Community Farming Projects are a great way to actively participate in your area's move towards sustainability. On the east end of Long Island, master farmers and gardeners have co-op projects that make responsible use of the acres of arable farmland that surround us. 

below, a plot rented at EECO (East End Community Organic) Farm in East Hampton

Learning to tend your own garden can be a tricky process, but EECO Farm is dedicated to the education of its members, and hosts an Outdoor Classroom where student groups and civic organizations can learn the basics and volunteer on the farm.

Quail Hill Farm - Amagansett, New York

"A central part of our mission at Quail Hill is to educate the public concerning such issues as soil health, our seed supply, food security, and sustainable, organic farming practices.  School groups and children of all ages visit Quail Hill to help with seeding, transplanting, and harvesting. Connecting people with land in this way builds a community that will appreciate and support the stability, integrity, and beauty of the bioregion."