Seed donations

Much of the amazing produce that Plot Against Hunger gardeners raise comes from seeds started from donated packets. We are so grateful for the generous contributions of all kinds of seeds from national and local seed companies. We couldn’t do our work without your continued support. Together, these companies have donated almost 2,500 packets of …

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Friends of Urban Agriculture Annual Meeting – Dec. 9

We invite you to our 2023 annual meeting. We want to thank you for all that you contribute throughout the year. Join us in fellowship to celebrate the year’s accomplishments, welcome new board of directors members, and award the 2023 Golden Radish! Please let us know that you will be joining us. This event will …

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2023 Urban Agriculture Month

Urban Agriculture Month shines a spotlight on the significant role urban agriculture plays in our regional and local food system. This event will feature discussions on maximizing food production in an urban setting, demonstration sessions, and a reading of a proclamation naming October Urban Agriculture Month in Arlington County. We hope you’ll get inspired to …

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Garden Talks 2023

We invite you to weekly Garden Talks at Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy Street Free, no registration required Sponsored by Friends of Urban Agriculture and Extension Master Gardeners Also: Master Gardener Plant Clinic at Central Library, Wednesdays, 6 – 7:45 pm Download: 2023 Garden Talks Descriptions March & April Garden Talks will start at 6:45 …

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Hoffman-Boston Elementary School fundraiser – Ends June 10!

Hoffman-Boston Elementary’s instructional gardens are in the middle of a renovation, and you can help.  The gardens played an integral part in 2020’s Victory Garden Project, raising over 500 lbs of produce for local school and community food banks. The gardens have been awarded a matching $500 buy-one get-one free plant grant from Earth Sangha which …

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2023 Spring Garden Kickoff

Plot Against Hunger’s 2023 Spring Garden Kickoff was held on March 4th at Arlington Central Library. Our keynote speaker was Stacey Evers, Board Chair, Hands On Harvests, and featured speakers were Stephanie Hopkins, Arlington County Food Security Coordinator, Arlington County Department of Human Services and Libby Garvey, Arlington County Board Member. Healthy stretching presentation by …

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2022 FOUA Annual Meeting

We’re glad to report our 2022 annual meeting was a great success! Just in case you weren’t able to make it, you can watch the full Zoom presentation here. Below the video you will find resources and links mentioned during the event. Arlington Friends of Urban Agriculture’s 2022 Annual Meeting was held on December 10, …

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Arlington County’s First Food Security Strategic Plan

Arlington County’s Food Security Task Force released its first-ever strategic plan for improving food security in Arlington. Food insecurity affects at least 7% of Arlington residents and that number continues to rise amid continued inflation pressures. This plan reflects a concerted effort to ensure that investments and efforts are coordinated to meet the community’s food needs. The plan …

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October Urban Agriculture Month 2022

October Urban Agriculture Month Kickoff Saturday, October 1, 2022 10:00am – 1:00pm at Arlington Central Library Keynote Speaker: Joe Guthrie, Commissioner, Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Arlington County October Urban Agriculture Month Proclamation Arlington County Board Members Matt de Ferranti & Libby Garvey Roundtable 1: Maximizing Food Production in Arlington County Moderator: Becky …

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Arlington’s Urban Agriculture Future – October 1

October Urban Agriculture Month Kickoff Arlington’s Urban Agriculture Future Saturday, October 1, 2022 10:00am – 1:00pm Arlington Central Library 1015 North Quincy Street Schedule 9:45am – Doors open 10:00am – 12:00pm Program Keynote Speaker: Joe Guthrie, Commissioner, Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Powerful Partner Award Presentation: Mary Sanders, HCAT Arlington County October Urban …

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