December 15, 2023 will be reviewed for first quarter funding. Grant decisions are communicated within 30 days of receiving your application. |
Incubator InternshipInterested in growing food? Need access to land, tools, and mentors? Learn how to run a successful, sustainable organic farm business: from seed to market you will receive hands on experience and on the job training in planting, harvesting, and selling at market. Gain the experience necessary to qualify for USDA Beginning Farmer & Rancher Development Programs in the future.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENTS
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Free Mulch Inc
4317 NE US Hwy 301
Hawthorne, Florida 32640
352.415.5252
4317 NE US Hwy 301
Hawthorne, Florida 32640
352.415.5252