Learning How To Grow Our Own Food And Educating Ourselves On What Quality Foods Look Like

Many around the state lack sufficient access to nutritious foods, and one way to address this issue is through learning how to grow our own food and educating ourselves on what quality foods look like. We know that eating nutritious food is a vital component to living a full and healthy life. Learning to grow your own food in a garden not only affords you the ability to eat fresh delicious foods, but it also provides us with many valuable lessons and life skills. Here’s 8 skills you will learn right away:

- Nutrition

-Agricultural and Environmental responsibility

- Entrepreneurship

- Faith

- Self-confidence

- Patience

- Community service

- Time management

- Critical thinking

- Courage

Many of us know the pandemic has drastically impacted life as we know it, and it is no surprise our food systems have also been affected. So, there has never been a better time to learn how to garden and grow food. No matter where you are or what your experience level, starting an edible garden is possible and fun!

Want to learn how to get started on your own garden this season? Follow along over the next couple of weeks, and I will show you how! Let’s grow together!

About Ashlie Thomas

For nearly six years, Ashlie has worked in the drug discovery research sector. Outside of her career, you will find Ashlie using her passion for gardening to educate others on how to grow food and working with nonprofits to help bridge the gap between food security and chronic diseases in rural communities. It is Through her garden, that she hopes to empower others to take control of their well-being through growing the very thing that sustains them…good, nutritious, food.