Salt Bridge Farm

05/08/2026

Happy Friday! As the school year ends, we bid farewell to our interns. Here is one of our Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences interns, Dustin Wilf, on our latest podcast episode!

1 like, 1 comment. "Salt Bridge Farm Podcast - Episode 16 - Dustin Wilf Rutgers SEBS Intern"

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day 🌎

Today is a reminder that caring for the planet and caring for people go hand in hand.

At Salt Bridge Farm, we’re working toward both—building a space rooted in sustainability, growth, and opportunity for young adults in our community.

Because when we invest in the earth, we invest in each other.

04/18/2026

Join us on the farm for a hands-on mushroom growing experience! During this workshop, we’ll be expanding our gourmet mushroom production.

Outdoors, volunteers will help inoculate hardwood logs by inserting mushroom plugs—tiny dowels infused with mycelium—into freshly drilled holes.

Indoors, we’ll prepare sustainable grow mediums by shredding cardboard and repurposing used coffee grounds to cultivate mushrooms in a controlled environment. This is a great opportunity to learn about regenerative farming practices, low-waste food production, and the fascinating life cycle of fungi.

No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to get your hands a little dirty and have fun!

Expect:
Light drilling and hammering
Tearing and soaking cardboard
Mixing coffee grounds for substrate preparation
Learning about mushroom growing techniques
Stacking and cutting logs

Sign Up Here: https://saltbridgefarm.org/volunteer-opportunity/culinary-mushroom-grow-day/

04/17/2026

Happy Friday!! Here is our latest podcast episode featuring Pat Lewis as she talks about the history of the farm:

Salt Bridge Farm - Episode 14 - Pat Lewis Shares the Farm’s History

04/09/2026

First, thank you. Your willingness to show up, step outside your comfort zone, and stand in solidarity with those experiencing homelessness means more than we can express.

As we’ve worked closely with local officials to ensure we are hosting a safe and compliant event, we’ve been advised that we are not able to hold the event on-site at Salt Bridge Farm this Friday as planned.

While this isn’t the outcome we had hoped for, we respect the process and are committed to moving forward in a way that aligns with all requirements.

🌙 What’s next: Reimagining One Night on the Farm
We are not canceling—we are expanding.
Instead of gathering in one place, we are inviting you to take part in a community-wide “One Night, One Community” experience from home.
That means:
Set up a tent, sleeping bag, or simple space—your backyard, driveway, garage, or even indoors
Take time to reflect on the experience
Share your participation to help raise awareness

📸 Join the movement:
Post your experience and tag us using to help shine a light on homelessness and housing insecurity in our community.

This shift allows even more people to participate—including children, friends, family, pets, and neighbors—turning one night into a much larger movement of awareness and compassion.

We know this is a change, and we truly appreciate your flexibility and support.

What started as a small gathering now has the potential to become something even bigger—reaching far beyond one location and into our entire community.

We are so grateful to have you as part of this moment.

04/08/2026

Join us on the farm for a hands-on mushroom growing experience! During this workshop, we’ll be expanding our gourmet mushroom production.

Outdoors, volunteers will help inoculate hardwood logs by inserting mushroom plugs—tiny dowels infused with mycelium—into freshly drilled holes.

We’ll prepare sustainable grow mediums by shredding cardboard and repurposing used coffee grounds to cultivate mushrooms in a controlled environment. This is a great opportunity to learn about regenerative farming practices, low-waste food production, and the fascinating life cycle of fungi.

No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to get your hands a little dirty and have fun!

Expect:
Light drilling and hammering
Tearing and soaking cardboard
Mixing coffee grounds for substrate preparation
Learning about mushroom growing techniques
Stacking and cutting logs

Sign up here: https://saltbridgefarm.org/volunteer-opportunity/culinary-mushroom-grow-day/

04/06/2026

April is where it starts.

Cool-weather crops are going into the ground, summer crops are starting indoors, and the foundation for the entire growing season is being built.

At Salt Bridge Farm, this work won’t just produce food—it will teach skills, create routine, and open doors for young adults building their futures.

This is what growth looks like. 🌱

04/03/2026

Have you heard? We are sleeping out for youth homelessness next Friday! Want to participate but have kiddos or fur babies that need you to stay home? That is fine - you can still participate in the event! Click the link to learn more: https://givebutter.com/one-night-on-the-farm-buejbe!

04/02/2026

Can’t make it to the full event? 🌙
Join us for our Community Dinner at One Night on the Farm.

For just $20, you’ll enjoy a meal and provide a meal for an unhoused youth—because showing up for your community can be simple and powerful. 💙

✨ Want to make an even greater impact?
Bring along new or gently used clothing donations to support those in need.

Come experience the heart of One Night on the Farm, connect with others, and be part of something bigger.

👉 Learn more, grab tickets, join the sleep out, or support participants making a difference:
onenightonthefarm.org
One Night on the Farm

04/01/2026

This isn’t just a farm. It’s a place to land.

Salt Bridge Farm is being built for young adults who have aged out of systems without a safety net. Here, they won’t just have a bed—they’ll have purpose, routine, and the chance to build something of their own.

Through hands-on work in sustainable agriculture, residents gain real skills, real experience, and a real path forward.

This is what stability can look like.
This is what community can do.

Follow along as we build it.