Monday, February 7, 2011

ND Growers Stock Food Pantry Shelves

More than 361,559 pounds of fresh produce made its way to food pantry shelves across the state, thanks to the work and dedication of gardeners and growers in the first year of the Hunger Free North Dakota Garden Program.

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) asked gardeners and growers to pledge a portion of their harvest to those with less access to fresh vegetables and fruits. In cities like Bismarck and Fargo, whole gardens or parts of community gardens were designated for growing food for food pantries, homeless shelters and other programs.  Read More

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