The Bradley County Hometown Health Coalition met Wednesday, July 15, at SEACBEC.
County Extension Agent John Gavin was on hand to discuss with the Coalition what it would take to begin a community garden. He informed the group of the types of gardens, including raised beds and ground level gardens. He also discussed the cost of building raised beds and the materials that would be needed. Mr. Gavin also expressed to the group other factors to consider such as: who would week the gardens, who would water them, who would pay for the water, etc.
Mike Nickerbocker of New Beginnings told the Coalition that the concern has two acres, volunteers, a tractor, and funds for a community garden. He pointed out that working the garden would be something clients of New Beginnings would benefit from and enjoy. He also discussed the farmers in the region that New Beginnings serves and told the group that they are eager to help. Mr. Nickerbocker said that what they really needed to get this going is direction. County Agent Gavin agreed to help. It was noted in the discussion that schools and 4-H clubs could use the garden. The Coalition discussed other Community Garden possibilities and decided to meet at New Beginnings for their August meeting.
Sandy Doss of the Warren Branch Library said the Library would be interested in a small community garden for the children to work during an after-school program she hopes to put in place.
Alicia Outlaw recognized the list of people who helped with the highly successful food drive: Warren Branch Library Children's Reading Program, First Freewill Baptist Church, Arkansas State Employees Association at the Human Development Center, Cooperative Extension Service 4-H Clubs, Warren School District. Some monetary donations were received in the drive. Mrs. Outlaw said that the Food Bank informed her that $1 could pay for 5 meals.
County Extension Agent John Gavin was on hand to discuss with the Coalition what it would take to begin a community garden. He informed the group of the types of gardens, including raised beds and ground level gardens. He also discussed the cost of building raised beds and the materials that would be needed. Mr. Gavin also expressed to the group other factors to consider such as: who would week the gardens, who would water them, who would pay for the water, etc.
Mike Nickerbocker of New Beginnings told the Coalition that the concern has two acres, volunteers, a tractor, and funds for a community garden. He pointed out that working the garden would be something clients of New Beginnings would benefit from and enjoy. He also discussed the farmers in the region that New Beginnings serves and told the group that they are eager to help. Mr. Nickerbocker said that what they really needed to get this going is direction. County Agent Gavin agreed to help. It was noted in the discussion that schools and 4-H clubs could use the garden. The Coalition discussed other Community Garden possibilities and decided to meet at New Beginnings for their August meeting.
Sandy Doss of the Warren Branch Library said the Library would be interested in a small community garden for the children to work during an after-school program she hopes to put in place.
Alicia Outlaw recognized the list of people who helped with the highly successful food drive: Warren Branch Library Children's Reading Program, First Freewill Baptist Church, Arkansas State Employees Association at the Human Development Center, Cooperative Extension Service 4-H Clubs, Warren School District. Some monetary donations were received in the drive. Mrs. Outlaw said that the Food Bank informed her that $1 could pay for 5 meals.
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