“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.
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​Free Mulch is providing a structured path for aspiring and beginning farmers; to learn hands-on skills and develop their own successful farm businesses.  We are rebuilding rural communities by creating opportunities for farmers and buyers to collaborate and create value added products that stimulate rural economies.  Collectively we are reassigning value to organic food systems by growing more local farmers and supporting local organic food businesses.

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Farm tours at Frog Song Organics, learn how beginning farmers can gain hands-on experience in starting and managing a successful organic farm business during seasonal farm tours. 
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Micro Grant Opportunities

Our 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 by December 31, 2022 will be reviewed for first quarter funding. Grant decisions are communicated within 30 days of receiving your application.

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Incubator Internship

Interested 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.  

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENTS

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community Outreach

Your contributions will be used to further community and student outreach programs; including farm tours and workshops.  We recruit at risk students, students with undecided career paths and those already pursuing agricultural vocations for seasonal and yearlong farm internships.

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Support a Future Farmer

Incubator participants pay an initial fee to cover their land lease, training, insurance, supplies and use of  farm equipment. Your generous donations will sponsor applicants in need. 

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Free Mulch Inc
4317 NE US Hwy 301
Hawthorne, Florida 32640
352.415.5252