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People can pick up their fresh produce from Homefields every week on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday.

BY COURTNEY MENGEL

Located on a 23-acre organic farm at 150 Letort Road, Millersville, Homefields Care Farm is a nonprofit community-supported agriculture (CSA) program that provides employment and training for disabled individuals. Hundreds of people who have a disability or other barrier to traditional employment have engaged at Homefields, where they grow organically minded produce for community shareholders. The farm is currently home to six adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

“What I love most about working here is the people,” stated farm manager Katie Landis. “Everyone is happy to be here.”

Homefields’ season runs for 24 weeks, from the last week of May to the beginning of November. People can purchase shares of the harvest, which can be customized depending on the individual’s needs. Payment plans are also available.

Throughout the season, Homefields also hosts events, such as its Talks in the Field program, annual Classic Golf Tournament, and Picnic in the Fields. The Talks in the Field program connects local experts to the community on a wide range of environmental and wellness topics, including landscape design, storm water management, foraging, yoga, and native plant gardening.

Homefields’ 25th annual Classic Golf Tournament will take place on Friday, Sept. 24, at Crossgates Golf Club, 1 Crosslands Pass, Millersville. Readers can find more information about this event at www.homefields.org/golf.

The annual Picnic in the Fields event will occur on Sunday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the farm.

“This organization is a beating heart for people who cannot stand alone and need other opportunities in life and in work,” stated Allison G. Hawthorne, vice president of the board of directors. “That’s what motivated us to brand ourselves as a care farm and what motivates me to provide opportunities where opportunities don’t exist. I’m here to give a hand.”

Homefields is interested in connecting with certified B corporations to launch its Fund a Farmer project. Fund a Farmer sponsors part-time farm hands with job coaching and other support needs. Fund a Farmer sponsorships will last from March to December and can be shared, partial, paid in one payment, biannually, quarterly, or monthly. Those interested in learning more about Fund a Farmer can contact info@homefields.org or call 717872-2012.

“People can just be who they are here,” said Hawthorne. “There is no judgment.”

For more information, visit www.homefields.org/farm or search for “homefields_csa” on Instagram, “Homefields” on YouTube, or “Homefields Incorporated” on Facebook.

FAMILY FUN & EXCITEMENT SATURDAY, JULY 3RD

46TH ANNIVERSARY INDEPENDENCE DAY “CASH BASH”

GRAND DEMOLITION DERBY

LARGE SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS WILD & CRAZY DEMOLITION DERBY SERIES DISPLAY AT “THE BUCK” CRASH FOR CASH! SPECTACULAR 3D FIREWORKS DISPLAY

UNBELIEVABLE SMASHIN’ & CRASHIN’ ON A ONE-WAY ROAD TO DESTRUCTION! CARS SMASHED TO SMOKING, STEAMING JUNK! YOU HAVE TO SEE IT, TO BELIEVE IT! FIREWORKS & EVENT SPONSORED BY PROVIDENCE AUTOS CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP & RAMP TRUCKS GATES OPEN AT 5:00 P.M. • EVENT STARTS AT 7:00 P.M. SHARP Adults: $15.00 • Children 5-12: $6.00 • Children Under 5: FREE

Homefields Care Farm employees and volunteers (back, from left) Allison G. Hawthorne, Laurie Martin, Elizabeth Swope, Shirley Landis, Katie Landis, Christina Waple, Kelly Morris, and (front) Matt Dilley

Shareholders can gather their own produce in the “pick your own” field.

Team Israel To Play Baseball In Lancaster

Israel’s national baseball team will visit Lancaster as part of its preOlympic training camp this summer. The Lancaster Barnstormers will host Team Israel for a game against the Susquehanna Valley Stars at the Barnstormers’ stadium, 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster, on Saturday, July 18. First pitch is scheduled for noon.

The Susquehanna League is an established twilight league, dating back to 1935. It is comprised of eight teams in York County that compete in a 34-game schedule. The Susquehanna Valley Stars will also feature collegiate players from the Pennsylvania State University Athletic Conference.

Tickets for the game are available at www.lancasterbarnstormers.com or by calling 717-509-4487.

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