The USDA people's garden will be an innovative learning space where large numbers of visitors can gain an appreciation of american a griculture and the value IT provides to consumers

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $200,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation, effective August 1, 2025, through December 1, 2028, under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902). The primary deliverable is the development and operation of the USDA People's Garden, an innovative educational learning space designed to be located in Washington, DC. This facility will serve as an experiential venue through which large numbers of visitors can develop an appreciation for American agriculture and understand the value that agricultural systems and practices provide to consumers.

The project aligns with the Soil and Water Conservation program's emphasis on conservation education and outreach. By creating an accessible public learning space, the award supports the NRCS's broader mission to deliver conservation technical assistance and promote sustainable agricultural practices through educational engagement. The three-year cooperative agreement structure enables the Foundation to design, establish, and operate this facility as a demonstration of conservation and agricultural principles for public education purposes.