TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – A day out in the garden at the fourth annual FAMU Harvest Fest brought hundreds together on Saturday.
The event was put on by FAMU Agroecology Center, celebrating sustainable agriculture and recognizing black growers.
“There’s a knowledge gap in terms of from the ground to the mouth,” Bashia Marks, farm programs coordinator, said.
Organizers say not only is the skill important for health and wellness, it can also be an essential option in the event of a crisis.
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“The health benefits of certain foods that can be found out in the garden, whether it’s the benefits to finding balance in our environment, in our natural resources,” she said.
Attendees enjoyed fresh food straight from the garden, vendors, music and they also took home harvesting skills to start their own garden.
“Take some of the information that’s given out here and be able to apply it,” she said.
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