2025 Gleaning update
July update – Unfortunately, due to adverse weather conditions in the spring and early summer, our regular farms have been unable to host gleaners so far. We will update this page as we receive more information in the coming weeks. If you’d like to join us and you haven’t come out with us in the past, please regístrate en nuestro sistema de voluntarios to make a volunteer profile, or email gleaning@arlingtonurbanag.org. Also, if you have a local farm contact, please email and share it with us!
In 2024, volunteers gleaned over 53,500 pounds of produce for Arlington area food programs!
Cada martes hasta octubre, diríjase a las granjas locales para recoger productos y devolverlos a los programas de alimentación del área Arlington. Nuestras mañanas suelen ser a las 8 am en una granja designada (que puede cambiar según el cultivo). Cada ubicación estará dentro de una hora de Arlington. Tenemos un número limitado de espacios para voluntarios disponibles en cada viaje. Estas mañanas son siempre una forma divertida de conectar con la tierra y hacer el bien. También podemos ayudar a organizar un número limitado de viajes compartidos.
A unirse a nosotros, regístrate en nuestro sistema de voluntarios and click on “schedule.” 2025 dates will be announced in late spring.
Why glean? This ancient practice has many modern benefits. Back in the day, farmers would leave the corners of their fields unpicked so that others could take food if they needed. Today, if commercial farmers aren’t able to pick all of the produce on their fields due to weather, harvest or labor schedules, or other environmental concerns, volunteers step in. Unpicked produce represents wasted time, money, and labor, and has the potential to attract pests or even spread disease! Instead of having a field go to waste, gleaners are invited to pick healthy produce for donation. Everyone wins with this arrangement; neighbors in need receive delicious fresh locally grown produce, volunteers have a fun and meaningful day, and farmers have their fields cleaned and make a great contribution to the community.
Si tiene preguntas adicionales, envíe un correo electrónico voluntario@arlingtonurbanag.org.
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