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Afghan war refugees empowered to grow familiar foods

For Afghans resettling in the United States because of war in their country, the transition can become even more difficult as they must become accustomed to different foods. Michigan State University Extension found a way to help them grow some of the culturally important foods for their holidays and family gatherings. Food banks in the Lansing area were supplied container [...]

Food Security, Story Child and Family Resilience, Community Development/Engagement, Extension, Michigan, Michigan State University, North Central, Urban Agriculture

a variety of seed packets spread out on a table

Seed-sharing libraries extend plant access

A seed library is a resource where seeds are shared with community members free of charge. The North Carolina State University Extension Master Gardeners support seed-sharing libraries across the state to encourage local gardening. Typically found at libraries or community centers, gardeners, students and teachers are encouraged to check out the seeds and plant them in a garden. At the [...]

Food Security, Story 2024, Community Development/Engagement, Extension, Food Security, Human Nutrition/Health/Wellness, North Carolina, North Carolina State University, Southern, Urban Agriculture

closeup of hands holding a pea seed packet. there is a bag of seed packets in the background.

Community gardens increase food security and community well-being

Based on the 2023 National Gardening Survey, 80% of American households participated in a gardening project in 2022. Through Extension trainings, seed libraries and gardening kits and the efforts of Extension Master Gardener volunteers, land-grant universities are increasing access to gardens, improving community well-being, and helping individuals learn to grow their own food. Here are a few examples of that [...]

Food Security, Summary 1994, 2024, Colorado, Colorado State University, Community Development/Engagement, Extension, Food Security, Georgia, Human Nutrition/Health/Wellness, Kansas, Kansas State University, Michigan, Michigan State University, Missouri, Montana, Montana State University, North Carolina, North Carolina State University, North Central, Northeast, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, South Dakota, South Dakota State University, Southern, The University of Georgia, University of Missouri, Urban Agriculture, West Virginia, West Virginia University, Western

Bilingual Spray Safe, Spray Well recordings provide permanent resource for pesticide safety

Beginning organic growers, urban farmers and Spanish-speaking vegetable producers have been historically underserved by traditional cooperative Extension efforts to support agricultural risk management, especially related to safe and effective pesticide use. Production systems commonly used by beginning organic growers and urban farmers are often smaller, more intensive and less dependent on chemical control strategies for pest management than larger [...]

Agricultural Systems, Story 2024, Cornell University, Extension, New York, Northeast, Organic Agriculture, Pest Management, Urban Agriculture, Workforce Development and Readiness

Urban farm learning lab providing access to fresh, healthy food options

The Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida Urban Farm Learning Lab in New York provides educational programming and resources to aspiring farmers and growers who face small business startup barriers within urban communities. The program addresses increasing interest in urban farming in the cities of Utica and Rome. It helps community members overcome challenges such as space, knowledge, experience and money [...]

Agricultural Systems, Story 2024, Cornell University, Extension, New York, Northeast, Profitability/Competitiveness, Urban Agriculture

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Afghan war refugees empowered to grow familiar foods

Seed-sharing libraries extend plant access

Community gardens increase food security and community well-being

Bilingual Spray Safe, Spray Well recordings provide permanent resource for pesticide safety

Urban farm learning lab providing access to fresh, healthy food options