It is not everyday that you wake up and prepare to meet the future King of England. Especially when you live in Washington D.C. However, yesterday some lucky 4-H members who are part of an urban gardening program had just that opportunity. Prince Charles included a tour of this particular garden as part of his U. S. Tour that also invovled a meeting with President Obama. Gardening, especially organic gardening and sustainable resources are passions of the Prince's so projects like these are of great intrest to him. Below is the article that was posted on the National 4-H page, in the Power of YOUth newsletter, about the visit."4-H’ers in Washington, D.C., recently got a helping hand from royalty at the
Common Good City Farm, a community farm in the District whose fresh produce to
goes to area residents.
Prince Charles of Wales has been a champion of
sustainable agriculture for decades, and a stop by the only urban farm in the
city was added to the agenda for his U.S. trip, which also included visits to
the White House, the Supreme Court and a speech on agriculture at Georgetown
University.
Established in 2007, Common Good City Farm is an education
and nutrition hub for those in the LeDroit Park area of Northwest Washington.
More than 1,000 residents have learned about healthy eating habits through
workshops and program, and more than 3,500 youth and volunteers have come
together to grow and harvest kale, broccoli, carrots and other produce.
In 2010, over 6,000 servings of fruits and vegetables went to low-income
residents, and credit goes to University of the District of Columbia Extension
4-H’ers and agent Chris Coggins for their contribution to the farm’s
success.
Prince Charles received a tour of the farm accompanied by UDC
4-Hers, and concluded his visit by joining the crowd in snacks from the
garden."
To read more about the garden and the visit with the 4-H memebrs you can read the Washinton Post Article, as well as view the video they posted by clicking on this link. We hope that this story along with other national stories of 4-H members doing incredible things will inspire our youth and let them know that
Common Good City Farm, a community farm in the District whose fresh produce to
goes to area residents.
Prince Charles of Wales has been a champion of
sustainable agriculture for decades, and a stop by the only urban farm in the
city was added to the agenda for his U.S. trip, which also included visits to
the White House, the Supreme Court and a speech on agriculture at Georgetown
University.
Established in 2007, Common Good City Farm is an education
and nutrition hub for those in the LeDroit Park area of Northwest Washington.
More than 1,000 residents have learned about healthy eating habits through
workshops and program, and more than 3,500 youth and volunteers have come
together to grow and harvest kale, broccoli, carrots and other produce.
In 2010, over 6,000 servings of fruits and vegetables went to low-income
residents, and credit goes to University of the District of Columbia Extension
4-H’ers and agent Chris Coggins for their contribution to the farm’s
success.
Prince Charles received a tour of the farm accompanied by UDC
4-Hers, and concluded his visit by joining the crowd in snacks from the
garden."
To read more about the garden and the visit with the 4-H memebrs you can read the Washinton Post Article, as well as view the video they posted by clicking on this link. We hope that this story along with other national stories of 4-H members doing incredible things will inspire our youth and let them know that
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