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- EIN 59-3393280
- 6942 W Comanche Ave Tampa FL 33634 USA
- www.sweetwater-organic.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Children & Youth, Youth Development - Agricultural
Mission: To provide an experience that educates our community. Our farm serves as a model of sustainable, organic agriculture & appropriate land stewardship. We will provide opportunities to participate in responsible environmental leadership, growing organic food, & fostering a sense of community, while working together & enjoying nature.
Programs: Csa (community supported agriculture) program - people become members by paying a seasonal fee, which entitles them to a share of the weekly harvest of vegetables during our harvest season (november through may). Membership in our csa affords access to the freshest possible organic produce while supporting local, sustainable agriculture. Our csa served 251 members in the 2016-2017 season
educational program - sweetwater provides a hands-on, interactive field trip program for school-aged children from public and private schools, home-schools, scout troops, universities and other community 2 groups. We also have a seasonal workshop series which highlights "how to" projects and sustainable living practices such as gardening, healthy eating and wholistic healing. Field trips run from year around.
sunday market - sweetwater has a seasonal weekly farmer's market featuring organic produce, environmentally-friendly crafts, prepared foods, clothing, and live music. The market runs from mid-october through the end of may.
to provide organic produce to the public.