Reduce landfill waste, increase access to compost for agricultural producers, limit use and need of fertilizer, improve soil quality, and reduce food waste in orange county, florida

The School Board of Orange County, doing business as Orange County Public Schools, will provide services to reduce landfill waste, increase access to compost for agricultural producers, limit fertilizer use, improve soil quality, and reduce food waste in Orange County, Florida through a $157,416 Cooperative Agreement awarded on May 15, 2023 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service. The award is being provided under the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production federal grant program (CFDA #10.935), which supports emerging agricultural practices including community gardens, rooftop farms, and green walls located in urban and suburban areas. Through this two-year agreement ending May 15, 2025, Orange County Public Schools will work collaboratively with the funding agency to deliver specified services advancing the goals of the Urban Agriculture program in Orange County.