10 AM

Garlic Planting at the Bennington Veterans Incubator Farm

 

We couldn't think of a better way to spend Veterans Day than getting our hands dirty and breaking some ground. Under beautiful November sunshine, volunteers and Bennington County Conservation District staff came together at the Bennington Veteran Incubator Farm for a garlic-planting workday.

Together, we planted approximately 350 garlic cloves that will grow into next year's harvest and go directly toward feeding the residents of the Bennington Veterans Home. Along the way, we also discussed the work happening at the Veterans Home and the Incubator Farm, and how growing food locally can help support veterans in our community.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who showed up, rolled up their sleeves, and helped make this happen. We're grateful for the opportunity to celebrate Veterans Day by working alongside our neighbors and planting something that will nourish our community for seasons to come.

A group of people are outside, working together to handle a box filled with garlic or similar cloves, surrounded by petals.
People are gardening outdoors, using tools to work the soil in a sunny field with trees in the background.
A person is digging in a field while another stands nearby, both enjoying a sunny day outdoors. A tractor is in the background.
People working together in a community garden, preparing soil and planting, under a clear blue sky.
People working in a field, preparing soil, with trees and a bench in the background on a clear day.
People working in a field, preparing soil for planting while enjoying a sunny day with trees in the background.
People are gardening outdoors, planting in rows on a sunny day, with tools and buckets nearby.
People gathered under a shelter, sorting or handling a box of garlic in an outdoor setting with greenery around.
A person is digging in a field while another stands nearby holding a tool, with trees and a clear sky in the background.
A garden plot with freshly turned soil, lined rows ready for planting, and a clear sky in the background.
People are working together outdoors, digging and preparing garden plots on a sunny day.
Volunteer Day at Bennington Veteran’s Incubator Farm on Nov 11 at 10 AM. Help plant garlic and support veterans in agriculture!
A group of people are outside, working together to handle a box filled with garlic or similar cloves, surrounded by petals.
People are gardening outdoors, using tools to work the soil in a sunny field with trees in the background.
A person is digging in a field while another stands nearby, both enjoying a sunny day outdoors. A tractor is in the background.
People working together in a community garden, preparing soil and planting, under a clear blue sky.
People working in a field, preparing soil, with trees and a bench in the background on a clear day.
People working in a field, preparing soil for planting while enjoying a sunny day with trees in the background.
People are gardening outdoors, planting in rows on a sunny day, with tools and buckets nearby.
People gathered under a shelter, sorting or handling a box of garlic in an outdoor setting with greenery around.
A person is digging in a field while another stands nearby holding a tool, with trees and a clear sky in the background.
A garden plot with freshly turned soil, lined rows ready for planting, and a clear sky in the background.
People are working together outdoors, digging and preparing garden plots on a sunny day.
Volunteer Day at Bennington Veteran’s Incubator Farm on Nov 11 at 10 AM. Help plant garlic and support veterans in agriculture!

 

Join the Bennington County Conservation District and the Bennington Veterans Incubator Farm for a hands-on Veterans Day volunteer event!

Volunteer Day at Bennington Veteran’s Incubator Farm on Nov 11 at 10 AM. Help plant garlic and support veterans in agriculture!

Help plant garlic for next year's growing season while supporting a local farm that creates opportunities for veterans to develop agricultural skills and pursue farming. This is an opportunity to honor veterans through meaningful community service, connect with local agriculture, and help grow food for the season ahead.

Address: 325 North St, Bennington, VT 05201

What to expect

  • Hands-on garlic planting and farm work
  • An opportunity to learn about the Veterans Incubator Farm
  • A chance to connect with neighbors and support local food systems

Community members of all experience levels are welcome. No gardening experience is necessary. Families and groups are encouraged to participate, subject to the farm's capacity and site conditions. 

This event is hosted by the Bennington County Conservation District in collaboration with the Bennington Veterans Incubator Farm.

All volunteers must sign a waiver form. Printed copies of the waiver form will be available at the event for participants to fill out in-person. 

Registration for this event is closed 
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