Raft Swamp Farms offers a variety of opportunities to learn about sustainable agriculture. Call 910.263.4111 or 910.977.0950 to arrange a visit.
Volunteer: Volunteer opportunities abound at Raft Swamp Farms for individuals with all types of interests and levels of ability, and for Scout troops and other community groups. All these efforts are equally important in helping the community to understand what sustainable farming is and how it affects every aspect of our lives.
Garden: Raft Swamp Farms offers for lease a limited number of large garden plots with water access each growing season. If you don't have room for a big, "backyard garden", give us a call. Spaces available include 1/8 acre (50' x 100'), 1/4 acre (100' x 100'), and 1/2 acre (100' x 200') gardens.
Farm: Individuals seeking to learn the art of sustainable farming can contract by the year to lease a 1-1/2 acre tract of land at Raft Swamp Farms, and have access individual instruction, greenhouse space, farm equipment, and assistance in farm business planning and marketing produce to the public. Please call us at 910.263.4111 for more information.
Certified Naturally Grown: The apiary at Raft Swamp Farms is Certified Naturally Grown! Visit the CNG website (www.naturallygrown.org) to learn more about this farmer-to-farmer alternative to organic certification.