This spring, New Dawn Farms + Shenandoah Elementary School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is excited to announce the opening of a new community garden. This garden is more than just a place for growing food; it is an opportunity for the community to come together and learn valuable life skills that can help them become more self-sufficient and lower their food costs.
The community garden at Shenandoah Elementary will be open to all members of the community, regardless of age or experience level. It will be a place for people to come together and learn about gardening and farming in a hands-on, experiential way. The garden will feature a variety of different types of plants, from vegetables and fruits to herbs and flowers.
One of the main goals of the community garden is to educate members of the community about the importance of growing their own food. In a world where food insecurity is a growing problem, having the ability to grow your own food can make a significant difference in one's life. Not only can it help lower food costs, but it can also provide a sense of empowerment and self-sufficiency.
In addition to educating the community about gardening and farming, the community garden at Shenandoah Elementary will also be a place for people to come together and build community. Gardening and farming are communal activities that bring people together in a shared effort to grow food. This sense of community is especially important in a time when many people are feeling isolated and disconnected from one another.
The community garden will be run by a dedicated group of volunteers who will work together to plan and maintain the garden. These volunteers will come from all walks of life and will bring a wide range of skills and expertise to the project. They will be responsible for everything from planning the layout of the garden and selecting the plants to be grown, to maintaining the garden on a day-to-day basis.
The community garden at Shenandoah Elementary will also be a place for children to learn about gardening and farming. The school will incorporate the garden into its curriculum, teaching students about the importance of growing their own food and the role that plants play in the environment. Children will have the opportunity to get their hands dirty and learn about gardening in a fun and interactive way.
The community garden at Shenandoah Elementary is set to open this spring, and the school and community are excited to see the positive impact it will have on the community. Not only will it provide a source of fresh, healthy food, but it will also bring people together and provide them with valuable life skills. It will be a place for learning, growth, and community building, and a reminder of the importance of working together for a common goal.
In conclusion, the upcoming community garden at Shenandoah Elementary School presents a unique chance for the local community to unite and acquire valuable skills that can promote self-sufficiency and decrease their expenses on sustenance. This garden will serve as a hub for education, personal development, and community bonding, and will serve as a potent reminder of the significance of collaboration towards a shared objective. Be sure to mark your calendars and join us in this exciting and meaningful endeavor.
What a great project. Knowledge is power and giving a person the skills to grow their own food is such a valuable skill. With some success, seeing something grow that one has planted, and cared for, and then being able to harvest and eat is so motivating. Once you're hooked on gardening, you're usually hooked for life.
I can't wait to expand the program though next up is the Cash Crop Plots where I will use land in the city to produce small scale operations that should increase entrepreneurship via teaching and giving the community knowledge and skills on how to tend to cash crops and develop them into value added products such as soaps, oils and fabrics.
The beautiful thing about it is that the land plots only have to produce as much as the community members market so it allows them to establish an income source, grow their market and if they need more space they can earn the income necessary to increase their operation.
Just nailing down operational cost. I don't mind taking the hit in way of finances and time because of the farm working training and if need be I can also purchase the crops the community is unable to sell.
Its a win win situation where I can increase growing capacity, train and provide an income source while also giving the individuals 1st right to sell what ever they have grown.
If the city losses jobs we have a program for on the job training plus skill building. Ig I will start taking pictures of the city to show you guys all the unproductive land that is over grown.
Dream big, I love it.
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That sounds like a wonderful community project. I hope it is popular and goes well.
Thanks, I have more community gardens coming up. The cash crop community garden is one im really excited to do. It should be an instant job creator, providing an opportunity for inner city people to gain the knowledge how to raise cash crop and turn them into goods.
Absolutely fantastic, the world is Blessed with you in it! I'm following now to make sure I see all your updates through the summer.
Hopefully I will have a summer that keeps me busy.