Seed to Supper

Developed by Oregon Food Bank and the Oregon State University Extension Master Gardener's Program, Seed to Supper offers more than just garden education and improved access to healthy foods. It provides learners with transformative experiences that increase both individual and community food security through fostering food literacy, resiliency, community connectivity, and supportive social networks.

Seed to Supper is offered in Washington County, PA hosted by Center for Coalfield Justice (CCJ) in collaboration with the Penn State Extension Master Gardener's Program. Master Gardeners provide a volunteer network to help facilitate the courses in the region.  CCJ provides a meeting space and inclusive communication and approaches that foster peer-to peer-learning.

Quick Course Facts at a Glance:

• The Seed to Supper curriculum is available in both English and Spanish.
• Each course includes six 2-hour long sessions typically held at the same time each week for six consecutive weeks. (Alternative arrangements are available.)
• Classes cover vegetable gardening fundamentals: garden planning, soil preparation, planting, maintenance, and harvest.
• Classes are taught both indoors and outdoors with hands-on activities.
• Classes are typically taught by teams of 2 - 3 facilitators.
• 8 - 15 adult participants commit to attending all classes in the series.
• Course participants receive a free gardening course book that is theirs to keep.
• Course books and other supplies are provided to all class participants at no charge to participants or the community host agency.
• All participants and volunteers complete an end-of-course evaluation to measure key learning points and provide feedback for program improvements.

For more information on the Seed to Supper Project please contact Val Sesler at vvs2@psu.edu or phone 724-207-2010.