Follow a Monarch
Give an endangered species its wings by receiving bi-weekly email updates on the Monarch butterfly's 2500 mile migratory journey.
Includes two free potted milkweed plants upon enrollment.
Includes early access booking for a spot on our once-a-year agricultural tour: Witness the Monarch swarm's awe inspiring arrival late-July at the Historic Opachinsky settlement in Alliance Colony, NJ.
This sponsorship helps fund necessary farm operational costs which keep our preserve alive.
You Can Grow Follow a Monarch
You Can Grow It Big On Your Farmland.
Modern 'compact tractors' and motor tillers grow more plants with less work than ever before. Buy used on Facebook Marketplace to save money, or buy new at Central Jersey Equipment or Weaver's. Check our Recommended Equipment List for the full list of what you may need.
Step 1: Bed
Till the soil and put down a mulch layer. A thick layer of hay is organic and keeps soil moist. You can also use paper mulch or do "plasticulture" instead. Many plants require watering during dry spells through a drip line or sprinkler for best results.
Step 2: Plant
Plant started seedlings into the bed with a hand or mechanized transplanter.
Step 3: Mow
Your seedlings will grow to fruit with minor routine care. Water and fertilize as needed.
Step 4: Market
Sell your produce weekly at farmers markets or 24/7 on Facebook marketplace. High supermarket prices and smartphones make it easier than ever before to sell small farm goods.
