The Prescott Food Forest @ B Organic Farm in Chino Valley has a BIG vision. The need to grow non-GMO, organic food has never been more pressing. We are getting calls from charitable groups like St Vincent DePaul Food Ministry and others that are asking us to provide healthy and natural food and vegetables so they can give it to the many hungry and needy people they serve. We would like to accommodate them and others, including Yavapai County and Paulden Food Banks, Solid Rock Food Pantry in … [Read more...] about Food Forest Calls for Volunteer Gardeners
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Nominations Being Accepted for Arline’s Angel Award
Every year, the Make 100 Healthy Foundation gives an award in honor and memory of my mom, Arline, to someone who gives from their heart, cares about others and represents the power of grace. My mom was a teacher, a gardener and a visionary. She always helped others in need. She taught me how to grow food and most importantly, she instilled in me the love of God and family. She was stricken with a terminal disease and given only six months to live. Amazingly, she lived 14 more years. She never … [Read more...] about Nominations Being Accepted for Arline’s Angel Award
Sun is Shining for Farmers, Gardeners
Are you ready to get your hands dirty and start growing food? With the recent confirmation of Robert F Kennedy, Jr., as the new secretary of Health and Human Services, there is a new sheriff in town, and he’s focused on empowering small farmers to help Make America Healthy Again (MAHA). Make Prescott Healthy Again On a local level, we are committed to Make Prescott Healthy Again. Buying locally grown food is wonderful, but to truly gain self-sustainable status, learning to grow your own food … [Read more...] about Sun is Shining for Farmers, Gardeners
Prescott Food Forest Keeps Growing
It’s that time of year again. Even though it’s cold outside, dreams to plant and grow fruits and vegetables dance in our heads. Now is the time to plan your garden and get the education needed to become knowledgeable and proficient to do so successfully. To help Quad Cities residents gain the insights and skills to not only grow a garden, but to become self-sufficient and sustainable, there are numerous programs and events available to master many aspects of gardening and homesteading. … [Read more...] about Prescott Food Forest Keeps Growing
Creating a Frenzy of Fun for Gardeners
Spring has sprung and gardeners everywhere are applying their skills with a new batch of seedlings, destined for blossoming gardens and better results than last year! All of us here at Prescott Food Forest are so excited to be part of the educational journey of local Yavapai County residents. Spring gardening classes are underway at B Organic Farm in Chino Valley. We have a full class of 30 students, plus many are there to volunteer. “We are inspired by the excitement!” said Gardening … [Read more...] about Creating a Frenzy of Fun for Gardeners
Time to Rock the Garden Open
It’s time to get ready for spring and the 2024 garden season. I am happy to announce that our initial spring gardening eight-week course starts 10 a.m. to noon, Sat., April 6 until May 25 at B Organic Farm. The classes cover everything from planting seeds, transplanting them, soil prep, spacing for crops, tending, picking food and much more. Because of the generosity of our donors and sponsors, we are offering up to 20 scholarships (in exchange for volunteer service). To apply for a … [Read more...] about Time to Rock the Garden Open
Prescott Food Forest is Flourishing
The goal was to create a gardening education center to teach people how to garden and grow their own food, a place where we could learn and share the fruits (and veggies) of our labor with those who are affected by food insecurity, a place to have fellowship and work together to build a lush Food Forest. I am very proud to say we are making great strides in bringing our vision to reality. In fact, because we kept the greenhouse at B Organic Farm heated all winter long, we have ample vegetable … [Read more...] about Prescott Food Forest is Flourishing
Prescott Food Forest Gala Marks a Major Victory for Gardening Education Programs
On Tuesday Feb. 21, at The Club at Prescott Lakes, we hosted a Victory Garden Gala to raise awareness and funds to support the Gardeners Of Destiny (GOD) gardening education training program at B Organic Farm, Chino Valley. The evening was a total success. More than 125 people from all sectors of our community came to support our mission to empower people to grow food for health and self-sustainability. I am grateful for the support from our sponsors, donors, friends and neighbors. I want … [Read more...] about Prescott Food Forest Gala Marks a Major Victory for Gardening Education Programs
Volunteering, Learning, Celebrating Opportunities at Prescott Food Forest
"A very fun, educational experience!” That’s the exact quote of a happy Trinity Christian School student who just got done volunteering in the greenhouse at B Organic Farm in Chino Valley recently. In fact, in two days, there were 40 Trinity 9th graders learning, experiencing and helping tend to the garden at our new Gardeners Of Destiny (G.O.D.) Education Center. Teaching kids and people of all ages how to grow food is at the core of our mission. In addition, we teach the importance of … [Read more...] about Volunteering, Learning, Celebrating Opportunities at Prescott Food Forest
Prescott Food Forest Finds a Home in Chino Valley
It is an honor and a pleasure to share my thoughts and perspective on living a healthy life with you. I am passionate about living a long and healthy life; hence, my nickname, “Your Make 100 Healthy Guy.” As the founder of the Make 100 Healthy Foundation, I am always exploring best practices for nutrition, exercise and an overall sense of well-being. With that in mind, I am leading a Gardening Education Program to teach people how to grow food. We just needed a home. We were blessed with an … [Read more...] about Prescott Food Forest Finds a Home in Chino Valley
