An Oregon couple turned part of their one-acre lawn into a vegetable garden; it has now helped deliver 10 tons of free food to families in need
- Representative imageWhen Jean-Marie and Cory Buxton bought a one-acre property in Corvallis, Oregon, in 2018, they saw an opportunity to do more with the land than simply maintain a lawn.
- The couple removed a portion of the grass, planted organic vegetables and created a fruit orchard, turning their backyard into a food-growing initiative for people facing food insecurity.
- What started as a family effort has since expanded into a network involving local farmers, backyard gardeners, private donors and Oregon State University.
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- Representative imageWhen Jean-Marie and Cory Buxton bought a one-acre property in Corvallis, Oregon, in 2018, they saw an opportunity to do more with the land than simply maintain a lawn.
- The couple removed a portion of the grass, planted organic vegetables and created a fruit orchard, turning their backyard into a food-growing initiative for people facing food insecurity.
- What started as a family effort has since expanded into a network involving local farmers, backyard gardeners, private donors and Oregon State University.
Sources: Times of India