EarthDance Organic Farm School

Overview
Headquarters: 
Ferguson, Missouri
Website: 
earthdancefarms.org
Size: 
11-50 employees
Founded: 
2008
Annual Budget : 
$1-5M
Areas of Focus: 
Food / Agriculture / Nutrition
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Environment
Youth / Children
Populations Served: 
All Populations
About Us
Mission: 

EarthDance sustainability grows food, farmers, and community, one small farm at a time, through hands-on education and delicious experiences

Programs: 

Farm & Garden Apprenticeship Program

Skills Taught:
Organic farming & operating a small farm

  • 130 Varieties of Vegetables, Herbs, flowers grown
  • 24-Week CSA Operated for staff & apprentices 
  • 26 Farmers Market Experiences
  • 5 Farm Visits
  • 28 Classes Attended

Youth Programs

EarthDance places a great importance on reaching the next generation of farmers & local food consumers. 500+ youth throughout the region vision the farm each year.

Educational Field Trips Include:

  • Schools
  • Scout Troops
  • Sunday School Classes
  • Service Projects

Outdoor Classroom Topics:

  • Organic Agriculture
  • Nutrition
  • Environmental Issues

Farm Tours AND Field Trips

Farm tours are given to demonstrate the value of sustainable agriculture on the health of our environment and our bodies.

Offered to:

  • Individuals
  • Schools
  • Organizations

A total of 32 free tours are given from May through October.

Why Work For Us?: 
  • Weekly (seasonal) CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) share for staff
  • Weekly staff meeting & communal meal prepared by a staff member on rotating schedules 
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Staff members genuinely care about the mission and each other 
  • General benefits
  • Being a part of the greater good food movement community 
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industry: 
Nonprofit