Two years after a devastating fire destroyed the main barn at Red Fire Farm, the farm is nearing a major milestone.

A new barn is rising.
Solar is already on the roof.
And now, the final step is within reach:

Bringing the power back on.

At PV Squared Solar, we’re proud to support this moment with a $1,000 matching gift to help fund the electrical installation that will allow the barn to open its doors again.

A Community Effort to Rebuild

Since the fire, Red Fire Farm has continued to operate through sheer determination and community support — running a temporary farm stand, showing up at farmers markets, and continuing their CSA program while rebuilding piece by piece.

To date, the farm has raised $120,000 toward a $200,000 reconstruction goal.

Now, they are working to raise $30,000 in 30 days to reach their next milestone of $150,000 — funding the electrical infrastructure needed to connect the new barn and bring it fully back to life.

As farmer Sarah Voiland shared:

“This is literally about turning the lights back on. We’re so close to opening the new barn, but we still need to complete the electrical installation. With the solar panels ready on the roof, the next donations will help us flip the switch and bring the barn back to life.”

A Matching Gift to Help Get There

To support this final push, PV Squared Solar is matching the next $1,000 in donations.

It’s a simple idea:
Help the community go further, faster — together.

As Red Fire Farm shared with their community:

“Our local solar cooperative, PV Squared, who installed the solar panels on the new barn roof, will match the next $1,000 in donations… so we can complete the electrical installation and connect power from the new solar panels.”

This is the moment where contributions don’t just support construction — they directly help energize the building.

Solar + Farming: A Shared Commitment to Resilience

The solar installation on the new barn is more than a technical addition. It’s part of a long-term vision.

By generating clean electricity on site, the system will:

• Support daily farm operations
• Reduce long-term operating costs
• Strengthen energy resilience
• Align with Red Fire Farm’s commitment to sustainable agriculture

This partnership reflects something we see across Western Massachusetts:

Local farms and local clean energy working together to strengthen community resilience.

As Brittany Hathaway, worker-owner at PV Squared, shared:

“Red Fire Farm is one of those places that reminds us what community really looks like. These farmers have shown incredible resilience after the fire, and we’re honored to support them as they rebuild. When local farms and local clean energy work together, it strengthens the entire region.”

Why This Moment Matters

At PV Squared, we often talk about solar as infrastructure.

But infrastructure isn’t just electrical.

It’s:

• Farms that feed communities
• Buildings that bring people together
• Systems that support long-term stability

Rebuilding the Red Fire Farm barn is about restoring a physical structure — but also restoring a community hub for local food, connection, and resilience.

And right now, the final step is clear:

Electricity.

How to Support

If you’d like to be part of helping Red Fire Farm reopen their barn this summer, you can contribute here:

LINK: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-build-the-barn-the-new-heart-of-red-fire-farm

Donations will be recognized in the barn itself, with opportunities to sponsor structural elements like beams, rafters, and more.

Every contribution helps bring the project closer to completion — and thanks to the match, the next $1,000 will go twice as far.

Looking Ahead

Red Fire Farm hopes to reopen the new barn in early summer, restoring an important anchor for local food in the region.

We’re honored to play a small role in that process.

Because good infrastructure takes time.
Good communities show up.
And sometimes, the most important step is simply helping turn the lights back on.