Lexington is a very special place, full of wonderful locations and a culturally rich community. LexFarm is one of those places that I feel is not recognized enough for all that it contributes. 

LexFarm has a very small staff and relies heavily on community volunteers. This reliance on volunteers causes it to be one of the best locations for community bonding. Whether that’s meeting new people while exploring the store, or volunteering to help glean the fields, LexFarm brings people together through shared work and experience. 

Volunteering is a massive part of how this town runs, but many people feel like they don’t know where to start. Especially with events like the 250th encouraging residents to get out and volunteer, LexFarm is a great place to start. Everyone is friendly, organized, and the tasks are simple yet impactful. Volunteers can really see the progress they’ve made looking back at the row of crops just weeded. 

LexFarm also cares a lot about preserving the natural world. It takes many steps to ensure that the soil and land around it remain healthy and vibrant. This ensures that all the wildlife in and around LexFarm remains healthy for the rest of Lexington to enjoy. This can be seen in many ways, but one personal example I had was when volunteering to help move some rocks out of a crop field. We weren’t allowed to go into some rows because birds had built nests in the middle of them. LexFarm allows the birds to finish nesting in peace. I think this is a perfect example of LexFarm’s commitment to the preservation of nature.

All in all, I believe that LexFarm is a truly special place in our community and if you haven’t been there yet, this summer is a good time for a first visit.

Roger Allen

Lexington High School Student

SPL, Troop 119

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