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ACGA's Growing Communities Workshop


  • Magnolia House and Garden 133 College Street Jonesboro, GA, 30236 United States (map)

The American Community Garden Association is hosting a Growing Communities Workshop on June 18 and 19 at Magnolia House and Garden in Jonesboro. This two-day training aims to help community garden leaders, both current and aspiring, learn best practices for maintaining successful and sustainable community garden programs.

Facilitators:

  • Charlie Monroe, Natural Resources Manager, Cobb County, GA

  • Cathy Walker, President, American Community Gardening Association

  • Fred Conrad, Community Garden Program Manager, Food Well Alliance

  • Yolanda Walker, CEO & Founder, Butter Biz 

  • Merlon Harper, Owner, Deer Creek Farm

Cost: $60 includes lunch and refreshments both days and printed curriculum. ACGA members and Food Well Alliance partners receive a $40 discount. Use code GC2024 when you register.

Questions can be directed to Fred Conrad at fred.conrad@communitygarden.org

Earlier Event: June 9
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Later Event: June 22
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