A Day on Harvest

A typical day on Harvest begins when Harvesters emerge from their tents and prepare a breakfast of overnight oats. After eating, Harvesters head out for a morning of farm work, conversation, and games in the field. Farm work varies widely from farm to farm— Harvesters might dig and wash carrots, pick tomatoes, clear brambles, build chicken coops, or help pack CSA boxes. (Visit our page on Harvest Farms for descriptions of individual farms.) Time in the field offers a great opportunity to get to know fellow Harvesters and to ask leaders questions.

At midday, Harvesters break for lunch, which is often made with fresh produce from the farm. Following lunch and a few more hours of farm work, Harvesters might finish up the day with a dip in a nearby pond or a game of volleyball. As the day winds down, some Harvesters might collect wood and build a campfire, while others prepare vegetable stir-fries and pasta with garlic, basil, and tomato sauce for dinner. Evenings on Harvest are a time to talk around the campfire, watch the sun set, play games, eat s’mores, and tell jokes.

All trips camp on the farms in tents and have access to port-a-johns and running water. Students should not expect to have showers, although there will be hoses available for rinsing off at the end of the day. All food is vegetarian, and trips fully accommodate participants’ allergies and dietary restrictions.