OASIS News and Updates

OASIS News & Updates

Latest happenings at our farm

Poolesville HS Engineering Project 2025

OASIS is excited to announce our collaboration with Poolesville High School Engineering students who are designing and building automated microgreens growing systems for our vocational program!

This partnership creates real-world engineering opportunities for talented students while expanding our microgreens production capabilities and enhancing our vocational training programs.

Engineering students presenting their microgreens system design
Students working on the microgreens system prototype
Testing the microgreens growing system
Close-up of the automated system components
Engineering team with their completed project

Award Winning Produce from OASIS Farms!!!

Damascus Community Fair 2024

Award Winning Produce
OASIS Farm Produce
OASIS Farm Shed
OASIS Farm Infrastructure

1st Place

  • Melon
  • Okra (1st submission)
  • Purple Beans
  • Tomatoes, Cherry

2nd Place

  • Eggplant
  • Potatoes, All other varieties (1st submission)
  • Squash, Winter, Acorn
  • Squash, Winter, AOV
  • Tomatoes, Yellow Pear

3rd Place

  • Display, at least 5 different herbs
  • Okra (2nd submission)
  • Potatoes, All other varieties (2nd submission)
  • Peppers, Sweet, Purple

Growing Microgreens

Microgreens growing in tray
Microgreens growing station
Mature microgreens
Microgreens growing station with multiple trays

Manna Food Center has been enjoying donations of our nutritious microgreens!

About Our Microgreens Program

At OASIS, we grow nutritious microgreens year-round. These nutrient-dense greens provide essential vitamins and minerals, making them a perfect addition to any meal.

Our participants learn valuable skills through the entire growing process - from planting seeds to harvesting and packaging the final product. This program provides both educational and vocational training opportunities.

We regularly donate our harvest to local food banks and community organizations like Manna Food Center, helping to provide fresh, nutritious produce to those in need.