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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of participants in Extension horticulture programs at senior centers, detention centers, or rehabilitation centers |
633 |
Number of people who developed employment skills from participating in gardening |
90 |
Number of people who improved or maintained physical, emotional, or mental health from participating in gardening |
3326 |
Number of pounds of food provided to local non-profit organizations |
2865 |
According to the USDA Farm to School Census (https://farmtoschoolcensus.fns.usda.gov/), school gardening across the country is on the rise. Research continues to show that engaging students in gardening promotes healthier eating habits, improves mental and physical health, builds awareness in agriculture and horticulture career opportunities, builds a sense of community and belonging, and provides a safe space for hands on experimental learning (https://www.naae.org/profdevelopment/magazine/arch...
