Organizations Filed Purposes:
TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT ORGANIC FARMING AND HEALTHY EATING BY OPERATING BETHESDA FARM, AN ORGANIC FARM WHICH TRAINS AND EMPLOYS LOCAL WORKERS TO RAISE CHICKENS, LIVESTOCK, AND ORGANICALLY GROWN CROPS. TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO THE COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP SCHOOL COMMUNITY MICROFARMS.
To educate the community about organic farming and healthy eating by providing hands on opportunities to participate in organic farming.
Bethesda Farm: operation of a small, organic and sustainable farm in Raiford, Florida which provides employment and training to the local community. In addition to investing in our farm family, Bethesda Farm dedicates all profits to school community microfarms, reinforcing standards-based curricula while cultivating a love for nature and healthy food in children.
In December 2015, Bethesda Foundation initiated an informal partnership with the Clay County School District in Northeast Florida to develop "community microfarms" at elementary schools across the county. A pilot program was initiated in 2016 to raise awareness and make connections with interested educators in the district. During 2016, a budget was developed and designated plots of ground (approximately 0.5 acres per site) were identified at several elementary schools. Bethesda Foundation will provide initial funding for the program that will include stipends for teacher oversight (one teacher per school) at an estimated amount of $3,000 per year per teacher. In late August and September, students will participate in the microfarms by learning standards-based curriculum in the classroom reinforced with hands-on soil preparation and planting of vegetables. The families of students and the community in general will be encouraged to participate in microfarm maintenance and in the harvesting of the fresh produce. Expansion to other schools is envisioned.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Sean Hellein | Executive Director | 40 | $40,769 |
| Meloni J Elkins | DIRECTOR | 40 | $10,385 |
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