Flowers of the Field
Flowers of the Field is a local fresh-cut flower farm located in Prescott, Ontario, growing over 50 flower varieties for the Brockville Market, Flower Subscriptions and their Roadside Stand. Their goal is to improve lives through flowers, whether that is through providing equitable employment, meaningful arrangements for events or everyday joy through classic market bouquets. Valuing the land they live on, the farm strives to make this place a sanctuary for anyone who visits. They work to respect this environment through soil care, not "clear-cutting," using rainwater, and other sustainable growing practices.
Financial Need
Flowers of the Field received a loan from the Fair Finance Fund to build a winterized greenhouse. The winterized greenhouse allows the farm to extend its season, growing flowers beyond the regular growing season. It provides a space for seed-starting, growing flowers during the colder months, and engaging the community in small group workshops. In addition, the loan will help Flowers of the Field round out start-up costs of the project, supporting galvanized greenhouse benches, the first round of soil, and plant material (bulbs, tubers and seeds).
Impact of Project Over Loan Term
Create and/or expand two new jobs
Support three new regional small-scale suppliers
Increase local food sales by $70,000
Support community building and engagement through educational small group workshops about sustainable fresh-cut flower farming
Reduce GHG emissions with new on-site greenhouse
Reduce environmental footprint with passive solar energy greenhouse design
Reduce waste through composting and re-using plant materials in outdoor farm gardens
Prescott • www.flowersofthefield.org
