The Hunger Task Force Farm provides a perfect backdrop for Earth Day celebrations

FRANKLIN, Wis. (CBS 58) --The Hunger Task Force Farm is more than a place to grow food: it's also considered a lifeline to and for the community.

Spanning 208 acres in Franklin, it's a unique source of a half million pounds of fresh fruits and veggies grown annually, providing welcomed nutrients to food banks across the area.

Crop rotation, drip irrigation and beekeeping are just a few of the sustainable practices allowing the site to grow a bountiful yield year after year.

The address to the Farm is 9000 S. 68^th Street in Franklin. Click here for all the information about this special site, including ways you can even get involved.