Voice of the Farmer Garden State Program

Voice of the Farmer Garden State Program

Funder: Farm Journal Foundation and NASDA Foundation

Launch Date: 2022 (partnership expansion)

Purpose

Enable states to bring outdoor educational experiences about agriculture to visitors nationwide. The program helps students and visitors learn about the value U.S. farmers contribute to the economy, sustainability, and global food security while engaging with educational content in participating states.

Program Features

• Comprehensive learning materials for outdoor gardens at local venues including state departments of agriculture, state fairgrounds, and educational facilities
• Interactive mobile phone-based walking tours
• Videos narrated by farmers
• Informative signs
• Virtual reality videos
• Classroom-based learning materials
• Educational content about how farmers produce food, agricultural supply chain steps, and conservation agriculture

Geographic Scope

• Participating states across the United States
• Built on flagship garden at U.S. Department of Agriculture headquarters on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. (founded 2019)

Background

The Voice of the Farmer Garden was founded in 2019 by Farm Journal Foundation. In 2022, Farm Journal Foundation partnered with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation to expand the reach of the garden's educational content and open access to students and visitors nationwide.

Contact Information

Maria Martinez Coordinator, Programs & Grants 571-447-5315 maria.martinez@nasda.org

Whitney McFerron
Farm Journal Foundation
wmcferron@farmjournalfoundation.org