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High Point extension agent reports 53 community and school gardens, announces microgrants and events
Summary
Crystal Mercer reported 2024 year-end results for community and school gardens in High Point: 53 gardens counted (including 20 school gardens), microgrants awarded, $759.94 in program support at a city-discounted rate (fair-market comparison $2,249.20), and upcoming Seeds to Share event Feb. 8 at the High Point Public Library.
Crystal Mercer, the community and school gardens Extension agent, delivered the High Point 2024 year-end report to the council, detailing program growth, microgrants, technical assistance and upcoming events for community and school garden leaders.
Mercer said the city-supported gardening program finished the year with 53 community and school gardens in High Point: seven neighborhood gardens, 15 community-organization gardens, six urban agriculture sites, 20 school gardens and five youth gardens. She reported one…
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