1. Sarah, Grace and Tina

2. History of Holly Hill Farm The land has been farmed since the early 17th century, when the farm's salt marsh was a source of grazing and hay for our earliest settlers. In the 18th and first part of the 19th Century it was a typical homestead. When farming declined in the East in the 1840's, it became a summer residence for Bostonians, with farming limited to orchards, garden plots, hay fields and pasture for a small herd of dairy cows. In the 1930's and 40's it became the base for a fairly substantial "truck" farm of 100 acres, most of which were off-site. Then, after World War II the land was home to a saw mill operation. Vegetable growing began again, and the farm was certified organic in 2000. Two post and beam barns that date back to 1785 and a classic pole beam barn built in the Civil War era serve as living reminders of the farm's past.

3. About the Farm Holly Hill Farm is located in Cohasset, Massachusetts which is a beautiful coastal community 25 miles southeast of Boston. It’s a good place to see how to raise fruit and veggies without the use of pesticides The farm has been in the White family for five generations and the farm operation is under the direction of Frank and Jean White who moved back to Cohasset and restarted the farm as a commercial venture in 2000, which is the year that it was first certified organic. The farm is currently managed by Ben and Hannah Wolbach.

4. Layout of the Farm 140 acre farm –10 are growing fields –10 have structures, –120 are forest, salt marsh, ponds, and streams

5. Main Area of Work

6. Main Places of Work Tractor/Utility Barn: where we get our equipment Main Barn: where we help prepare for food sale Educational Garden: where kids learn about planting Main Green House: where plants can grow under controlled conditions

7. Jonny Belber Educational Director of the Farm On November 13th, 2009, Jon Belber was awarded the Teacher Farmer of the Year Award from the Farm-Based Education Association. –The award was presented to Jon at the 4th Farm-Based Education Conference which was held in Tarrytown, NY. –This award is presented to the farm-based educator and FBEA member who has made a significant contribution to the success of their program and who shines in the eyes of his/her colleagues, students, and community members.

8. Cindy Prentice New director of Holly Hill Farm Cindy is working with Friends of Holly Hill Farm Education Director Jon Belber to plan for an exciting season of programs for school children and workshops for adults and families.

9. Friends of Holly Hill Farm, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization that was established in 2002 and charged with using the resources of Holly Hill Farm to teach children and adults the importance to our health and to the health of the environment of organically grown food and to promote responsible stewardship of our natural resources. The Friends' classroom, Holly Hill Farm, is a working farm that exemplifies the principles of sustainable agriculture and sound forest management. The farm grows certified organic vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers of the highest quality to sell at its farm stand and at the local Farmers' Market. Today's 5 acre active organic vegetable, flower and herb farming operation is the outdoor classroom for the Friends' educational programs. Also playing a key role are the farm's additional 125 acres of natural resources which include woods, fields, brooks, ponds and salt marsh along with an abundance of wildlife.