Growing Green
Farmers Market CoalitionFarmers Market Coalition.
Check out the Resource Library and learn what goes on behind the scene at a farmer's market.
The People's Garden
USDA. The People's Garden Initiative.
Check out the resources located on the right side bar to learn about the People's Garden Initiative.
USDA Farmers Markets and Local Food Marketing
United States Department of Agriculture.
Find your local farmers market to support and develop a relationship with the local farmer.
The Food Gardening GuideThe National Gardening Association.
Includes information on growing fruits, vegetables and herbs. Features a monthly fruit, vegetable or herb with articles about the plant.
Making Compost and Using Compost (PDF | 67KB)USDA. The People's Garden Initiative.
Provides educational material on how to compost, what to compost, and using compost.
Sustainable Agriculture: Information Access ToolsUSDA. NAL. Alternative Farming Systems Information Center.
Defines sustainable agriculture and what it involves. Includes a list of resources that can help you find educational materials on these practices.
Team Nutrition Garden Resources
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service. Team Nutrition
The USDA is offering these interactive and exploratory lessons as a creative way to connect school gardens with nutrition messages in the classroom, school cafeteria, and at home.