Opening Ceremony
Join us to celebrate our home at Shalom Park! More details coming soon.
Days in the Dirt Volunteer Days
Get your hands dirty with us! Join Ekar Farm every Sunday for our weekly volunteer day. We'll work together on seasonal farm tasks - from planting and weeding to harvesting and prepping beds - whatever the farm needs that week. It's a great way to learn about sustainable agriculture, connect with your community, and contribute to local food production.
All experience levels welcome! We provide tools, gloves, and plenty of guidance. Come for an hour or stay all morning - every bit of help makes a difference.
Ready to dig in? Sign up and learn more at: www.ekarfarm.org/volunteer-on-the-farm
Days in the Dirt Volunteer Days
Get your hands dirty with us! Join Ekar Farm every Sunday for our weekly volunteer day. We'll work together on seasonal farm tasks - from planting and weeding to harvesting and prepping beds - whatever the farm needs that week. It's a great way to learn about sustainable agriculture, connect with your community, and contribute to local food production.
All experience levels welcome! We provide tools, gloves, and plenty of guidance. Come for an hour or stay all morning - every bit of help makes a difference.
Ready to dig in? Sign up and learn more at: www.ekarfarm.org/volunteer-on-the-farm
FARM CLOSED - Juneteenth
Ekar Farm will be closed Friday, June 19th for the holiday. We will reopen Sunday, June 21st!
Father's Day Bagel Brunch + Volunteer Day
Celebrate Father's Day by getting your hands dirty! Join us for a special volunteer morning at Ekar Farm. Join us for a special morning at the farm featuring free delicious bagel brunch with coffee, followed by a volunteer session in the fields. Bring Dad, Grandpa, or the father figures in your life for a morning of meaningful farm work. All ages welcome. Details coming soon!
Sign up and learn more: www.ekarfarm.org/volunteer-on-the-farm
Days in the Dirt Volunteer Days
Get your hands dirty with us! Join Ekar Farm every Sunday for our weekly volunteer day. We'll work together on seasonal farm tasks - from planting and weeding to harvesting and prepping beds - whatever the farm needs that week. It's a great way to learn about sustainable agriculture, connect with your community, and contribute to local food production.
All experience levels welcome! We provide tools, gloves, and plenty of guidance. Come for an hour or stay all morning - every bit of help makes a difference.
Ready to dig in? Sign up and learn more at: www.ekarfarm.org/volunteer-on-the-farm
FARM CLOSED - Fourth of July
Ekar Farm will be closed the weekend of July 4th for the holiday. We will reopen Monday, July 6th!
Days in the Dirt + Bagel Brunch
Join our monthly volunteer morning at Ekar Farm! We start with free bagels and coffee, then work together on seasonal farm tasks. All ages and experience levels welcome - we provide everything you need, including the breakfast!
Sign up: and learn more: www.ekarfarm.org/volunteer-on-the-farm
Days in the Dirt Volunteer Days
Get your hands dirty with us! Join Ekar Farm every Sunday for our weekly volunteer day. We'll work together on seasonal farm tasks - from planting and weeding to harvesting and prepping beds - whatever the farm needs that week. It's a great way to learn about sustainable agriculture, connect with your community, and contribute to local food production.
All experience levels welcome! We provide tools, gloves, and plenty of guidance. Come for an hour or stay all morning - every bit of help makes a difference.
Ready to dig in? Sign up and learn more at: www.ekarfarm.org/volunteer-on-the-farm
Days in the Dirt Volunteer Days
Get your hands dirty with us! Join Ekar Farm every Sunday for our weekly volunteer day. We'll work together on seasonal farm tasks - from planting and weeding to harvesting and prepping beds - whatever the farm needs that week. It's a great way to learn about sustainable agriculture, connect with your community, and contribute to local food production.
All experience levels welcome! We provide tools, gloves, and plenty of guidance. Come for an hour or stay all morning - every bit of help makes a difference.
