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Welcome to

Our mission:

To cultivate a community around a sustainable food system.

We envision a world in which food is growth with care for the environment and where strong, local food systems are supported so that every person has access to abundant fresh, healthy, and enjoyable food. Through the pillars of community, education, outreach, and exploration, we’re training the next generation of food system leaders.

Our goals:

#1

To empower students to grow their own food by teaching them the principles of organic farming through service and experiential learning.

volunteer helping to harvest okra

#2

To share fresh produce with local community members who are facing food insecurity, and to enhance collaboration between organizations pursuing a just and sustainable food system.

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interns harvesting okra

#3

To serve as an interdisciplinary research site that provides diverse opportunities for exploration.

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#4

To promote leadership development, innovation, and social entrepreneurship among our students.


More Than a Farm

UGArden is supported by a  combination of dedicated students, UGArden Club members, interns, Farm Manager, AmeriCorps Volunteers, Master Gardeners, student workers, and faculty. Read More

UGArden in Numbers

120,000

Students taught

12,884

Tour participants

7,880

Volunteers engaged

7,000+

ACC student visitors


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