The Needham Community Farm, Inc.

06/13/2026

Thank you Needham Observer for this great article! Summer CSA shares are still available!

On Needham Community Farm, excitement around bumper crops of lettuce and concern that leaf miners are damaging the Swiss chard is front-of-mind. The first fruits of summer’s harvest were sent […]

06/02/2026

05/13/2026

Seedling Sale sneak peek!! 👀

Our 6th annual Seedling Sale begins at 9am this Saturday in front of the Needham Historical Society/Newman elementary!

Seedlings to include but aren’t limited to: a wide variety of tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, cucumbers, summer squash, herbs, beets, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, kale, onions, spinach, scallions, bok choy, tomatillos, watermelon, winter squash, and various flowers.

Forecast is showing a beautiful day so be sure to get there early for best selection☀️ See you there! 🪴

05/08/2026

New option! If your summer schedule is already filling up but you still want your locally grown veggies from the Farm, we have a great option for you: Our 10 week CSA Share! The 10 week share is an every-other-week pickup, starting in late May or early June! Perfect for those on-the-go, or those who don’t need the full 20 week share! Register now via the link in our bio or visit needhamfarm.org/csa

05/05/2026

The warmer air is here and it’s a wonderful time to be on the Farm and help us get ready for the busy harvest season!

We currently have volunteer sign-up options for both spring and summer! Lots of slots available to fit your schedule and interests. Please note that most activities are best suited for ages 13 and up. Sign up in bio

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4EA8AF2AA0FF2-61862079-2026 #/

04/29/2026

Check out our Board President Susan Shaver on the One Big Boat podcast as she shares about our efforts to provide fresh, healthy, sustainably grown produce for over 400 income-eligible families a month. Also learn a bit about of our organizations history and other programs - and more! 🎥

Link in bio or visit One Big Boat on Youtube

04/23/2026

There are so many reasons to register for our Summer CSA! It features an incredible array of vegetables, from cucumbers and peppers to tomatoes, herbs, lettuces, and so much more!

But there are some special things about our Summer CSA that you may not know:
-Flower bouquets are included at least once in the season!
-There are some NEW items for this year: watermelon, cantaloupe, ginger, and cauliflower
-Weekly recipes that utilize the share contents are sent to shareholders every week
-On-Farm pickup is available for those who wish to visit our fields

Register via the link in our bio today

https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/QBBwYxoav5QZwgSveSKjyg

04/21/2026

This Saturday, NCF will be at the YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day - at the YMCA on Great Plain Ave, from 10am-1pm. Find our table, learn to grow some pea shoots, chat with Board members and staff, and more! We’ll see you there!

04/09/2026

Save the date for NCF’s Annual Seedling Sale, coming this May 16th! Featuring all your favorite veggies grown right here in Needham on the Farm! More details to come soon 🪴

03/24/2026

Spring is here - get ready to grow! Our popular gardening classes begin in just under two weeks, and there’s still time to join.

Whether you’re just getting started or want to deepen your skills, we have a class for you:
• Collective Growers – a welcoming, community-focused class perfect for families and beginners
• Independent Growers – an intermediate class offering more in-depth guidance and expert tips

Spots are limited so sign up today and grow with us! Link in bio or visit needhamfarm.org/classes