Ready to dig in? Sign up and learn more at: www.ekarfarm.org/volunteer-on-the-farm
Days in the Dirt Volunteer Days
Get your hands dirty with us! Join Ekar Farm every Sunday for our weekly volunteer day. We'll work together on seasonal farm tasks - from planting and weeding to harvesting and prepping beds - whatever the farm needs that week. It's a great way to learn about sustainable agriculture, connect with your community, and contribute to local food production.
All experience levels welcome! We provide tools, gloves, and plenty of guidance. Come for an hour or stay all morning - every bit of help makes a difference.
Ready to dig in? Sign up and learn more at: www.ekarfarm.org/volunteer-on-the-farm
Days in the Dirt + Bagel Brunch
Join our monthly volunteer morning at Ekar Farm! We start with free bagels and coffee, then work together on seasonal farm tasks. All ages and experience levels welcome - we provide everything you need, including the breakfast!
Sign up and learn more at: www.ekarfarm.org/volunteer-on-the-farm
Days in the Dirt Volunteer Days
Get your hands dirty with us! Join Ekar Farm every Sunday for our weekly volunteer day. We'll work together on seasonal farm tasks - from planting and weeding to harvesting and prepping beds - whatever the farm needs that week. It's a great way to learn about sustainable agriculture, connect with your community, and contribute to local food production.
All experience levels welcome! We provide tools, gloves, and plenty of guidance. Come for an hour or stay all morning - every bit of help makes a difference.
Ready to dig in? Sign up and learn more at: www.ekarfarm.org/volunteer-on-the-farm
Days in the Dirt Volunteer Days
Get your hands dirty with us! Join Ekar Farm every Sunday for our weekly volunteer day. We'll work together on seasonal farm tasks - from planting and weeding to harvesting and prepping beds - whatever the farm needs that week. It's a great way to learn about sustainable agriculture, connect with your community, and contribute to local food production.
All experience levels welcome! We provide tools, gloves, and plenty of guidance. Come for an hour or stay all morning - every bit of help makes a difference.
Ready to dig in? Sign up and learn more at: www.ekarfarm.org/volunteer-on-the-farm
Days in the Dirt Volunteer Days
Get your hands dirty with us! Join Ekar Farm every Sunday for our weekly volunteer day. We'll work together on seasonal farm tasks - from planting and weeding to harvesting and prepping beds - whatever the farm needs that week. It's a great way to learn about sustainable agriculture, connect with your community, and contribute to local food production.
All experience levels welcome! We provide tools, gloves, and plenty of guidance. Come for an hour or stay all morning - every bit of help makes a difference.
Ready to dig in? Sign up and learn more at: www.ekarfarm.org/volunteer-on-the-farm
Days in the Dirt Volunteer Days
Get your hands dirty with us! Join Ekar Farm every Sunday for our weekly volunteer day. We'll work together on seasonal farm tasks - from planting and weeding to harvesting and prepping beds - whatever the farm needs that week. It's a great way to learn about sustainable agriculture, connect with your community, and contribute to local food production.
All experience levels welcome! We provide tools, gloves, and plenty of guidance. Come for an hour or stay all morning - every bit of help makes a difference.
Ready to dig in? Sign up and learn more at: www.ekarfarm.org/volunteer-on-the-farm
FARM CLOSED - Labor Day
Ekar Farm will be closed Monday, September 7th for the holiday. We will reopen Tuesday, September 8th!
FARM CLOSED - Rosh Hashanah
Ekar Farm will be closed Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, September 13th in observance of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. We reopen Monday. L'Shanah Tovah - wishing our community a sweet new year!
Days in the Dirt Volunteer Days
Get your hands dirty with us! Join Ekar Farm every Sunday for our weekly volunteer day. We'll work together on seasonal farm tasks - from planting and weeding to harvesting and prepping beds - whatever the farm needs that week. It's a great way to learn about sustainable agriculture, connect with your community, and contribute to local food production.
