The Community Partnership Project is a cooperative effort of University of Missouri Extension and the University of Missouri–St. Louis, designed to develop community partnership initiatives that link University resources with the needs and priorities of residents and communities in the St. Louis region.
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Seminar Series: Tuesday, May 1, 2012 – What's Really Growing in Community Gardens?
Community gardening organizations and health advocates have lauded community gardens as a means to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables in urban food deserts. A review of the literature about community gardens reveals that there are links between health and community gardening, but they may not be what you think. Evidence shows that the benefits of community gardening extend far beyond nutrition, including creating connections among neighbors and increasing tolerance for diverse cultures. |
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