Helping Wake County citizens understand the value of consuming locally grown foods by bringing together resources and education on Community Gardens, Farmers' Markets, CSAs, and "Pick-Your-Own" farms.
The Community Gardens and Farmers' Markets work group updates the AHA website and takes the lead on educating the AHA membership and the community on advocacy opportunities as they relate to community gardens and farmers' markets.
Community gardens provide access to fresh produce and plants, in addition to enhancing a sense of community and connection to the environment. Community gardens come in many shapes and sizes.
Reasons abound for involvement in community gardening, including the chance to:
Multiple Benefits of Community Gardening from GardenWords (PDF)
Register to attend DIG IN here! Space is limited!
Have tricks of the trade to share with your fellow green thumb? Sponsor a booth at Dig In! It’s free and a great way to share your knowledge on gardening and healthy, sustainable living. Booth sponsorship is free... for educational purposes only, no selling allowed!
If you are part of a group that would like to start a garden, but you need land, please click here to fill out the contact form.
Do you have land that you would love to see someone use for a community garden? Please click here to tell us about it!
Are you looking for volunteers or members in your community garden? Please click here and tell us about it!
If you know of a community garden you would like added to our list, let us know.
