Victory Garden Initiative

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Hundreds of Volunteers to Build Garden Plots Around Milwaukee

Susan Bence
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With the motto “move grass – grow food,” the Blitz is a 15-day, volunteer-driven event. Organizers expect to create more than 400 raised beds this…
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Advocates Hope to Build Support for Access to Local, Healthy Food

Susan Bence
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With the tag line of “Wisconsin’s Right To Real Food”, leaders will speak tonight at Turner Hall.The theme of food freedom is meant to cultivate a broader…
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Jobs Central to New Orchard in Milwaukee's Harambee Neighborhood

Susan Bence
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As an orchard comes to life on 1st and Locust Street in Milwaukee, community and city partners focus on jobs for adults.Victory Garden Initiative awarded…
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Advocates Plant Seeds for Locally Grown Food

Susan Bence
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During World War II Eleanor Roosevelt encouraged Americans to plant Victory Gardens. The First Lady planted hers at the White House and some 20 million…