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| Planting seedlings raised by SU Ag Center |
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| Cultivating for the good of the community |
Baton Rouge, La – The Southern
University Ag Center along with other community partners like Exxon, Baton
Rouge Green, and volunteers joined Reverend James Snowden to turn a vacant
land, previously “an eye sore” into a blooming garden in a North Baton Rouge
neighborhood. The reverend acquired this land by adjudication but could do
nothing much with it until the SU Ag Center helped secure a grant from the
Mayor’s Office. With the grant, the land was fenced around and with seeds and
technical assistance from the SU Ag Center, the plot now boasts of several
seasonal vegetables. The garden which is much needed in the area designated as
a food desert by the US Department of Agriculture provides a place for children
to play, exercise in a productive way, planting, harvesting and eating fresh
carrots, cucumbers, greens and tomatoes.
The community is now picking an interest in the garden because they see
positive results and want to share in the growth.
On April 7, EBR Mayor/President
Melvin “Kip” Holden joined 2,600 other mayors across the country to recognize
the 2015 National Service Day at the Alpine Community Garden with speakers from
various partnering entities including Rev. Snowden. Following the press
release, volunteers, children and adults from the community planted seedlings
raised by staff of the SU Ag Center.
The Alpine Community Garden is
located on Chestnut Street off Scenic Hwy. Rev. Snowden pastors Alpine Baptist
Church and supervises the garden. The garden has breathed new life into the
community by providing healthy food and relationship for members of the
community.
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