Category Archives: Around the Farm
Brand new homes for our beloved animals!
As part of the ongoing beautification efforts around the farm, we’re demolishing the chicken coop and pigpen and building brand new ones! Sweetie (our pot-bellied friend) and the chickens will be much happier in their beautiful new abodes. Thank you … Continue reading
Our Annual Fundraising Dinner
Please help support your planters at the beginning of our harvest season and purchase your tickets for the Planter’s Ball ! Saturday. November 18th is the big day. The “seed” money from this event helps keep your farm going and … Continue reading
An interview with Farmer Nick!
Nicholas MacAskill is 26 years old and originally from Michigan. He is named after Santa Claus thanks to his older sister. Nick moved down to Tampa after earning the apprenticeship position at Sweetwater. He attended Lake Superior State University and … Continue reading
Florida’s Natural Aquifer and Sweetwater Organic Farm
One of the important stops we make when giving farm tours to the public, is at the back of the property right past the playground. It might look like a bunch of useless pool equipment from afar, but what is … Continue reading
Sunday Market vacay!
We are taking a long deserved Summer break until October 15th, when we will be back with a bang. We’ll be planting some cover crop to nourish our soil and bringing you the best local produce you can find in … Continue reading
Fun on the Farm
We are having a blast this month with loads of fun activities for the kids (and moms too)! on Mother’s Day, first 5o moms get a handmade heart necklace created by the farm staff for you with love! (kids will … Continue reading
All about the Earth
We are not just celebrating Earth Day, we are celebrating Earth Month! Heck organic farming honors the mother all year long! Continue reading
How does your garden grow?
Let us help you with that. All March long we have soilful workshops to help you in the garden. Continue reading
Sweetwater with Your Sweetie
For February you can feel the love.. We have many lovely themed activities for February. Take a selfie with your sweetie post to Intsagram and Facebook and get a sweet oraganic treat! Continue reading
Start the New Year right!
Loads of good health themed activities coming your way! It’s all about you and your good health this month. Check out our event page for all the amazing Workshops we have on the schedule. Keep posted for more awesomeness down … Continue reading