Thanks to all who joined the soilSHOP People's Garden networking call. Below and attached are a few highlights: PG Networking Call Recording PowerPoint presentation attached below Sign-up for the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production newsletter Promise of Urban Agriculture: Online Courses for Growers and Planners includes information related to: Deciding Where to Farm in the City Urban Farm Planning and Management Urban Farming by Community Nonprofits Urban Agriculture Skills...

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service in partnership with Cornell Small Farms Program and Rooted have launched the Promise of Urban Agriculture courses for growers and planners. These courses provide critical information for building and supporting successful commercial farms. Registration is free until January 24, 2025 , after which participants will be charged a nominal fee. Direct link: ...

Hi People's Garden community! I had a chance to visit with the WellFed Community during a trip to Tampa, FL. The group and partners are doing amazing things to spread food access and justice across the Tampa Bay area. Here are a few resources they have developed that may be of interest to you all: What is Food Sovereignty? (Video) Setting Tables for Community Food Sovereignty (Toolkit attached) Food Sovereignty Map (Tampa area) Share what your community is up to! Post in the People's Garden...

Thanks to all who joined the “Soil Health for Urban Areas” networking call. Below and attached are a few highlights: PG Networking Call Recording Presentation and two resources Josh Beniston wanted to share with the group: Basics of Urban Soil Health Site Evaluation for Urban Soil Health

Greetings People's Gardens! Thanks to all who joined the “Native Plantings for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects” networking call. Below and attached are a few highlights: People’s Garden Networking Call: PG Networking Call Recording Presentation and links (see attachments) Check-out upcoming Xerces events or request staff to participate at an event or be a speaker. People’s Garden (PG) subgroup updates: Native Habitat for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects Survey : we encourage you to...

Interested in being highlighted on USDA social media (Facebook, Instagram, X)? Share your planting story with us! Email SM.FP.Social@usda.gov with: Email Subject: People's Garden Plant 2024 Include in the email your name, the name of your garden, your location (city/county and state), a photo or video with description of what is happening and image/video credit. Note: photos and videos shared on USDA social media are available for public use.

In celebration of International Composting Awareness Week, the Institute of Local Self Reliance has a special off under their Community Composting 101 course. Whether you are interested in starting a community-based composting project, or simply need a refresher for your existing operation, this course can help. Visit ILSR's website for additional information on enrollment options , including free enrollment for select areas in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region.