Sowing health through micro-gardening in albuquerque's urban communities

The Center of Southwest Culture, Inc. was awarded a $280,418.63 Project Grant from the US Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service under the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production federal grant program (CFDA 10.935). The grant will support the organization's SOWING HEALTH THROUGH MICRO-GARDENING IN ALBUQUERQUE'S URBAN COMMUNITIES project from July 14, 2022 to June 30, 2025.

The project aims to encourage and promote urban agricultural practices in Albuquerque, New Mexico through community micro-gardening initiatives. In line with the goals of the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production program to support urban, indoor, and emerging farming, the Center of Southwest Culture will work with local communities to establish small gardens in urban areas using techniques like vertical production and green walls. This is expected to provide residents with access to fresh foods while promoting healthy lifestyles.