Economic Democracy Fellowships
2022
With a goal of providing access to healthy, heritage foods for the local community of Greene and Columbia Counties, Seedlings for Sovereignty operates as a plant nursery and distribution center for seedlings and garden supplies in Purling, NY. In Fall of 2021 a greenhouse was constructed with recycled materials and outfitted for the growing season of 2022, serving around 50 families with pay-as-you-can starts.
Project Outcomes
- 1500 seedlings distributed locally at community events
- 250 grow bags and 1.5 yards of custom compost distributed
- Urban U-pick as a living food pantry established with Kite’s Nest (30 x 7 gallon grow bags)
- U-pick and 4 community garden beds at Ananda Viplava
Financial Support by the Elias Foundation, Prout Alliance, Master Unit Retreats Inc, and individual donors. Partnerships with Athens Community Farm, Catskill Food Pantry, Community Action Greene County, Grow Black Hudson, Long Table Harvest.