Welcome Life Long Learners!

Thank you for being here as we create a community where
everyone has access to healthy, local food. Join SCG in any of our upcoming workshops and events by registering below.

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Gardenpalooza is THIS Saturday!

Don't miss out on garden fun and connecting with community members in celebration of healthy, local food!

Check us out on Ozarks Live talking about the event.

We've got a plan for coverage in case of any precipitation. As they say, "rain or shine, it'll be fine." Don't miss out!

Millsap Farms Walk: Garden and Farm Layout

Weds. June 15th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm CST
(in person at 6593 Emu Ln, Springfield, MO 65803)

It can be overwhelming figuring out the ideal layout for your garden or farm. This workshop will explore considerations for designing a layout that maximizes your growing space and natural resources for production.

No registration is necessary for this in person event, however selecting 'Going' on the Facebook event is helpful for planning purposes. Please be sure to bring a water bottle, comfortable walking shoes, and bug repellent if you desire.

This work is supported by BFRDP grant 2019-49400-30461 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Growing and Enjoying Pawpaw and Persimmon
with Patrick Byers
Thurs. June 16th from 6:30 - 8:00 pm CST
(Zoom Webinar)

Missouri is blessed with many native fruits, but none as tasty and potentially profitable as the American Persimmon and Pawpaw. The class will discuss including persimmon and pawpaw in agroforestry and permaculture, selection of a good site for growing these trees, choosing the best cultivars, establishing orchards, growing the crop, potential challenges, harvest and postharvest handling, and marketing the delicious fruit. The instructor is University of Missouri Extension Horticulture Field Specialist Patrick Byers.

Register here to attend this free zoom workshop and tell your friends about it on the Facebook event page.

This work is supported by 2501 grant AO192501X443G009 from the USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Can't make it to a Zoom Workshop?

No worries, you can access recordings of our Zoom workshops on our YouTube channel anytime.

Enroll Your Child in SCG's Grow to Ride 4-H Club!

The Grow to Ride 4-H Club brings together youth aged 7-12 from economically challenged neighborhoods to develop personal responsibility through horsemanship, learn the importance of food sustainability, and provide service to their communities.

Join us for the first ever half-day summer camp taking place Monday, July 25 - Friday, July 29 from 9:00 am -1:00 pm daily, with drop off starting as early as 8:00 am. All participants must be enrolled in Greene County 4-H. The camp fee is $200 with scholarships available upon request.

Read more about this program on our website, or contact us with questions.

GET INVOLVED WITH SCG!