This blog timelines the progress of Legacy Farms.

Planting Things…

In early March we started digging… the soil has been an interesting combination of sand and silt. The area that will someday be a food forest used to be a horse paddock. After clearing the land we were eager to get some plants in the ground. Tractor Supply in Leesburg and Eustis donated peach trees…

Our Mini Aquaponics System

Our Mini Aquaponics system was designed to show the function of a larger system just on a small scale. This system is perfect for classrooms or even for homes or apartments. This small system works the same way a large system works just takes up a lot less space. The UV lights allow plants to…

another day at the farm…

Last Saturday was another busy day at the farm. We worked with a number of volunteers to clear the trees that had grown over the road leading to the barn. The farm was mostly left unused by the property owners for the last 7-10 years. It is incredible to see how nature takes back what…

Cleaning Up the Old Barn

Legacy Foundation board members spent the day beginning clean up projects at the farm. On the property is an old barn. We plan to renovate this barn and use it as a maintenance barn. This is where we will keep equipment and store needed materials. There will also be an office space and a bathroom.…

Legacy Farms

Legacy Farms is was established in 2022 under Legacy Foundation, 501(c)3 as an education venture for Legacy Foundation students and the community. This blog time lines the growth and progress of the farm as we plant seeds for the future.

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