Project Grant 20227002643493

The Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties (CCESO) received a $187,790.41 Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Food and Agriculture Service Learning Program (CFDA 10.522). The grant, awarded on July 12, 2024, will support CCESO's efforts to build the capacity of food-insecure residents and local organizations working to address food insecurity in rural communities through food gardening. Key initiatives include providing education and outreach to volunteers who will deliver Seed-to-Supper and Sow trainings, coordinating collaborations and building capacity among local food organizations, and offering nutrition education, cooking, and food preparation/preservation skills to food-insecure residents. The grant aims to improve agricultural knowledge, nutrition, and food security in the target communities by the ultimate completion date of July 31, 2025.