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Let’s Grow Together Community Garden

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‘Let’s Grow Together’

Community Garden at

Vance County Regional Farmers Market

Mission statement

Our mission is to cultivate a vibrant, inclusive space that empowers our community to grow and access healthy, fresh foods. By addressing food system insecurity, we strive to enhance nutrition, improve community health, and foster a stronger sense of connection. Through collaboration, education, and sustainable practices, we aim to create a thriving garden that not only nourishes bodies but also strengthens relationships and builds a resilient, health-conscious community.

Hours

The garden is open to the public from dawn until dusk, 365 days a year!

Rules & Application

Link to Application

Link to Rules

Contact

Contact Michael Ellington at N.C. Cooperative Extension – Vance County Center with any questions about gardening, volunteering, or supporting the garden.

Michael Ellington maelling@ncsu.edu or (252) 438-8188

Ways To Be Involved

Maintenance Committee

Our community garden thrives thanks to the dedication of our incredible volunteers, who contribute countless hours to maintain and nurture this vital space by being part of our Maintenance Committee. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our volunteers for their hard work and commitment and invite new volunteers to join us.

No special experience is needed, and everyone, regardless of skill level, is welcome to help us grow a healthier, more connected community. Your unique perspective and passion are what matter most!

The Maintenance Committee does not currently have regularly scheduled workdays. If you’d like to be involved, contact Michael Ellington maelling@ncsu.edu or (252) 438-8188

Donations

We welcome donations of new or gently used equipment and supplies. Receipts will be provided. Examples of materials we can use are:

  • Wheelbarrows
  • Potting Soil
  • Watering hoses
  • Hand tools (Shovels, rakes, etc)

Sponsorship Tiers

$25 Seed

Every donation deserves recognition.

This tier will receive a shout-out in our newsletter.

$100

Sprout

  • All benefits from prior level.
  • Your choice of T-Shirt or Tote bag.

$250

Friend of the Market

  • All benefits from prior level.
  • Featured in our monthly newsletter

$500

Partner

  • All benefits from prior level.
  • Small logo representation on signs posted at community garden.
  • Website listing with a link to your business page or Facebook page.

$1,000

Sower

  • All benefits from prior level.
  • Medium logo representation on signs posted at community garden.
  • Friends of the Market Event (recognition at our annual event).

$2,500

Harvester

  • All benefits from prior level.
  • Promotion as a sponsor of one of our market events.
  • Large logo representation on signs posted at the community garden.

$5,000

Cultivator

  • All benefits from prior level.
  • Promotion as a sponsor of two of our market events.

$10,000+

Major Event Presenting Sponsor

  • All benefits from prior level.
  • Night at the Market Sponsor Dinner.

Founding Sponsor

  • All benefits from prior level.
  • Extra-large permanent. representation on signs posted at the community garden.

Written By

Michael Ellington, N.C. Cooperative ExtensionMichael EllingtonExtension Agent, Agriculture - Consumer and Commercial Horticulture, Field Crops Call Michael Email Michael N.C. Cooperative Extension, Vance County Center
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