Apply for Backyard Vegetable Garden from 3F

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The Future Forward Foundation, Inc. [3F for short] has received funding from United Way of Pinal County to plant 10 backyard vegetable gardens for residents in the Copper Corridor area.
Each gardener will be asked to give back 30% of their garden produce to help feed the hungry, in exchange for this free garden.

Applications are being accepted beginning October 20 with an open end date. A waiting list will be maintained. As more funding occurs, 3F may expand the number of gardens planted beyond this first ten. Residents must reside in towns or county areas along Highway 77 from Superior to Oracle to apply. Gardeners must agree to the conditions below to be a part of this program.

In order to qualify for a Future Forward Foundation garden, you must:

Give back 30% of your garden produce to 3F to feed the hungry
Attend a gardening class sponsored by 3F
Agree to not tamper with the watering system
Completed site inspection to assure that your soil and water are viable
Allow tours of your garden, once it’s completed
Agree to take photos and to be interviewed about your garden
Agree to return all irrigation tubing and timer to 3F if you move within three years
Agree to have a 3F garden sign in front of your home for 6 months.

Each gardener selected will receive 4 twenty foot rows, rototilled, soil amended, inline drip tubing, fully planted and drip system controller all at no charge. Gardeners are expected to work the garden, replant each season and continue to contribute 30 % of their produce to 3F. Produce will be picked up by 3F in their refrigerated vans, for distribution to local food banks, senior centers and those in need.

Three Ways to Apply:

Go to www.futureforwardfoundation.com and send an email that you are interested with your contact data.
Send an email to Lina K. Austin, futureforward@cox.net
Call 520.313.2134 and leave message with your contact data.

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