West multnomah soil and water conservation district (wmswcd) plans to provide garden space to underserved community members in urban neighborhoods lacking access to locally grown produce and land to…

The Department of Agriculture's National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $200,000 Cooperative Agreement to the West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District to provide garden space and locally grown produce access to underserved communities in urban Oregon neighborhoods through March 1, 2028. This award will support the District's efforts under the Soil and Water Conservation CFDA #10.902 program, which aims to conserve natural resources and provide conservation technical assistance to organizations and landowners. Specifically, the District will utilize the funding to establish community gardens and distribute produce in areas currently lacking access, thereby increasing food security and applying soil and water conservation practices to benefit residents. The April 12, 2023 award will be fully expended on these services by the completion date.

West multnomah soil and water conservation district (wmswcd) plans to provide garden space to underserved community members in urban neighborhoods lacking access to locally grown produce and land to grow crops.