The Waltham Fields Community Farm is located at the University of Mass Field Station on Beaver Street near the intersection of Waverely Oaks Road. It began operations in 1995. It is a nonprofit organization that help educate the public on the benefits of community farming and buying of locally grown foods.
The farm efforts benefit a variety of organizations, including local hunger relief and food access programs. It also participates in the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. This programs allows local residents to buy "shares" of upcoming harvests in advance at discounted prices. Please visit the Web site for more information.
The Waltham Fields Community Farm is supported by many local businesses and organization. It encourages community involvement through volunteer service on either a group or individual basis.