Green Beings CSA Urban Farming Education and Outreach

Project Overview

FNC07-678
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2007: $5,975.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2009
Region: North Central
State: Missouri
Project Coordinator:

Annual Reports

Commodities

  • Fruits: general
  • Vegetables: general
  • Additional Plants: herbs, flowers
  • Animals: bees

Practices

  • Farm Business Management: community-supported agriculture
  • Soil Management: composting
  • Sustainable Communities: community services

    Proposal summary:

    Piloting an urban farming education program to promote self-reliance and healthier living amongst low income and handicapped residents of St. Louis, Missouri in conjunction with a Consumer Supported Agriculture operation.

    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.