The People's Garden in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has expanded its People’s Garden Initiative to include eligible gardens nationwide. (COURTESY OF USDA)
The People's Garden in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has expanded its People’s Garden Initiative to include eligible gardens nationwide. (COURTESY OF USDA)
CONCORD — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is expanding its People’s Garden Initiative to include eligible gardens nationwide.
School gardens, community gardens, urban farms, and small-scale agriculture projects in rural, suburban and urban areas can be recognized as a “People’s Garden” if they register on the USDA website and meet criteria including benefitting the community, working collaboratively, incorporating conservation practices and educating the public.
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