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The World in a Garden is an Urban Agriculture Project that connects youth and community to the culture, nutrition and production of growing organic food.
"Children working in our garden are getting to experience nutrition instead of just being taught it. Green foods take on a whole new meaning and the children actually enjoy eating their vegetables because they are growing and cultivating them. And, by donating food to the food bank, children are giving back to their community and making a difference in the world," said Tricia Sedgwick, the Jewish Family Service Agency (JFSA) community garden coordinator and nutritionist. "There are many interactive opportunities for students to partake in, from growing and preparing food for harvest celebrations to fundraising and donating."
The JFSA runs a community garden in Kerrisdale at West 57th and East Boulevard. It is one of 55 community gardens in Vancouver run by a variety of community organizations. The JFSA began work on the garden in the spring of 2007 after receiving the 24 X 9 metre lot (80 x 30 feet) and $3000 in start up fees from the City of Vancouver. The JFSA leases the land from the City for $1 a year.
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