All experience levels welcome! We provide tools, gloves, and plenty of guidance. Come for an hour or stay all morning - every bit of help makes a difference.
Ready to dig in? Sign up and learn more at: www.ekarfarm.org/volunteer-on-the-farm
FARM CLOSED - Yom Kippur
Ekar Farm will be closed Monday, September 21st in observance of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. We reopen Tuesday. G'mar Chatimah Tovah to all who observe.
FARM CLOSED - Sukkot
Ekar Farm will be closed Sunday, September 27th in observance of Sukkot, the Festival of Booths celebrating the fall harvest. We reopen Monday. Chag Sukkot Sameach!
FARM CLOSED - Simchat Torah
Ekar Farm will be closed Sunday, October 4th in observance of Simchat Torah, celebrating the completion and renewal of the Torah reading cycle. We reopen Monday. Chag Sameach to all who celebrate!
Days in the Dirt + Bagel Brunch
Join our monthly volunteer morning at Ekar Farm! We start with free bagels and coffee, then work together on seasonal farm tasks. All ages and experience levels welcome - we provide everything you need, including the breakfast!
Sign up and learn more at: www.ekarfarm.org/volunteer-on-the-farm
FARM CLOSED - Indigenous Peoples Day
Ekar Farm will be closed Monday, October 12th for the holiday. We will reopen Tuesday, October 13th!
Days in the Dirt Volunteer Days
Get your hands dirty with us! Join Ekar Farm every Sunday for our weekly volunteer day. We'll work together on seasonal farm tasks - from planting and weeding to harvesting and prepping beds - whatever the farm needs that week. It's a great way to learn about sustainable agriculture, connect with your community, and contribute to local food production.
All experience levels welcome! We provide tools, gloves, and plenty of guidance. Come for an hour or stay all morning - every bit of help makes a difference.
Ready to dig in? Sign up and learn more at: www.ekarfarm.org/volunteer-on-the-farm
Days in the Dirt Volunteer Days
Get your hands dirty with us! Join Ekar Farm every Sunday for our weekly volunteer day. We'll work together on seasonal farm tasks - from planting and weeding to harvesting and prepping beds - whatever the farm needs that week. It's a great way to learn about sustainable agriculture, connect with your community, and contribute to local food production.
All experience levels welcome! We provide tools, gloves, and plenty of guidance. Come for an hour or stay all morning - every bit of help makes a difference.
Ready to dig in? Sign up and learn more at: www.ekarfarm.org/volunteer-on-the-farm
FARM CLOSED - Veterans Day
Ekar Farm will be closed Wednesday, November 11th for the holiday. We will reopen Thursday, November 12th!
FARM CLOSED - Thanksgiving
Ekar Farm will be closed the weekend of November 26th for the holiday. We will reopen Monday, November 30th!
FARM CLOSED - Christmas
Ekar Farm will be closed the weekend of December 24th for the holiday. We will reopen Monday, December 28th! Merry Christmas to all who celebrate.
FARM CLOSED - Memorial Day
Ekar Farm will be closed the weekend of May 23rd for the holiday. We will reopen Monday, May 25th.
FARM CLOSED - Shavuot
Ekar Farm will be closed Friday, May 22nd in observance of Shavuot, celebrating the harvest and the giving of the Torah. Chag Sameach to all who celebrate!
Days in the Dirt Volunteer Days
Get your hands dirty with us! Join Ekar Farm every Sunday for our weekly volunteer day. We'll work together on seasonal farm tasks - from planting and weeding to harvesting and prepping beds - whatever the farm needs that week. It's a great way to learn about sustainable agriculture, connect with your community, and contribute to local food production.
All experience levels welcome! We provide tools, gloves, and plenty of guidance. Come for an hour or stay all morning - every bit of help makes a difference.
Ready to dig in? Sign up and learn more at: www.ekarfarm.org/volunteer-on-the-farm
Private On-Farm Event
Private on-farm volunteer event for NCSU Stem Scholarship Students.
