Business Plan for the Codding Farm location.

1. The North Attleborough
Community Gardens
@ Codding Farm

2. Introduction
• The Codding Farm at 217 High
Street has been the family
homestead for two separate
families, who both became
leading names in the jewelry
industry during two separate
centuries.

3. • In 2001 Suzanne LeStage sold the
land which consisted of 58 acres
and buildings at 217 High Street to
the town of North Attleborough.
• In 2006 The the Board of
Selectmen divided the property.
The Historical Commission was
given stewardship of the house,
barn, and 3.8 acres of land.

4. • The North Attleborough
Historical Commission was
successful in working with a
preservation consultant to list
approximately four acres and
the buildings on the National
Register of Historic Places on
April 22, 2009.

5. • In 2013 the Historical Commission
constructed 25 raised garden beds and
began the Community Gardens.
• In 2016 there are 30 raised garden
beds.
• In 2017 the garden beds will be moved
closer to the house. It is anticipated
that there will be space for 50 raised
garden beds will be available for the
2017 growing season.

6. Vision Statement
• The North Attleborough Community
Gardens @ Codding Farm will be a
space where all members: students,
neighborhood residents, youth groups,
or charities can connect with the earth,
meet and learn from each other while
growing and harvesting local and
sustainable food.

7. Mission Statement
•To create an independent
organization dedicated to
community gardeners and
the neighborhoods in which
they reside.

8. Board of Directors
• President: Name of Person
• Vice President: Name of Person
• Treasurer: Name of Person
• Secretary: Name of Person

9. Volunteer Staff

10. Name of Person
Education Coordinator
Schedule week end
demonstrations and
lessons
Coordinate with local
schools tours and
lessons

11. Name of Person
Manager of Membership & Plots
Recruit & manage
garden members
Assign plots
Manage plot usage
Restore abandoned plots

12. Name of Person
Resource Contact
Store and distribute
information about plants
and gardening techniques
Create a mentoring partner
ship pairing new gardeners
with experienced gardeners
Keep up with the latest
gardening information

13. Name of Person
Events Coordinator
Develop & coordinate
garden & community
events
Fundraisers, potlucks,
harvest party, plant
sales, etc.

14. Name of Person
Garden Manager
Coordinate the care and
maintenance of
common areas
including compost area,
paths, borders,
common gardens, etc.
Coordinate and
facilitate garden work.

15. Name of Person
Community Outreach Manager
Encourage neighborhood
involvement
Collect and distribute
surplus produce
Maintain garden scrap book

16. Name of Person
Social Media/Pubic Relations Manager
Create & Maintain NACG
Website
Social Media
Public announcements
Branding across all media

17. Name of Person
Tool/Structure
Maintenance & Repair
Purchase (or solicit donations for) structures,
tools, equipment, benches, trellises, sheds,
and hoses, etc..
Label tools and equipment with garden name
Maintain current inventory of tools and
equipment.
Regularly inspect tools, equipment, and
structures for needed repairs Make needed
repairs.

18. Name of Person
Supply Coordinator
Work with various suppliers to
secure seeds, plants, compost,
etc.
Keep inventory of supplies &
gardeners’ needs
Coordinate the saving of seeds

19. Name of Person
Pest/Weed
Monitoring and Control
Monitor, report, and treat for
pest problems
Monitor and treat for weeds
in common areas

20. Contact Information
North Attleborough
Community Garden
Website
Email Address
Phone number(s)
271 High Street
North Attleborough, MA