Contact:

Matthew Goldfarb

Farm and Education Director

14 Aero Ave.

Edgartown, MA   02539

T:  508.627.7007

F:  508.627.7719

E:  matthew@farminstitute.org

www.farminstitute.org

Founded:  2000

Mission:

The FARM Institute is a teaching farm that educates and engages children and adults in agriculture through the operations of a diverse working farm. By providing year round educational programs, The FARM offers learning experiences in farming, land preservation, nutritional awareness, growing food, as well as the culture and history of Martha's Vineyard farming.

Major Programs:

• Afterschool programs, September-June, 5-14 year-olds
• Summer camp, July & August, 4-14 year-olds
• Saturday Community Chores, all ages
• Restoration of Katama Farm fields and buildings
• Produce high quality farm vegetables and meats

501(c)(3)?  Yes

Form 990 Filed?  Yes

Financial Information:

as of 12/31/04

Total Income:  $1,370,617

Total Expenses:  $504,742

Total Assets:  $1,300,397

Total Liabilities:  $229,296

Board Members:

J. Robert Andrews

Steve Atwood

Howard Borggaard

Jill Crovitz

Sam Feldman

Caroline Fenske

Glenn Hearn

Mike Kidder

Howard Miller

Pieter Pil