A mom and her garden. 

I'm not an expert, but I want to do more!

 

I've been casually backyard gardening for years. At my current home, I've worked to expand my gardens little by little. I have raised beds and fruit trees. I'm also trying to add more native, pollinator-friendly plants each year. But I have no formal training, and I know there is more to learn! 

 

So, to learn more, I'm taking classes with the UMass Amherst Stockbridge School of Agriculture. I plan to earn a BS in Sustainable Food and Farming, and it's off to a great start!

 

This semester, I'm studying the concept of "gardening for good".

 

For the course, I will focus on produce donation. This includes researching topics related to hunger and produce donation, planning and implementing my own garden for good, and documenting my efforts here. 

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What about you? 

Let's give it our best shot. We're here because we share that feeling that there's more to do!

 

As I progress in my own studies and personal gardening journey, I hope to create a helpful resource for others. Check out my blog for updates on what I'm doing or the resources section for sites and sources I've come to trust.