Abby's Organic Community Farm

09/09/2025

Farm Beauty!!! Never gets old!

08/11/2025

BACK TO SCHOOL ADVISORY !
I hope you're doing well. With kids heading back to school and more buses, bikes, and foot traffic on the roads, it’s a good time for a quick reminder about traffic safety. August is National Traffic Awareness Month, and it's all about staying alert and looking out for one another.

Whether you're driving through residential neighborhoods, school zones, or parking lots, take a moment to slow down and watch for:

Kids crossing the street or biking to school
School buses making frequent stops
Parents dropping off or picking up children in high-traffic areas
Student drivers getting used to driving

For parents, it’s also a great time to talk with your kids about safe walking and biking habits — like using crosswalks, wearing helmets, and avoiding distractions.

Feel free to forward this on to any new drivers in the family or others who may appreciate this reminder. And as always, if you have questions or needs as the school year begins, don’t hesitate to reach out.

08/06/2025

08/01/2025

Thank you for your interest in Abby’s Farm. Since we are at or near capacity, we are implementing a new program for folks interested in joining. Starting this Spring 2025 we will invite 20 new “intern” families, with five assigned to each of our farm groups. This will be a 60-90 day internship or probationary period to see if we are (and you are) a good fit😎. We have a waiting list, so if you’re interested you need to do the following:

Please Fill out 2 page Application on our website abbysfarm.org and return (copy/photo) to [email protected]

On same website make $20 recurring monthly donation (canceled at anytime) to the farm.

Intern Families will have access to the farm while accompanied by another member/volunteer only.

Access to harvest and farm events will be discussed at “onboarding” with your group leader.

You will be provided all the information necessary to be what we call a “member in good standing”.

If you plan to be a part of this exciting new program at the farm, please let me know by return email and begin the process by completing 1&2 above. The onboarding will be scheduled once those two are completed. Contact me at 813.393.6039 with call or text for any questions or comments

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07/25/2025

Well, if you’ve been saying to yourself: “I need to have more fun…….i need to learn new things……..I need to meet and get to know interesting people………I need to do something healthy! Look no further. Our volunteers constantly say “this is their happy place” or “the farm saved their life” or “l love having healthy, organic food for my family…..and I grew it!!!” Abby’s Farm is not for everyone, but for some…..it’s everything! We anticipate limited openings this fall, so it’s critical to get your name in and begin interning now. Please go to abbysfarm.org, fill out the Volunteer Application and send it (or pic) in asap! Fall is always our best gardens and most productive harvests so don’t miss out.
[email protected]
813.393.6039

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07/18/2025

ATTENTION TEACHERS, HOMESCHOOL PARENTS!!!!
Abby’s outdoor enrichment programs are gearing up for our fall semester and dates are filling up fast. We are happy to be introducing some new curriculum, along with our new mother/daughter team offering a very unique bee experience. Be sure to go to Abbysfarm.org to reserve your dates for epic outdoor experiences for your students like our Nature Labs (once a month); Field Trips (reserved by date for groups) and our new Honey Bee Experience.
Fall is magical at the farm, when we enjoy our mildest and most pleasant weather of the year for all of our enrichment programs. State (and now federal) grant and/or voucher opportunities are being offered for some of these programs, so get the most out of it for the benefit of your students.

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06/20/2025

🐝 Happy Pollinator Week! 🦋

At Abby’s Organic Community Farm, we’re buzzing with excitement to celebrate the incredible work of our pollinators! Did you know that pollinators are responsible for 1 in every 3 bites of food we eat? They’re vital to our ecosystem, helping fruits, veggies, and wildflowers thrive.

This week, join us in honoring some of our tiny heroes by scheduling our Honey Bee Lab! 🐝 Perfect for families, school groups, or curious adventurers, this 90-120 minute experience blends hands-on activities, in-field discussions, and a safe peek into a real beehive.

Let’s work together to protect our pollinators and keep our world blooming! 🌼

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06/11/2025

Not just a roof! While we are thrilled with our new roof (thx to Matt and Strategic Roofing), there’s more to it than that. Our farmhouse is the old homestead of Mr and Mrs Gaither (Gaither High School) that lived in the home for 70 years. Part of our mission was to preserve this part of Lutz history for our community. We live in a time where buildings, relationships, traditions and even ways of living……have become disposable! Not on our watch! Our farm is about “preserving” things……..buildings, relationships, traditions and healthy ways of living!

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05/22/2025

Spring!!! While short lived in our part of the world……is magical at the farm! The flowers, butterflies all scream about the miracle of creation…….and then the miracle of growing our own food and watching the wonder in kids faces. It’s an adventure and experience not to be missed.

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05/18/2025