The Virts Miller Foundation awarded A Farm Less Ordinary a grant in the 2022 grant cycle that was used to help bring their growers back during their off-season one day a week. Bringing the growers back allowed them to keep the skill sets they learn during the year as well as give them the opportunity to get out of their homes and maintain friendships and positive attitudes.

“A Farm Less Ordinary expresses profound gratitude for the $10,000 grant from the Virts Miller Foundation, which has been instrumental in advancing our mission to provide nearly year-round employment for individuals with Developmental and/or Intellectual Disabilities (DD/IDs). This support helped us minimize the seasonal downtime typical in farming by funding a pilot winter program that reduced layoffs and maintained our Growers’ skills and social connections. Thanks to this initiative, we achieved a 100% retention rate and significantly reduced isolation for our employees during the off-season. Encouraged by this success, we plan to expand the program, continuing to make a positive impact on our community with your generous support.”

– Greg Masucci