Community Crops Initiative
Gardeners working on land generously donated by the Arc of Livingston-Wyoming
Our Mission: To create and maintain a community vegetable garden, in order to improve Livingston County's access to healthy foods.
Planting seeds in our raised-bed plots, which are set aside for children
Who: The Community Crops garden is open to anyone in
What: A garden that is managed and developed by community members to produce food crops for personal consumption, and to share with others in need.
Where: 11 East State
When: The garden is open to the public during daylight hours.
How: To sign up, call Tammy at (585) 658-4466 ext. 12 or e-mail at thall@dor.org
Benefits of Gardening
· Vacant property beautification
· Creation of public space for individuals to grow food, reducing their food costs
· Providing education around gardening and nutrition for residents of all ages
· Improving quality of life for residents
· Stimulating neighborhood and community development
Garden Sponsors:
Oakhill Farm Bed and Breakfast
Hally-Allen Post 1314
Geneseo Lumber
Nunda Lumber
Town and Country Agway
Sacred Seed Company/Molasses Hill Organic Farm
AR Christiano Hardware
RV Lawncare
Genesee Valley Health Partnership