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ShareCorps-F. G., Food Production and Knowledge Expansion

Franklinton Gardens arose to help ameliorate such food access problems. Franklinton Gardens exists to create a more just and peaceable Franklinton community by helping to provide neighborhood access to fresh healthy food, by creating beauty through productive re-purposing of vacant spaces, and by establishing garden-based venues for community interaction. Franklinton Gardens grew over 5000 lbs of produce in the 2012 growing season, and distributed nearly all of it throughout Franklinton via their weekday farm stand and a farmers market in Franklinton, and through direct donation of the produce to area food pantries. In addition to working towards food equity within the neighborhood. Franklinton Gardens strives to set a standard for efficient and productive urban farming within Columbus, OH. All of our operation is run organically and is heavily influenced by principles of permaculture. We hope to exponentially increase our produce production numbers in 2013, and expand our presence to multiple food pantries, community meals, and restaurants throughout the neighborhood.

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Member Duties : Help plan and coordinate the execution of seasonal plantings and commensurate labor needs that will extend Franklinton Gardens' growing season from a one season summer harvest, to a four-season harvest that spans the entire year. Develop a process to provide updates to volunteers regarding Franklinton Gardens' needs and activities, and to encourage volunteer engagement and retention through a Franklinton Gardens volunteer incentive program. Research good agricultural practices (GAPs) and innovative sustainable farming techniques, and conduct staff trainings about such practices and techniques to insure that Franklinton Gardens' staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge to be as sanitary, safe, and efficient as possible. Develop impact assessments to gauge effectiveness of season extension and volunteer recruitment efforts, and staff and volunteer trainings.

Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Prohibits paid work outside of the sponsoring agency at any time .

Service Areas : Health , Children/Youth , Hunger , Education , Environment , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Homelessness , Neighborhood Revitalization .

Skills : Teaching/Tutoring , Trade/Construction , Writing/Editing , Education , Youth Development , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Leadership , Environment , Public Health , Public Speaking , Architectural Planning , Recruitment , Computers/Technology , Business/Entrepreneur , General Skills , Community Organization .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
ShareCorps-F. G., Food Production and Knowledge Expansion

Program Start/End Date
06/28/2013 - 06/27/2014

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	OHIO

Accepting Applications
From 03/01/2013 To 05/06/2013

Contact	Maureen Ringlein
909 W Rich St
Columbus OH 43222
6142214336
mringlein@ohiofoodbanks.org
www.ohiofoodbanks.org

Listing ID	48699


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