To inquire about Group Volunteering, please submit our Group Volunteer Inquiry Form, and our Farm Manager will contact you.
Mother's Day Bagel Brunch + Volunteer Day
Treat Mom to something different this Mother's Day! Join us for a special morning at the farm featuring free delicious bagel brunch with coffee, followed by a volunteer session in the fields. Whether you're a mom, celebrating your mom, or honoring the mother figures in your life, spend the day connecting with the land and each other. We'll provide the bagels, coffee, tools, and guidance - you bring the good company. All ages and experience levels welcome.
Sign up and learn more: www.ekarfarm.org/volunteer-on-the-farm
Days in the Dirt Volunteer Days
Get your hands dirty with us! Join Ekar Farm every Sunday for our weekly volunteer day. We'll work together on seasonal farm tasks - from planting and weeding to harvesting and prepping beds - whatever the farm needs that week. It's a great way to learn about sustainable agriculture, connect with your community, and contribute to local food production.
All experience levels welcome! We provide tools, gloves, and plenty of guidance. Come for an hour or stay all morning - every bit of help makes a difference.
Ready to dig in? Sign up and learn more at: www.ekarfarm.org/volunteer-on-the-farm
FARM CLOSED - Passover
Ekar Farm will be closed April 2nd and April 3rd in observance of Passover. We'll reopen April 5th. Chag Pesach Sameach to all who celebrate!
FARM CLOSED - New Years Day
Ekar Farm will be closed the Thursday, January 1st for the holiday. We will reopen Friday, January 2nd. Happy New Year!
Garlic Planting at Shalom Park
Join us at our new Shalom Park farm site for our very first community planting day! Together, we’ll plant the first crop to ever go in the ground at this new site — garlic! This symbolic planting marks the beginning of a new chapter for Ekar Farm, as we root our future in sustainable growth and community connection.
No experience needed — we’ll provide tools, gloves, and plenty of guidance. Come ready to get your hands in the soil and help us kick off this exciting new era at Shalom Park.
What to bring:
Closed-toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
A water bottle and sun protection
Friends, family, and good energy!
RSVP HERE: Garlic Planting Volunteer Sign Up
FARM CLOSED - First Three Days of Sukkot
Farm is closed for the first three days of Sukkot.
SAME Cafe Harvest Dinner
Join us for a special community dinner at SAME Café featuring fresh produce from Ekar Farm’s fields. Together, we’ll celebrate the close of our growing season and support the start of the next. Proceeds benefit Ekar Farm’s mission to grow healthy food and community connection.
Purchase tickets here: https://givebutter.com/2E6ubC
CANCELLED - Bagel Brunch + Community Building
Unfortunately we will have to cancel 9/14 bagel brunch DITD volunteer day.
Days in the Dirt
Join us every Sunday for Days in the Dirt at Ekar Farm! These drop-in volunteer sessions are the perfect way to connect with our community while helping grow fresh, organic produce for those in need. Whether you're an experienced gardener or have never touched a trowel, there's a place for you in our fields. Bring your family, friends, or just yourself and spend a few hours in the sunshine, learning about sustainable farming practices and Jewish agricultural traditions.
Before coming out to the farm:
Complete the volunteer waiver and sign up form. Each individual volunteering is required to complete the waiver. If under 18, we ask that a parent/guardian be present on the farm OR sign the waiver prior to arrival.
Be ready for the day’s weather - bring a water bottle, gloves, hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes (no flip-flops), snacks, and anything else you might need. There is no indoor space at Ekar, so please come prepared.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and sign up for our email list to get volunteer updates throughout the year.
Days in the Dirt
Join us every Sunday for Days in the Dirt at Ekar Farm! These drop-in volunteer sessions are the perfect way to connect with our community while helping grow fresh, organic produce for those in need. Whether you're an experienced gardener or have never touched a trowel, there's a place for you in our fields. Bring your family, friends, or just yourself and spend a few hours in the sunshine, learning about sustainable farming practices and Jewish agricultural traditions.
