Located on the property of the Shrine of St. Anthony, Little Portion Farm is a ministry of the Franciscan Friars Conventual focused on providing fresh food to those in need while using sustainable farming methods. The 3-acre farm will function as an ecosystem, with a diversity of plants and habitats to support the life of this “little portion” of creation. In addition to common annual crops, the farm will also include sections of perennial plants, as well as native flowering plants to attract pollinators. As the food harvested from the farm will be donated to the Franciscan Center in Baltimore, the overarching mission of this ministry is—using the words of Pope Francis—to “hear both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor.”
If you are interested in volunteering on Little Portion Farm, please fill out this interest form. If you are interested in planning a group visit (school, parish, etc.) please contact Matt Jones at mjones@olaprovince.org.