Spring has sprung at Emergency Food Network’s Mother Earth Farm and it’s time to prepare the soil for planting. What better way to do this than the old fashion way – Draft Horses! On Saturday, April 4, four to six teams of draft horses will plow the fields of Mother Earth Farm (15208 102^nd St E, Puyallup 98374) in preparation for growing 100,000 pounds of organic produce for our neighbors in need.

This FREE event is fun for the whole family! Come anytime on April 4, between 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. The horse teams will be plowing throughout the day. 

Attendees are encouraged to check EFN’s website (www.efoodnet.org) for updates to this event as it could be cancelled due to inclement weather. The teams of draft horses are unable to plow the fields in muddy conditions.

Emergency Food Network operates the 8-acre organic farm, managed by Anika Moran. This annual event exemplifies the spirit of the program. Mother Earth Farm grows more than 40 varieties of vegetables, as well as fruit trees. Bees are kept on site to pollinate, and their honey is collected for distribution as well. Vegetables grown at Mother Earth Farm are harvested and delivered fresh to feed programs around Pierce County, often on the same day that it is harvested.

An average of 118,451 children, seniors, and adults visit feeding programs in Pierce County each month. In 2014, Emergency Food Network provided 15.3 million pounds of to 64 food banks, meal sites, and shelters throughout Pierce County.

For more information about Emergency Food Network, Mother Earth Farm, and other events visit www.efoodnet.org.