Indiana County FSA Office Expands Education Efforts Through People’s Garden

 
The Newton County Farm Service Agency in Morocco, Ind., expanded its People’s Garden this year to include three plots that will be used to educate elementary school children and participants in the Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program. One plot will educate third graders about planting, harvesting and cooking, while another plot will be managed by fourth graders as part of a Junior Master Gardener Program. The last plot will help WIC participants learn the nutritional benefits of various vegetables. The Purdue Cooperative Extension partnered with FSA to begin planting the gardens that are located at the Newton County Courthouse annex building and the Morocco Methodist Church. About 10 companies and individuals donated supplies, including a rain barrel. Proceeds from the garden will benefit local food pantries.