Before coming out to the farm:
Complete the volunteer waiver and sign up form. Each individual volunteering is required to complete the waiver. If under 18, we ask that a parent/guardian be present on the farm OR sign the waiver prior to arrival.
Be ready for the day’s weather - bring a water bottle, gloves, hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes (no flip-flops), snacks, and anything else you might need. There is no indoor space at Ekar, so please come prepared.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and sign up for our email list to get volunteer updates throughout the year.
Days in the Dirt
Join us every Sunday for Days in the Dirt at Ekar Farm! These drop-in volunteer sessions are the perfect way to connect with our community while helping grow fresh, organic produce for those in need. Whether you're an experienced gardener or have never touched a trowel, there's a place for you in our fields. Bring your family, friends, or just yourself and spend a few hours in the sunshine, learning about sustainable farming practices and Jewish agricultural traditions.
Before coming out to the farm:
Complete the volunteer waiver and sign up form. Each individual volunteering is required to complete the waiver. If under 18, we ask that a parent/guardian be present on the farm OR sign the waiver prior to arrival.
Be ready for the day’s weather - bring a water bottle, gloves, hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes (no flip-flops), snacks, and anything else you might need. There is no indoor space at Ekar, so please come prepared.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and sign up for our email list to get volunteer updates throughout the year.
Bagel Brunch + Community Building + Flower Harvest
Grab a free bagel and dig in the dirt with us at our Bagel Brunch + Community Building and a special Flower Harvest Sunday! Come hang out, meet cool people, and help our farm grow—all while enjoying some delicious breakfast. No farm experience needed, just show up hungry and ready for some fun!
Before coming out to the farm:
Complete the volunteer waiver and sign up form. Each individual volunteering is required to complete the waiver. If under 18, we ask that a parent/guardian be present on the farm OR sign the waiver prior to arrival.
Be ready for the day’s weather - bring a water bottle, gloves, hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes (no flip-flops), snacks, and anything else you might need. There is no indoor space at Ekar, so please come prepared.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and sign up for our email list to get volunteer updates throughout the year.
Days in the Dirt
Join us every Sunday for Days in the Dirt at Ekar Farm! These drop-in volunteer sessions are the perfect way to connect with our community while helping grow fresh, organic produce for those in need. Whether you're an experienced gardener or have never touched a trowel, there's a place for you in our fields. Bring your family, friends, or just yourself and spend a few hours in the sunshine, learning about sustainable farming practices and Jewish agricultural traditions.
Before coming out to the farm:
Complete the volunteer waiver and sign up form. Each individual volunteering is required to complete the waiver. If under 18, we ask that a parent/guardian be present on the farm OR sign the waiver prior to arrival.
Be ready for the day’s weather - bring a water bottle, gloves, hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes (no flip-flops), snacks, and anything else you might need. There is no indoor space at Ekar, so please come prepared.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and sign up for our email list to get volunteer updates throughout the year.
Days in the Dirt
Join us every Sunday for Days in the Dirt at Ekar Farm! These drop-in volunteer sessions are the perfect way to connect with our community while helping grow fresh, organic produce for those in need. Whether you're an experienced gardener or have never touched a trowel, there's a place for you in our fields. Bring your family, friends, or just yourself and spend a few hours in the sunshine, learning about sustainable farming practices and Jewish agricultural traditions.
Before coming out to the farm:
Complete the volunteer waiver and sign up form. Each individual volunteering is required to complete the waiver. If under 18, we ask that a parent/guardian be present on the farm OR sign the waiver prior to arrival.
Be ready for the day’s weather - bring a water bottle, gloves, hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes (no flip-flops), snacks, and anything else you might need. There is no indoor space at Ekar, so please come prepared.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and sign up for our email list to get volunteer updates throughout the year.