Introducing
What is Cultivate at CFM?
CULTIVATE is our new hub where food, health, sustainability, and community come together. 2026 marks our pilot season!
Through local partnerships, resources and hands-on learning, we will share simple ways to support everyday well-being.
At our CULTIVATE table you can expect engaging, practical ways to enhance your lifestyle – whether that’s learning about seasonal foods, discovering local resources, exploring sustainable practices, or finding new ways to care for yourself and your family.
CULTIVATE will bring together a mix of local partners, educators, and community organizations to offer:
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Tips for healthy, balanced living
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Information on food access and nutrition programs, including SNAP/EBT
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Cooking demonstrations
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Crop and gardening talk
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Guidance on sustainability and environmentally conscious choices
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Activities and resources for individuals, families, and children
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The latest trends and initiatives towards achieving a healthy planet
CULTIVATE is not about doing everything perfectly—it’s about starting somewhere. Small steps can lead to meaningful change, and CULTIVATE aims to make those steps feel accessible, welcoming, and relevant to our community.
Whether you stop by with a question, join a demonstration, share your own solutions, or simply take away a new idea, we hope that CULTIVATE is a place to connect, learn, and grow together.
Resources
Eat the Rainbow - Today's Color: Red
These contain the phytonutrient lycopene, which is associated with improving heart health, reducing prostate and breast cancer risk, contributing to stroke prevention and increasing brain function. Good sources of lycopene include tomatoes, beets, radish, cherries, strawberries, watermelon, red onions and red peppers. READ MORE
Eat the Rainbow
Use the color of food (including skins) to identify some of its health benefits. READ MORE
Herbs go a long way
Want to elevate and add dimension to a meal? READ MORE
Basil - more than just something to eat with mozzarella
Basil is a perennial herb that comes in many varieties. A member of the mint family, often with a sweet, peppery, or licorice-like taste, it is used to flavor salads, sauces (pesto), soups, pizza, fish, and other foods. READ MORE
Want to collaborate and help us grow Cultivate?
Get in touch if you think your organization or your passion makes a good fit with Cultivate.
