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People's Garden Initiative

Nina Bhattacharyya (Admin) 6/14/234:06 PM

Hi Urban Ag Extension Leaders!

I am the People's Garden coordinator with the USDA Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. You may have seen our Connect Subgroup for registered gardens. We currently have 1,400 gardens registered and the network continues to grow! I am interested in extension resources and materials that are developed for community gardens, urban farms, school gardens, etc. to share with the larger network. If you have toolkits, outreach materials, brochures, etc. developed for your area, please share! I am looking to organize it by regions. You can email me at OUAIP@usda.gov.

Thanks,

Nina Bhattacharyya

Urban Agriculture Specialist/People's Garden Initiative Coordinator

Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production

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Marcus GlennMember

Hey Nina, I just got our sign! We'd like to have a metal sign made, is there a way for me to get the graphic to send over to our print shop?

6/20/231:20 PM

Former Member

Community gardens have a variety of advantages, including the provision of fresh, healthful food, the promotion of community engagement and social relationships, and the support of environmental sustainability. The individuals's Garden program is an excellent project that connects individuals with the resources and assistance they require to establish and manage thriving community gardens.

7/13/233:57 AM

Brad GaolachMember

Hi,

Several years ago, we were funded to help put together research on connecting garden education with improved health outcomes for elementary age children schools - as part of the Peoples Garden program. You can check out our website here: https://peoplesgarden.wsu.edu/

Also, check out Dr Nancy Wells for ongoing publications from the data we collected and related research she and her lab does in this area.

7/11/231:27 PM