A Warm Welcome To Our New Board Members
July 14, 2025
Gaining Ground welcomes three new members to the board of directors: Robyn Eastwood, Reed Holden, Jane Huber, and Belinda DiSilvio.
Through A Lens
July 11, 2025
Bob Brooks was no stranger to Gaining Ground when he submitted photos for Photography on the Farm two years ago. Bob and his wife had casually attended the Trinity Episcopal Church in Concord, where they met longtime supporters Brian and Lucy Rosborough. He got involved and transported harvested and food and flowers to community members […]
Read for Seeds Celebrates Record-Setting Year
July 10, 2025
Students helped raise more than $19,000 for Gaining Ground while learning literacy skills and the importance of community.
Growing Knowledge Alongside Vegetables
June 9, 2025
At Gaining Ground, food literacy is more than knowing what’s on the plate. It’s about us learning to grow and harvest the culturally-preferred foods people want to cook with. Here’s how we help to connect food and knowledge.
Photography on the Farm: Submissions are Open!
June 6, 2025
Gaining Ground’s beloved outdoor photo exhibit is back—and we want to feature your work! For the third year, Photography on the Farm turns our fields into a gallery celebrating the beauty, and resilience of our food system. We’re now seeking submissions of original digital images that reflect any aspect of farming, gardening, nourishment, cultural foodways, […]
115 Households. 11,000 Pounds. One Mission
June 3, 2025
Gaining Ground’s Food for Families program is our sole direct-to-client program serving more than 200 people.
Why Gaining Ground Plants Cover Crops
May 7, 2025
Cover crops, like oat, rye and clover, are the true heroes of sustainable farming helping us to build healthy soil.
Meet Gaining Ground Volunteer Alison Hong
May 5, 2025
Alison Hong began volunteering with Gaining Ground in 2024. Here she shares why she wanted to volunteer and what she’s learned.
Daniel’s Table Building Community, Confidence With Help From Gaining Ground
May 5, 2025
It’s a busy time for Daniel’s Table. Our partner organization delivers groceries to anywhere from 15 to 20 households per week, with an additional 80 to 120 families picking up food weekly.
Meet Gaining Ground Volunteer Trevor Delaney
April 25, 2025
Trevor Delaney began volunteering with Gaining Ground before he could drive. Here he shares why he wanted to volunteer and what he’s learned.
Planting A Seed For Tomorrow
April 25, 2025
With the generous support of longtime Gaining Ground friends Joe Rigali and Tracy Winn, we’re launching a planned giving program.
Your Story Is Our Story: Visit Poetry On The Farm This Spring
April 25, 2025
Now in its fifth year, Poetry on the Farm celebrates language, food, nature and agriculture.
Visit Poetry on the Farm at Gaining Ground
April 4, 2025
The arrival of spring signals many important events on the farm—including our annual Poetry on the Farm exhibit! In its fifth year, this beloved celebration of language, food, nature, and agriculture will again take the form of a self-guided farm tour, featuring poems from community members of all ages. Thank you to everyone who submitted […]
Planned Giving: Let Your Legacy Nourish Others
March 28, 2025
By including Gaining Ground in your estate plans, you ensure that healthy, sustainably grown food continues reaching communities in need for generations to come, while preserving current assets through your lifetime. What is Planned Giving? Planned giving allows you to make a lasting impact through financial or estate planning strategies that align with your philanthropic […]
A Farming Assist From New England Innovation Academy Students
March 6, 2025
As part of their curriculum, 10th graders from a Marlborough school visited Gaining Ground and developed solutions to farm challenges.
Why Do We Plant Specific Crops?
March 6, 2025
A targeted, crop-specific survey of our partners allows us to gather detailed information on which items their clients enjoy (and don’t).
Everything And The Kitchen Sink: Women’s Lunch Place Finds Multiple Ways To Serve Community
March 6, 2025
Women’s Lunch Place has a nice ring, but it’s a bit of a misnomer for the 43-year-old nonprofit that serves more than 2,000 women annually.
Now Accepting Submission For Our 2025 Poetry On The Farm Installation!
February 21, 2025
Submit HERE! Spring is on the horizon, and with it comes one of our favorite traditions—Poetry on the Farm! Now in its fifth year, this self-guided exhibit transforms the farm into an open-air gallery, celebrating the beauty of language, food, nature, and farming through original poetry. From April to June, we’ll showcase poetry from our food recipients, partner organizations, […]
Seeds Are Sprouting In The Greenhouse
February 10, 2025
The foundation of any successful growing season lies in the seeds.
What Do Volunteers Do At Gaining Ground?
February 10, 2025
The farm is lucky to welcome thousands of volunteers of all ages and abilities each season.