A $26,918 project at Homefields studies Brazilian syntropic farming practices, for high-conservation-value nut tree species in PA. Information gathered will be widely distributed to benefit other researchers.

A $25,000 grant from The Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation allowed us to plant a berry orchard, and will fund protective therapy for workers’ hands. The trees can be harvested by people with mobility barriers, making this a pertinent project for Homefields, and the bushes mitigate water runoff.

The United Way of Lancaster County awarded Homefields a $22,000 “Level Up & Launch” grant to expand our job-training program for high school students with disabilities.

Over 5 years, the NCRS will grant Homefields $7500 to implement cover crops that improve soil health, using standards and specifications set by them.

Homefields received two grants totalling $2500 to grow sustainable spring perennial vegetables and native plants for the two-fold purpose of supporting food security and attracting native pollinators.

Two $500 grants support Homefields’ community engagement at Manor Market Millersville, and our participation in the National Butterfly Association’s July Count.

We received 1,200 plant plugs valued at $4 each, to enhance communities by supporting native pollinators in public spaces.

In awarding a $3500 grant, the UUCL board has acknowledged the contribution of Homefields in achieving the vision of inclusiveness among all humans as well as respect for the dignity and worth of each individual, as promoted by the Walters Trust and UUCL.