Calling all queer farmers (and allies)! Kick off pride month with a Young Farmer Night at Moonrose Farm featuring Forrest Fleur!! Jordan and Melissa are going to start us off with a farm tour highlighting raised bed management and their observations 6 years into using no-till permanent raised beds. Then, Forrest Fleur will take over and lead us in making fabulous costumes out of recycled and natural materials for a Trashy Fashion Show that transitions into a dance party. There will also be a potluck, so bring food to share to fuel your dancing. Join us for an evening of queer farmer joy <3 <3

Date: Sunday, June 7th

Time: 5 – 6pm Farm Tour

6-8pm Trashy Fashion Show, Dance Party, and Potluck

Address: 88 Mason St, Rehoboth, MA 02769

Accessibility Information: The farm tour is on uneven grassy terrain. The longest walk would be 5 minute to the furthest location on the farm. There is a composting toilet in the field in addition to bathrooms indoors that are up two steps. The dancing will take place on uneven grassy terrain.

If you are interested in carpooling to the farm please use this link to volunteer to drive or to hop on a ride! Or email youngfarmernetwork@gmail.com and we can help you coordinate a ride :)

Carpooling Link:

https://groupcarpool.com/t/7whig0

Moonrose Farm

Moonrose Farm is a queer woman-owned, chemical-free farm located in Rehoboth, MA. They specialize in cultivating vegetables for their CSA program, farm stand, and local restaurants, as well as growing cut flowers for weddings, events, and retail bouquets. Their on-farm bakery offers artisanal baked goods, and their farm stand provides a variety of chemical-free produce, pasture-raised eggs, organic garden plants, and seasonal delights.

Forrest Fleur

Forrest is a farmer, eco-artist and drag queen putting the hoe in ‘garden hoe.’ She is the host and producer of SHE ATE: a farm drag production touring several outdoor venues throughout New England during the warm season.

Young Farmer Network

The Young Farmer Network (YFN) connects farmers, aspiring farmers, and farm allies from all social, racial, and economic backgrounds. Our mission is to create an environment within which people of all ages and agricultural backgrounds can cultivate personal and professional relationships across state borders. We work towards a supportive landscape for farmers and prospective farmers in developing socially, ecologically, and economically sustainable farm businesses and fulfilling lives.

Services Provided at Event:

Free Childcare and interpretation, please notify us if you will be utilizing our childcare and/or interpretation services ahead of time.