Who: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County
What: Are you interested in starting a community garden but don’t know where to start? Do you have questions about what you need, who you need, and how to bring it all together? In this guide, created specifically for faith communities, you will find the answers to these questions and more.
Where: This resource is specifically designed for congregations in North Carolina interested in developing a community garden but need guidelines and assistance.
Where: This resource is accessible to all faith communities in North Carolina! North Carolina Cooperative Extension is offered in all 100 counties of the state. Click here to learn more. To access the Forsyth Community Gardening website (part of NC Cooperative Extension), click here.
Why: Community gardens have taken root in neighborhoods, civic groups, faith communities, public parks, schools, and more. These are places where people come together to grow food, create and preserve green spaces, and bring neighbors together, and they are as diverse as the people gardening in them.
When: Many thanks to Megan Gregory from N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center for putting this guide together for our 2017 Faith and Health Summit!
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