The following was included by Codman Community Farms farmer Pete Lowy in the February 2, 2024 e-newsletter to CCF members and is reprinted here with permission. By Pete Lowy This week we welcome our newest livestock guardian dog puppy to the farm! Introducing… POPPY the pup! Why do we have a new puppy? I’m sure…
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Farm store thief busted after being caught on camera — twice
A brazen thief who was twice caught on camera stealing food from the Codman Community Farms store — once when farmer Pete Lowy was in the room with him — was caught by police and banned from the store for life. A security camera first recorded the unidentified man gathering various items and leaving without…
Educational pavilion planned for Codman Community Farms
Codman Community Farms plans to build an open-air educational pavilion as a precursor to a future project to install a fire suppression system in the main barn. The three-season pavilion will serve as an educational space for workshops, classes, demonstrations, and small gatherings. The farm, which recently created a new staff position to grow its…
My Turn: Codman Community Farms celebrates 50th anniversary
By the CCF 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign Committee On the 50th anniversary of the founding of Codman Community Farms (CCF), we have much to celebrate. Created as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 1973, the farm has evolved over time, but our mission has always been to operate a working farm that preserves Lincoln’s rural character, highlights…
Field Notes: Support local farms this summer with a CSA
By Rachel Neurath Field Notes is an occasional feature highlighting climate and environment work in town and spotlighting Lincoln residents and staff. Rachel Neurath is a soil microbial ecologist, co-leader of Lincoln Common Ground, and a member of Lincoln’s Climate Action Plan Working Group. There’s nothing quite like a fresh tomato, bursting in an explosion…
My Turn: Vigilance urged after theft at Codman farm
By Pete Lowy (Editor’s note: This account was included in the latest Codman Community Farms member newsletter from farmer Pete Lowy. On Friday, March 31, Lincoln police said they are still investigating the incident and have some leads, and may have something to report by the end of next week.) As many know, our awesome…
Grants available for Lincoln growers to supply the SVdP food pantry
The Agricultural Commission is offering funding to Lincoln growers who can supply fresh produce for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Lincoln and Weston (SVdP) food pantry. The commission is offering a limited number of grants ranging from several hundred dollars to over $1,000 to qualified Lincoln growers. Grant recipients in the Farm to…
Codman Farm plans to improve driveway, install forecourt
If all goes well, the muddy and cramped driveway at Codman Community Farms (CCF) will be resurfaced and expanded to allow easier access to the farm store, and there will be a new public gathering area in front. Voters approved spending $210,000 in June 2020 to fix problems due to driveway erosion, poor drainage and…
Flints and Hannan spread Lincoln’s farming bounty at dinner
Two farming concerns in Lincoln — one centuries old and one very new — recently collaborated on a farm-to-table event to raise awareness of local agriculture and the Flint Homestead Project. About 65 guests were treated to food made from Hannan Agro Farms produce prepared by Lincolnite Brianno Doo and helpers (both Doo and Mohammed…
Police log for Sept. 8–19, 2021
September 8 Scott Circle, Hanscom AFB (4:04 p.m.) — Caller reported a fake Instagram account was set up in her name. An officer spoke to the party, who reported the account was deleted. North Commons (6:41 p.m.) — Caller reported their neighbor was stomping around the apartment making noises. They do not want a police…